5 reasons why Finn Balor should move to Smackdown Live in 2018

Finn Balor was once the hottest star in the entirety of WWE, as his 2016 run on Raw was hailed as a new chapter in WWE, and fans were on board for a new star to take the helm, and surprisingly so were WWE.

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Balor went on to defeat Seth Rollins at Summerslam 2016 for the Universal Championship, it was a great moment for the history books and an even more significant moment for the state of WWE at that time, as fans voices were heard by the company, but in a shocking turn of events Balor was injured in the match and had to vacate his title.

And ever since that day Balor walked out of the company as a man with no title and just a broken shoulder, he never came back the same, as WWE lost faith in the man with regards to his durability and thus his booking declined as well.

On Raw, Finn Balor is nothing more than a midcard pushover, but this should not be the case, as Balor would thrive on another show, another brand to be exact. Smackdown Live is the best place for Finn Balor, and WWE should take one of their brightest stars and rebuild him on the show.

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#1 A true midcard classic

Balor and Nakamura could elevate the US Title.

Balor has no real feud on Raw, as his battles with Baron Corbin have been nothing but utter crap, as WWE took no time to invest fans into that narrative and instead came up with terrible subplots that only furthered portrayed the former Universal Champion as some sort of cruiserweight rookie.

On Smackdown Live, there is a clear dream programme awaiting Balor in the form of Shinsuke Nakamura. Nakamura has not had the best US Title reign that fans would have expected, as his lack of proper baby-faced challengers has done him no favors.

Therefore, Balor vs Nakamura is one of those programmes every wrestling fan wants to see, as their first meeting down in NXT was one of the hottest matches in the brand’s history. So, it would not be a problem for WWE to re-create that on the blue brand.

#2 A man that has outgrown Raw

Raw doesn't need him anymore.

There is no denying it, Balor has nothing left to do on Raw, as WWE has made him feel insignificant in every aspect. And let’s be honest here, will another shot at the Universal Title elevate Balor on the flagship show?

Probably not, as fans have already seen how that scenario has played out, and from being put in a literal dog house to losing clean in multiple big matches, Balor has lost all momentum and credibility thanks to WWE’s booking of his alter ego and himself.

There’s nothing fresh to include the man in at this point, as his wars with Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Dolph Ziggler, Drew McIntyre, Braun Strowman and even Baron Corbin have been done and dusted. Therefore, a move could help Balor refresh his career.

#3 A faction war

A narrative that could rock the foundation of Smackdown Live.

The Bullet Club is the most well-known faction in the wrestling landscape today, and the man that started it all was Finn Balor himself, yeah it’s hard to believe that Balor was a badass heel leader in NJPW, but in WWE he is nothing more than a man that can't stop smiling.

Therefore, WWE could try and regain some of that magic he had when he was leading The Bullet Club, and no one has to tell a WWE fan twice that Smackdown Live has all three members of the Bullet Club in AJ Styles, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson. Therefore, Balor reuniting with his Club members could see his career given a boost, as multiple dream narratives could be realized in this programme.

#4 A character defining narrative

Randy Orton's path of destruction could benefit Balor.

When you think of Finn Balor what is actually the first thing that comes to mind? Maybe the image of Balor flashing his pearly whites is the only thing that seems memorable about the man at this point, but that should not be the case as Balor has the potential to be more than a cover boy.

The first Universal Champion has that mysterious charisma that blends perfectly with his alter ego, and on Smackdown Live WWE could rebuild his broken aura. A superstar like Randy Orton would be the perfect catalyst for WWE to reconstruct Balor’s character, as Orton’s path of destruction right now includes making his opponent question their character, and for Balor, this is exactly what he needs. Balor finding himself again via Orton’s storyline could be a lucrative booking decision, as it rebuilds one of WWE’s biggest stars.

#5 The next challenger to the throne

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Finn Balor has been on the receiving end of many chances to break into the Universal Title scene, but with the main event picture that is dominated by the powerhouses on Raw, there is no chance for the visibly smaller Balor to ascend the ranks of Raw, but on Smackdown Live the story is different.

AJ Styles has been Smackdown Live’s top dog since the brand split in 2016, and he has faced all types of challenges for his WWE Title, Balor vs Styles for the WWE Title would be a dream feud come to fruition. Moreover, this might be Balor’s only chance to be World Champion again, as the blue brand’s very open structure could allow him to hold a World Title one more time.