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It is time to shake things up around here.
Both the Monday Night Raw and Smackdown Live rosters have been in need of a makeover for months now and it seems like there is no better time to do that than after the big Summerslam pay per view. Not only would doing so give WWE a virtually reset button after months of stale title pictures, but also allow a new crop of talent to thrive in new roles as well.
Whether WWE decide to do another superstar shakeup remains to be seen, but what if they did? What would be the result and who would stand to benefit the most from a change of scene? Furthermore, what would it mean for each brands title pictures as they move toward the end of the year?
With that being said here are five superstars that should be moved to Monday Night Raw and five that should be moved to Smackdown Live. In the end, some picks will be based on how long they have been on one brand since the original brand split, but others will be based on how good or bad they are being booked right now.
#10 Move to Monday Night Raw: Carmella
While Carmella has had a lackluster run with The Women's title on Smackd0own Live, one has to wonder how her Diva personality would fair on the red brand. Not only would the gimmick be given more time to flesh out on the red brand, it also puts her in a midcard context, which she would be great in.
Of course, that doesn't mean she can't come and snatch the Raw Women's title out from under the champion, but the gimmick seems so much better served in the midcard right now. in the end, Carmella has done some pretty great promos in the past couple of months as champion and she is deserving of a move to the big leagues to flesh out her character more.
#9 Move To Smackdown Live: Bayley
Believe it or not, a move to Smackdown Live could be exactly what Bayley needs in order to revive her floundering career. In fact, a move to the blue brand could put her in a much more favorable title picture and even allow for WWE to draw upon matches like Bayley versus Asuka and Bayley versus Charlotte to help her reestablish herself.
Of course, she is always going to take a backseat to other superstars like Charlotte, Becky Lynch, Asuka and even Naomi, but if some of those superstars were to leave for the big leagues, it would give Bayley a chance to thrive on the B show. It could even eventually give her a chance to recapture title gold for the first time in years.
#8 Move to Monday Night Raw: Sanity
It is no secret that WWE has done next to nothing with Sanity since they came to the main roster after WrestleMania 34. Unfortunately for the trio, they were kept off television for weeks, lost in both singles and six-man tag competition relevantly early on and didn't even have a scheduled match for Summerslam.
If nothing else, a move to Raw at least gives WWE more time to flesh them out and the competition would be a lot better as well. In fact, if WWE is willing to reunite The Shield one more time, The WWE Universe may witness a six-man tag match that will be even bigger then The Shield Versus The Wyatt Family was in 2014.
#7 Move to Smackdown Live Titus World Wide
Titus O'Neil and Apollo Crews have proven themselves as top tiered contenders in the tag team division, but are running out of opponents to face on the red brand. With that being said and Titus World Wide having the ability to serve as a cornerstone for any tag team division, it makes sense that the group would be moved to Smackdown Live.
Not only would this open the door to matches with The Bludgeon Brothers, The New Day, The Club and others, it also allows them to renew their rivalry with The Bar and The Club as well. In the end, a change of scenery would be a great thing for Titus Worldwide and might even help Dana Brooke get on television more as a competitor.
#6 Move to Raw: Randy Orton
There is just something about Randy Orton's new psychotic heel gimmick that makes you wonder what would happen if he ended up back on Raw. Interestingly enough, it would allow him to have a fresh set of matchups, especially since he has been on Smackdown Live since the initial brand split and he could also serve in many roles on the red brand.
Think about it! WWE could have him join Constable Corbin as a henchman, he could form his own stable like he did with legacy or he could even go back to his legend killer gimmick that is used to help establish some of the young guys. If nothing else, it would be a win no matter how you look at and would give WWE a fresh start with a very well developed character.
#5 Move to Smackdown Live: Bruan Strowman
Let's be honest here.
In a title picture that includes Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Finn Balor and Drew McIntyre, Bruan Strowman is going to get passed up a lot for championship opportunities. Not only that, WWE seems to be running out of ways to develop his character and would be much better off sending to Smackdown Live.
Not only would that give the blue brand a big-time star that can help grab ratings when Smackdown Live comes to its new network, it also allows for Strowman to do what he does best. Destroy, powerslam, pin, repeat. Maybe it is not as good as Lesnar's motto, but it would definitely be something that would work on a show with a shorter run time.
#4 Move to Raw: Charlotte Flair
If Ronda Rousey versus Charlotte Flair is ever going to happen, they need to get Charlotte on Raw before WrestleMania 35. Another reason for Charlotte to be back on Raw is the fact that it would give her fresh opponents and even allow her to finally have a part two to her feud with Alexa Bliss.
In the end, Rousey versus Charlotte Flair might be the end result, but there are so many other matchups that WWE could do with Charlotte on Raw that it almost seems like a foregone conclusion that it will happen. Between that and Charlotte running out of things to do on the blue brand and switch seems pretty imminent and is a much-needed one.
#3 Move to Smackdown Live: Nia Jax
While Nia Jax has somewhat struggled since winning The Raw Women's title at WrestleMania 34, a lot of that has to do with who she was up against and the changes made the division when she became champion. Unfortunately for Jax, WWE officials seem to have a fondness for Rousey and Bliss, which means she often gets overlooked.
With that being said and Jax still one of the greatest women wrestlers in WWE right now, it makes sense that she should make the move to Blue brand and help rejuvenate the division. Not only that, Jax could also work as a stepping stone for some of the other stars on Smackdown Live to finally reach the title picture.
In the end, Jax as Women's champion would mean something. What would mean even more, however, would be having her reign come to an end at the hands of a rising star in the division. In the end, it would be a pretty cool spot for Jax to be in and also allows her to have the extended title run she should have had on Raw before Rousey stepped into the picture.
#2 Move To Raw: AJ Styles
What is there left for AJ Styles to do on Smackdown Live?
The Phenomenal one has already had two WWE title reigns, a run with The United States Title, and a successful title defense at WrestleMania 34, which leaves little else for Styles to accomplish on Smackdown Live. Not only that, he is also running out of competition on The Blue brand and desperately in need of some fresh match ups.
With that being said and another superstar shakeup seemingly imminent, AJ Styles needs to have another run on Raw. In the end, its the bigger show, which will give him a lot more time to flesh out stories and allow him to be a viable opponent for whoever has The Universal title when Styles arrives.
#1 Move to Smackdown Live Finn Balor
Think about it!
With competitors like AJ Styles, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose, Drew McIntyre and Brock Lesnar, Finn Balor would be lucky to even see The Universal title again. Unfortunately for Balor, that severely limits his opportunities on the red brand and gets him lost in the shuffle in the process.
With that in mind and The WWE Universe clamoring for a Balor title run, why not bring him to Smackdown Live and insert him into The WWE title picture? Furthermore, why not turn him heel in the process and finally bring back his demon mode. Not only would that allow for a plethora of new storytelling ideas, it rejuvenates his character in a much-needed way.
In the end, a heel Finn Balor on Smackdown Live would definitely be best for business. In fact, it even finally gives WWE a chance to capitalize on Finn Balor versus Daniel Bryan matchup, which has been a dream match for some fans. WWE could even put him up against Samoa Joe, which would be a nice call back to their NXT days.
