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The WWE roster tends to shake up a fair amount every few months. This is mainly done so that the brands can be freshened up, and the company gets a chance to expose the Universe to new rivalries, and create new teams and factions.
It is easy to get bored of the same superstars on the same show, despite the fact that Raw and SmackDown are the only two main roster shows.
They have very distinct identities. Raw will always be the A show, as it's home to the most prestigious title - the Universal Championship, and there is no denying that it's held in higher regard than the WWE title.
On the other hand, SmackDown Live is hailed as the land of opportunity, is open to a lot more experimentation, and is exposed to a number of interesting storylines on a regular basis.
There are a number of superstars on both shows that have achieved everything there is to achieve, or have just been neglected by the creative team for far too long, and need to salvage their career by jumping ship to the other show.
Here are 5 superstars who would benefit by changing their brands.
#5 Jeff Hardy
Jeff Hardy has had an amazing run as a pro wrestler, and is now in the twilight of his career. He has been an active wrestler for a little over 20 years, and WWE made a big deal about him completing two decades in the world of pro wrestling.
He is currently embroiled in a feud with Samoa Joe, and The Charismatic Enigma will probably come up short because Joe needs a win now more than ever. Once his feud with Joe is over, he should consider moving over to Raw for the final stretch of his career.
This would allow Hardy feud with a whole new slew of superstars, which would be great because his last run on Raw was as a member of a tag team with Matt Hardy. One final run on Raw would be the perfect way to send Jeff riding off into the sunset.
#4 Finn Balor
WWE has poorly booked Finn Balor since his return from injury after forfeiting the Universal title.
He has spent most of his time in the mid card. Balor is currently embroiled in a feud with Drew McIntyre, and Drew could end up as victor, because WWE is pushing him as a top heel, and want him as a main eventer.
Balor hasn't been a serious contender for any title on Raw for a while, so he should just cut his losses and move to SmackDown.
#3 Elias
Elias is one of the biggest baby faces on Raw, but he isn't necessarily treated that way. He has mostly spent his time as a face in a feud with Bobby Lashley which will likely culminate in a win for The Dominator because WWE is clearly high on the heel, and want to build him up as a main eventer.
With Dean Ambrose being the new Intercontinental Champion, this leaves very little room for Elias to thrive on Raw.
His draft to SmackDown would allow him become a serious contender for the US Championship, if not the WWE title. Elias has spent the entirety of his main roster run on Raw, so it's about time he goes to SmackDown.
#2 The Usos
The Usos will go down in history as one of the greatest tag teams of all time. Jimmy and Jey have resurrected their careers since their heel turn, and have been consistently fantastic. They regularly put on great matches, and have repeatedly proven themselves to be awesome on the mic.
They have had more matches with The New Day and The Bar than anyone can keep track of, so it might be time for the twins to take their talents to the red brand.
Raw's tag-team division could greatly benefit from the tag-team pedigree of The Usos, and it's not like they have anything to prove on SmackDown. Its been a while since they were on Raw anyway.
If WWE has any hopes of ever salvaging Raw's tag-team division, then they should move The Usos to the red brand.
#1 AJ Styles
SmackDown is the house AJ Styles built, but he has done everything there is to do on the blue brand.
He had two lengthy runs with the WWE title, and it's unlikely he is going to win it back anytime soon because it is probable heel Daniel Bryan might have a long reign with the title.
A wrestler such as Styles is too good, and one of the best in the world. He should be moved to Raw as soon as he is done with Daniel Bryan, and immediately be inserted into the main event because he is just that good.
