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The 2020 WWE Draft concluded on Monday Night RAW, with several interesting picks made by both brands. There were some huge surprises in each round and this seems like the complete reset that WWE currently needs. Night Two of this year's WWE Draft did well to establish a new creative landscape.
Monday's talent pool had some huge names, some who moved brands and some who stayed put. Among those who remain on their original shows are WWE legends, Randy Orton, Daniel Bryan, and Charlotte Flair. A majority of the undercard, however, are on different shows. Night One of the WWE Draft saw seven picks being made across brands, with the tally doubling on Night Two.
Nearly half of the 35 picks made on RAW and RAW Talk saw Superstars move brands, truly showcasing the extent of change the WWE Draft has brought. This will certainly spark new beginnings for some stars, with their new homes giving them the platform to jump up the card. But not everyone finds success after getting drafted.
This list will focus on every Superstar who moved from RAW to SmackDown, and vice-versa, and their prospects on their new brand. Here is every roster move that happened during Night Two of the 2020 WWE Draft, ranked from worst to best.
#16 Lacey Evans (Moved to RAW during the 2020 WWE Draft)
WWE Draft position: No. 18
While she had a good showing in the No. 1 contender's Battle Royal on RAW, Lacey Evans is likely to get lost in the shuffle on the Red brand. The Sassy Southern Belle was not exactly in a prime spot on SmackDown, but her chances of winning her first Championship in WWE soon might solely rest on whether she can co-exist with a tag team partner.
#15 Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode (Moved to SmackDown during the 2020 WWE Draft)
WWE Draft position: No. 22
WWE's tag team division, on both RAW and SmackDown, are a mess and they urgently need to be merged. Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode had a good match with The New Day for the RAW Tag Team Championship, but it doesn't seem like the company will put much focus into the SmackDown tag team division. They likely only moved during the WWE Draft, so there are more than two or three teams on the Blue brand.
#14 Sheamus (Moved to RAW during the 2020 WWE Draft)
WWE Draft position: No. 20
He may be one of the most decorated Superstars currently on WWE's roster, but Sheamus is unlikely to make much of an impact on RAW. He will likely play a part in the upcoming feud between Elias and Jeff Hardy, but may not go much further in the overcrowded midcard on Monday nights. Perhaps, he could show off his stiff side on RAW Underground.
#13 Nikki Cross (Moved to RAW during the 2020 WWE Draft)
WWE Draft position: No. 21
Another woman moving from SmackDown to RAW, Nikki Cross could do with the change of scenery. However, it will be difficult to see how far she can go on the Red brand. Cross will likely feud with Alexa Bliss, who has undergone quite the seismic shift in character. After that, there is no clear direction for the former WWE Women's Tag Team Champion.
#12 Natalya (Moved to SmackDown during the 2020 WWE Draft)
WWE Draft position: No. 32
Being drafted in Round 7 of the 2020 WWE Draft, on RAW Talk, Natalya could play the role of the solid and experienced veteran on Friday nights. Especially after her partnership with Lana ended, The Queen of Harts would have struggled to find a meaningful spot on RAW. SmackDown has been the better-booked show lately, so hopefully, Nattie benefits from the move.
#11 Jeff Hardy (Moved to RAW during the 2020 WWE Draft)
WWE Draft position: No. 10
He may have a readymade storyline with Elias, but Jeff Hardy might not reach the upper echelons of RAW. Had he stayed on SmackDown, The Charismatic Enigma may have been an option to feud with Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship. But on RAW, Hardy might not go beyond the United States title picture. A match between him and RETRIBUTION's Mustafa Ali would be pretty sweet though.
#10 The Street Profits (Moved to SmackDown during the 2020 WWE Draft)
WWE Draft position: No. 4
As the RAW Tag Team Champions, The Street Profits were a first-round pick on Night Two of the WWE Draft. They immediately swapped their titles with The New Day, who moved to RAW with SmackDown's tag team titles. This was particularly frustrating, as WWE missed the opportunity to unify the RAW and SmackDown Tag Team Championships. Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins will be a lot of fun on Friday nights, but the division they head is pretty bare at the moment, save for a couple of heel teams.
#9 The Riott Squad (Moved to SmackDown during the 2020 WWE Draft)
WWE Draft position: No. 34
Another pick during the post-RAW round on Night Two of the WWE Draft, Liv Morgan and Ruby Riott could flourish on SmackDown. The Blue brand feels like the 'Land of Opportunity' again, particularly for the women, and once Sasha Banks and Bayley are done with each other, quite a few Superstars could step up. Morgan and Riott could do so, especially if they are done in the Women's tag team title picture.
