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Big E has been on a roll ever since he dethroned Bobby Lashley last week on Monday Night RAW to become the new WWE Champion.
The Money in the Bank winner had been teasing Lashley all night long about taking his world title and successfully cashed in his contract after the latter was exhausted from a clash against Randy Orton.
Big E is now a targeted man, as we saw in a triple threat match this week on RAW between him, Bobby Lashley, and Universal Champion Roman Reigns. The Tribal Chief emerged victorious in this contest after executing a spear on Lashley.
With the WWE draft fast approaching, certain superstars on the SmackDown roster are also licking their lips for an opportunity to challenge Big E if they get moved to the red brand.
The New Day member is expected to be a fighting champion, so he will likely take on more opponents than your usual titleholder.
Let's take a look at five SmackDown superstars who could challenge Big E for the WWE Championship if they are drafted to RAW.
#5 Kevin Owens could turn heel on RAW to challenge Big E
Kevin Owens, playing a babyface on SmackDown, is not doing his career any good at the moment.
After losing the Money in the Bank ladder match, he began feuding with Happy Corbin on the blue brand. This isn't exactly a top card storyline for The Prizefighter.
KO is a natural heel, and the WWE draft could efficiently get him to RAW as a bad guy to challenge Big E, the babyface WWE Champion.
Owens is also a former Universal Champion, and giving him a go at the biggest prize on the red brand could be the best direction for the Canadian pro wrestler.
#4 King Nakamura could set his sights on a bigger title by challenging Big E
A showdown between two babyfaces in Big E and King Nakaurma is definitely an intriguing proposition.
King Nakamura has truly been blessed ever since he became 'King' by beating Baron Corbin on SmackDown.
The King of Strong Style then defeated Apollo Crews to become the Intercontinental Champion for a second time. His career is on the up and it wouldn't be a bad idea to get him to challenge for the ultimate prize in WWE.
With Universal Champion Roman Reigns already in a feud against Finn Balor and Brock Lesnar waiting in the wings, Nakamura could move to RAW for his potential world title pursuits.
#3 Finn Balor could challenge Big E for the WWE title after Extreme Rules
Finn Balor, in his demon avatar, is up for battle against Roman Reigns at Extreme Rules this Sunday with the Universal Championship on the line.
The Irish superstar returned to Smackdown not too long ago with a specific goal in mind - to become champion. If Balor is unsuccessful at Extreme Rules, getting drafted to RAW could be a good development for him, where he can again set his sights on the top prize by challenging Big E for the WWE Championship.
The clash will pit two full-time babyface superstars against each other, which would certainly be refreshing to see in the men's WWE world title picture.
#2 Edge can finally realize his dream if he wins the title against Big E
If Edge and Big E square off in the ring, this could be an epic battle, provided The Rated-R Superstar is drafted to RAW.
Edge was sidelined for nine years with a neck injury, having all but retired from the squared circle. However, he made a comeback last year, and becoming a world champion again seems to be one of his biggest goals in this run.
Having won the 2021 Royal Rumble, The Rated-R Superstar was unsuccessful in dethroning Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 37 and Money in the Bank.
Hence, this could serve as enough motivation for Edge to challenge Big E for another coveted title, the WWE Championship.
#1 Seth Rollins and Big E - An epic heel vs. babyface battle for the WWE Championship
Seth Rollins is arguably one of the biggest heels on the SmackDown roster. As per the storyline, he recently curb-stomped Edge so lethally that the latter had to be stretchered into an ambulance.
On countless occasions on the blue brand, Rollins has expressed his desire to once again become Universal Champion, albeit a modern-day clash against Roman Reigns has not yet come to fruition. This could serve as reason enough to draft him to RAW so that he challenges Big E for another world title.
Their heel vs. babyface rivalry will surely be epic not only in the ring but also on the mic, with both men being quite good at cutting promos. This is a feud WWE should most definitely consider to get more eyeballs on Monday Night RAW.
