10 New Directions For WWE After WrestleMania 34

6. KO & Sami Zayn Heading To Raw

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It wouldn't be inconceivable for WWE to ignore their own stipulation, act like nothing happened and reinstate Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn to SmackDown on Tuesday night. After all, their departure from the roster would leave a sizeable hole, and WWE would have to take a few names off Raw to squeeze them in over there too.

Maybe this is creative's way of setting things up for another Superstar Shakeup post-WrestleMania.

It'd make sense to put Owens and Zayn on Raw as a tag-team if that's the case. Once this ill-advised Braun Strowman tag title gimmick (a child, WWE, really?) is exorcised from memory and The Bar regain the belts, they'd benefit from a lengthy run against another team with chemistry.

If that doesn't suit, then KO/Zayn could feud with Seth Rollins over the Intercontinental Title or give The Miz his first meaningful babyface rivalry. There are more options over on Raw for both, whereas the real-life pals will find themselves more limited by staying on SmackDown.

Don't tell us they'll be feuding with Shane McMahon forever...

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