WWE: Redrafting Raw and SmackDown’s 2016 Brand Split

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7. SmackDown – John Cena

There could be an argument that John Cena deserves to be lower in the redraft. Aside from the Royal Rumble, he’s appeared in just two pay-per-views (SummerSlam, No Mercy) for SmackDown and recently returned from being away for two-plus months.

However, this is still Cena we’re talking about. He remains a top face in WWE and for the Blue Brand, as evidenced by his use over the past month since his return. He’ll keep this spot as long as he’s around for a few months at a time, which seems to be the case at this point in his career.

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8. Raw – Chris Jericho

Chris Jericho moves up into the top 10 with his career relevation. He did some of the best work of his 20-year career after the WWE brand split, most notably with the creation of the List of Jericho. This clipboard with a piece of paper became Raw’s most popular shtick for a few months, and still receives a good pop despite WWE toning it down.

Jericho could be done with WWE after WrestleMania 33 to tour with Fozzy again. However, he’ll remain a crucial part of Raw into the Show of Shows and potentially be up there for a shot at winning the Royal Rumble match.