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Jinder Mahal, No Way Jose, and Curt Hawkins were some of the names that were drafted to Raw last year in the Superstar Shake-Up. Just by judging that list of names it is not hard to say that WWE basically constructed the downfall of Raw in 2018, as the WWE Universe knew that the creative team had no intention in using these wrestlers in improving the condition of the red brand.
So with this year's Superstar Shake-Up around the corner, will we see WWE make significant changes to the flagship show's roster? Well, that could all depend on what is WWE's plans for Raw in 2019, as we already know what WWE intend to do with Smackdown Live when the blue brand moves to FOX by the end of the year.
Therefore, let's look at some of the possible changes WWE could bring to Raw in this draft.
#5 The Usos
The Usos are one of WWE's best tag teams for the better part of a decade, as no other team has been doing things better in the ring and on the mic than Jimmy and Jey. But let's be honest here, ever since the brothers raised the bar with The New Day during their war in 2017, they haven't been doing anything of much importance.
WWE made it clear that they understood this notion on Smackdown Live this week, when they had The Hardy Boys beat The Usos for the Smackdown Tag Team Titles This loss was not a bad thing for the brothers, as it is actually a blessing in disguise that allows them to move to Raw.
The Usos on Raw would be the best thing for the brand, as Raw's tag team division has been struggling for years to construct narratives and matches that engaged fans. As we have seen some really terrible title reigns from makeshift tag teams, failed tag teams and NXT newbie teams that have been abandoned by WWE halfway, but when it comes to The Usos you know WWE is going to get serious.
#4 Andrade
Andrade has been a revelation on Smackdown Live, as the former NXT Champion put his best foot forward in his high stakes matches with Rey Mysterio, AJ Styles and Samoa Joe to be noticed as the new kid on the block willing to make a name for himself.
WWE didn't really do the man favours though, as Andrade went from the most exciting prospect on the brand to a star that is struggling to get a narrative on the show, but that could all change.
Andrade on Raw would be a good business move, as this is a superstar that could bring in a huge following to Raw which would allow WWE market him properly, and it's no secret that the man looks like a walking main event. This move would be career changing for Andrade, so here's hoping that WWE will make it happen.
#3 SAnitY
SAnitY is one of the most unlucky groups of all time, as this group led by Eric Young looked like the second coming of The Shield when they were in NXT, as they had all the tools to succeed from having the big brute to the wacky but interesting mascot in Nikki Cross, this was a group destined for success.
So what went wrong? Well, it all came down to WWE not having plans for the team, which in fans' opinions is utter nonsense, as how could WWE not have plans for superstars that they put so much work into building up as this unstoppable force?
Therefore, the only way to revive SAnitY is to make them a massive hit on a brand where they could gain some traction, and even though Raw's creative is basically terrible at rebuilding broken stars, SAnitY going against megastars from Seth Rollins to Roman Reigns could help them even in defeat.
#2 Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville
Mandy Rose will be a huge star in WWE, and while many would say the golden goodness has a less than stealer resume to show for her wrestling career, just know this, wrestling is a business, and the superstar that is a good business investment for the WWE will be in the top end of things.
Mandy has a lot of marketing potential, marketing potential we have seen being experimented with on Smackdown Live, as her narratives with Jimmy Uso has seen WWE use Many in a more traditional manner, which is making her a cover girl.
Along with Rose, Sonya Deville has shown great promise as a serious in-ring competitor, and while it might sound a bit too soon to say this but Sonya could be pushed by WWE could push as a future World Champion. So, by WWE getting duo on Raw we could see the rise of a new era in the women's' division.
#1 AJ Styles
AJ Styles has been on Smackdown Live for his entire career as a WWE superstar, and that is something rare in WWE today, as there is so much flip-flopping around brands, it doesn't even feel like a superstar is special to a certain brand they are in, but with Styles it is different.
As the day Styles leaves Smackdown Live for Raw, it would be a special day in the superstar shakeup history, and it seems like that could be a possibility this year. Styles moving over to Raw after being the leader of Smackdown Live for the better part of three years would be huge, so huge that it could be the most significant draft in the last few years.
From facing Rollins to waging war with Reigns, Styles would be welcomed on the red brand, as anyone who works with the former WWE Champion moves up the ladder in WWE.
