The roster on the first RAW after the 2016 brand split: Where are they now?

RAW's first episode of the New Era aired on 25/7/16
RAW's first episode of the New Era aired on 25/7/16

Rusev

Co-incidentally, Rusev was the United States Champion on the first episode of RAW as well
Co-incidentally, Rusev was the United States Champion on the first episode of RAW as well

Rusev was the heel Bulgarian Brute who portrayed the role of an anti-American, holding the United States Championship on WWE TV in 2016. However, things have changed a lot for Rusev in the past 2 and a half years as he is currently one of the most popular stars amongst the WWE Universe.

The babyface superstar currently holds the United States Championship on SmackDown Live.

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Nia Jax

Nia Jax debuted on RAW that night
Nia Jax debuted on RAW that night

Nia Jax made her main roster debut on RAW against a local athlete as the Creative team tried to establish her as the Irresistible Force of the Women's Division.

3 years later, we can say that the Creative team has been successful in building Nia Jax as the force they wanted to be as she is one of the top female heels of the company currently.

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