3 WWE Superstars Paul Heyman will push on RAW & 3 Eric Bischoff will push on SmackDown

With the rise of AEW and growing reports of a disgruntled roster looking to leave, it was clear to everyone in and out of WWE that a change needed to be made.

That change came in the form of Paul Heyman and Eric Bischoff, the newly-appointed Executive Directors of RAW and SmackDown Live respectively, who have been brought in to shake things up.

The effect of this change has already been felt, as last week's main roster shows were widely praised by fans after months of lacklustre performances.

Here are three WWE Superstars that could be receiving a huge push on Monday Night RAW thanks to Paul Heyman, as well as three who could be getting top booking on Eric Bischoff's SmackDown Live.

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#3 Paul Heyman: Samoa Joe

Though a SmackDown Superstar, Samoa Joe is a known

favourite

of Paul Heyman.

Though he may be a contracted SmackDown Live Superstar, the WWE's Wild Card rule has meant that fans of Monday Night RAW have seen plenty of former NXT and United States Champion Samoa Joe.

Recently, Joe has entered a feud with WWE Champion Kofi Kingston and though the pair may be tethered to Team Blue, we're expecting big things for the Samoan on RAW.

After all, it was a desire to push Joe to the moon that made Heyman nearly broker a deal to take control of Impact Wrestling nearly a decade ago, and though these plans never came to fruition, it's clear that Paul E. Dangerously is a big fan of the heavyweight.

Even if Joe fails to become WWE Champion (again!), at least he'll presumably always be kept in a major feud and on TV, thanks to the wisdom of Paul Heyman.

#3 Eric Bischoff: Andrade

Andrade could be in line for a huge push under Bischoff's rule.

WCW may have collapsed in March of 2001 for a multitude of reasons, but one thing that Bischoff knew during his time running the promotion was the importance of a mixed roster.

Just like how no company can't rely on just heavyweights, Bischoff has always worked best with a mixed roster, and having Andrade on SmackDown could be great for both men.

The former NXT Champion is among the top overall wrestlers on the WWE roster when it comes to international appeal and between WWE’s vision for him and Bischoff’s track record, he could be in line for a huge push.

On the first SmackDown Live under Bischoff's rule, Andrade picked up a decisive victory over Apollo Crews and if things pan out, this could be just the first of many huge wins for El Idolo.

#2 Paul Heyman: Ricochet

The high flyer is already doing well as the WWE United States Champion?

The reigning, defending United States Champion, Ricochet was already in a great position even before Paul Heyman entered the fray.

However, on the first Monday Night RAW under the rule of the ECW legend, it's clear that Heyman has even bigger things planned for the Aerial Assailant.

In the main event, Ricochet successfully retained his title against AJ Styles, and though he received a beat down by the Phenomenal One and the Club shortly after, this was still a huge moment for the former indie star.

With reports coming out that Heyman is high on Ricochet to help garner a teenage demographic, last week's main event may be just the first of many for him.

What happens down the line for Ricochet remains unclear, but it's always good when the boss is a fan of yours.

#2 Eric Bischoff: Dolph Ziggler

Ziggler recently engaged in a feud with WWE Champion Kofi Kingston.

Since returning to WWE earlier this year, Dolph Ziggler has maintained a solid push on SmackDown Live, feuding with WWE Champion Kofi Kingston, though failing to capture the title at Super Showdown and Stomping Grounds.

Though these losses may have taken the proverbial wind from the Show Offs sails, there is still hope for Ziggler yet, as it's a well-known fact that Bischoff is a big fan of him.

On his podcast, Bischoff has consistently praised Dolph over the years, stating that Ziggler's athleticism and past in amateur wrestling has made the former World Heavyweight Champion one of WWE's most believable stars in recent years.

Though Kingston now has his hands full with Samoa Joe, it may just be a matter of time before Ziggler is re-entered into the title hunt thanks to Easy-E.

#1 Paul Heyman: Cesaro

Fans have been campaigning for

a main

event push for Cesaro for years.

Cesaro is a true phenomenon in WWE.

Despite showcasing Superhuman strength and the agility of a cruiserweight, the Swiss Superman has never really been booked any higher than the mid-card, despite the pleas of fans.

One man who does know the worth of Cesaro though, is Paul Heyman, as the two briefly worked on screen together in 2014.

Though this period was more focused on Heyman boasting about Lesnar instead, now that the ECW magnate is working behind the scenes, this could be a golden opportunity for the former United States Champion.

After years as part of The Bar with Sheamus, many fans had given up hope of Cesaro ever being a World Champion, and though that is still unlikely, it seems a whole lot more possible with Paul Heyman running the show.

#1 Eric Bischoff: Kevin Owens

Could the Prize Fighter be WWE Champion by the end of the year?

Despite being a former NXT, Universal, Intercontinental and United States Champion, 2019 has been a strange year for Kevin Owens.

Spending the start of it on the shelf, Owens returned earlier this year, and even had a brief face run, before returning to his villainous roots and failing to win the WWE title.

Last week on SmackDown Live Owens was a tour de force on the Blue brand, delivering a promo that ripped apart Dolph Ziggler.

At the end of the show, Owens gave a stunner to the Show Off, hinting at another face turn for the Canadian, one that'll hopefully mean something this time.

Bischoff's arrival to SmackDown at the same time as this push is too neat to be a coincidence, as it seems the WCW magnate has big plans for the Prizefighter.