3 WWE Superstars who might get a big push after the Superstar Shake-Up

Superstar Shake-Up was spectacular
Superstar Shake-Up was spectacular

It has been a stirring week for Vince McMahon's billion dollar company as the Superstar Shake-Up took place. The WWE Universe keenly awaits the Shake-Up which occurs after the Showcase of Immortals every year. Considering the fact that future storylines rely a lot on the brand switch of the superstars, it holds an immense significance.

Some unforeseen surprises were visible at the Superstar Shake-Up this year. Probably the shocking sight was to see Roman Reigns on SmackDown Live. Besides Reigns, Finn Balor, Elias, Bayley, Liv Morgan and Ember Moon became members of the blue brand. Kairi Sane and Lars Sullivan were drafted to SmackDown Live from NXT.

The red brand was not far behind as some superstars were traded from SmackDown Live. AJ Styles was the biggest name to arrive on RAW, and he could fill the void of Roman Reigns on the red brand. The flagship show also got Andrade, The Usos, Naomi, The Miz, Rey Mysterio and Eric Young. Moreover, the Viking Experience joined the tag team division from the developmental brand.

Here we discuss three superstars who could get a significant push after switching brands.


#3 Andrade

Andrade with Zelina Vega
Andrade with Zelina Vega

Andrade did not reach his potential on SmackDown Live, but the brand switch could alter his fate. Though Andrade has been in the United States Championship picture for a while, he did not have a singles bout at the Show of Shows this month. However, he participated in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal match.

Andrade is another name who could not replicate the success of NXT on the main roster. During his tenure in the developmental brand, Andrade dominated NXT. He had mind-boggling rivalries with Aleister Black, Johnny Gargano, and many more. Andrade won the NXT Title once, and his stupendous title reign lasted 140 days.

The former NXT Champion got drafted to SmackDown Live last year, but his run has been ordinary. Considering the dexterity of Andrade in the squared circle, he deserves to be the top guy of Vince McMahon's billion dollar company. RAW has a bigger roster, and Andrade could produce memorable feuds with several superstars on the red brand. Andrade had a bright start on RAW this week when he pinned the Intercontinental Champion, Finn Balor. It will be interesting to see if he propels after arriving on the flagship show.

#2 Bayley

Will we see this rivalry?
Will we see this rivalry?

Bayley is definitely an underutilised superstar on the women's division, and she could find better opportunities after the brand switch. Bayley became the inaugural Women's Tag Team Champion along with Sasha Banks, but the duo lost the twin belts at the Showcase of Immortals this month. Though Bayley held the Women's Tag Team Titles, she has had substandard runs in the last two years.

Bayley had colossal success in NXT where was a leading name. The Hugger produced numerous memorable bouts in the developmental brand, and she became the NXT Women's Champion. Being one of the Four Horsewomen of Vince McMahon's billion dollar company, she was expected to be a top-tier superstar of the women's division.

The former NXT Women's Champion was drafted to RAW, and she had a promising start of her main roster career as she grabbed the RAW Women's Championship. However, her push got derailed after losing the belt.

Bayley could be set for a gigantic push after switching brands, and she could do well as a singles superstar. The former RAW Women's Champion confronted Becky Lynch after arriving on SmackDown Live this week, and she could be aiming the most coveted women's prize of the blue brand. There is no denying that Bayley is exceptionally talented in the squared circle and she deserves to be in the top of the ladder on SmackDown Live.

#1 Finn Balor

Demon Balor
Demon Balor

The fans will be eager to see if Finn Balor finally gets to be a top guy of the company after the brand swap. Balor is the current Intercontinental Champion who brought the prestigious title on the blue brand as he was traded to SmackDown Live this week. Balor had a lengthy rivalry with Bobby Lashley which ended at the Grandest Stage of Them All this month.

The Leader of the Balor Club has had a turbulent journey in Vince McMahon's billion dollar company. Although he attained plenty of success after arriving on the main roster, it subsequently got derailed. Following an incredible run in NXT, Balor became the first ever Universal Champion when he was drafted to RAW. Unfortunately, he got injured, and had to relinquish the most coveted prize of the red brand. It has not been the same after he returned from the injury.

Balor, however, got a notable start this year as he challenged Brock Lesnar at Royal Rumble. Moreover, he has held the Intercontinental title twice, and he is the current holder of the belt. Since Balor has obtained a significant momentum after his dominating victory at the Showcase of Immortals, he will be aiming to continue the excellent run. The former Universal Champion has immense popularity in the WWE Universe, and he could be utilised well on SmackDown Live which is called the Land of Opportunities.

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