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The 2019 WWE Superstar Shake-up is done and dusted. Without a doubt, this was the biggest Superstars Shakeup in the past few years as we saw some of the biggest names in WWE swap brands in two nights.
Usually, WWE depletes the SmackDown roster during the Superstar Shake-up but this time they have instead strengthened the blue brand by transferring the likes of Roman Reigns, Lars Sullivan, Elias, Bayley, Kairi Sane and Finn Balor to SmackDown Live - with Drew McIntyre possibly joining the blue brand as well.
Perhaps the biggest talking point of the entire shakeup was the shift of Finn Balor, as the Irish superstar has brought the Intercontinental Championship along with him to Tuesday nights.
Now that the first ever WWE Universal Champion is officially a part of the 'B' show, let us have a look at three of the biggest questions that require answering of what is expected to be another busy year for Finn Balor -
#3 What's next for the United States Champion Samoa Joe?
While a report emerged yesterday that the United States champion, Samoa Joe was scheduled to have a segment with Braun Strowman on RAW, The Destroyer had to stay off TV due to sickness and travel issues.
We instead got a segment between EC3 and Braun Strowman, while the mid-card champion of RAW, Finn Balor moved over to SmackDown Live. The interesting thing to note is that WWE.com still shows Samoa Joe as a member of SmackDown.
So, the prime question which arises here is regarding the status of Samoa Joe. What will WWE do in this situation? Will they announce Samoa Joe's move to RAW via social media or will they have Joe appear on RAW as a wild-card pick of the Superstar Shake-up?
It is highly unlikely that the US title will stay on SmackDown now that the Intercontinental title has arrived to take its place. Thus, Samoa Joe's move to RAW is all but guaranteed, and as of now, Braun Strowman seems to be his first challenger.
#2 When will he face Daniel Bryan?
The new Daniel Bryan had a stellar run as the company's WWE Champion but his reign ended at the hands of Kofi Kingston at WrestleMania 35. The chances that we will see Bryan in the WWE title picture immediately upon his return are highly unlikely and thus, WWE may book him in a feud with the Intercontinental Champion, Finn Balor.
Daniel Bryan was rumored to move to RAW in the Superstar Shake-up, but The Beard is still a part of the blue brand. However, it is also being rumored that Bryan is nursing an injury. So, does this mean that just like Samoa Joe, his move to RAW has been postponed?
Or, does this mean he will make a return soon and challenge Finn Balor for the Intercontinental Championship at the Money in the Bank pay-per-view? WWE knows that this is a dream match and thus, they may even save this match for the biggest show of the summer, SummerSlam.
#1 Will the Club reunite?
One area of uncertainty for the WWE Universe right now is the status of Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson. The Good Brothers have been criminally underused on SmackDown Live and at the moment, it does not look like we will see them challenge for the tag titles in the near future.
Moreover, their contracts are also expiring soon, so will the WWE allow them to leave the company or will they re-sign them? If they are brought back, then what storylines will they book them in?
The only direction I see from here is the reunion of The Club; Balor can be the leader and this stint can help Gallows and Anderson rejuvenate their careers. Also, a heel turn for Finn Balor cannot be ruled out.
Remember the way AJ Styles became the face of RAW by turning heel and joining forces with Gallows and Anderson? WWE can use Balor in the same way and probably have him challenge Kofi Kingston for the WWE Championship one day.
