5 Raw Superstars who should NOT be drafted to Smackdown

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With the Superstar Shakeup just around the corner, the WWE Universe is buzzing with speculation as to which Superstars will have to switch brands and start afresh and which Superstars will continue to compete on the brand they are on.

Here is a list of RAW Superstars who will most likely stay on the "flagship show" for another year and might be able to dodge the shakeup:


#5 Seth Rollins

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Rollins

Before WrestleMania, I was strongly of the opinion that Seth Rollins would be moved to SmackDown and take charge as the new face of SmackDown. However, for this to happen, Finn Balor should have been the one walking out with the IC Championship at 'Mania.

With Seth winning the belt, it seems likely that he will be staying on RAW unless WWE decides to swap the IC championship for the US Championship on RAW.

Seth Rollins and Finn Balor should both stay on RAW and continue to develop a feud which could culminate in a heel turn by Rollins, bringing back his 2015 persona.

#4 Finn Balor

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Finn Balor

Like I mentioned in the previous slide, it would be a good idea to keep both Finn and Seth on RAW so that they can continue to develop their feud with the final payoff of Balor becoming the IC Champion.

It can be argued that Finn Balor has been grossly misused ever since he made his comeback from his shoulder injury. He hasn't had any memorable program and was basically just drifting from match to match. But now finally, he is gaining momentum in his IC Championship program and it would be beneficial for his career if he stays on RAW and manages to win the Championship in due time.

#3 Braun Strowman

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Braun Strowman

The Monster Among Men had one of the most unique matches in Wrestlemania history when he teamed with the 10-year-old Nicolas to defeat The Bar and win the Tag Team Championships; although he had to relinquish the belts on the very next night on RAW.

Braun has been a focal point of RAW this past year and with more powerhouse Superstars like Samoa Joe, Roman Reigns, and Bobby Lashley, RAW is where Strowman will strive the most.

After winning the Tag Team Championships once, it is time for Braun to start his ascension towards the Universal Title which will most likely be won by Roman Reigns at Greatest Royal Rumble and it would be a great way to reignite the blood feud between the two with the Universal Championship added to the mix.

#2 The Bar

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The Bar

The RAW Tag Team division pales in comparison to that of SmackDown, but the one shining beacon in the otherwise dull division is the team of Sheamus and Cesaro, better known as The Bar.

The two have, no-doubt, carried the entire division on their back for the past year. Finding a lack of believable competition in the tag division, WWE pitted them against Braun Strowman and a partner of his choosing after Strowman was able to single-handedly win a tag team battle royal to determine the who would face The Bar at Wrestlemania.

It is very much possible that either The New Day or The Usos will be coming to RAW as part of the shakeup, and The Bar will be just the team to initiate them into the RAW tag team division as the, well... Bar.

#1 Roman Reigns

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Roman Reigns

No prizes for guessing who number one on this list would be. Reigns is the golden boy of the WWE and there is absolutely no way that he will get transferred to the 'B' show.

Even though The Big Dog failed to capture the Universal Championship at Wrestlemania 34, he is scheduled to take on The Beast Incarnate at the Greatest Royal Rumble event in late April and it is widely believed that Reigns will walk out as the Universal Champion.

So, it is doubtful that he will switch brands in the midst of one of the most heated rivalries of his career.

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