5 Superstars who are sure to benefit from the Superstar Shakeup

WWE's latest edition of the Superstar Shakeup has brought a much-needed change to both Monday Night Raw and SmackDown Live rosters, as some Superstars were traded between the brands, in addition to a handful of NXT call-ups.

Superstars like Dolph Ziggler, Samoa Joe, Jeff Hardy, among others switched brands and started new rivalries in their respective shows. NXT performers like Drew McIntyre, Andrade "Cien" Almas, and Ember Moon, among others were called up to the main roster.

Here we take a look at five wrestlers who will surely profit by the Superstar Shakeup. Some of them had become too stale in their current gimmick, and a revamp can have a give a huge boost to their careers.

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#5 Big Cass

Set for a huge push?

Big Cass first solo run against Enzo Amore was not a hit at all. WWE tried various angles to put Cass on an upper mid-card and even main-event level a few times, but all in vain. His push was short-lived, as a torn ACL sidelined him for around 7-8 months.

After making a fantastic comeback on SmackDown this Tuesday, Cass went straight for Daniel Bryan, and it looks that WWE might have some big plans in store for the 7-foot giant. His return was met with a huge pop from the crowd, and with a villainous persona, Cass can well become the next big thing in WWE. At just 30 years of age, Big Cass surely has a bright future in WWE and has the potential to be the next top heel in the company.

The best booking angle to achieve this can be him pairing up with The Miz and getting over as a bonafide heel with the WWE Universe.

#4 Dolph Ziggler

A new tag-team in the works?

Dolph Ziggler is one of the most underappreciated stars in WWE today. He is one of the few wrestlers who can portray both babyface and heel personas with equal ease. An incredibly talented in-ring performer with great promo skills, Ziggler is the complete package for a main-eventer.

His run on SmackDown was far from a main-event level though. After winning the US Championship - much to the fans' delight, Ziggler relinquished it only a day later. Time and again, WWE has failed to capitalise on Ziggler, but his trade to Monday Night Raw may act as a saving grace for him this time.

The Showoff returned to Raw alongside Drew McIntyre, and it seems like the two seem to have formed an alliance of sorts. Ziggler as a heel tag-team performer can be a fresh start in his career, and with Mcintyre by his side, the former World Champion can make his way to the main event spot gradually.

The two can even form a faction by adding more underappreciated wrestlers and go for tag-team as well as individual titles. The only thing left is to bring back the "Broken Dreams" theme for McIntyre and Ziggler. Now that would be great to watch!

#3 Bobby Roode

Monday Night Raw will be GLORIOUS!

Bobby Roode's NXT run was nothing short of glorious. A cocky heel getting in the heads of his opponents was the kind of Bobby Roode everyone was expecting on SmackDown Live. But what did the WWE Universe get? An innocent babyface who was nowhere near the main-event scene. Even his United States Championship reign lasted only 54 days and was a tad underwhelming.

Bobby Roode's transfer to RAW can bring a monumental change in his booking. A fresh page in his career, Roode can now get his spot as a main-eventer. He's had many ordinary feuds on the main-roster until now, but currently needs a high-profile one to cement his position as one of the top guys in WWE. The red brand seems to be the perfect place to do this.

WWE should book a rivalry between Roode and Triple H, considering the similarities between them, and the match can be a perfect torch-passing moment.

#2 Jeff Hardy

Announcing his arrival in style

Jeff Hardy is one of the most loved babyface wrestlers in WWE history. Arguably the best high-flying performer of all time, Hardy has never backed down from putting up a phenomenal performance, even if he has to put his body on the line.

His return to WrestleMania last year along with Matt received a grand ovation from the WWE Universe. The team was scheduled for a huge push in the tag-team division, but the plans got nixed due to Jeff's shoulder injury. After a gap of more than seven months, Jeff made his triumphant return to RAW and won the US Championship from Jinder Mahal a week later. Hardy was traded to SmackDown Live the next day.

Hardy's US title reign may not last long, but WWE should unquestionably book the 'Charismatic Enigma' as a contender for the WWE Championship. Jeff is a top fan-favorite, and his matches with the likes of AJ Styles, Samoa Joe, Shinsuke Nakamura, Daniel Bryan, or Randy Orton can steal the show at any PPV event.

#1 Samoa Joe

"Joe's gonna kill you"

Samoa Joe needs no introduction. From his initial NXT run to his feuds on RAW, Joe has been an absolute monster and has turned out to be one of the best heels on the roster currently. One of the most physically dominating performers, Samoa Joe had a remarkable stint on RAW, headlining multiple PPVs and putting on amazing matches with Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar.

One thing that Samoa Joe couldn't accomplish on the red brand though, was a Championship reign. After coming to SmackDown Live, The Destroyer has already put AJ Styles on notice and could become the next contender for the WWE Championship.

The possibilities for Samoa Joe on SmackDown Live are endless, and with his transfer, WWE might have hit the jackpot.