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There have been a number of WWE drafts in the past, but following SmackDown's move over to FOX, the company made the decision to keep their rosters the way they are and no longer allow a wild card rule.
That being said, a recent rule was unveiled that allows stars to appear on their opposite brand a few times a year, which frees up space on the roster for some of the stars who have been overlooked in the past.
Whilst drafts are no longer taking place in WWE, it appears that stars can be traded, since AJ Styles headed over to SmackDown a few weeks ago with commentators making it clear that RAW can cash in on a trade of their own in the future. Whilst Monday Night RAW could trade anyone from SmackDown at any time, the Blue Brand could could also decide to take on any star from RAW much like Mojo Rawley a few months ago.
There are a number of WWE stars who aren't being used on their current brand, so here are just a handful of current wrestlers who could switch brands.
#5. Cesaro
Cesaro is currently looking lost on SmackDown. The former Champion was part of a stable with Sami Zayn and Shinsuke Nakamura for some time before Zayn took hiatus from WWE.
The Swiss Cyborg was once again overlooked when it came to the Intercontinental Championship tournament, and most recently lost to Jeff Hardy at Money in the Bank, and Shorty G on SmackDown.
Seth Rollins recently revealed plans to bring someone into his group on RAW and The former World Champion claimed that it was someone that he was close to. Cesaro and Rollins have been close friends for several years, so this claim has led to speculation that Cesaro could be the man traded to RAW after AJ Styles' move over to SmackDown.
#4. Bianca Belair
Bianca Belair was promoted to Monday Night RAW as part of WWE's biggest show of the year when she interfered in The Street Profits match to help her husband Montez Ford fight off Zelina Vega. The Street Profits have since moved onto a feud with The Viking Raiders and Belair hasn't been seen on WWE TV for a number of weeks.
It came as quite a shock that Belair wasn't made part of the women's Money in the Bank ladder match, but, the former NXT star hasn't been able to pick up a feud or make an appearance on RAW since May.
Bianca was promoted to RAW to appear alongside her real-life husband, but she was able to make waves on NXT when she was working on her own. Perhaps a move over to SmackDown and out of Ford's shadow could be best for Belair, who still has so much to give in the WWE Women's Division.
Belair could have many more chances on SmackDown since the likes of Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler are at the top of the food chain on RAW.
#3. Roman Reigns
Roman Reigns hasn't been seen on WWE TV since before the COVID-19 pandemic cost him a shot at the Universal Championship at WrestleMania. Reigns has since welcomed twins, which means that he now has five children at home running around and is yet to give any kind of update on a WWE return.
Reigns is another star who many fans know is close to Seth Rollins and it's easy to see Reigns making his WWE return as part of the RAW roster and a shock addition to Rollins' stable if WWE really wanted to shake up the show.
WWE are yet to announce who was traded to RAW as part of the trade to have AJ Styles move over to SmackDown and Reigns' absence could be the reason for the delay.
With Styles on SmackDown along with Shinsuke Nakamura, Bray Wyatt, Braun Strowman, and Daniel Bryan, there may not be room for Reigns on the brand as one of the big stars.
More will become clear when Reigns makes his return to WWE in the coming months.
#2. Elias
Elias was recently knocked over in a hit and run that was obviously set up by former WWE Champion Sheamus, to look as though Jeff Hardy had relapsed. Before this, Elias was attacked and thrown off a stage by King Corbin, which kept him off WWE TV until Money in the Bank.
The Drifter isn't having a lot of luck on SmackDown at present, since the injuries are coming in thick and fast which could signal time for a change of pace.
The former 24/7 Champion could return and step into a feud with Sheamus after The Irish star used him as a pawn in his mind games with Jeff Hardy, or he could cut his losses and see what Monday Night RAW has to offer.
Elias was a star when he was on RAW and a move for him could easily boost his career, especially if he's able to work alongside Paul Heyman in WWE. The Executive Director of Monday Night RAW could bring out the best in Elias both in the ring and on the mic if they are able to partner up on Monday Nights.
#1. Sami Zayn
Sami Zayn hasn't been seen on WWE TV since his dental surgery which has seemingly been keeping him on the sidelines and also recently cost him the Intercontinental Championship.
Zayn will have some unfinished business with either AJ Styles or Daniel Bryan when the new Champion is crowned following the finale of the tournament, but he may not be added to a feud with either.
Shinsuke Nakamura and Cesaro have moved on since their partnership with Zayn, so there isn't really anything for Zayn over on SmackDown anymore.
Kevin Owens is looking lost on RAW without his longtime partner and both of their careers in WWE could be re-ignited if they were either partnered up or put up against each other on the company's flagship show.
There has been no update on Zayn's return date so it's unknown when the former Intercontinental Champion will be returning to WWE TV, but it would be an interesting swerve if he was to make his return on Monday Night RAW rather than SmackDown Live!
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