5 Superstars who have remained on the same brand since the 2016 WWE Draft

Only a handful have remained on one show.
Only a handful have remained on one show.

#2 Randy Orton (SmackDown)

The Viper doesn't do Mondays.
The Viper doesn't do Mondays.

In preparation for a blockbuster SummerSlam match between Brock Lesnar and Randy Orton, the pair were picked by different brands during the 2016 Draft. Orton headed over to SmackDown to lend the newly live show some much needed star power. After getting his head caved in by Lesnar, 'The Viper' took part in some pretty interesting storylines on the Blue Brand. The biggest was when he decided to join The Wyatt Family. It was incredible and fresh, especially with Orton in his preferred heel role.

He has won the SmackDown Tag Team Championship, the WWE Championship, and the United States Championship during his time on the Blue Brand. Orton has not always shown enthusiasm in what he is doing, but even a half-motivated 'Viper' is one of the greatest of all time. He has done it all on SmackDown LIVE, including losing the WWE Title to Jinder Mahal and twisting Jeff Hardy's ear with a screwdriver.

It will remain to be seen whether Randy Orton will be drafted over to RAW, but one thing is for certain. Whichever show secures 'The Viper,' will ultimately benefit from the veteran's presence, as long as they book him in actual interesting storylines.

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