3 Raw Superstars WWE needs to switch to SmackDown before 2019

The Monster Among Men desperately needs a brand switch?
The Monster Among Men desperately needs a brand switch?

WWE's flagship show Monday Night Raw has been all about Roman Reigns and his Shield brothers clashing with the heel trio of Braun Strowman, Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre for the past month or so.

Except for this one, there is no other major feud existing on the Raw roster. WWE Creative have been so involved in this particular feud that they seem to have forgotten about other talented superstars on the brand.

A few top names on the Raw roster have constantly been overlooked by the WWE Creative, and thus it is high time they switch their brand to SmackDown Live.

Although WWE's top babyface Roman Reigns currently holds the WWE Universal title, there is a constant decline in the viewership of Raw, and so is the case on SmackDown Live, thus a few superstars switching to SmackDown would provide the fans with new feuds, interesting storylines, and blockbuster match-ups. It would certainly bring new life to the roster.

So without further ado, I present to you 3 Raw Superstars WWE needs to switch to SmackDown before 2019.


#3 Bayley

Bayley is one of the most decorated superstars of the women's division
Bayley is one of the most decorated superstars of the women's division

Bayley made heads turn after her blockbuster 30 minute Iron Match with Sasha Banks at NXT Takeover. She then made her way to the WWE main roster and beat the Women's Champion.

However, she recently has been overlooked and underutilised by the WWE Creative. Although she has been teamed up with Sasha Banks on the Raw roster for a while now, the creative now look out of sorts with her ever since The Boss' injury.

Quite recently she has been partnering Finn Balor ringside during his match-ups. Thus, it's high time WWE Creative switch her to SmackDown Live.

Options on SmackDown

A superstar of Bayley's stature deserves a main-event push. Thus she could feud with Becky Lynch for the SmackDown Women's Championship, or could even go on to feud with a heel Asuka.

#2 Finn Balor

Finn Balor has been underutilized on the Raw roster
Finn Balor has been underutilized on the Raw roster

Finn Balor won the first ever Universal Championship, but unfortunately he had to relinquish the title due to injury.

However, his recent stint with the WWE upon his return from injury has been quite underwhelming. He lacks a solid storyline, and is constantly taking on a random opponent each week on Raw. Thus, a brand switch before the end of the year is much needed for the Boss of Balor Club.

Options on SmackDown

Balor could feud with a number of opponents on the SmackDown roster. He could feud with the likes of Samoa Joe, Daniel Bryan, or AJ Styles. However, personally I feel he should feud with Nakamura for the US Championship, to build up that lost momentum. Then he could march into the main event scene.

#1 Braun Strowman

Strowman has been pushed as a top heel by the WWE
Strowman has been pushed as a top heel by the WWE

With a few major wins under his belt including a blockbuster win at The Greatest Royal Rumble, Strowman was crazy over among fans, and had an ample amount of momentum on his side. However, out of the blue, WWE Creative decided to turn him heel to get Roman over among fans, destroying all his momentum and credibility in the process.

With WWE pushing Roman Reigns as the top guy on the Raw roster, Strowman needs to switch brands, as WWE has to understand that he is a legit draw, and should be pushed as a top babyface.

Options on SmackDown

The Monster Among Men could be pushed as the top babyface on the SmackDown roster, and he could feud with AJ Styles and Samoa Joe for the WWE SmackDown Championship.

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Edited by Anthony Akatugba Jr.
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