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The WWE Superstar Shake-Up takes place after WrestleMania every year. The Shake-up is exciting when several superstars switch brands. Considering WWE has a big pool of talented superstars, numerous superstars benefit after moving from brands.
The Road to WrestleMania started at Royal Rumble, and the storylines are developing for the Grandest Stage of Them All. WrestleMania is less than two months away, and the show will be held on 7th April at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey.
The Superstar Shake-Up generally takes place after WrestleMania. WWE already announced the Shake-up dates this year: the 15th and 16th April, one week after WrestleMania 35.
Many superstars are expected to change brands in April. Here we discuss four superstars who might swap brands this year.
#4 Alexa Bliss
Alexa Bliss has a big chance of switching brands this year. Currently, Bliss is an integral part of Raw, but she has not been in the title picture. Since Bliss is a top superstar of the women's division, she could get a better chance in the blue brand.
Alexa Bliss has attained incredible success in a short period. The Goddess had a substandard run in NXT, but she reinvented herself on the main roster. In fact, Bliss switched brands after she was drafted to Smackdown Live. She won the Smackdown Women's title twice, and she established herself as the top heel of the women's division.
Bliss went to Raw in 2017, where she continued her impressive run. Bliss won the Raw women's title thrice. As a matter of fact, Bliss was the first woman to win both the Smackdown Women's title and Raw Women's title.
With Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch likely to move to Raw after WrestleMania 35, Smackdown requires a top female superstar. Bliss could be a good addition to the blue brand, where she had significant success in the past.
#3 Finn Balor
Finn Balor is undoubtedly a favourite candidate to swap brands this year. Presently, Balor is part of the red brand, and he has been part of Raw since his main roster debut. Balor is currently having a feud with Bobby Lashley, and the feud might continue until WrestleMania 35.
Balor is an awe-inspiring performer in the squared circle. He had notable popularity in NXT, where he won the NXT title. In fact, Balor held the NXT title 292 days, which was the longest NXT title reign. He came to the main roster in 2016, and he made a statement after pinning Roman Reigns. Subsequently, he became the first ever Universal champion, but he had to relinquish the title due to an injury.
Balor's remarkable run halted after he came back from the injury. Balor was not in the title picture until the Royal Rumble, where he faced Brock Lesnar. He is chasing the Intercontinental title, but he is good enough to be a world champion.
Considering Balor has been part of Raw since his main roster debut, he could move to the blue brand. He could shine on Smackdown Live, which is called the land of opportunity.
#2 Sasha Banks
Sasha Banks is certainly one superstar who needs to switch brands. Sasha is currently part of Raw, but she is not having a fruitful run. Though Sasha had colossal success after she was drafted to Raw, she was not in the title picture until the Royal Rumble, where collided with Ronda Rousey. Hence, Sasha could get a good push on Smackdown Live.
Sasha has been an integral part of Raw for a long time. She is one of the Four Horsewomen of WWE, and she has attained plenty of success. The Boss had an extraordinary feud with Charlotte Flair, and she won the Raw Women's title four times in her career.
Sasha's astounding run has slowed down in recent years. Considering Sasha will participate in the first Women's Tag Team Championship match at Elimination Chamber, it will be interesting to see if she manages to win the tag team titles.
However, Sasha can get a better push on the Smackdown Live. Moreover, she could be a credible opponent for the current Smackdown Women's Champion Asuka, and they can produce some spectacular bouts.
#1 AJ Styles
Smackdown Live is the house that AJ Styles built. Styles has been the face of the blue brand after the brand split in 2016. Nevertheless, it could a perfect time for Styles to switch brands, as he has faced most of the superstars of the Smackdown Live. He could produce fresh feuds if he moves to Raw after WrestleMania 35.
Styles was a massive name before WWE signed him in 2016. Styles is one of the best in-ring performers of the current generation, and he has offered several memorable bouts after his debut.
The Phenomenal One won the US title twice and the WWE title twice. Meanwhile, his second WWE title run was astonishing as he held the WWE title for 371 days. Styles was the eighth longest reigning WWE champion in modern history.
Styles could get new opponents on Raw, which is called the flagship show of WWE. He achieved everything in the blue brand, but he can reinvent his character if swaps brands. He is capable of winning the Universal title, and he can provide some memorable bouts with the top superstars of Raw.
