EC3, a former WWE wrestler, and Vince Russo, a former WWE writer, recently shared their thoughts on the WWE’s developmental system and TNA’s potential role in replacing NXT. According to EC3, the WWE’s developmental system has not been as successful as hoped, with only a few wrestlers, such as Roman Reigns, Bray Wyatt, Big E, and Braun Strowman, rising to stardom. He argues that the WWE’s approach to developing new talent is flawed, assuming that independent wrestlers have bad habits.
EC3 and Russo discussed the possibility of TNA replacing NXT as the WWE’s developmental system. Russo suggested that Jordynne Grace’s matches in NXT could lead to TNA becoming the new developmental system. However, EC3 disagrees, believing that WWE officials will likely want to keep the Performance Center and NXT model in place.
Jordynne Grace (Via WWE/Twitter)
EC3 noted that while TNA was once a top rival of WWE in the 2000s and early 2010s, it no longer holds the same level of influence. Despite several former WWE stars currently working for TNA, EC3 is skeptical about TNA replacing NXT. He suggests that WWE might instead choose to buy TNA and integrate its talent into existing positions.
The discussion highlights the WWE’s struggle to develop new talent and the potential for TNA to play a role in changing the current developmental system. However, it remains uncertain if TNA will replace NXT or if WWE will choose to buy TNA and integrate its talent.
