Report: Elias To Become "Staple" Of WWE Raw

Former Drifter set for Raw mega-push?

by Andy H Murray
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Elias looks set for a considerable push on WWE Raw, reports Gary Cassidy of Inside The Ropes.

Per the writeup, sources indicate that the 32-year-old is to become more of a fixture on Monday nights, to the point that he will be considered amongst Raw's top stars. Elias will be a "staple" of the show going forward, with Cassidy's sources adding that moving him from SmackDown to Raw in the recent Draft was a "no-brainer" and considered mutually beneficial.

Increased airtime was apparently part of the brand switch, with the former 'Drifter' afforded ample time for this week's musical segment. WWE sees Elias as somebody who can fill big pockets of time, with officials "certain he'll deliver," and of course, Raw's three-hour format makes it easier for the promotion to dedicate chunks like this to performers

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Elias is currently embroiled in a feud with Jeff Hardy, who interrupted this week's musical performance. The duo will wrestle at Hell In A Cell 2020 this Sunday. On top of this, Elias has a new album titled Universal Truth hitting shelves on 26 October, with this week's Raw performance part of the promotional push for that.

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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.