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Familiarity breeds apathy.
Moreover, sometimes it's possible to get typecast into a roll, or stuck in a rut.
Change is good.
This is especially true in the case of WWE Superstars.
Dolph Ziggler was absolutely floundering on SmackDown Live. A move to RAW later, and he finds himself in the midst of the most high profile angle in the company. Raw General Manager Baron Corbin looked dead in the water after the humiliation of his failed Money in the Bank cash-in.
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After being traded to RAW, he beat up No Way Jose a lot, and was then made Raw's Constable. He is now absolutely smashing it out of the park in his role as the weaselly, underhanded, petty General Manager of RAW.
However, that doesn't mean that everybody on RAW is given an opportunity to shine. Even with 3 hours of content to fill, not everybody can be the focus of attention. Not everybody can be the leading man or woman. But that doesn't mean that underutilised talents can't be used in better ways.
There are holes on SmackDown Live these superstars could be used to fill. This article does not include WWE Superstars who should be used better, but would be used much the same on RAW; for example, Elias.
It does not include superstars who should be used better, but are still in the midst of a story; Sasha Banks should absolutely be used better, but the fact remains that she is a part of a slow-burn storyline with Bayley.
These superstars include a former World Champion, two men who look like absolute beasts, one of the most athletically gifted women on the roster, and a tag-team that many think is the best on the planet.
Sometimes, the grass is greener on the other side.
#1 Finn Balor
Finn Balor is the first ever Universal Champion. You already know this, because Michael Cole reminds us of this fact every time he is on our screens. He won the Universal Championship in his first ever pay-per-view match, less than a month after he was called up from NXT.
He did so by beating both Roman Reigns, and Seth Rollins - 1, 2, 3, no shenanigans. He was thought of so highly that he was given the opportunity to build the legacy and credibility of a brand new heavyweight championship on the company's flagship show.
He beat WWE's golden boys; two of the most popular, protected, and talented Superstars on the roster. And then he got injured, vacated the championship the next day, and has been treading water ever since.
Let me be clear; his is not bad. He regularly receives television time, and regularly receives positive crowd reactions. However, he could be so much more. If he continues to stay on RAW, his lot will stay the same.
RAW's main event picture revolves around The Shield's fight with Baron Corbin, Braun Strowman, Drew McIntyre, and Dolph Ziggler. Everybody else on the show has been relegated to playing supporting players.
A move to SmackDown Live would do wonders for his career. The show badly needs babyfaces. Balor could challenge Shinsuke Nakamura for his United States Championship. He could fight Andrade 'Cien' Almas. Maybe Balor, Gallows and Anderson could fight SAnitY. The possibilities are endless.
Also, there's the tantalising prospect of Balor versus AJ Styles.
That would be too sweet.
#2 Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley's return has not gone well.
In fact, it must be termed a major disappointment.
He has failed to gain any sort of traction. There was a moment when it looked like he may challenge Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship at SummerSlam. Instead he was not even a part of the SummerSlam card.
Lashley is a fantastic physical specimen. He paces around the ring like a raging bull. Unfortunately, on RAW, he is part of a stacked heavyweight division that includes Roman Reigns, Braun Strowman, Brock Lesnar, Braun Strowman, and Drew McIntyre. Sure, he is big and impressive. But so are they.
A move to SmackDown Live would allow him to stand out by dint of his magnificent physique. He is an instant credible babyface challenger for potential WWE Champion, Samoa Joe. He could step seamlessly into Big Cass' role as the resident big, bad bully. And, he is certainly an impressive foe for Randy Orton to take down on his collision course towards the WWE Championship.
He said he was back to dominate. He'd certainly have a better chance of doing that on SmackDown Live.
#3 Apollo Crews
Apollo Crews looks like a million bucks. The guy looks like a freight truck, but moves like a sports car. Nobody is suggesting that he be slotted into the main event picture, he is surely too good to be wasted on the main event.
Titus worldwide is finished, and even if it wasn't, it is never going to gain any sort of traction as a tag-team with the likes of Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre and Dolph Ziggler, and AOP around.
SmackDown Live desperately needs babyfaces. Crews would be a fine addition to the mid-card. He could fight Andrade 'Cien' Almas. Maybe he could be used to keep The Miz away from Daniel Bryan.
At the very least, he could serve as a challenger for Shinsuke Nakamura's United States Championship for a pay-per-view cycle.
#4 Ember Moon
Ember Moon is outrageously athletic.
Don't believe me?
Google 'Ember Moon Eclipse'.
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She isn't doing a whole lot on RAW, and with the likes of Ronda Rousey, The Bella Twins, Sasha Banks, Bayley, and Natalya ahead of her in the babyface pecking order, that is likely to continue.
A heel turn isn't going to help her either; she's too exciting to boo, and would either continue to meander along in her current role (except a change in alignment), or join Mickie James and Alicia Fox as Alexa Bliss' backup.
A move to SmackDown Live offers more tantalising possibilities.
Revisiting her NXT feud with Asuka? A challenger to Becky Lynch? An exhibition match with Naomi or Charlotte Flair?
Certainly a better use of her talents than what is happening on RAW.
#5 The Revival
Many people consider The Revival to be one of the top tag-teams on the planet.
You wouldn't know it if you only watched RAW.
After debuting by taking out The New Day, The Revival had horrible luck with injuries. After finally dragging themselves out of the pit that is main event, they were poised to take the RAW Tag Team Championships from the B-Team.
Unfortunately, everyone on RAW is currently playing second-fiddle to The Shield's war with Braun Strowman and pals. Ahead of their scheduled championship match, The Revival were left unable to compete after being beaten up backstage by Drew McIntyre and Dolph Ziggler, who went on to win the Tag Team Championships.
Ordinarily, this would eventually lead to The Revival gaining revenge on McIntyre and Ziggler by defeating them for the Tag Team Championships. However, the only team on RAW that is going to get a modicum of revenge on Ziggler or McIntyre is Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins.
Where does that leave The Revival?
In a word; directionless.
In addition to looking weak; they were beaten up backstage and didn't even try to gain revenge?
A move to SmackDown Live would allow them regain their credibility. SmackDown Live is full of excellent tag-teams. They could revisit their feud with The New Day, they could attempt to shatter an already fractured Rusev Day, they could show The Usos just why they are The Top Guys.
We can all agree that The Top Guys deserve better.
