Coming off the heels of WWE SummerSlam 2025, SmackDown could look a lot of different due to everything that changed over the two-night premium live event.
There could also be some brand new signings coming to the brand in the coming weeks and months whether it be from Monday Night Raw or NXT.
These new stars will do a lot to forever change the landscape of the blue brand moving forward that shifts the dynamics.
Here are seven potential new WWE SmackDown signings.
7. Lola Vice
Looking at the NXT roster, Lola Vice is someone who has proven herself over and over against a litany of talent.
With her MMA background and undeniable charisma, Lola has showcased what has allowed her to stand out from the pack of talent in the NXT women’s division.
Feeling more than ready for the main roster spotlight, Vice could be a wonderful addition to the SmackDown brand right now.
Whether it be on her own or even potentially forming a new tag team with someone like Zelina Vega, there is a lot of different possibilities for Lola to shine over on WWE SmackDown down the line.
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6. Tony D’Angelo
On the July 29 episode of WWE NXT, Tony D’Angelo was seen having dinner at his restaurant when a dark shadow came to see him before the show faded to black.
This may have signaled the end of D’Angelo’s time on NXT after a four year run with the brand.
The former NXT North American Champion has accomplished pretty much everything available to him during his time on the brand and seems ready for the opportunity to debut on the WWE main roster.
Tony D would be an excellent addition to the WWE SmackDown men’s division that could add further depth to the brand that truly needs it.
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5. Lash Legend
At WWE Evolution 2025, Lash Legend was a standout from the NXT brand during the number one contenders battle royal.
Eliminating both Nia Jax and Nikki Bella during the match, Legend was able to showcase herself as the powerhouse unlike anyone else on the roster right now.
With Jax recently coming down to the NXT brand to get some revenge, this could lead to Legend returning the favor and coming up to the SmackDown brand.
Legend signing with SmackDown would give her an even bigger spotlight than she has been afforded on WWE NXT over the past four years.
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4. Matt Cardona
Ever since being released from WWE back in 2020, Matt Cardona has underwent a career transformation that is very reminiscent to other current stars like Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre.
The former Zack Ryder has completely reinvented himself as “The Deathmatch King” and “The Indy God” across several different independent promotions.
Going from a career mid-carder to a top star for several different promotions, Cardona has proven himself to be someone who can come back to a better position in WWE.
After making it no secret that he is open to making a return, Cardona could sign with WWE SmackDown where he could reunite with his wife Chelsea Green as an act that proved to be successful on the indies.
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3. Ricky Saints
In February, Ricky Saints shocked the wrestling world by leaving All Elite Wrestling and going on to sign with WWE just days later.
Saints has since established himself to be one of the top stars on NXT and captured the NXT North American Championship.
The former AEW World Tag Team Champion has always seemed like someone who could truly excel on the WWE main roster.
Now that he has been in the company for six months, Ricky could make his way to SmackDown where he could work together with his real life friend and current Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes.
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2. Trick Williams
Making his WWE debut in 2021, Trick Williams has greatly progressed as an overall performer.
Starting as a sidekick to Carmelo Hayes, Williams has gone on to become a two-time NXT Champion, winner of the Iron Survivor and a former NXT North American Champion.
Now, Trick is currently holding the TNA World Championship and has solidified himself as the top heel in another promotion.
After more than proving himself at pretty much every level over the past four years, Trick is ready for the main roster and has a litany of options for the WWE SmackDown brand, including a potential reunion with Melo.
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1. Jey Uso
While most of the options on this list comes from the WWE NXT brand, there are also stars who could make the jump from Monday Night Raw to Friday Night SmackDown.
After winning the 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble and World Heavyweight Championship, it might be the right time for Jey Uso to have a change of pace.
Uso has been one of the top babyfaces on WWE Raw for the past several years, but now the brand has the likes of CM Punk and Roman Reigns taking up the main event scene.
Jey could be propelled to a higher spot on the card if he makes the move to WWE SmackDown where he could mix it up with the likes of Cody Rhodes, Drew McIntyre and Randy Orton.
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