#8 Elias (Moved to RAW during the 2020 WWE Draft)
WWE Draft position: No. 16
Making his return on RAW, Elias made an immediate impact by turning heel and blasting Jeff Hardy with a guitar. This was a great move for WWE's resident guitarist, who was awful as a babyface on SmackDown. A move to RAW also allows Elias to have regular concerts in front of WWE's ThunderDome audience, before inevitably getting interrupted.
#7 Apollo Crews (Moved to SmackDown during the 2020 WWE Draft)
WWE Draft position: No. 24
After months of feuding with the Hurt Business, Apollo Crews is finally away from them. He can go on his own and carve out a solid singles run on SmackDown, where he was at the start of the year. However, there has been a lot of change from Crews since he was last on the Blue brand. This is a positive move for him and the brand.
#6 Matt Riddle (Moved to RAW during the 2020 WWE Draft)
WWE Draft position: No. 8
Matt Riddle has had a turbulent few months on SmackDown, with a lot of it being covered by a lengthy feud with King Corbin. Fortunately, the two of them have been separated by the WWE Draft and The King of Bros has quite a few options ahead of him on RAW. He would be a fantastic opponent for US Champion, Bobby Lashley. Riddle can also make the trip to RAW Underground and showcase his MMA background. It could do wonders for him.
#5 Aleister Black (Moved to SmackDown during the 2020 WWE Draft)
WWE Draft position: No. 29
A shockingly late pick in the WWE Draft, Aleister Black has a better chance of succeeding on SmackDown than on RAW. The Red brand's roster is simply too stacked for him to prominently feature, as evidenced by his trajectory over the past year. Black should be able to bounce back from his defeat to Kevin Owens on RAW, possibly with another match against his rival. He can also face Daniel Bryan, once he returns, in a mouth-watering encounter.
#4 Braun Strowman (Moved to RAW during the 2020 WWE Draft)
WWE Draft Position: No.6
Braun Strowman has done everything he possibly could on SmackDown, making this move a no-brainer. He could thrive on RAW, starting with a meaty clash with Keith Lee. The two could have an excellent series of matches, with Strowman ultimately putting Lee over. The Monster Among Men could also be a possible challenger for Drew McIntyre's WWE Championship if he retains at Hell in a Cell. This move to RAW could truly rejuvenate Braun Strowman as a destructive force in WWE.
#3 Alexa Bliss (Moved to RAW during the 2020 WWE Draft)
WWE Draft position: No. 15
An obvious selection, given what happened earlier in the night, Alexa Bliss is set to be one of the most highlighted Superstars on RAW. Her partnership with 'The Fiend' Bray Wyatt is only getting started and the two of them can truly dominate the Red brand. More on that below.
#2 'The Fiend' Bray Wyatt (Moved to RAW during the 2020 WWE Draft)
WWE Draft position: No. 1
The move to RAW during the WWE Draft has been a blessing for Bray Wyatt, as he no longer has to play second fiddle to Roman Reigns on SmackDown. The two of them are WWE's hottest stars and needed to be separated. There are plenty of options for The Fiend and Alexa Bliss on RAW, ranging from past rivalries to Championship glory.
#1 Kevin Owens (Moved to SmackDown during the 2020 WWE Draft)
WWE Draft position: No. 9
The biggest winner of the 2020 WWE Draft may be Kevin Owens, who has been nothing much more than a talk-show host on RAW in recent months. His WrestleMania victory over Seth Rollins, unfortunately, did not amount to much, but a move to SmackDown could be just the thing that KO needs.
He did feud with Aleister Black on RAW, defeating him in a No Disqualification Match on last night's episode, but the former Universal Champion could rise the card on the Blue brand. Multiple roles are awaiting him, including matches against some former rivals.
Owens would be a tremendous opponent for Roman Reigns, with the two having faced each other for the Universal title a few years ago. They have chemistry in the ring, which could lead to another world title banger between Reigns and KO. But the most exciting prospect for him comes just below the main event scene.
Sami Zayn is thriving as a heel, having recently won back the Intercontinental Championship. He and Kevin Owens could rekindle their rivalry, with a brand new touch. Zayn as the heel against Owens as the babyface was something that never seemed possible but now that it is, we need it to happen.
This would be a phenomenal next chapter in the never-ending book, that is, the story of Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn in WWE. Seeing the two of them feud, or possibly reunite, makes KO's move to SmackDown the best one of the 2020 WWE Draft.
