Are WWE Planning Another Superstar Shake-Up?

Several main roster stars may also move to NXT, according to reports.

by Andy H Murray
Superstar Shake-up
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As WWE's first major roster reshuffle since the 2016 draft, April's Superstar Shake-Up saw 22 acts switch between Raw and SmackDown. Both talent pools have remained constant since then, but according to this week's Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE may be planning a second Shake-Up after SummerSlam.

While the first Shake-Up took place nine months after the brand split kicked in, the second would likely happen just five months on from the last set of major changes. This may seem early, but the Observer notes that there is a lot of talk about making a few roster moves this autumn.

In addition, this week's edition of the newsletter also states that WWE are considering moving one or more main roster superstars down to NXT. This would likely be for wrestlers who were major stars in NXT, but Vince McMahon has no intention of pushing on Raw or SmackDown, regardless of overness, and directionless main roster stars who could be promoted as top stars in developmental.

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No specific names were mentioned, but this could mean the likes of Tye Dillinger and The Ascension returning to Full Sail University, or somebody like Dolph Ziggler, who has lost his way on SmackDown, making the switch.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. 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.