3 SmackDown Superstars who have got lost in the mix and 3 who have rebuilt themselves

The WWE SmackDown roster of 2018 is way better than 2017's, as it got big stars like Daniel Bryan, Samoa Joe, The Miz, Asuka, Sheamus, Cesaro, Andrade Cien Almas, and SAnitY in 2018.

Currently AJ Styles, Shinsuke Nakamura, The Bar, and Becky Lynch are the champions of the show, while the upper mid card of the blue brand is also heavily stacked up with the presence of Rey Mysterio, Randy Orton, Jeff Hardy, The New Day, The Usos, and Charlotte Flair.

A plethora of superstars have revitalised their careers on Tuesday nights, as it calls itself The Land of Opportunity.

However, not all superstars have been successful, and some have been lost in the mix. Here is the list of 3 superstars who have got lost in the mix and 3 who have rebuilt their on-screen characters.

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#1 Lost in the mix - Asuka

Asuka is not the same superstar she once was

Asuka debuted on the main roster after an unbeaten run in the developmental territory, NXT. However, her streak did not last long as Charlotte Flair snapped it at the Grandest Stage of 'Em All.

The Empress of Tomorrow was a sole survivor in the 2017 Survivor Series match, was the winner of the first ever Women's Royal Rumble match, and won the inaugural WWE Mixed Match Challenge along with The Miz.

So, the WWE Universe expected the creative team to book her dominantly on the blue brand after the Superstar Shake-up in 2018. However, she failed to win the SD Live Women's title from Carmella on two separate occasions, and also now rarely makes it to PPV match cards.

Asuka has been involved in multiple multi-woman matches lately, and it seems like the creative team have lost their faith in The Empress.

#1 Rebuilt herself - Becky Lynch

The most relentless superstar of the company

Becky Lynch was deemed the most underwhelming performer out of the 4 Horsewomen, given the booking she received till SummerSlam 2018. The Irish Lass Kicker hardly got any singles match on pay-per-views, and played the role of Charlotte's sidekick on SD Live.

However, she turned heel on her best friend at SummerSlam 2018, and that move totally changed her career. She became extremely popular with the WWE Universe, and despite being the heel, was cheered over the face, Charlotte Flair.

She successfully captured the SD Live Women's title from The Nature Girl, and is now set to face The Baddest Woman On The Planet in a "Champion vs Champion" match at WWE Survivor Series.

Becky won a grueling last woman standing match versus Charlotte at Evolution, and may very well become the first WWE Superstar to defeat Ronda Rousey.

#2 Lost in the mix - The Club (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson)

The former RAW tag team champs have failed to make it big on SmackDown Live

After winning the tag team championships in 2017, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson floundered in the tag team division of the red brand after their reign ended. However, a switch to Tuesday nights gave new hope that the WWE Universe would see more of The Good Brothers on WWE TV.

However, aside from one failed attempt to defeat The Bludgeon Brothers at the Money in the Bank pay-per-view, they have never been involved in a feud, and have been missing from SmackDown episodes for a long time.

With the Survivor Series elimination match announced for the tag teams of both shows, The Club may represent team SD Live at the inter-brand warfare in two weeks.

#2 Rebuilt himself - Randy Orton

A heel turn was all Randy Orton needed to get back to the top

Randy Orton entered 2018 as a face superstar who was cheered only when he hit an RKO out of nowhere. He received lukewarm reactions from the WWE Universe, and even had a lacklustre US title reign.

Things changed for The Apex Predator when he turned heel and ignited a rivalry with 'The Charismatic Enigma' Jeff Hardy, in what was one of the most hardcore feuds of the PG Era.

He crossed all limits to inflict damage on Hardy, and the duo even had a fantastic Hell in a Cell match. Tye Dillinger was the next victim of Viperville. However, an injury to The Perfect 10 led to that feud being cut abruptly.

It seems like 'The Master Of 619' Rey Mysterio will be Orton's next opponent, with the 13 time World Champion assaulting Mysterio at Crown Jewel and the last episode of SD Live.

#3 Lost in the mix - Naomi

Naomi is a two-time SmackDown Women's Champion

The two time SD Live Women's Champion, Naomi, has not been featured in the title picture ever since she lost her title to Natalya at SummerSlam 2017. Though she won the WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal at WM 34 in April, she has failed to make it big in 2018.

The SD Live female roster is stacked up with the addition of the IIconics, Sonya Deville, Mandy Rose, Nikki Cross, Asuka, and the rise of Becky Lynch and Carmella, which has resulted in Naomi getting lost in the mix.

She lost her tag team match to the IIconics at WWE Super Show-Down, and also lost the Battle Royal at WWE Evolution.

She is now set to be a part of the SD Live women's team at WWE Survivor Series to face RAW's female superstars.

#3 Rebuilt himself - R Truth

The WWE Creative team struck gold by pairing these two together

Carmella's pairing with R Truth resulted in the revival of Truth, as the latter had been lost in the mix on RAW. A move to SD Live and the idea of Truth TV made R Truth relevant on Tuesday nights.

In fact, Truth TV featured all the 3 McMahons on the SmackDown 1000 episode. R Truth even once main evented SmackDown Live against The Miz, and is a regular feature on WWE TV. His ever increasing popularity may lead him to a future title reign or involvement in the title picture.

Nonetheless, the dance breaks and Truth's MMC matches have been entertaining for the WWE Universe, which has helped him rebuild his character.

Which superstar do you think has improved the most in 2018? Share your views in the comments section below.