WWE Superstar Shake-up 2019 kicked-off on April 15 from Monday Night Raw. We saw many surprises from superstar shake-up this year. Only half of the superstar shake-up happened on RAW. Remaining will be happening on SmackDown Live.
We saw many shocks and some NXT debuts in superstar shake-up. Here is the list of superstars changed brands during superstar shake-up.
Superstars joined RAW
Aleister Black
Aleister Black got his full-time home at Raw finally. He debuted on the main roster from RAW as well. So, technically he joined Raw then go to SmackDown and again come to Raw.
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Andrade and Zelina Vega
Zelina Vega introduced herself and her client Andrade against Intercontinental Champion Finn Balor. Andrade pinned Balor in his first match at Raw.
AJ Styles
Arguably, the biggest name that switched the brand was AJ Styles. AJ Styles and SmackDown become synonymous for the last two years. Now more dream matches are open for AJ Styles on Raw.
Cedric Alexander
The former Cruiserweight Champion joined RAW through a video package. It means he left 205 Live officially.
EC3
EC3’s luck was poor in superstar shake-up. He drafted to RAW but was smashed by Braun Strowman.
Eric Young
Eric Young joined RAW through a video package. This presumably means the end of Sanity. Sanity group struggled throughout their tenure in the main roster.
Naomi
Naomi came to Raw as a mystery partner of Bayley against Women’s Tag Team champions The IIconics in Sasha Banks’ absence.
Lars Sullivan
Lars Sullivan first crushed Kurt Angle last week on Raw then on SmackDown he destroyed Hardy Boyz. Once again on Raw, he destroyed Rey Mysterio this time who just joined the RAW couple of minutes back.
Lacey Evans
Lacey Evans finally found a home in Raw. Also, she finally wrestled on RAW and become number one contender for Raw and SmackDown Women’s championship against Becky Lynch.
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Rey Mysterio
Monday Night Raw wasn’t a good night for Rey Mysterio. He drafted to Raw from SmackDown but become the latest victim of Lars Sullivan.
Ricochet
Same as Aleister Black, Ricochet becomes Raw exclusive now. He and Black failed to become SmackDown Tag Team champions multiple times now will definitely try to become Raw champs.
The Miz
The arrival of The Miz was awesome. He interrupted Shane McMahon and Stephanie McMahon at the beginning of Raw. The A-Lister attacked Shane but left with blood pouring down his face. Welcome Miz on Raw.
The Usos
Bobby Rodde and Chad Gable issued an open challenge on Raw and it was answered by one of the best tag teams in WWE, The Usos. Jimmy and Jey are back on Raw now.
War Raiders as Viking Experience
War Raiders from NXT become the Viking Experience on the main roster. They teamed with The Revival to defeat Aleister Black, Ricochet, and Raw Tag Team Champions Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins.
Superstars joined SmackDown Live!
Apollo Crews
Crews’ true potential was not converted into an opportunity on Raw. Let’s see what SmackDown writers have for him.
Buddy Murphy
He officially leaves 205 Live and joins SmackDown Live. He is one of WWE’s most consistent guys between the ropes and arguably one of the best move of the entire Shake-Up.
Bayley
Bayley’s most of the time on Raw is forgettable. Due to this, it is a good move by WWE to send her on SmackDown Live.
Chad Gable
Chad Gable drafted to SmackDown Live and now he is split from his tag team partner Bobby Roode. We need to see how WWE will handle him as single’s performer.
Ember Moon
It was a good move. Finally, WWE sent her to SmackDown where she will get more opportunities. Tuesday nights have less star power.
Elias
Vince McMcMahon introduced Elias as “biggest SmackDown acquisition ever.” However, his journey didn’t start too well. You will read it later.
Finn Balor
This was a shocking move. Intercontinental champion Finn Balor move to SmackDown. It means the United States champion Samoa Joe, once again move to Raw in coming days.
Heavy Machinery
They were not drafted on last night’s SmackDown broadcast but their entry was announced after the show. They haven’t something big yet on the main roster. Let’s see what they will do after getting a home SmackDown Live.
Kairi Sane
She came as an NXT debut. Paige introduced the Sky Pirates as her new SmackDown tag team. Sane will team up with Asuka and will be managed by Paige.
Liv Morgan
For some fans, it will a disappointing move to draft her on SmackDown. Because it means the end of The Riott Squad. They were solid as a unit. It will be interesting now to see them as a single.
Lars Sullivan
Yes, you read correctly. He was part of Raw’s switch on Monday night and on Tuesday night he came and attacked R-Truth brutely. WWE will answer this year, which is the final brand for Sullivan?
Mickie James
Solid veteran James had years of experience in the industry. Her SmackDown’s role won’t be any different to that which she played on Raw. WWE will use her to promote new talents.
Roman Reigns
Vince McMcMahon introduced Elias as “biggest SmackDown acquisition ever”, but the real one comes just after Elias. Roman Reigns come and punched the Boss with a superman punch. Reigns then announced, “SmackDown is my yar now”.
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