There are traditions WWE fans have become used to and one of them is the annual draft. Granted, the brands still mingle a lot, yet WWE makes a big deal about who can move from SmackDown to RAW and vice versa. Sometimes, it is a good help for a wrestler as a new show can let them shine nicely and invigorate the brand. Many wrestlers have benefited from jumping to a show that allows them to become a true star and spark to a new level.
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It can be tricky given the currently turbulent state of WWE creative, but the draft offers an opportunity for some stars to become even better and their brand can also benefit from their arrival. Here are the most likely RAW stars to join SmackDown and five draft choices for SmackDown that make the draft an always exciting part of WWE's calendar.
10 SMACKDOWN: Matt Riddle
Recently returning, Matt Riddle has his issues but is still a capable star popular with fans. Yet WWE might decide it's better Riddle be on a different brand and SmackDown can suit him well.
Rather than his usual antics, Riddle can benefit from some strong feuds against guys emphasizing in-ring action yet still have his fun demeanor. It can benefit both his career and him personally as Riddle can shine on this brand better while avoiding some problems that could cut an otherwise promising career short.
9 RAW: Karrion Kross
Karrion Kross' time in WWE has been a roller coaster, from NXT sensation to RAW flop to unemployed to trying to win back respect on SmackDown. That's been lacking a bit, so a jump to RAW could be the thing to snap him back in form.
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Kross himself will want to make up for that horrible earlier RAW run and without that dumb outfit, could work out better as a power wrestler. He still has some name value, so picking him for RAW could boost their midcard and give Kross a shot at redeeming his rep.
8 SMACKDOWN: The Miz
The Miz has been making noise about the draft, so being switched to SmackDown makes sense. He can smartly play being outraged "demoted to the B-show," yet the Miz can be fun there with his usual arrogance.
The guy's always been better on a mid-card level, so seeing one of the best IC champs ever going against Gunther could provide surprisingly good matches. There's enough big egos on RAW, having one of the biggest in the Miz can give SmackDown A boost.
7 RAW: Liv Morgan
Liv Morgan has built herself up on SmackDown, holding the Women's title and winning more respect for her singles work. While currently tag team champs with Raquel Rodriquez, moving full-on to RAW could work out for Morgan.
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She can still show off in some fun matches and she and Belair could be a fun program. Morgan has shown she's turning into a capable female star for WWE so a jump to the bigger show can be a good boost for her and more spark for the division on that brand.
6 SMACKDOWN: Seth Rollins
What has Seth Rollins been doing on RAW lately? Rough feuds, rougher promos and reports he's not happy with his direction there. Thus, moving him to SmackDown makes sense on several levels.
Rollins can refine his Visionary act for a new audience and maybe get back some of his old fire. A feud with Roman is logical and imagine him clashing with guys like Gunther. Rollins just doesn't seem to even enjoy being on RAW, so a move keeps a major star with WWE and hopefully in a better mood.
5 RAW: LA Knight
A star on the rise, LA Knight is catching on with fans with his arrogant style and growing ring skills. A move to RAW about now would give him more spotlight and fits his character well. Knight can continue his sharp promos and improve his ring work against a new style of opponents.
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Just think of Knight boasting of his greatness jumping to the bigger leagues. It's also easy to imagine him building to something like his own interview segment and the flagship show is up his alley as LA is a guy who loves the bigger spotlight in every way.
4 SMACKDOWN: Becky Lynch
Right now, the women's side of RAW is dominated by Bianca Belair and that doesn't seem ready to change soon. SmackDown can use a bit more push and who better than "The Man?"
Lynch has accomplished so much already on RAW so going back to SmackDown would work for her. Not to mention, Lynch vs Rhea Ripley would be a killer feud and Lynch sparking things up nicely. While it might be a lower rung in fame, Lynch can give SmackDown more attention and fire up the whole women's side there nicely.
3 RAW: Bron Breakker
Okay, this is more a call-up, but Triple H has said every WWE superstar is up for grabs. Which makes this the perfect time to call one of NXT's biggest stars. While it seems Bron wants to regain the NXT title, being pushed to the main roster is a natural and him on RAW is a good fit.
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He's the kind of guy either Vince or Hunter would push his looks and skill and Bron vs Brock would be a modern dream match. If ever the time is right for Bron to make the big jump, this is it and show NXT guys are available for draft too.
2 SMACKDOWN: AJ Styles
Looking at his WWE career, it's clear AJ Styles had his best time on SmackDown. It was home to his long reign as WWE Champion and he just seemed more at home there. He just seems to lack the same fire on RAW.
So moving him over would be terrific, especially as it can lead to a built-in feud of the OC vs either Judgement Day or even AJ built as a new challenger for Roman Reigns. It's long past time "The House AJ Styles Built" had its architect back and Styles reminding everyone why he's the Phenomenal One.
1 RAW: Drew McIntyre
It might be a bit of a disappointment to lose Drew after his epic battles with Sheamus and Gunther. Yet he's also done as much as he can building himself up after his WWE title run and winning wide respect.
Moving Drew to RAW gives him another shot at a main event level while also producing some powerful matches with a wide array of challengers and some hard-hitting battles. Pushing Drew back on this level would be great and give RAW some more variety in the main event scene to boot.
