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

#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.