According to reports, WWE has significant interest in former ROH World Heavyweight Champion Michael Elgin. They feel like Elgin can appeal to a niche audience that isn't currently being satisfied in NXT. There is no word on if Elgin reciprocates their interest.

I still think it's crap they are getting talent in just for NXT without thinking about the main roster, just to try and get that indy audience.

WWE wants all wrestling fans to watch their product. Since they'll never really get the indy audience with the product they produce for TV, it's a good plan to focus NXT on appealing to that crowd.

It sucks for independent promotions trying to earn a living, but hopefully the closer they come to direct competition, the more it'll push both sides to improve.

I haven't really seen much of Michael Elgin, but I've heard good things and wouldn't mind seeing him in NXT.

Solid Snake wrote:

I still think it's crap they are getting talent in just for NXT without thinking about the main roster, just to try and get that indy audience.

They don't get great deals to work NXT. ROH was able to pay The Briscoes the same amount WWE was going to pay them to be on NXT