WWE: Redrafting Raw and SmackDown’s 2016 Brand Split

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25. SmackDown – Nikki Bella

Nikki Bella added quality depth to SmackDown when she returned from a career-threatening neck injury in August. This led to her establishing Carmella, filling a gap in the title hunt in September, and working a heated feud with Natalya.

Bella would continue to work a similar role, with a potential title opportunity in her future. She’s done plenty over the past four months to warrant this and a return to possibly owning a belt for the first time since 2015.

26. Raw – Natalya

Natalya looked stale as a babyface in her feud with Charlotte, but woke up when she turned on Becky Lynch during the summer. This set up the first women’s feud for SmackDown and established the division.

The Queen of Hearts continues to do solid work, and could fill a role on Raw by working with Bayley or another young star. She probably won’t be holding a belt anytime soon, but fits in as a veteran worker who can still put on quality matches.