8 New Raw Match-Ups Created By WWE's Superstar Shakeup
Wyatt, Ambrose, Bliss et al. have made the jump - but who will they face in the near future?
Well, we're halfway through WWE's 'Superstar Shakeup' (or a little more than halfway, given the difference in roster size between Raw and SmackDown), and things have certainly changed.
Whether you see the shakeup as a poorly disguised mini-brand split, or a legitimate stroke of booking nous by WWE, it certainly has succeeded in creating a host of new potential match-ups. The introduction of fresh faces onto the promotion's flagship brand already has fans' minds racing, especially as last night's show teased a handful of new feuds.
It's time to take a look at some of the most exciting new rivalries this change could lead to, from PPV barn-burners at the top of the card to inventive new programmes for under-appreciated superstars. Some are likely (and were strongly hinted at last night), while others may never happen - but all could well be a possibility.
We'll also be covering SmackDown's side of things when their side of the bargain is fulfilled tonight, but for now, let's focus on some of the most tantalising potential match-ups that could grace Monday nights over the next few months.
8. Finn Balor Vs. Bray Wyatt
Let's start with the obvious one: Finn Balor vs. Bray Wyatt.
The Eater of Worlds interrupted Balor's post-match celebrations last night, an especially shocking Raw debut given his upcoming blowoff match with Randy Orton (who is still on the SmackDown roster at the time of writing).
A feud between the pair looks fairly certain, and we can surely expect tonnes of supernatural mind games. Let's just hope they're slightly better than Bray's projector-based antics at WrestleMania 33, which seemed to baffle more than terrify (and didn't even help pick up a victory).