5 women who could replace Paige as the leader of Absolution

#2 Natalya

Natalya's out of the title picture on SmackDown Live now — Natalya's out of the title picture on SmackDown Live right now

The primary feud on SmackDown Live right now is the one between The Riott Squad and Charlotte Flair. Natalya and the Welcoming Committee are all playing an ancillary role in the same feud, but let's be honest, it's just a waste of Natalya's wealth of talent.

We could totally imagine her shifting to RAW, to lead Absolution into the future. Much like Mickie James, Natalya is a ring general that can guide the two younger women. She's okay on the microphone, and can take over from Paige fantastically.

Imagine the great matches Natalya could have with someone like Sasha Banks, or even Asuka. She will start as a fresh new character on RAW, given the amount of time she's spent on SmackDown Live.

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