Ever since making his debut in 2023, Nick Aldis has served as the WWE SmackDown General Manager who has been in charge of everything going on with the roster on Friday nights.
Despite Aldis doing a great job of maintaining control and making rulings, there is also a chance WWE could find a different role for the former two-time NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion.
Looking at the other authority figures and those who would work in the role, there might a litany of talent who could become the next GM for the blue brand.
Here are seven potential new WWE SmackDown General Managers.
7. Adam Pearce
Prior to Nick Aldis’ debut in 2023, Adam Pearce played an authority figure role on both Monday Night Raw and Friday Night SmackDown.
Showing how well he takes the pressure of his position, Pearce controlled things across the entire WWE main roster for several years.
While he has primarily kept the same spot as Raw GM since then, Pearce might be the best option to fill the role again if they find something new for Aldis.
Pearce taking on the WWE SmackDown GM position would once again show his ability to balance all the stars on the main roster as an overarching authority figure on both major brands.
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6. Ava
Much like Nick Aldis, Ava also made the move to a GM position in 2023 over on the WWE NXT brand.
The daughter of The Rock has shown plenty of poise and decisiveness in her presence as the NXT GM over the past two years.
Whether it be title matches or settling long standing rivalries, Ava has been a voice of reason and authority as the NXT General Manager that will help her make the transition to a similar role on the main roster.
Ava becoming WWE SmackDown General Manager makes a lot of sense and would be a full circle moment considering the show is named after the legendary catchphrase of her father, The Rock.
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5. Paige
In March, Saraya announced her exit from All Elite Wrestling following a three year run with the promotion.
After making it no secret she is open to making a return, it feels like only a matter of time before Saraya becomes Paige again in WWE.
While many fans would like to see Paige come back to step into the ring, WWE could still be hesitant to have her be an active in-ring competitor again.
Paige returning to become WWE SmackDown General Manager could lead to a more prominent focus on the women’s division and highlight one of the influential figures of the Women’s Revolution in the process.
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4. Kiana James
In recent weeks, Kiana James has made her return to WWE as the new representative for WWE Women’s United States Champion Giulia.
“The Beautiful Madness” has continued to showcase her ability inside the squared circle and now has James to take care of everything else for her.
While James will surely be able to shine in this managerial role, she might be better utilized as an authority figure of some kind in the future.
Kiana becoming the new WWE SmackDown General Manager would feel like the biggest promotion for her that could see her garner a much larger spotlight on the company’s programming.
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3. The Miz
Over the past year, fans have seen The Miz take a backseat as an active in-ring performer and focused more on being a consistent character on WWE TV.
“The A Lister” can usually be found in a suit working hard to position himself and Carmelo Hayes for opportunities on SmackDown.
Considering his years of experience and credibility, it would not be surprising to see The Miz make the transition to an authority figure.
The Miz becoming WWE SmackDown General Manager is something that feels logical when thinking about his career progression over his two decade run in the company.
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2. Pat McAfee
Pat McAfee debuted in WWE as a commentator in 2020 and has excelled to the point that he can usually be found on the call alongside Michael Cole.
However, McAfee recently felt burnt out and decided to take some time off from his role as color commentator on Monday Night Raw.
The former NFL punter has showcased himself to be a very popular figure and his enthusiasm is most on display when he is cutting promos to build up different matches.
Becoming WWE SmackDown General Manager, McAfee could showcase his talking chops that could be highlighted more in this role than at commentary even.
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1. Wade Barrett
Over on the WWE SmackDown brand, Wade Barrett is the current color commentator for the show alongside Joe Tessitore.
Barrett is someone who has always been known for his exceptional talking ability, which made him someone who was always spotlighted with a mic in his hand.
The five-time Intercontinental Champion has an impressive resumé that could make it easier to make the transition from commentary desk to authority figure role.
Barrett being named WWE SmackDown General Manager could be a bigger opportunity that allows him to a beneficial factor on the company’s programming in a major way.
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