Top 5 WWE Superstars who will benefit from the 2019 Superstar Shakeup

The 2019 edition of the WWE Superstar Shakeup is officially done and dusted. WWE made a bold move by switching the brands of some of the top Superstars including the likes of AJ Styles and Roman Reigns.

While the Phenomenal One moved out of the house he built to expand his territory, the Big Dog will be looking forward to making the Blue Brand his yard. Other big names who made a switch include Finn Balor, The Miz, Bayley, and the Usos.

With this Superstar Shakeup, some Superstars will get an opportunity to make new names for themselves whereas some others will get lost in the mix. There is no denying that a few Superstars can use the Shakeup to their benefit - like the Miz in 2018. Miz used his move to the Blue Brand to create an excellent feud with Daniel Bryan followed by a brilliant babyface turn.

In this list, we will take a look at a few WWE Superstars who will benefit from the 2019 Superstars Shakeup.

#5 Elias

The SmackDown Live writers will use Elias more efficiently

Let us start the list with Vince McMahon's "biggest acquisition" on SmackDown Live history. Elias has been one of the main players on RAW ever since he made his debut on the Red Brand. Sure, he never captured any gold on WWE, but the fact that he is getting special segments every week is a testament to how impressed the WWE management is with the Drifter.

Elias failed to score many wins in his RAW career. However, on SmackDown LIVE, things are about to get reversed. Elias can be a top heel on the Blue Brand since the Blue Brand creatives are known to make efficient use of talents like Elias.

#4 The Usos and the whole RAW tag team division

The Usos can help the RAW tag team division

The Usos have been one of the greatest tag teams in Smackdown Live history. They had some of the best rivalries after the brand split against the likes of The New Day and the Bar. However, their feuds were getting repetitive and were in a dire need of a change.

The Usos' move to RAW will be a win-win situation for both the brothers and the Red Brand. RAW needs a solid tag team in its ranks to bring back credibility whereas the Usos could use a change in their normal rivalries. The Usos can have brilliant rivalries against the likes of the Authors of Pain, The Revival, and the unlikely team of Aleister Black and Ricochet.

RAW's tag team division was in shambles since the brand split and only the Usos can save it now.

#3 Bayley

Bayley is the third biggest female star on SmackDown LIVE

For a significant part of 2018, Bayley was stuck in a never-ending rivalry/friendship with Sasha Banks. WWE neither pulled the trigger on this rivalry nor stopped teasing it. However, after WrestleMania 34, WWE decided to put them together rather than break them apart.

Bayley could not get into the main event even after trying her best. The main event scene on RAW Women's division was held by Ronda Rousey whereas Bayley could not even get a meaningful storyline throughout 2018.

However, Bayley managed to capture the Women's Tag Team titles with Sasha Banks at Elimination Chamber 2019. But they lost it at WrestleMania 35 to the IIconics

Now, a move to SmackDown Live will do a world of good for the Hugger. Bayley is the third biggest female star on the roster and will get a shot at the SD Live Women's title soon.

#2 Sasha Banks

Sasha Banks can be the top female face of RAW

There have been rumours floating around the internet mentioning that Sasha Banks is currently unhappy with her position in the company. Even though the Boss did not get enough chances to break into the top of the roster in 2018, she got a brilliant match against Ronda Rousey at Royal Rumble 2019 and became one-half of the inaugural Women's Tag Team Champions - the other half being Bayley.

However, losing the title quickly to the IIconics at WrestleMania 35 has broken Banks and now, she is on a break. If she decides to stay with the company, she could potentially lead the RAW Women's division. Ronda Rousey is on a break. Becky Lynch is still a SmackDown LIVE superstar. Banks could possibly become the top face of RAW Women's division once Lynch drops her RAW Women's title.

#1 Drew McIntyre

Drew McIntyre is the top heel on the Red Brand

Similar to Sasha Banks, Drew McIntyre is another Superstar who did not switch brands during the 2019 Superstar Shakeup - but will benefit a lot from the event.

McIntyre is currently on a losing streak - losing three of his last three matches on WWE - including the loss against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 35. However, since Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar are no longer on RAW, McIntyre could well become the next top heel on the Red Brand.

When the time comes for Seth Rollins to drop the Universal title, WWE should not have any other thoughts other than putting the title on the Scottish Psychopath. McIntyre could capture the Universal title and hold it for a long time since he is the most credible superstar on the RAW roster apart from Braun Strowman, Seth Rollins and AJ Styles.