At a time when wrestling fans across the globe are still nostalgic about the recently concluded WrestleMania 35 - the biggest annual event on World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) calendar, the WWE authority gave them another moment to hold on to, in the form of their annual superstar shakeup. For the uninitiated, this two-day event is a routine annual thing wherein the WWE superstars are shuffled between SmackDown Live and Raw - the two most popular brands of the WWE. Apart from this some promising talents from WWE NEXT are also promoted to either of the two above-mentioned brands.
THAT'S how you make an #SDLive debut! Welcome to the blue brand, @WWERomanReigns. #SuperstarShakeUp pic.twitter.com/P5Ei4Sp1xe
— WWE (@WWE) April 17, 2019
The highlight of the whole event was the former world heavyweight champion Roman Reigns, who entered the ring after WWE CEO Vince McMahon had announced Elias as his prized acquisition for the SmackDown Live.
He first knocked Elias down with his trademark Superman Punch and later used the same move on McMahon and announced his arrival in SmackDown Live from Raw.
Move over, @IAmEliasWWE AND @VinceMcMahon...#SDLive is @WWERomanReigns' yard now! #SuperstarShakeUp pic.twitter.com/INNWy67f9Z
— WWE (@WWE) April 17, 2019
This event is more important for the fans as they come to know whether they will be able to see their favourite superstars compete on their favourite night or not. This is the reason why for some it brings happiness while others feel disheartened.
Some of the notable shuffles were of Roman Reigns, Finn Balor, Elias and Bayley who will now compete on SmackDown Live, whereas the likes of Rey Mysterio, AJ Styles, The Miz and Uso Brothers moved to Monday night Raw.
New SmackDown Live line-up after Superstar Shake-up:
Roman Reigns
Intercontinental Champion Finn Balor
Elias
Bayley
Ember Moon
Kairi Sane
Lars Sullivan
Buddy Murphy
Liv Morgan
Chad Gable
Apollo Crews
Mickie James
Otis
Tucker
New Raw line-up after Superstar Shake-up:
AJ Styles
The Miz
Rey Mysterio
Ricochet
Aleister Black
Erik
Ivar
Andrade
Zelina Vega
Jimmy Uso
Naomi
EC3
Lacey Evans
Eric Young
Cedric Alexander
- WWE superstars are shuffled between SmackDown Live and Raw
- Promising talents from WWE NEXT are also promoted to Raw or SmackDown
- Some of the notable shuffles were Roman Reigns, Finn Balor and AJ Styles
