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We witnessed Night Two of the WWE Draft 2021 on this week's episode of RAW, featuring a plethora of moves between the Monday night show and SmackDown. Out of the 24 picks made, 14 of them switched brands.
Some of the biggest names to stay put on their original show include Bobby Lashley, Sasha Banks, and The Usos. Nevertheless, there isn't a shortage of talking points following the WWE Draft.
A lot of major stars will contest in new surroundings, from WrestleMania main-eventers to NXT call-ups. This represents a fresh start for the company as a whole. But who will benefit the most from this change?
Some will succeed on their new brand, but a few may not do so well. Let's take a look at every star who moved from RAW to SmackDown, and vice-versa, as well as from elsewhere.
This list will focus on their prospects for their new brand. Here is every brand switch that happened during Night Two of the WWE Draft 2021, ranked from worst to best.
#14 Viking Raiders to SmackDown (No.14 in the WWE Draft 2021)
Potentially the least remarkable move during Night Two of the WWE Draft, The Viking Raiders do benefit from switching to SmackDown. The former RAW Tag Team Champions hit their ceiling on the Red brand and were in desperate need of a change in scenery.
However, even on Friday nights, Erik and Ivar might not reclaim the Tag Team Titles. Several other babyface teams have moved to the Blue brand and would make for better challengers to The Usos, with The New Day and Hit Row instantly coming to mind.
#13 Carmella to RAW (No.21 in the WWE Draft 2021)
After five years on SmackDown, Carmella has finally moved over to RAW. She arrives on the Red brand already in a feud with Liv Morgan, who got drafted after the show.
However, beyond that, she may simply languish on Monday nights due to the sloppy booking of the women's undercard. Carmella would be a solid part of the midcard but might not get a chance at the RAW Women's Championship.
#12 Xia Li to SmackDown (No.12 in the WWE Draft 2021)
Picked surprisingly high in the WWE Draft on RAW, Xia Li comes to SmackDown with a ton of potential. The first Chinese-born main roster superstar is solid in the ring and her strikes are especially dangerous. However, Li's chances of success lie with her alignment.
If she remains a heel, she will likely get lost in the shuffle behind bigger acts. But as a babyface, Xia Li can garner some momentum and challenge the likes of Charlotte Flair and Sasha Banks.
#11 Shayna Baszler from RAW to SmackDown (No.10 in the WWE Draft 2021)
Quite surprisingly, Shayna Baszler has been drafted from RAW to SmackDown. The Queen of Spades finally looks like the vicious destroyer she previously was, but her momentum may suffer from this switch. Baszler is now the third most important heel on her show, behind Charlotte Flair and Sasha Banks.
Unless one of them turns babyface, the two-time NXT Women's Champion might not get to reach the main event scene. Shayna Baszler would have had a better chance of getting there on RAW.
#10 Angel Garza and Humberto Carrillo to SmackDown to SmackDown (No.18 in the WWE Draft 2021)
Facing a somewhat similar problem as Shayna Baszler, Angel Garza and Humberto Carrillo might not live up to their full potential on SmackDown. The Usos are very much the top dogs of the Blue brand's tag team division and the WWE Draft has given them some exciting babyface challengers.
With Garza and Carrillo remaining heels, they might not be a part of the title picture against The Usos. The cousins would have had a better chance of dethroning RK-Bro to win the RAW Tag Team Championship.
#9 Ridge Holland to SmackDown (No.22 in the WWE Draft 2021)
Another NXT Superstar to be called up via the WWE Draft on RAW, Ridge Holland could do well on SmackDown. There isn't too much that can be said about his prospects, especially with his partnership with Pete Dunne getting cut short.
Holland's physicality might help him stand out on the Blue brand, which has witnessed a complete revamp from top to bottom. SmackDown looks nearly unrecognizable following the WWE Draft.
#8 Kevin Owens to RAW (No.11 in the WWE Draft 2021)
While SmackDown may seem slightly bare, RAW is stacked. Looking at the roster, one might even say it is too stacked. As a result, a couple of superstars may get lost in the shuffle. Kevin Owens may be among them.
With his contract coming up soon, WWE will need to present the former Universal Champion with an exciting story. But with so much talent, KO may be reduced to getting other stars over if he does leave the company in January.
