5 WWE RAW Superstars Paul Heyman cannot afford to lose to SmackDown 

With Paul Heyman's creative inclusion vowing to take Monday Night RAW into a different direction, this week's WWE Draft holds a lot of weight for the Mad Scientist of Professional Wrestling.

Heyman's era as the Executive Director of the red brand has been satisfactory, but the alterations brought to the fold have been fairly visible.

While Brock Lesnar's humble advocate will also have a role to play on SmackDown Live, there are many superstars on RAW who could follow the Beast Incarnate to the blue brand.

Since Heyman has vowed to push a lot of the younger prospects on the main roster, retaining them and keeping them under his wing could make Monday Night RAW great again.

In this article, we look at the 5 biggest Monday Night RAW superstars Paul Heyman cannot afford to lose to SmackDown Live.

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#5 AJ Styles

He deserves to be in the main event scene

Even though its fairly obvious that the O.C. haven't reached their full potential as a stable, one can't deny that AJ Styles' inclusion could still cement their positions on the red brand. With the current United States Champion devoid of credible contenders on the red brand, some new feuds after the WWE Draft could turn things around for the Phenomenal One.

As far as retaining Styles is concerned, Heyman has always been very vocal about his admiration for the former WWE Champion and still continues to be an AJ Styles fan.

There's no denying that AJ's inclusion on the blue brand could be shocking for the red brand, but Heyman's admiration for the Prince of Phenomenal could prove vital in retaining Styles' services.

Whilst the O.C. are nowhere near the most feared stables in WWE history, Heyman's endorsement of an edgier show could breathe new life to the faction.

#4 Sasha Banks

The Boss needs to stay

Another performer Paul Heyman cannot afford to lose to SmackDown Live is none other than the former RAW Women's Champion Sasha Banks.

Despite squandering the opportunity to outshine Becky Lynch at Hell in a Cell, Banks' is still one of the most respected female competitors on the main roster and in WWE.

With the women's division lacking some serious depth on the main roster, the possibility of Banks moving to the blue brand could prove catastrophic for Paul Heyman's Monday Night RAW.

Therefore, retaining her services in this season's draft would be a massive statement of intent from the red brand. While she may not deserve to have another go at the RAW Women's Championship, her presence on the red brand would make things more intriguing and more intense.

If multiple reports about Paul Heyman being the mastermind behind Banks' heel run on the red brand are anything to take into account, then we may very well see the former NXT Women's Champion continue her menacing run on Monday Night RAW.

#3 Ricochet

You knew it was coming, didn't you?

With many publications painting Ricochet as a Paul Heyman guy, it would be disappointing to see him make the transition to SmackDown Live.

The former United States Champion's athletic prowess has struck a chord with the WWE Universe, and he is one of Heyman's favorite performers on the main roster.

Though the fans have criticized Ricochet's current direction, Heyman's support for the 30-year old high-flyer could see him being retained by the red brand in this draft.

If Heyman sees him as one of his main guys on Monday Night RAW, there's absolutely no way the humble advocate would want him shifted to the blue brand.

Ricochet's undeniable athleticism has captivated the management's attention, and it could see him become a top-tier main event star sooner rather than later.

Imagine him fighting for the top spot against the likes of Seth Rollins and Braun Strowman. The guy is a generation talent and would only grow under Paul Heyman's experiential supervision.

#2 Braun Strowman

How do you take him out?

With Paul Heyman advocating for a more realistic approach to Monday Night RAW, Braun Strowman is another superstar the humble advocate cannot afford to lose. Although his presence on the red brand has the WWE Universe divided, the mad scientist of professional wrestling is known to be a huge admirer of the Monster Among Men.

Still devoid of any credible accomplishments, Strowman is now likely to collide in a big box-office clash with Tyson Fury at this year's Crown Jewel event.

With Strowman's physical stature and thirst for competition giving nightmares to anyone who crosses his way, the former RAW Tag-Team Champion would be a tough star to replace if he was drafted to SmackDown Live.

Feuds with the likes of AJ Styles, Ricochet, and the Fiend under Heyman's radar could make for some entertaining television on Monday nights.

Strowman might not be your favorite WWE superstar right now, but the right creative decisions could turn things around and turn him into one of the most feared competitors on the main roster.

#1 "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt

Should he be the Universal Champion?

With The Fiend taking Vince McMahon's billion dollar company by storm, there's absolutely no reason why Fox wouldn't want him on the blue brand. His demented gimmick is running riot on the main roster and is grabbing the right amount of attention from the hardcore as well as the casual audience.

Since WWE is doing everything that it takes to elevate the quality of their product, Bray Wyatt could surely become a pivotal piece for Paul Heyman's Monday Night RAW. From his nightmarish appearances to his entertaining segments on the Firefly Fun House, retaining Wyatt could be a major victory for the red brand.

Though it's still not confirmed where the Fiend eventually lands up, one cannot deny that his gnarly presence could prove decisive in elevating ratings and making Monday Night RAW great on a weekly basis.

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