5 moves to be made during the Superstar Shakeup

Business is about to pick up in the WWE. All storylines heading into Wrestlemania are in the works, as we wait in anticipation to see what the card will be, come April 8 in New Orleans. A years worth of build up and storylines will all culminating at the company's biggest show of the year.

With the biggest show of the year ahead, similarly to 2017, it has been rumored a 'Superstar Shakeup' will take place following the show. It has been made official that PPV's following Wrestlemania will be dual-branded, and only 1 PPV will be produced per month.

It is no secret 'The Land of Opportunity' Smackdown Live has been struggling to garner interest, with a severe lack of depth in its roster and storylines appearing long-winded. A Superstar Shake-up will breath fresh life into both shows and provide a new range of feuds and storylines to propel the WWE into the summer. The following showcases 10 superstar moves, that would help enhance the WWE's overall product.

---

# 5 The Usos to RAW

The current Smackdown Tag Team Champions

The Usos quite simply, have arguably become the WWE's best tag team. A new attitude, appearance and entrance theme has given them a fresh look that has certainly clicked with the fan base. They have given fans a reason to invest in storylines, and have had quality match after quality match. Their feud with The New Day was the best tag team feud of recent years.

Similar to the RAW Tag Team Champions, The Usos have a lack of potential opponents that fans are currently invested in. Although it will deliver an interesting build and a quality match, the upcoming title defense against The New Day at Fastlane proves the lack of competition on the Smackdown brand.

Being Arguably the top tag team in WWE, The Usos need to be given the spotlight on Monday Night Raw. The tag team would be a great addition to the flagship show, the move would create a range of fresh competition for the team, and add a fresh feel to the Tag Team division on RAW.

#4 Sasha Banks to Smackdown Live

As Michael Cole would annoyingly say, ' It's Boss time!'As Michael Cole would annoyingly say "Its Boss time"

Unfortunately, the Sasha Banks of today to the Sasha Banks of 2016 is incomparable. Sasha had the feud of her career with Charlotte, headlining the Hell in a Cell PPV for the Women's title. Both Sasha and Charlotte had been given the spotlight, and absolutely deserved it. They had both become genuine stars and this was the most people had been invested in a Women's program in quite some time. Due to some inconsistent booking and some damaging losses, whilst still one of the biggest names of the women's division, Banks' star does not shine as bright as it once did.

A change of scenery for The Boss, as well as a change in attitude, would make Sasha Banks a real key player in the Smackdown Live Women's division. A potential heel Sasha would make for some great matchups on Smackdown and would add a great personality to a brand lacking star power.

#3 - AJ Styles to RAW

The current WWE Champion, heading into his Six Pack Challenge at WWE Fastlane

AJ Styles is the 'Champ that runs the Camp.' He proclaims he built the Smackdown Live house and very few fans would disagree with him. Since the brand split, Aj Styles has been the face of Smackdown Live. He has held the WWE Championship on 2 occasions and has featured in a majority of main storylines for the past 2 years. Styles has earned himself the right to be in the top 3 performers in the whole of WWE, and proven that he can have a quality match with almost anyone.

Shakeup is the key-word in the term 'Superstar Shakeup' and a Shakeup is whats required. Although nothing is official in WWE until its official, and even then it may not be, it would appear that Shinsuke Nakamura looks set to dethrone AJ Styles as the WWE Champion at Wrestlemania. There are few talents that fans have backed more than Shinsuke, and it appears that WWE is going to give him a chance to prove his star power, similar to his run in NXT. A new Champion would mean AJ would require a new program, and that program should take place on the Red brand.

With a new array of stars and growth and development of others, programs with Braun Strowman, Roman Reigns and Samoa Joe would all be great options heading into the summer. Smackdown requires big name players for it to return to its entertaining best, but as follows, that can be carried by other stars.

#2 Finn Balor to Smackdown Live

The first ever WWE Universal Champion

It is no secret that Finn Balor is the first ever Universal Champion. (If you did not know that, allow me to introduce you to Michael Cole.) Finn was given the opportunity to carry his NXT momentum onto RAW and hold the brand new Universal Championship. Finn Balor had one of the most successful babyface runs NXT has seen, as was a clear crowd favorite. His win over Seth Rollins at Summerslam in 2016 showed extreme faith from the WWE higher-ups and gave you a clear indication of their perception of his ability and potential. Unfortunately, during the match, he suffered a debilitating injury concerning his shoulder. This forced Balor to walk away from the Championship and was on the shelf until April 2017.

He returned on the RAW after Wrestlemania 33 to a huge reaction but has struggled to regain that momentum ever since. It is has been clearly noted that Vince McMahon no longer saw Balor as a main event player and this has derailed the plans in place. It was reported Balor was set to face Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship at the Royal Rumble but the plan was nixed.

Finn Balor is extremely well supported by fans around the world, and they are always in support of Finn receiving an opportunity. A move to the blue brand is exactly what Finn needs. A show that is lacking depth in main event stars would greatly appreciate a star like Finn Balor. Balor would immediately add a brand new face in the WWE Championship picture and offers fresh and exciting matchups with stars such as Shinsuke Nakamura, Kevin Owens, Bobby Roode and Sami Zayn.

#1 Seth Rollins to Smackdown Live

Seth Rollins has struggled to regain his title of 'The Man'

In 2015, Seth Rollins was legitimately 'The Man'. After cashing in his Money in the Bank contract in undoubtedly the best cash in ever at Wrestlemania 31, Seth Rollins was 'The Man.'

The WWE had chosen Seth Rollins to carry their most coveted Championship and dominate main event storylines for the year. He successfully defeated John Cena to become both the WWE Champion and the United States Champion and there was no stopping him. Until this all came to an extreme holt on November 4, 2015. Seth suffered a knee injury that would eventually keep him out of Wrestlemania 32 and the first half of 2016.

Seth would then return at Extreme Rules to deliver a pedigree to Roman Reigns to a huge reaction in New Jersey. Rollins was immediately entered back into the WWE Championship picture but unfortunately, it wasn't meant to be as the title made its way to Smackdown with Dean Ambrose. Whilst having a memorable feud with Triple H, that culminated at Wrestlemania 33, Rollins has been unable to regain the title of 'The Man' in WWE.

A move to Smackdown Live would be such a change for both Rollins and Smackdown. Seth Rollins would immediately become the top babyface on Smackdown Live (Considering AJ is no longer there) and would feature in the main event scene right away. Seth could carry the brand into Wrestlemania 35 holding the WWE Championship in the spotlight he deserves to be in. Ironically the move would be very similar to when Triple H was drafted to Smackdown in 2008 as the WWE Champion. Seth Rollins as the face of Smackdown can only be a great start in the year-long build to Wrestlemania 35.