10 Roster Moves WWE Must Make After WrestleMania 34

5. Drew McIntyre (NXT-SmackDown)

Drew McIntyre
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McIntyre is another set to return from injury somewhere around WrestleMania time, possibly after. Logic would dictate he'll get his rematch against Andrade Almas for the NXT Title, but the Scot merits something bigger. Post-injury, WWE should seriously think about putting Drew back on the main roster.

That's where he belongs, and SmackDown is the best place for him to start. It's where McIntyre primarily worked during his first singles run in the company, and he'd be able to exorcise some demons on the show by proving to everyone how much he's grown as a worker. These days, McIntyre is one of the most versatile big men WWE have.

Matches against AJ Styles, Kevin Owens, Rusev and more would be an easy starting point. From there, SmackDown creative might want to think about McIntyre vs. Jinder Mahal. The story of former 3MB members who have flourished since that faction's break up writes itself.

No air-guitaring though, please.

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