Two WWE NXT talents made big moves before RAW went live on July 28 from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Karmen Petrovic and Lainey Reid appeared in a tag team match taped for WWE Main Event, where they faced off against Natalya and Maxxine Dupri. The bout ended in a submission loss for the NXT duo, but the exposure marked a major step forward for both rising stars.
This wasnt just a pre-show matchKarmen Petrovic had another spotlight moment later in the night. She was spotted on the entrance ramp during the emotional 10-bell salute for Hulk Hogan that opened RAW, joining the main roster and backstage officials for the tribute to the late WWE Hall of Famer. Being included in such a moment shows the level of trust WWE has in Karmen, even at this early stage in her career.
Also during the Main Event tapings, Akira Tozawa picked up a singles win over Julius Creed, continuing his recent roll.
While Karmen and Lainey may not have walked away with a win, getting that kind of exposure in front of a packed RAW crowd and being part of Hogans on-air tribute signals WWE sees something in both of them. The company continues to test new faces from NXT, and these two are clearly on the radar.
Do you think Karmen Petrovic and Lainey Reid are ready for the main roster spotlight? Sound off in the comments and share your thoughts on WWEs use of NXT talent.
