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WrestleMania 35 is in the history books now and WWE programming is moving towards a new fresh start. A huge part of this fresh start will be the Superstar Shake-up scheduled next week on RAW and SmackDown.
Ever since the brand-split in 2016, RAW and SmackDown have had a separate roster, championships, and storylines. Even after both the brands being the two main-roster brands, SmackDown has often been treated inferior to RAW, but all this could change very soon.
With SmackDown all set to move to the Fox network later this year, WWE could be making a lot of changes to the brand. According to reports, Fox wants some huge names on SmackDown to make it appealing for the audience. And all this could start with the Superstar Shake-up next week.
In this article, let's take a look at the 5 biggest drafts that could take place next week on RAW and SmackDown during the Superstar Shake-up. How would these drafts affect the brands? Do let us know your thoughts in the comments section.
Honorable Mentions:
#1 Brock Lesnar to SmackDown: I'm not sure whether he will return to WWE or jump ships to UFC.
#2 Finn Balor to SmackDown and Samoa Joe to RAW: I'm expecting both the mid-card titles to switch brands again, like every year.
#5 Roman Reigns to SmackDown
Ever since the brand split in 2016, the Big Dog Roman Reigns has been a part of the RAW roster, performing on Monday nights. As mentioned above, Fox wants some huge names on SmackDown, and one of them could be Roman Reigns.
After successfully defeating Leukemia and returning to the ring, Reigns is getting full support from the fans. But, it would be interesting to see how long this support lasts.
A move to the blue brand combined with a heel turn would make Roman's character fresh and interesting, something it lacks as of now. Roman Reigns, the badass powerhouse of The Shield, was when fans loved him, and he should definitely go back to the same again.
#4 The Usos to RAW
It's no secret that RAW's tag team division is highly in need of some big shake-up and more superstars who can revive the division. While Ricochet and Aleister Black can definitely bring that energy to the division, it still needs an experienced team that could lead it to new heights.
Enter The Usos! Probably the best tag team on the main roster. The Usos are exactly what the RAW Tag Team division needs. Having lost their SmackDown Tag Titles to the Hardy Boyz on SmackDown, a move to RAW would be a sensible decision looking at the bigger picture.
#3 Sasha Banks to SmackDown
Much like Roman Reigns, Sasha Banks has been on RAW ever since the brand split in 2016. With the current RAW Women's roster having the likes of Becky Lynch, Ronda Rousey, Alexa Bliss and many more, it's tough to see her at the top of the mountain.
But this could change with a move to SmackDown for the Boss! She could fresh feuds with the likes of Asuka, Carmella, and fellow-four horsewomen - Charlotte.
Her moving to SmackDown would, unfortunately, mean no Boss n Hug connection going forward.
#2 AJ Styles to RAW
Ever since the brand split, SmackDown has been the house that AJ Styles built. But could he be leaving his house to move to RAW next week?
There are a plethora of new fresh feuds for him on RAW. He could have amazing matches with the likes of Finn Balor, Bobby Roode, Drew McIntyre, etc. Also, a dream match against Seth Rollins also awaits him on RAW.
Will we see Styles challenge Rollins for the Universal Title? Only time will tell, but the possibilities are pretty high.
#1 Ronda Rousey to SmackDown
Ronda Rousey had one of the best first years in WWE. Debuting at Royal Rumble last year, she had her first match at WrestleMania 34 and proved to everyone that she belongs here.
Having just lost her RAW Women's Title at the main event of WrestleMania 35, Rousey might make a move to SmackDown to add more star-power to the brand. With FOX wanting a more sports like feel to SmackDown, Rousey could just be the star that they need.
What other drafts can we expect next week during the Superstar Shake-up? Do let us know in the comments section.
