WWE Brand Split 2016: 20 Top Draft Picks For Raw And Smackdown
4. Smackdown #9 Pick: Finn Bálor
Stephanie McMahon is not the only one who watches NXT. Once Shane sees her raiding the developmental cupboard, he's going to do the same. He will make NXT's hottest act, Finn Bálor, part of Smackdown with his ninth pick.
Finn Bálor's move to the main roster is a matter of when, not if. He dropped the NXT Championship to Samoa Joe and lost the rematch, so there's no real story tying him to NXT. Combine that with the draft, and there's no question the time is finally right for Bálor to make his move.
Smackdown is the best place for Bálor. It was once home to the athletic, agile form of wrestling he is so great at. If AJ Styles is on the Smackdown roster, a dream match gets that much closer to happening. Before even getting to that, Bálor can make an immediate impact by challenging for the United States Championship.