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The Superstar Shake-Up began on RAW this week. It will now continue on to SmackDown Live, a show that certain erstwhile RAW superstars will very soon call home. To get you all pumped up for the action on the blue brand, we list ten potential WWE superstars who could change brands. Let us know what you think of the list.
We will not mention The Miz in this list. We already know that he will be moving to SmackDown Live very soon indeed. We cannot wait for him to rekindle his rivalry with Daniel Bryan shortly.
As for the rest of the roster, here are some possible names to expect on SmackDown Live. These men and women will bleed blue very soon, we think.
Here is our list of potential brand transfers.
#10 Asuka
After the fabulous match these two had at New Orleans, it seems almost criminal to end the rivalry this early. Asuka was missing from RAW this week and one presumes that she will be on SmackDown Live soon. Charlotte Flair may still be her primary target. Even if Flair may have Carmella in her sights, at this moment.
That said, Asuka will bring much legitimacy to the SmackDown Live women's division. Flair did not have credible opponents for most of last year. Asuka can fill the void. As can the next woman on this very list.
#9 Sasha Banks
Banks was pure gold when she was in NXT. She was fabulous during her feud with Charlotte Flair. When Flair was drafted to SmackDown Live following the Superstar Shake-Up, Banks lost her momentum significantly. Today, she's a shell of the performer we know her to be.
Moving over to SmackDown Live opens up a wide range of opportunities for the talented young superstar. We would love to see her mix it up with Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch and Naomi yet again.
#8 Seth Rollins
Jinder Mahal brought the US Championship to RAW (even though he lost it soon after to Jeff Hardy). It only stands to reason that Seth Rollins will take the Intercontinental Championship to SmackDown Live. So many potential rivalries could unfold on the blue brand.
Imagine Rollins mixing it up with Styles or Bryan or Nakamura somewhere down the line. The possibilities are quite endless. We'd be very surprised if Rollins isn't a SmackDown Live superstar, going forward.
#7 The Club
The Club were yet another notable omission from this week's episode of RAW. We do strongly believe that they will be SmackDown Live superstars soon. We may have seen the end of the Balor Club.
Instead, Gallows and Anderson could reunite 'The Club', also featuring AJ Styles. It would significantly alter the landscape of SmackDown Live. The division would turn topsy-turvy soon after.
Of course, there's yet another man who could come over from RAW with Gallows and Anderson. And that man is Finn Balor.
#6 Finn Balor
We did expect The New Day to be drafted to RAW. We were quite stunned when they were not. We suppose that the entire Balor Club could be drafted to SmackDown Live. And then, the dream rivalry with The New Day could unfold.
Balor could face a variety of potential opponents on the blue brand in a singles environment as well. Bear in mind that he's never had full-blown programs with Randy Orton, Rusev or even AJ Styles except for the one-off exhibition match, really.
#5 Mickie James
We never understood the rationale behind Mickie James going heel, becoming Alexa Bliss' sidekick. That being said, we must commend her on selling the Eclipse like a pro on RAW. We wonder if that was her final bow on the red brand.
James could be separated from Bliss and moved over to SmackDown Live. She could embark on a singles run of her own and face off against Naomi, Becky Lynch and the like. The locker room could greatly benefit from her immense experience.
#4 Sonya Deville
We saw the Riott Squad move over to RAW this week. It does not make sense to keep The Riott Squad and Absolution on the same show. Maybe Absolution will cease to exist hereafter. Maybe it's time for Sonya Deville to shine.
Deville has the look and the skill to be a breakout star in a singles environment. She could feud with a variety of babyfaces on SmackDown Live. Maybe in time, she could even go face herself.
We are curious to see what the future holds for this talented lass. We're certain that the sky could be the limit.
#3 Big Cass
Big Cass sightings are as frequent as Bigfoot sightings these days. We often hear news of him being spotted in the same city as RAW or SmackDown Live, but he's not shown up since he got injured last year. Could he show up on SmackDown Live as part of the Superstar Shake-Up? We believe it would be the right career move.
Cass may get lost in the shuffle on RAW. He could certainly thrive and make his mark on SmackDown Live instead, as a monster heel.
#2 Dean Ambrose
The Shield reunion was the biggest talking point from WWE in the year 2017. Unfortunately, Dean Ambrose suffered an injury and the reunion came to an unfortunate end. Could he redeem the time that was lost with a SmackDown Live run? It would certainly be quite thrilling for fans!
Ambrose could take on the mantle of a top babyface. He could feud with heels such as The Miz or Shinsuke Nakamura. In time, he could even go heel himself.
Heel Ambrose could have fantastic programs with AJ Styles or Randy Orton. We are excited at the number of possibilities that could unfold.
#1 Braun Strowman
Braun Strowman found his footing on RAW. He branched off from the Wyatt Family and established himself as a top-tier star. He upped his in-ring prowess and worked hard upon his character. And now he has a chance to reboot himself.
Strowman is our final pick for the Superstar Shake-Up. Let us know what you thought of our list. We would love to hear your thoughts, folks. See you all at SmackDown Live!
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