AJ Styles Going To WWE Raw?

All the latest on next week's big roster changes.

by Andy H Murray
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WWE's Superstar Shake-up takes place next week, and while it won't take the form of a fully-fledged draft, it promises significant changes to Raw and SmackDown's rosters.

Unveiled by Vince McMahon this week, the Shake-up gives both brands a chance to discuss trades, deals, and any other moves they see fit, and according to the Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer, some of WWE's biggest stars are about to switch brands.

Speaking on today's Wrestling Observer Radio, Meltzer claimed that AJ Styles is expected to join Raw, with SD receiving a major player in return. This was originally thought to be Roman Reigns, but those plans have been changed, and Reigns will remain on Raw. This leaves the likes of Finn Balor and Seth Rollins on the table, but after carrying much of SD's programming since the 2016 draft, Styles' loss will be a sore one.

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Furthermore, SmackDown's tag division is set to receive a huge boost through The New Day's arrival. The Usos and American Alpha (SD's apparent top teams) were both relegated to the pre-show Battle Royal at WrestleMania, and The New Day should help bring star power and interest to a title scene sorely lacking in both.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.