With the reveal that Sami Zayn had switched brands from WWE Raw to SmackDown, there could be more brand shake-ups coming.
While fans continue to anticipate a potential WWE Draft to shake-up the rosters, there could be more individual moves happening in the near future.
Here are six more WWE Raw stars that could switch brands.
6. Bayley
After missing out on both WrestleMania 41 and SummerSlam – Bayley is in need of a refresh.
After a vignette aired on WWE Raw teasing that there was a character shift ahead for Bayley – perhaps she will also switch brands.
With the SmackDown women’s division nearly entirely devoid of heels to challenge the babyface Tiffany Stratton, maybe Bayley will be taking a turn to the dark side.
Able to challenge for the WWE Women’s Championship or potentially have a compelling feud against Giulia for the United States Championship – there are options for Bayley on the blue brand.
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5. Dominik Mysterio
Although he has had a successful run on WWE Raw as a member of the Judgment Day – perhaps it is time for Dominik Mysterio to go his own way.
With the Judgment Day seemingly always teetering on the edge of collapse, it could be that the faction ends up simply split by the draft.
If Dominik Mysterio was to switch brands to SmackDown, he could set off on his own path in potential pursuit of an even bigger title.
With built in rivalries with the LWO and Rey Mysterio still a possibility, Dom could also provide a foil to potential new babyfaces called up from NXT.
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4. Nikki Bella
With the SmackDown women’s division in need of heels, perhaps a return to her heelish roots is in order for Nikki Bella.
While the WWE Hall of Famer has been appearing on WWE Raw since making her surprise return to in-ring action at the Royal Rumble 2025 – she could definitely switch to the blue brand.
Bella is set to challenge Becky Lynch at Clash in Paris for the Intercontinental Championship in a bout that could reveal a darker edge ahead of a switch-up in brands.
Able to challenge Tiffany Stratton, Zelina Vega or the newly babyface pair of Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss, Bella could have some intriguing rivalries ahead.
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3. Rusev
Since making his return to WWE Raw, Rusev has had an on-going feud with Sheamus.
However likely looking to move on to a new rivalry in the future, it would make sense to see him switch to the SmackDown brand.
With different match-ups possible on SmackDown, Rusev could look to topple the other AEW alum in Aleister Black and Andrade or start a brand new rivalry.
Potentially striking up a new series with a call-up from NXT like Oba Femi or Ricky Saints – there are a lot of potential match-ups for Rusev.
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2. Erik & Ivar
While the War Raiders have continued along on WWE Raw, they have been largely out of competition on TV.
Although the SmackDown tag team division remains stacked, switching Erik & Ivar over to the blue brand could offer them a fresh start.
Able to start some new rivalries on SmackDown, the duo could go up against the likes of #DIY or even the Wyatt Sicks.
Meanwhile, Fraxiom and the Street Profits could make the flip over to WWE Raw where they could mix it up with New Day and Judgment Day.
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1. Creed Brothers
Another potential move from WWE Raw to SmackDown from the tag team division, Julius & Brutus Creed could be a good switch.
Offering them fresh feuds with other athletic teams like Fraxiom or Motor City Machine Guns, the duo could be showcased in a different way.
While the character driven WWE Raw tag team division has seen the titles occupied by mainstays like the Judgment Day and New Day over the past year – SmackDown could offer up new opportunities.
Able to re-ignite their past exchanges with the Wyatt Sicks, they could also take a more babyface edge in the absence of Chad Gable by dueling with the likes of #DIY or Angel & Berto.
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