WWE: Redrafting Raw and SmackDown’s 2016 Brand Split

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9. SmackDown – Alexa Bliss

Alexa Bliss is the highest riser from the SmackDown side, as she now holds their Women’s Championship. She moves up 37 spots into the top female pick for the Blue Brand in this scenario.

Bliss has developed into SmackDown’s top heel with his character work and improved in-ring ability. This had come along in WWE NXT, but seemed to take another step forward with her call-up in July. She’s set to be on top of the division for as long as possible, especially with no face beyond Becky Lynch having been developed to go head-to-head with her yet.

One of the biggest beneficiaries from the WWE Draft was Alexa Bliss, who is only the second female to claim a top 10 draft slot.

10. Raw – Brock Lesnar

Brock Lesnar slides down two spots in this WWE Draft scenario, mostly due to the rise of Bliss, Chris Jericho, and Braun Strowman into the top 10. His part-time status also factors into the equation.

What will hurt Lesnar the most is his loss to Goldberg at Survivor Series. His controversial 86-second loss arguably undid his previous two-and-a-half years in some fan’s eyes, and took away mystique he had.

However, as long as WWE is paying Lesnar millions of dollars for few appearances, he’ll remain a top star on Raw. He should play a prominent role heading into WrestleMania 33 season and possibly will rehabilitate his stock in April.