Superstar Stock Report: Top 10 Shakers of April 2018

Welcome to another column of Superstar Stock Report. In this column, we write about those Superstars who shook the landscape of WWE. They might not have won all the matches or lost all, they might not have wrestled any match either, but their significance can't be undermined.

They are so consequential that they affect a lot in deciding who are the gainers and losers. Without any further delay, here are top 10 'Shakers' of April.

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#10 Titus O'Neil

Titus O'Neil only made it to the list because of his fall at the Greatest Royal Rumble. The leader of Titus Worldwide ran down the ramp only to slip at the last moment. Surely, there were numerous other botches on the show but this one was the most hilarious.

How does it make him a 'Shaker' then? He has certainly found his place on the card. The Titus Worldwide gimmick was running dry but his trip under the ring might have just saved it. Moreover, it cost Baron Corbin his match against No Way Jose. Now, that does affect the Lone Wolf's aspirations in the WWE.

#9 Breezango

Tyler Breeze and Fandango are now on Raw

Tyler Breeze and Fandango were absent from the last two weeks of Raw. But, that doesn't stop them from being one of the shakers of April.

With their inclusion, Raw has now four tag teams donning comic roles. The others being Ascension, Titus Worldwide (or Worldslide whatever you can call them) and Heath Slater and Rhyno.

They did upset the Bar at their first meeting. It means they are here to shake up the tag team division. Their insertion means that we will see less of Rhyno and Heath Slater and other tag teams.

#8 Ember Moon

Ember Moon is the latest call-up on Raw

Enough of the comic listings and let's come down to some serious business. Ember Moon was a destructive force in the independent circuit and NXT. The introduction of "Shenom" makes the Raw female division more intriguing than that of Smackdown.

Till now, she has featured only in tag team and multi-women matches. Even in those matches, she was the focal point. If booked properly she could have great feuds with Sasha Banks, Bayley, Nia Jax and even Ronda Rousey. She is here to definitely shake the women's division.

#7 Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre

Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre takes out Apollo Crews

Just when it looked like Dolph Ziggler was losing impetus, he headed to Raw. There was no way he was going to be one of Titus' sidekicks. Thereby, he introduced Drew McIntyre to the WWE Universe.

They have made only two televised appearances but impacted significantly. Many are comparing them with the likes of Shawn Michaels and Diesel. Only time will tell if they would follow their footsteps.

#6 Bobby Lashley

Bobby Lashley is back on Raw

Bobby Lashley has finally returned to the WWE. The former ECW and United States Champion shifted gears and left TNA.

Many presumed him to be the tag team partner of Braun Strowman at WrestleMania. While that didn't happen, the Dominator had shown up the night later and squashed Elias. He would partner Braun Strowman in the coming weeks in tag team and multi-man tag team matches.

He has definitely taken the Raw roster by storm. By doing that he also established himself as the second 'Big Man' on Raw after the 'Monster Among Men.' Will they clash against each other? We will find out soon.

#5 Bray Wyatt

Bray Wyatt and Matt Hardy continue their 'Expedition of Gold'

The 'Eater of Worlds' surprised the WrestleMania audience when he helped Matt Hardy win the Andre the Giant Battle Royal. Not only that, he even assisted Matt to continue his 'Expedition of Gold.'

Bray Wyatt has always been let down by losing key PPV matches. Now with Matt Hardy on his side, things are about to change. He is already one half of the Raw tag team champion. Who will be their first challenger? We will have to wait to find that out.

#4 Paige

Paige is the new Smackdown General Manager

We mentioned earlier that these Superstars need not have wrestled any match. When we were saying so, we were talking about Paige. The 25-year-old Britisher changed brands even before the Superstar Shakeup.

We had known that she was injured and her career was over. She would announce the same on Raw and become Smackdown's General Manager the day later. With Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville on SmackDown too, we wonder what lies ahead for them in the near future.

#3 The IIconics

The IIconics are one of the call-ups on Smackdown

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They may no longer be known as the Iconic Duo but Billie Kay and Peyton Royce made a huge impact on Smackdown. They cost Charlotte her Women's Championship and even defeated Asuka and Becky Lynch.

The two Aussie wrestlers have proved to be one of the most hated heels on SmackDown live. We don't know if they would be able to continue their success in the long run. But as of now, let's enjoy it.

#2 Big Cass

Big Cass gave one of the best promos of April in Miz TV

Big Cass finally made his return to the ring after eight months of absence. The 7-feet tall monster was extremely angry for not being the talking point of SmackDown. As a result, Daniel Bryan had to suffer his wrath.

Moreover, he even eliminated Daniel Bryan in the Greatest Royal Rumble and finished second. Targeting the returning Daniel Bryan is the perfect way for any heel to get heat. And, Big Cass was spot on.

#1 Shinsuke Nakamura

This low blow made him the biggest shaker of April

The much anticipated 'Dream Match' between Shinsuke Nakamura and AJ Styles finally took place. Yes, it was way below par compared to their WrestleKingdom match but the aftermath balanced it.

At Wrestlemania 34, Shinsuke Nakamura turned heel and gave a vicious low blow to the 'Phenomenal One.' By continuing to do so, he established himself as the top heel of SmackDown live.

Saying that he just shook the World Championship scenario would be an understatement. Now, their match at Backlash looks more compelling and we are perfectly hyped for the 'Dream Match.'