SmackDown's Mid-Card Division
Members: Chad Gable, King Corbin, Shinsuke Nakamura (Intercontinental Champion), Sami Zayn, Ali, The Miz, Elias, Apollo Crews, Cesaro
One area where SmackDown falls short compared to RAW is the mid-card. The division is filled with a lot of talented names - Gable, Nakamura, Ali, Elias, Crews, Cesaro - but less than a handful of those men will be booked well. Crews and Cesaro are extremely talented but aren't booked accordingly.
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Gable might be getting a push forward with the 'Shorty Gable' gimmick and Corbin has his fans backstage. The Miz is more of a gatekeeper as is Zayn. Elias should be a bigger star but people think he doesn't need a title to remain over. I disagree to a point because it would help elevate him up the card.
Drake Maverick, Drew Gulak, Heath Slater and Luke Harper also joined the blue brand as free agents, but their push is probably very limited. Harper was only brought back for the Roman Reigns storyline and Rowan is on RAW now. Gulak is great in the ring but probably won't get pushed as he should. Slater and Maverick are good comedic talents and will struggle to move up.
Grade: B