Will NXT Join the Shake-Up?

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The WWE shake-up has taken place almost every year since 2002, previously under the name The Draft, and is the process of superstars switching brands from either Raw or Smackdown, and formerly ECW, to the other.  This makes for interesting rosters than enable never before seen matches to take place and also keeps storylines fresh over a longer period of time.  Not to mention it also enable some inter-company rivalry to take place as fans choose which show they support which ultimately effects TV ratings.  Since NXT really broke away from being a simple developmental brand in 2015 and popularity rose to equal that of the WWE's main roster, the Black & Gold brand has built a name for itself as one of the best wrestling shows on the planet and has played host to some of the greatest talents in the world today including Sasha Banks, Finn Balor, and Andrade Cien Almas.  Despite it's legacy NXT has yet to compete in a Shake-up, leaving that up to Raw and Smackdown. 


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This year, however, things are looking different as a recently uploaded video onto WWE's YouTube channel that states the company would like to see Fandango, The Bar, Dana Brooke, and Luke Harper make the transition to NXT as a chance to rejuvenate their careers.  Personally, I believe it would be great to see NXT become a fully-fledged third brand, enabling even more possibilities to become a reality over the coming twelve months.  My four dream NXT draft picks would be Tyler Breeze, Alicia Fox, Roode & Gable, and Shinsuke Nakamura...because why not!

Do you think NXT will be joining the Shake-up on this April or will it remain a developmental scene?  Please comment below to give me your opinions and come back soon for more wrestling talk.

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