NXT has quickly become one of the most popular and successful wrestling promotions in the world, far beyond its initial purpose as a developmental brand for WWE. While many wrestlers initially sought to move up to the main roster, several have now expressed a desire to remain in NXT, which highlights its transformation into a high-caliber platform for talent. NXT has produced numerous stars who have gone on to achieve significant success on Raw and SmackDown, winning prestigious titles such as world championships, tag team championships, and more.
For instance, Dean Ambrose, now known as Jon Moxley in AEW, found substantial success on the WWE main roster after his time in NXT. While Ambrose’s NXT appearances were limited, his career exploded post-main roster with a WWE Title, multiple Intercontinental and U.S. Titles, and Tag Team titles, furthering his wealth and professional achievements.
Kevin Owens, another NXT alum, transitioned from a world champion in Ring of Honor to a dominant WWE presence. While he never captured another world title, he became a two-time Intercontinental Champion and a three-time U.S. Champion, which has significantly impacted his net worth. Bray Wyatt’s transformation from Husky Harris to the cult leader of the Wyatt Family in NXT set him on a path to becoming a three-time World Champion, elevating his earnings and career status within WWE.
Bayley, a prominent member of the Four Horsewomen, has gone on to make history, becoming the first Women’s Grand Slam Cham
pion and the longest-reigning SmackDown Women’s Champion. Her financial success is substantial, with earnings from her championship reigns and match appearances. Similarly, Becky Lynch, a major figure in the Women’s Evolution, rose to fame despite never winning the NXT Women’s Championship. She has held the SmackDown and Raw Women’s Titles multiple times, significantly boosting her wealth and fame, especially after her historic win at WrestleMania 35.
The financial success of Charlotte Flair, Roman Reigns, and others continues to demonstrate the enormous earning potential for NXT alumni who ascend to WWE stardom. Reigns, in particular, has become a global wrestling icon, winning the Universal and WWE Championships multiple times, further solidifying his place as one of the highest-paid and most successful wrestlers of all time. His extensive title reigns, including victories at WrestleMania and Royal Rumble, have made him a financial powerhouse within the wrestling world.
