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The latest episode of RAW marked the beginning of WWE's annual tradition of the Superstar Shake-up. RAW had an amazing week, drafting some of the greatest names in professional wrestling today, including the likes of The Phenomenal One AJ Styles, The Usos, The Ultimate Underdog Rey Mysterio, and Andrade. After the latest draft updates, it is no secret that SmackDown looks a bit fragile after losing some of their top guys.
Hence, to balance things out, WWE needs to draft some top names to SmackDown as well. However, Vince McMahon announced that he would personally draft the biggest acquisition of the blue brand, on the upcoming episode of SmackDown Live. While many fans are speculating that the Big Dog Roman Reigns could be Vince's draft pick, I have reason to believe that it could be the Beast Incarnate himself - Brock Lesnar. In this thread, we will take a look at a few reasons why Brock Lesnar could be Vince McMahon's biggest SmackDown Live acquisition.
#3. Brock Lesnar fits the description more accurately.
While the WWE Universe despise Brock Lesnar for being a part-timer, and not caring about the fans, the fact is that Lesnar is still WWE's biggest star under contract is undisputed. Even though many Wrestling magazines have speculated that Lesnar will not renew his contract after WrestleMania 35, there is evidence to support the idea that Lesnar is far from done in the WWE.
As of now, Lesnar has signed a short term deal with WWE prior to WrestleMania 35. This new contract will not keep him from making his rumored return to UFC. It is clear that Vince McMahon has no interest in letting go of his biggest asset, and mainstream attraction anytime soon.
#2. The face of the company always stays on RAW
It is no secret that Roman Reigns is the face of WWE. Even though there were speculations that Vince McMahon had ideas to replace Reigns at the top of the company, the fact that Reigns won his first singles match since his Leukemia diagnosis implies that Reigns is still the Top Dog in the Yard, until he is dethroned by somebody else.
WWE has some traditions and one of them is that the top superstar of the company always stays in the "kayfabe" top brand - that is, RAW. Stone Cold, The Rock, and John Cena were on RAW during their peak days with the company. As a matter of fact, WWE drafted John Cena to RAW after WrestleMania 21 once they made the decision to push the Cenation Leader as the face of the company.
These factors directly contradict rumors that Reigns may be on his way to SmackDown Live. Evidence suggests that Roman Reigns will stay on RAW as long as he is WWE's top guy.
#1. The move to FOX
In case you did not know, SmackDown Live will move to the FOX network later this year. However, we will not be getting the same "sports entertainment" once SmackDown LIVE makes the transition to FOX.
FOX has some strict instructions for WWE - including one that asks SmackDown LIVE to be a more "sports-oriented" program, rather than the current program. FOX network is also setting a ratings standard once WWE makes the move.
Even though we do not doubt Roman Reigns' drawing ability, Brock Lesnar is WWE's biggest mainstream draw. It is reasonable to assume that WWE will be looking forward to milking Lesnar's attraction to the maximum possible extent. Thus, it is entirely possible that Vince will start pulling strings to draft Lesnar to the Blue Brand and position him at the top of the food chain.
