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The 2019 WWE Draft concluded on this week's episode of RAW. Things were certainly shaken up during day two as both rosters took final shape. There were six rounds of drafts during day 2 with RAW making the first pick. One of the surprising picks of RAW was that of former NXT Champion Andrade with Zelina Vega.
Despite being a solid wrestler, Andrade has been overlooked for some time now. He was unable to sustain any momentum he got from defeating Rey Mysterio on multiple occasions. A few months ago, there were a few rumors that he had worked hard to improve his mic skills, and that WWE may reward him soon.
After the Draft, it looks like he is finally set to get his rumored push after months and months of frustration. That being said, we will at three possible reasons why Andrade is on RAW.
#3 To keep him away from the overstacked SmackDown roster
After the conclusion of the Draft, it's safe to say that SmackDown got the better end in terms of star power. Despite only getting two picks for every three picks that RAW got, they made the right choices. With Superstars like Roman Reigns, Daniel Bryan, Bray Wyatt, and Braun Strowman on the show, there will be a lot of eyes on the product.
However, there's a caveat to that. Mid-carders like Andrade might struggle to find opportunities to be in the spotlight due to the stacked nature of the brand. Since SmackDown is a two-hour show, there are only so many people that can shine. Fans don't want Andrade to get lost among the stars of the roster.
Therefore, bringing him to RAW will help him get more screen time. Now, it's up to WWE to consistently book him in good feuds and establish him as one of the best.
#2 To have him on the same brand as Charlotte Flair
It's no secret that Charlotte Flair and Andrade have been dating for many months. Though they haven't been a couple on TV, WWE may want them on the same brand to keep them happy. It allows them to travel together and generally spend more time with each other than if they were on separate brands.
We see other couples like Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch & Carmella and Corey Graves on the same brands as well. Therefore, there is no reason to doubt the same for Andrade and Charlotte.
On top of that, this allows Andrade's manager Zelina Vega to be on the same brand that Aleister Black is on. However, let us hope that these couples aren't addressed on TV.
#1 A fresh start
From being a main-eventer in NXT to rarely being used on TV, Andrade has struggled over the last few months. Touted to be the "next Rey Mysterio", The Mexican sensation has come nowhere close to emulating his wrestling idol. However, he's not to blame as he has worked hard to excel in the ring and on the mic.
Despite having a great manager in Zelina Vega, he took English lessons to get better at promos. That goes to show that he takes it seriously and is willing to do whatever it takes to get to the top. When he lost the King of the Ring match to eventual finalist Chad Gable, fans were suspecting that it was the beginning of the end for Andrade.
However, after his move to RAW, things could change for the better. This move will provide him with a fresh start and rebuild him from the ground. They should be careful not to rush him into title feuds and instead gradually develop him with good feuds & storylines.
