WWE Draft 2021 Night One: Ranking every brand switch on SmackDown

#8 Austin Theory to RAW (No.16 in the WWE Draft 2021)

The final WWE Draft selection made on SmackDown saw Austin Theory move to the main roster. He joins RAW on his own, having entertained the fans as part of The Way on NXT. The 24-year-old has a bright future, but was this the right time for the move?

Theory could have spent some more time in the group instead of wandering off during an argument, as his dynamic with Johnny Gargano was brilliant. It remains to be seen where he fits on RAW and whether he may get lost in the shuffle on Monday nights.

While the future seems incredibly bright for Austin Theory, this isn't necessarily the greatest WWE Draft move in the short term.

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#7 Charlotte Flair to SmackDown (No.3 in the WWE Draft 2021)

The first superstar to switch brands during the WWE Draft 2021, Charlotte Flair, joins SmackDown as the RAW Women's Champion. This is a confusing move, which will likely be resolved in the coming weeks.

The Queen may have a target on her back before Crown Jewel, or she and Becky Lynch may simply swap their titles. That would be a bad move. But if The Man stays on the Blue brand, Flair will most certainly play second fiddle to her.

We will have to wait for Night Two to truly understand how she fits in on SmackDown. Either way, the 12-time WWE Women's Champion might not receive the best booking.