Meghan Walker's Debut Has NXT Fans Yelling 'Clone Factory' and Shawn Michaels Is Taking Heat

Okay, so you WILL NOT believe what's happening over on the internet, and NXT is right in the middle of it. Seriously, if you thought things were chill, think again! A social media post about new NXT star Meghan Walker has absolutely blown up, sparking a wild debate that's got everyone talking about the women's division roster. Folks are throwing around words like "clones" and it's getting intense!

Is NXT Running a "Clone Factory" Now?

It all kicked off when @ItsGresh posted a photo of Meghan Walker rocking some new pink ring gear and just straight up asked, "How many are there now?" Dude, the post was clearly poking fun at this *thing* in NXT where there's an abundance of athletic-looking, blonde women. Walker, who's only 21, came into WWE through their name, image, and likeness program, and she's a former University of Nebraska track star. But here's the kicker: her NXT debut look, especially those thigh straps and her overall glamour, immediately got people comparing her to none other than Tiffany Stratton. Like, immediately!

Fans Are Calling Out Shawn Michaels and NXT Development

The internet, man, it did not hold back. Commenters started absolutely mocking the idea that "clones" or "variants" are just running ramp

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ant in the women's division. People were straight up making jokes about Shawn Michaels and his role as the head of NXT development, implying he's behind this whole trend. Some even went full "Pokémon" with it, saying talent is evolving like "Charmander to Charlotte," which is honestly hilarious but also kinda cuts deep. One comment summed it up brutally: "It’s like a cookie cutting factory, there are 4 of these characters already f***ing drivel man." Another one was clear: "They are really trying to recreate the lighting in a bottle they got with Tiffy." Ouch. Another comment chimed in, saying, "This variant doesn’t use as much makeup, that’s about the only difference," and someone else finished the thought by stating, "Nineteen Charlotte Flair archetypes on the roster, it feels like." Fans are legit demanding different ring gear styles for the women's division. So, what's next for NXT? Are they gonna listen to the fans who are clearly frustrated with the perceived lack of variety? Or are we just going to see more "variants" pop up? This isn't just about Meghan Walker, it's about the entire look and feel of a major part of the NXT product. You gotta wonder if Shawn Michaels is feeling the heat, and what changes, if any, we'll see as a result of this massive online pushback. Keep your eyes peeled, because this conversation is far from over!

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