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I daresay that next week's editions of RAW and SmackDown Live will be far more exciting than this week's episodes were, by a fair margin. While the fallout episodes of both WWE brands did not achieve much, the Superstar Shake-Up is a far more significant event.
I know that a lot of people complained that there were no NXT call ups on the shows that followed WrestleMania 35. I mean sure you can say that Lars Sullivan did show up during the show, but his actual call-up had happened quite a long time ago. But the Superstar Shake-Up should be full of surprises.
Let me elaborate on 5 surprises that I could see potentially taking place during the show. Be sure to chime in with the surprises that you could potentially see happen during the show too.
This is all fantasy booking, so don't let the constraints of logic bog your ideas down.
#5 The Undisputed ERA takes over RAW
I know that a lot of fans were disappointed that The Undisputed ERA did not debut on the RAW and SmackDown after WrestleMania 35. Well, the Superstar Shake-Up will be the perfect platform to bring them to the red brand, allowing them to run wild all across RAW. And before you cry foul, let me explain why I say that SmackDown isn't the right brand for the heel trio.
Had The New Day been on brand blue, I'd have been more than happy to see this faction run roughshod on SmackDown Live. But Big E is injured and therefore, RAW seems like a much better brand for the trio to debut. Especially since rumors are rife that AJ Styles may move to RAW very soon.
Maybe have The Club take on The Undisputed ERA if Gallows and Anderson move as well? I would really be into this!
#4 Brock Lesnar officially moves to SmackDown Live
It is quite a well-known fact that SmackDown Live will be moving to FOX come October. It is also known that FOX had demanded that Ronda Rousey be a part of the brand, once the move is made. However, as we all know, Ronda Rousey is all set to take a sabbatical from sports entertainment.
Well, in her absence, could The Beast Incarnate be a part of the blue brand? I am not just speculating out of thin air, but there were advertisements that aired not long ago, showcasing that Lesnar will be a part of SmackDown on FOX. It will actually be a nice change of pace for The Beast Incarnate because he's been a part of RAW since the brand split.
An argument can be made about the fact that we do not need a part-time champion on SmackDown! But like him or not, Brock Lesnar spells big money.
#3 The Riott Squad splits up
Not long ago, Liv Morgan tweeted this picture out indicating the fact that The Riott Squad could potentially come to an end next week. While this would be tragic for fans of the faction, it could also potentially launch one of these women to the next level.
All three members of the Riott Squad have distinct personalities and I do believe that they can fare well on their own as well, especially Ruby Riott. Riott has proved time and again just how good she is in the ring, and while some of you may disagree, being a member of a faction could just potentially weigh her down.
Plus, solo careers may just be what the doctor ordered for Morgan and Logan as well since they've never really had the chance to branch out and showcase what they can do in a singles environment since NXT.
We saw how well Mandy Rose was able to establish her presence as a singles competitor on SmackDown, after Absolution split up.
#2 The two tag team champions interchange their brands
Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder became the RAW Tag Team Champions at WrestleMania, bringing their winning streak to a beautiful end. There's every chance that they will be shifted to SmackDown Live, because Vince McMahon may want a serious tag team to be front and centre on RAW. Enter the Hardyz.
Essentially this would mean that the two tag teams would have to trade their belts, but I can see this as a surprise during the course of the Superstar Shake-Up. The Hardyz can potentially continue their feud with The Usos, a team that is almost certain to come to RAW considering how the events of this week's SmackDown Live played out.
They can also feud with The Revival, and put on a variety of excellent matches on the red brand. Ryder and Hawkins could drop the title to a team like Black and Ricochet in due course.
#1 The mid-card champions change brands as well
There are way too many hints going around that Finn Balor may make it to SmackDown Live very soon. Some may even say that a move to SmackDown Live is just what 'The Demon King' needs to freshen up his character significantly. And the same could be said of Samoa Joe moving to RAW. Both men need to change brands.
The United States Championship wasn't showcased at all back when it was on the blue brand. With three hours to spare, it may regain some of the sheen it has lost. Balor too could fare a lot better on a brand that puts the in-ring product ahead of silly sports entertainment skits.
These are just 5 of the surprises that I can see happening during the show. Chime in with your own thoughts and views in the comments section below, folks.
What would you guys like to see?
