WWE: Redrafting Raw and SmackDown’s 2016 Brand Split

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17. SmackDown – Bray Wyatt

Bray Wyatt looked to be down and out after WrestleMania 32. He didn’t wrestle at the show, instead being left laying in the ring by John Cena and the Rock. Then a calf injury took away his next two months.

Eventually, the brand split would return Wyatt to a spot somewhat where he had been before WrestleMania 30. He’s an interesting heel that’s leading a stable that the fans enjoy, while garnering some heat along the way. SmackDown can continue to use him in this role, and for a potential babyface turn if and when he splits from Randy Orton and Luke Harper.

18. Raw – Becky Lynch

Becky Lynch is the first female star to be traded from one brand to the other. She had become the inaugural SmackDown Women’s Champion, but dropped the belt to Alexa Bliss at TLC.

Moving Lynch away from SmackDown may be a way of dividing Charlotte and Sasha Banks, who were attached at the hip for the final six months of 2016. Lynch and the Nature Girl were as well for part of 2015 and into 2016, but nothing close to what we saw in the Raw women’s division.

The Irish Lass Kicker wouldn’t have to feud with Charlotte upon arrival. She could do something with one of the women we’ll mention soon.