12 Roster Moves WWE Must Make Right Now

3. Asuka To Raw

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It was announced this past week on Raw that Asuka is set to debut on the flagship show soon enough, and despite fans' criticisms that she would be better off on SmackDown Live, Raw needs her more at the moment.

After all, SmackDown already has three popular babyfaces in their women's division: Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch and Naomi. Adding Asuka to the mix would almost ensure that she (or one of the others) would get overshadowed, whereas she can be the star of women's scene on Raw right away.

With Bayley out injured, Mickie James floundering, and Sasha Banks likely to turn heel in the not-so-distant future, it makes total sense to center the division around Asuka. Assuming Alexa Bliss retains the Raw Women's Championship at No Mercy, that can be Asuka's first feud on the brand. She can make short work of Little Miss Bliss and embark on another lengthy reign with the title, keeping her impressive undefeated streak intact in the process.

If it wasn't already obvious, no one on Raw is ready for Asuka.

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Since 2008, Graham has been a diehard pro wrestling fan and, in 2010, he combined his passions for WWE and writing when he joined Bleacher Report. Equipped with a master's in journalism, Graham has contributed to WhatCulture, FanSided's Daily DDT, Sports Betting Dime, and GateHouse Media. Along the way, he has conducted interviews with wrestling superstars like Chris Jericho, Edge, Goldberg, Christian, Diamond Dallas Page, Jim Ross, Adam Cole, Tessa Blanchard, Ryback, and Nick Aldis among others.