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The annual 2020 WWE Draft is almost here as it will take place on the October 9 episode of Friday Night SmackDown and the October 12 episode of Monday Night RAW. There's already a lot of hype as to how the WWE Draft will shake-up the rosters of the Red and Blue brand of WWE. One of the biggest Superstars who could very well be the No. 1 draft pick this year is none other than the Universal Champion, Roman Reigns.
Returning to WWE at SummerSlam, Roman Reigns has gone through a complete character change and is now arguably the biggest heel in all of WWE. His pairing with Paul Heyman and the entire Tribal Chief gimmick has shown a completely different side of him and the fans are undoubtedly loving it so far.
But what could happen if WWE decides to move Roman Reigns to RAW at the upcoming WWE Draft? Let's take a look at five major consequences of this huge trade in this article. Be sure to comment down and let us know your predictions for the upcoming WWE Draft.
#5 Roman Reigns introduces a new Universal Championship design after WWE Draft 2020
The Universal Championship was first introduced after the 2016 WWE Draft to have a world title on Monday Night RAW. With the then WWE Champion Dean Ambrose drafted to SmackDown, the Universal Championship became the world title on RAW. It would be safe to say that the look and red color of the title belt didn't impress the WWE Universe.
Last year, Bray Wyatt won the Universal Championship and brought it to SmackDown. He went on to reveal a new completely blue look of the title which we see to this day. It was done, of course, to compliment the blue theme of SmackDown.
One of the first consequences of Roman Reigns moving to RAW at WWE Draft 2020 would be him introducing a new design for the Universal Championship. He can bring back the original red title or WWE can decide to finally have a neutral color so as to not make it look brand specific.
#4 Roman Reigns moving to RAW will logically lead to the WWE Champion moving to SmackDown at WWE Draft 2020
The biggest and most logical consequence of Roman Reigns moving to Monday Night RAW at WWE Draft 2020 would be the WWE Champion moving to Friday Night SmackDown. The reason being as simple as - one brand can't have two world titles.
Currently, Drew McIntyre is the WWE Champion and the face of Monday Night RAW. Roman Reigns joining RAW would likely lead to him being drafted to SmackDown with the WWE title to shake things up on both the brands. Another option could be to draft Randy Orton to SmackDown and let him defeat Drew McIntyre at Hell in a Cell and bring the WWE title with him to the Blue brand.
Both the world titles swapping brands at WWE Draft 2020 would open up the possibility of several fresh feuds and matches. Roman Reigns has been on SmackDown since April 2019 and Drew McIntyre and Randy Orton have been on RAW since a long time as well. The top champions changing brands would likely result in new faces challenging them for their title.
#3 The feud between The Fiend and Roman Reigns gets delayed following WWE Draft 2020
If Roman Reigns gets drafted to Monday Night RAW at the WWE Draft 2020, one of the biggest questions would be that what would that mean for his "silent" feud with Bray Wyatt? Roman Reigns defeated Wyatt and Braun Strowman at WWE Payback to win the Universal Championship. While Bray Wyatt hasn't straight ahead demanded a rematch or attacked him, there have been teases of him going after Roman Reigns soon.
While one option could be to draft Bray Wyatt to RAW as well but it might not be a great thing for Friday Night SmackDown to lose two of its biggest Superstars at WWE Draft 2020. Keeping that in mind, Roman Reigns moving to RAW would likely lead to his feud with "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt being delayed. It could actually benefit both of them as well as the match could then happen on a bigger stage like WrestleMania next year.
Bray Wyatt can meanwhile feud with Superstars like Kevin Owens and regain his momentum before earning a shot at Roman Reigns' Universal Championship down the line.
#2 Paul Heyman moves to RAW with Roman Reigns at WWE Draft 2020; AJ Styles remains on SmackDown
Arguably the most shocking moment in WWE this year was the pairing of Roman Reigns with Paul Heyman. This was almost a fantasy booking scenario for the WWE Universe not long ago and now that it is a reality, the two have been doing wonders with each and every segment. If Roman Reigns moves to Monday Night RAW at WWE Draft 2020, it would ideally mean that Paul Heyman would also go with him to the red brand.
However, this move could indirectly impact another major WWE Superstar. The real-life rift between Paul Heyman and AJ Styles has become quite well-known recently. It was even reported recently that with Heyman coming over to SmackDown, AJ Styles could move back to the Red brand at WWE Draft 2020.
But this could change completely if Roman Reigns gets drafted to RAW instead. With Paul Heyman also accompanying him on RAW, Styles might remain on SmackDown as a result of the same. The Phenomenal One can maybe enter the world title scene on the Blue brand soon.
#1 The Money in the Bank scene changes with Roman Reigns moving to RAW at WWE Draft 2020
Roman Reings moving to RAW at WWE Draft 2020 could completely change the entire Money in the Bank scenario. The MITB briefcase is currently being held by SmackDown Superstar Otis. Unfortunately, WWE seems to have no clear plans for his cash-in. Roman Reigns changing brands at WWE Draft 2020 could lead to two different scenarios for Mr. Money in the Bank.
First, WWE might decide to draft Otis to Monday Night RAW as well. He can continue his storyline with his "peach" Mandy Rose, who was recently moved to RAW. This would also ensure he cashes in on the Universal Championship, whenever the right time is. Secondly, WWE could decide to keep Otis on Friday Night SmackDown and let him go after the WWE Championship instead of going after Roman Reigns' Universal title.
The problem with either of the two scenario is that Otis hasn't been booked in a manner to be presented as a threat for either the WWE or Universal Champion. Yet, WWE Draft 2020 could change things up significantly for the Heavy Machinery member.