#7 The Street Profits to RAW (No.13 in the WWE Draft 2021)
RAW's tag team division is interesting, with several exciting teams in the mix. However, the most exciting of them may be The Street Profits. Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins will be sticking together following the WWE Draft, which could lead to a Tag Team Title charge.
The Street Profits may be the next RAW Tag Team Champions, with a match against RK-Bro sounding pretty great. Ford and Dawkins will look to hold their own on a show filled with top-tier talents throughout.
#6 Ricochet to SmackDown (No.16 in the WWE Draft 2021)
Ricochet can finally enjoy a fresh start, as he moves away from RAW in the WWE Draft. He will want to finally establish himself on the main roster, having had his momentum completely stunted last year.
The former United States Champion is capable of magic in the ring, with several interesting dance partners on SmackDown. If he gets a push, Ricochet may mix it up with some of the best wrestlers in the world. A match between him and Roman Reigns would be incredible.
#5 Gable Steveson to RAW (No.23 in the WWE Draft 2021)
Having officially signed with WWE less than a month ago, Gable Steveson is now a RAW Superstar. This is the toughest pick to rank, as he has no pro wrestling experience. However, the signs of greatness are there.
The Olympic gold medalist has tremendous potential and is also the current NCAA wrestling champion. With the right booking and training, Steveson could have a debut year as impactful as Kurt Angle or Brock Lesnar's. It is still too early to call, though, which is why he is just outside the top four.
#4 Finn Balor to RAW (No.15 in the WWE Draft 2021)
While he may face a similar problem on RAW as Kevin Owens, Finn Balor's future seems promising following the WWE Draft. He has multiple options on the Red brand, with several exciting matches on offer owing to the ridiculous depth of the roster.
Balor can take on some familiar foes from NXT, like Damian Priest and Karrion Kross. Matches against either Seth Rollins or Edge sound excellent. But the biggest thing The Prince can do on RAW is a full-blown rivalry with AJ Styles.
The two have shared the ring once in WWE, with their chemistry off the charts. Styles and Balor can create magic together, based on their separate histories in Japan.
#3 Becky Lynch to RAW (No.1 in the WWE Draft 2021)
While she was the number one pick on Night Two of the WWE Draft, Becky Lynch's move to RAW has a couple of questions. How will the company resolve the title situation, now that the SmackDown and RAW Women's Championships are on the opposite shows?
It looks like The Man will not swap her title with Charlotte Flair, which is a positive move. WWE needs to get creative with this situation. There is a chance Lynch wins the RAW Women's Title and briefly becomes 'Becky Two Belts' once again.
Anyway, Becky Lynch's hands are pretty full now. Her rivalry with Bianca Belair is set to continue on the Red brand following Crown Jewel, with a few interesting opponents in the waiting afterward.
#2 Sheamus to SmackDown (No.8 in the WWE Draft 2021)
Sheamus was excellent on RAW following last year's WWE Draft, putting on great matches all over the place. He has had some brilliant performances against the likes of Drew McIntyre, Riddle, and Damian Priest, among others.
The Celtic Warrior's great form has led to a high spot in the WWE Draft, despite being out with an injury. When he returns, expect him to make an immediate impact. Sheamus can have hard-hitting matches against several superstars on SmackDown.
The most mouth-watering option for him is Cesaro, with the two sharing incredible chemistry in and out of the ring. They can feud with each other or even reunite as The Bar. Alternatively, Sheamus could turn babyface and challenge Roman Reigns.
#1 Seth Rollins to RAW (No.5 in the WWE Draft 2021)
The best pick on Night Two of the WWE Draft 2021 might be Seth Rollins. He is doing some of the best heel work of his career opposite Edge, with the two set to finish their rivalry soon. Once it is over, what is next for The Architect?
While the RAW roster is stacked, Rollins is probably the top heel on the brand. He will have his next program lined up, with potential all around. A possible feud with WWE Champion Big E is also not out of the question.
Seth Rollins may even defeat the New Day member to win the world title - it has been a while since he was last Champion. While a Universal Title feud against Roman Reigns would have been epic, it will have to wait.
SmackDown's loss is RAW's gain. It is time for The Monday Night Messiah to rule again.
