WWE Sends RAW Stars to NXT House Shows Amid Calls for More Creative Use of Talent

WWE announced that three Monday Night RAW performers—Otis, Akira Tozawa and Grayson Waller—will appear at upcoming NXT house shows in Kentucky and Indiana from June 18‑20. The move aims to give the under‑used talent additional exposure and boost ticket sales for the developmental brand’s weekend tour.

The NXT schedule includes shows in Pikeville, Corbin and Evansville, followed by a special Great American Bash tailgate and watch party outside the WWE Performance Center on June 28. Commentary from wrestling observers highlights that several WWE roster members, such as Grayson Waller, Johnny Gargano, Ilja Dragunov and Ivy Nile, have received limited screen time on the main roster, prompting calls for more substantial storylines and creative opportunities.