WWE Raw has seen a lot of roster turnover throughout the past few months with new stars being added to the brand and some leaving.
From LA Knight to Jimmy Uso, these talents have been a big part of the program since arriving from Friday Night SmackDown.
With these recent additions, fans could be seeing certain names from the Monday Night Raw roster leaving the show in the weeks and months to come.
Here are 10 WWE Raw stars to potentially leave the show.
10. The War Raiders (Erik & Ivar)
The War Raiders came into 2025 as the World Tag Team Champions, feeling recharged as a duo on the WWE roster.
However, since losing the titles to The New Day at WrestleMania 41, Erik and Ivar have found themselves without any footing on the Raw brand.
Considering their past success and ability to deliver inside the squared circle, The War Raiders should be featured more consistently on WWE TV.
Moving over the impressive SmackDown tag team division, The War Raiders would instantly become a formidable opponent for the likes of The Wyatt Sicks, Motor City Machine Guns and Los Garza.
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9. Sheamus
Widely regarded as one of WWE’s workhorses, Sheamus has firmly established himself as one of the most reliable in-ring performers in the company today.
“The Celtic Warrior” has become someone who is often used to put over other talent around him and has consistently delivered regardless of the opponent.
Looking at the rosters for both main roster brands, SmackDown feels like the show that needs someone of Sheamus’ talents the most.
Sheamus leaving Raw to return to SmackDown could see him join the likes of Sami Zayn, Aleister Black and Carmelo Hayes in the midcard scene.
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8. Los Americanos (El Grande Americano, Bravo & Ryo)
In recent months, El Grande Americano has revealed himself to be part of another “legendary” Lucha Libre family.
Debuting to help Americano during matches, WWE fans were introduced to Bravo and Ryo of Los Americanos.
Since their initial in-ring debut, Los Americanos have not been featured on Monday Night Raw over the past few weeks.
Needing a fresh scenery to explore, Los Americanos could move to SmackDown where they could target some of the masked luchadors on the roster like Rey Fenix.
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7. Nikki Bella
At WWE Royal Rumble 2025, Nikki Bella made her return as the number 30 entrant in the Women’s Royal Rumble Match.
Then ahead of Evolution 2025, Bella once again returned and competed in the Evolution Battle Royal. Not ending her run immediately after the event, fans have seen the WWE Hall of Famer aligned with stars like Stephanie Vaquer on Raw.
If Bella wants to remain active on WWE television, her best bet might be to make the choice to move to Friday nights.
Bella moving back to WWE SmackDown could see her bring a great deal of star power to the women’s division that desperately needs it right now.
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6. Rey Mysterio
Ahead of WWE WrestleMania 41, Rey Mysterio suffered a serious torn groin injury that sidelined him and forced him to miss “The Grandest Stage of Them All.”
In the months since then, Mysterio has appeared a few times as part of the Lucha Libre AAA acquisition, but he has not competed in an in-ring bout.
The WWE Hall of Famer could be on his way back for what should shape up to be his final run with the promotion before he retires.
Mysterio heading back to the brand he first made a name for himself in WWE with in SmackDown would be a full circle move that could see him become one of the top stars on the brand one last time.
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5. Penta
Arriving in WWE back in January, Penta has been one of the hottest new stars added to the roster in recent memory.
Establishing himself as a bonafide star, the AEW World Tag Team Champion has seemed on the cusp of winning his first title in WWE.
After failing to capture the Intercontinental Championship on several occasions, Penta might change his sights and go after tag team gold with a partner he knows extremely well.
Having WWE decide to finally reunite the Lucha Bros, Penta could move to SmackDown to join his brother Rey Fenix on the brand where they could easily tear it up every week against the likes of DIY, Street Profits and Fraxiom.
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4. IYO SKY
2025 has been one of the greatest years in the entire career of IYO SKY. Winning the WWE Women’s World Championship back in March, SKY has firmly solidified herself as a certified top star for the company.
After the gold back at WWE Evolution 2025, SKY has remained one of the most dependable performers on the entire roster today, regularly delivering in-ring excellence every time out.
“The Genius of the Sky” has to contend with the likes of Rhea Ripley and Stephanie Vaquer for the top spot on Raw, but she could have that spot a lot easier over on SmackDown.
Despite having stars like Tiffany Stratton, Jade Cargill, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss, SKY could make the jump to SmackDown and immediately become the face of the entire women’s division on the brand from day one.
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3. GUNTHER
At WWE SummerSlam 2025 Night One, CM Punk defeated GUNTHER to win the World Heavyweight Championship. During the bout, GUNTHER suffered a nose injury that required surgery.
With “The Ring General” sidelined, WWE could decide to make some changes and move the former World Heavyweight Champion back to SmackDown.
Having two reigns with the top prize on WWE Raw, it might be time for GUNTHER to step up to challenge Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship.
Filling a hole in the top heel position on the brand, GUNTHER heading to SmackDown would make him one of the biggest stars on the entire roster and could see him go on to capture even more gold.
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2. Seth Rollins
It appears Seth Rollins is being forced out of WWE Raw for quite some time.
Rollins suffered an injury at Crown Jewel during his match against Cody Rhodes, leading to him needing surgery.
Then on Raw, Bron Breakker attacked Rollins to potentially serve as the storyline explanation to write him off TV.
It appears Rollins will soon be dropping the World Heavyweight Championship and is going to be out of action for several months.
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1. Kiana James
Kiana James has very much been a WWE SmackDown talent since her return from injury.
However, the official WWE website roster page still lists her on the Raw roster.
James being ‘officially’ moved to the SmackDown roster seems inevitable at this point.
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