The “transfer window” is officially closing with different WWE stars moving around the brands and finding a new home.
From AJ Styles and Damian Priest to Braun Strowman and The Wyatt Sicks, several stars have made the jump that will help them get a bigger spotlight.
With the “transfer window” closing following Royal Rumble weekend and the February 7 edition of SmackDown on the horizon, there are Raw and NXT talent that can make their presence known on the blue brand at the last opportunity.
Here are six new WWE stars to potentially join Friday Night SmackDown.
6. Alexa Bliss
At the WWE Royal Rumble 2025 premium live event, Alexa Bliss made her return to the company for the first time in over two years to compete in the women’s Royal Rumble match.
After initially looking like she would move back to Monday Night Raw, recent reports have indicated that Bliss is heading to SmackDown.
The five-time WWE Women’s Champion definitely helps to bolster the star power in the women’s division, especially after the “monster” pop Bliss received for her Rumble return.
Bliss now being on the same brand as The Wyatt Sicks opens up some intriguing storyline possibilities that could take her character in various ways.
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5. Lola Vice
Lola Vice has risen the ranks since signing with the WWE and joining the NXT brand in 2022.
After spending nearly three years on the developmental brand, it may be time for Vice to make the move to the main roster to further her progression.
From Eddie Guerrero to Rey Mysterio, SmackDown has long been the home of WWE’s premier Latin talent and could allow Vice to shine.
Lola mixing it up with Charlotte Flair or Nia Jax would elevate her and help position her as a future champion on the main roster.
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4. Meta-Four (Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson, Noam Dar & Oro Mensah)
Dating back to the fall of 2024, the duo of Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson have flirted with a main roster call-up.
Legend and Jackson have more than held their own against any and all talent from the Raw and SmackDown brands.
Following their recent failed attempt at the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship and Legend’s entry in the 2025 women’s Royal Rumble match, it seems like a no brainer to place Meta-Four on the main roster.
Legend and Jackson bringing Noam Dar and Oro Mensah of Meta-Four with them to SmackDown could help the depth of the women’s division and add to the men’s tag team scene as well.
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3. Drew McIntyre
One of the more obvious brand switches should see Monday Night Raw’s Drew McIntyre making the move over to Friday Night SmackDown.
McIntyre has been hovering around the blue brand for months to survey the scene and hunt down members of the OG Bloodline.
Adding to the main event picture on SmackDown, McIntyre making the move from Raw would allow some much needed space between him and all of his former rivals, such as CM Punk and Seth Rollins.
With Drew’s current character motivations, the jump to SmackDown helps “The Scottish Psychopath” be closer to getting his hands on Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso and Damian Priest.
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2. Jordynne Grace
Probably the most expected Royal Rumble surprise this year had to be recent WWE signing Jordynne Grace.
Viewed as a major pickup for the promotion, Grace entered the 2025 women’s Rumble as the number 20 entrant and looked impressive throughout her time in the match.
While various reports have indicated that “The Juggernaut” will start her WWE journey on the NXT brand, Grace has everything it takes to stand toe-to-toe with anyone on the main roster.
Grace joining the SmackDown could add another big name to bring more eyes and focus to the WWE Women’s United States Championship picture in a significant way.
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1. The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Dominik Mysterio, Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, JD McDonagh & Carlito)
There might not be another act in all of WWE that needs a change of scenery more than The Judgment Day.
After suffering major losses over on the Monday Night Raw brand over the past few months, it has felt like Finn Balor, Dominik Mysterio, Liv Morgan, JD McDonagh and Carlito all need to see a new home.
Since forming in 2022, The Judgment Day have been on the Raw brand and getting a fresh roster to interact with seems necessary at this point.
The Judgment Day going to WWE SmackDown would give them the chance to become a prominently featured and pushed act once more after their recent struggles and title losses.
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