WWE Superstar Shakeup 2018: List of WWE Superstars who moved from Raw to SmackDown Live
Day one of the WWE Superstar Shake-up saw many SmackDown Live Superstars such as Jinder Mahal, Dolph Ziggler, members of the Riott Squad and many more the jump from the blue brand to the red one.
It is safe to say that Kurt Angle and Stephanie McMahon will be really happy with the picks.
It is now time to see which Superstars Paige and Shane McMahon picked for their Tuesday night show. With many stars up for grabs, the landscape of SmackDown was sure to change.
Pick #1: Jeff Hardy
Shelton Benjamin made his way to the ring and made it clear that he never needed Chad Gable as a tag team partner.
Benjamin stated that he was now ready to get what he truly deserved which were title shots and big competition.
When he demanded that he get the right competition, Randy Orton walked out and made his way to the ring only to be interrupted by the new United States Champion, Jeff Hardy.
With The Charismatic Enigma picking up the win against Benjamin in a back and forth match, it is safe to say that the US Title has made its way back to the blue brand along with Hardy.
Pick #2: The Miz
After Angle told The Miz that he will be a part of SmackDown Live, The Miz decided to not be physically present for the show but sent out a video from LA with his family.
The A-lister confirmed that he will be present for the SmackDown Live episode next week and warned Daniel Bryan to never troll him on Twitter.
The Miz is definitely a great acquisition for the blue brand and the WWE Universe will be looking forward to this feud that has been over two years in the making.
Pick #3 & #4: Sonya Deville and Mandy Rose
The two members of Absolution were announced to make the jump from RAW to SmackDown.
These two individuals will definitely add a lot of substance to the SmackDown Live Women's division.
Furthermore, the duo would be happy to reunite with Paige who was the leader of the faction. With Paige as the GM of SmackDown Live, it won't be surprising if Deville and Rose get some special treatment from their friend, Paige.
Pick #5: Samoa Joe
The Samoan Submission Machine is now a part of Tuesday nights. He made quick work Sincara with the Coquina Clutch.
Joe then addressed the Superstars of SmackDown Live which was a huge statement, to say the least.
The Samoan Submission Machine on SmackDown Live was something nobody saw coming. This opens up many feuds for the WWE Universe to feast their eyes on. He is definitely a force to be reckoned with.
Pick #7, #8, and #9: Killian Dain, Eric Young and Alexander Wolf (SAniTy)
The first NXT call-up of the night and what a great tag team SAniTy is. The tag team division is sure to be rocked by this. If this faction continues its momentum from NXT, there is no stopping them.
Pick #10: Big Cass
Big Cass interrupted a backstage interview with Bryan and was surprised that the former General Manager of SmackDown Live was what all the fuss was about. He is definitely a heel on the show.
Cass was injured with a torn ACL and was out of action for eight months. Big Cass certainly is a huge deal and is one of the most dominating Superstars right now. SmackDown Live is sure to get really interesting.
Pick #11: Asuka
After an epic battle with The Queen at WrestleMania, Asuka finally made her official appearance on SmackDown Live.
Asuka ran to the aid of Becky Lynch and her WrestleMania opponent, Charlotte while they were being ambushed by the Iconics and Carmella.
Asuka makes the SmackDown Live Women's division even fierce. With her addition, the Women's division of the blue brand as really shaken up.
Pick #12 and #13: Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows (The Good Brothers)
Disappointing news for the fans who wanted to see a Bullet Club reunion with Finn Balor. But good news for fans who wanted to see a Bullet Club reunion with AJ Styles.
It's good to see this tag team make the jump to The Land Of Opportunity. Here's hoping they do get their opportunity at the SmackDown Live tag titles.
Pick #14 and #15: Sheamus and Cesaro (The Bar)
The four-time RAW Tag Team Champions declared their arrival to SmackDown Live via a video. They will be looking to conquer the SmackDown Live Tag Team division and assert their dominance on the Blue Brand.
Sheamus and Cesaro are amazing in-ring performers and they click as a tag team as well. You can get excited by just thinking about the possible matches.
Pick #16: R Truth
The former United States Champion was involved in a backstage segment with The New Day and Tye Dillinger.
It will be interesting to see what WWE pulls off with R Truth being a part of SmackDown Live as he was lost in the shuffle over at RAW
Pick #17 and #18: Andrade "Cien" Almas and Zelina Vega
The former NXT champion and his business manager made their presence felt by posting a video. There is no doubt about Almas' in-ring caliber. He is surely a wonderful addition to the mix at SmackDown Live.