Ahead of WWE Raw’s debut on Netflix, the company introduced the concept of a “transfer window” where stars from all three brands could move freely to find a new home.
Over the past few weeks, fans have watched Braun Strowman, Damian Priest, The Miz and The Wyatt Sicks all become SmackDown talent.
Meanwhile, Raw has not added too many stars from SmackDown or NXT despite making Netflix the show’s new home.
With the Royal Rumble on the horizon, here are seven WWE stars to potentially join Monday Night Raw in the “transfer window.”
7. Michin
After coming up short in her bid to become the inaugural WWE Women’s United States Champion, Michin has been in pursuit of Chelsea Green.
Having to deal with Green’s partner Piper Niven, it will be difficult for the former TNA Knockouts World Champion to wrestle away the gold in their rematch coming up on the January 31 edition of SmackDown.
If Michin is to come up short again, it may be time for her to find a new home on the WWE main roster.
Michin moving to Raw would allow her to mix it up with several first time opponents like Lyra Valkyria or face a former rival like IYO SKY.
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6. Ethan Page
Ever since snapping on Je’Von Evans, the WWE audience have seen a whole different side of Ethan Page’s persona.
Showing a much more aggressive and violent edge, “All Ego” has become one of NXT’s most effective heels and has given out various brutal beatdowns.
The former NXT Champion now seems more than poised for a main roster call-up and would fit in very nicely over on Monday Night Raw.
Whether it be starting in the midcard battling Bron Breakker and Sheamus or going for a top spot by getting revenge on CM Punk, Page going to the red brand makes a lot of sense considering the landscape.
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5. Legado Del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Elektra Lopez & Los Garza)
Since concluding a rivalry against Rey Mysterio and the LWO, Legado Del Fantasma have found themselves lost in the shuffle on SmackDown.
As of late, Angel and Berto of Los Garza have been getting featured more in the tag team division, but this faction may need a new environment to flourish.
Santos Escobar has the microphone and in-ring ability to be a breakout star in WWE, while Elektra Lopez needs more reps to further her improvement.
Legado Del Fantasma may find themselves with more opportunities to shine on Monday Night Raw now more than ever.
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4. Andrade
Following several attempts to recapture the United States Championship, Andrade finds himself needing something new to sink his teeth into.
The former AEW star earned the spotlight during his best-of-seven series with Carmelo Hayes last year, but he has struggled to find a new rival on this level since then.
While Andrade has proven himself time and time again as one of the best in-ring competitors in the company, he may need to bring his talents to the red brand to truly be celebrated for his abilities.
Andrade coming to Raw will benefit him as well as the brand’s roster with potential mouth watering bouts against Bron Breakker, Sheamus and Sami Zayn.
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3. LA Knight
LA Knight had his best year of his WWE run in 2024, being among the company’s most popular stars and winning the United States Championship.
Knight is among the best talkers in the promotion and would make a solid addition to Monday Night Raw where promo work has been more of a focus.
The former United States Champion has only been a SmackDown star since making his way to the main roster in 2022.
This change of scenery could once again reignite Knight and make him one of WWE’s hottest stars once again on Raw where he can do battle with Drew McIntyre or Chad Gable.
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2. Roxanne Perez
On the January 7 New Year’s Evil edition of WWE NXT, Giulia defeated Roxanne Perez to win the NXT Women’s Championship.
Having accomplished everything that she needed to on the developmental brand, Perez seems like a “can’t miss” prospect for the main roster.
After kickstarting a rivalry with Bayley on NXT, Roxanne has made her presence known on Monday Night Raw appearing in the front row.
Roxanne continuing her feud over on Netflix would immediately give “The Prodigy” a high profile matchup to position herself as a rising star on Raw.
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1. Roman Reigns
Ahead of his return to Raw on the January 27 episode in Atlanta, WWE has not yet revealed the brand status for Roman Reigns.
Following Roman’s Tribal Combat victory on the WWE Raw on Netflix premiere, it looked to indicate that “The Tribal Chief” could make the jump to the red brand.
Reigns moving to Mondays creates a world of storyline possibilities with the litany of top talent on the brand.
Roman squaring off with CM Punk, Seth Rollins or Bron Breakker are the kind of matches that can not only headline any episode of Raw, but also any premium live event for the next year.
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