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Superstar Shakeup is one of the most decisive events in the WWE. Rarely does it happen that a superstar of one brand faces superstar of another brand in the course of a year.
This is the port where the ships congregate and set sail for their destiny. Last year, Bray Wyatt, Heath Slater and Rhyno sank their ships in search of a better purpose. If these superstars are traded-off, similar fortunes are bound to follow.
#5 Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin
The Raw Division is filled to the brim with tag team talents. 'The Woken Wyatts', 'The Bar', 'The Revival' and 'Authors of Pain' are there to keep us intrigued. If Shelton and Gable make the switch, they would hardly get any TV time.
Fans all across the world will agree that their journey in SmackDown Live tag team division was meaningless. Justice wasn't served to their talents considering their potentials. The best idea would be for Chad Gable to go solo and Benjamin acting as his mentor. In that way, the heel duo can find their prominence in the mid-card.
#4 Jinder Mahal
If there was anyone whose stature had been catapulted to the mountain last year, it would have to be Jinder Mahal. The self-proclaimed 'Modern Day Maharaja' went from a jobber to a World Champion almost overnight.
Unsurprisingly, many fans across the world are skeptical about it. There are numerous wrestlers with better in-ring skills that can do a job better.
However, WWE is serious about its India project. The American fans might detest this but he is looked upon as a hero by many Indians. To continue that status, at least in India, it is better to continue him in the B-Show. Save Raw for the meritorious superstars and let him build on Smackdown live with the mid-card championship.
#3 Bobby Roode
Bobby Roode's main roster debut was fine but not at all glorious. Other than his glorious entrance, he has done very little to get over with the fans.
We thought WWE was serious about him when he won the US Title. Alas, it was cut short and we didn't see a heel turn. The Raw mid-card champion plays a significant role in the show as the Universal Champion is absent most of the time. Right now, Roode is not of that stature.
The best option would be to turn him heel. It is clear from his NXT and TNA days that he is more comfortable as a heel. It will not only elevate his status but also make him competent enough to even challenge AJ Styles or Daniel Bryan for the title. Maybe then, he could be traded to Raw.
#2 Dolph Ziggler
Confusing would be the right term to describe Ziggler's 2017 run. It started with meaningless matches against Apollo Crews and Kalisto and ended with him relinquishing the US Title.
The best role which Ziggler plays is that of an improver. He is extremely helpful to catapult other wrestlers' careers on the main roster. At Raw, most of them are already well-established. It looks as if WWE is in no mood to make him the champion. If he is to propel other's careers, then it's better he does it at the 'Land of Opportunities.'
#1 Seth Rollins
We have spoken how Smackdown superstars will be buried if they are traded to Raw. However, if anyone would benefit from a shift to the blue brand, it would be Seth "Freaking" Rollins. While the change of brands of mid-card champions was successful last year, this year it would be a failure.
Seth Rollins will do a brilliant job in leading the Raw mid-card like The Miz did last year. As mentioned earlier, the role of Raw mid-card champion is extremely important. There is no other superstar that fits perfectly other than "The Architect."
If he moves to Smackdown then all the buildup will become meaningless. Last year, the Smackdown mid-card championship changed hands multiple times. If that is the plan this year, then it is better "The Kingslayer" stays away from it.
