Grading the divisions of RAW and SmackDown following the 2020 WWE Draft

RAW and SmackDown will look different going forward.
RAW and SmackDown will look different going forward.

#1 WWE RAW's Main Event Grade: A-

McIntyre has a lot of company itching to take his spot.
McIntyre has a lot of company itching to take his spot.

Notable WWE Superstars: Drew McIntyre (WWE Champion), Braun Strowman, Randy Orton, AJ Styles, 'The Fiend' Bray Wyatt, Keith Lee

Most of the big names added to RAW are heels, which likely sets things up for Drew McIntyre to retain over Randy Orton at Hell in a Cell. The Scottish Psychopath has feuds with AJ Styles, Braun Strowman, and 'The Fiend' Bray Wyatt that could feasibly carry him until early next year.

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However, if Orton happens to win the title at the next PPV, then some stars will need to turn face. Keith Lee could challenge Orton since he already has a victory over the Viper. That's partially why Lee is mentioned here instead of in the mid-card.

Adding The Fiend and Styles was good enough, but Strowman would be a huge challenge for McIntyre. All of the stars in the RAW main event scene, except for Lee, have already held a major Championship in WWE. The Limitless One could even challenge his friend since they haven't had a definitive end to any of their previous matches. RAW is certainly set up for some good feuds atop the brand and is clearly above SmackDown in terms of viable main-event stars that can carry the brand. If Edge returns later this year, that only increases the grade.

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Edited by Amar Anand
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