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Tiffany and Savannah may end up remaining on NXT, as they aren't really "in-ring talent," but I'm going to operate under the idea that every single member of the ECW roster will find a new home.
Abraham Washington & Tony Atlas: Move him to RAW, and let him do his current shtick there with Tony Atlas and the RAW Guest Hosts. Atlas could also go back to being in the corner of Mark Henry, and perhaps even MVP.
Byron Saxton: I'd like to see him on one of the big shows as a backstage announcer, but truthfully, they would probably be better off sending him back to FCW to continue to work on his presence as an announcer. I dunno, I like Byron, so if they can fit him in as part of either RAW or SmackDown!'s broadcast team, an on-air character, or even a fill-in commentator from time-to-time, I say let him do it.
Caylen Croft & Trent Barreta: I actually think these two would do alright on RAW. And if they don't, there's a draft coming up. Bring up Penny Cash to be their valet, and add to the Divas Division, and give The Dudebusters a clearly defined gimmick.
Christian: SmackDown! seems like the best place for the ECW Champion. He'd do his best ring work there. He would do alright on RAW, I guess, but RAW sucks, do I'd rather see Christian on SmackDown!.
Ezekiel Jackson & William Regal: He'd be better in small doses on RAW, I think. As long as he continues to get better in the ring. Keep him with William Regal on the show.
Goldust & Yoshi Tatsu: RAW is definitely the place for Goldust. He's so much of a character, his best ring days are behind him, his brother is there, and yeah -- Goldust and RAW are a perfect fit. I'd like to see him continue his team with Yoshi Tatsu, and even though some might think Tatsu would fair better on SmackDown!; I actually think Tatsu's ability to connect with a crowd, and high-flying offense would find him some exposure on RAW.
Josh Mathews: I hope this is not the end of Mathews' announcing career. I'd like to see him do play-by-play on Superstars, working with the color commentator of the brand represented. Josh Mathews & Jerry Lawler and Josh Mathews & Matt Striker would both be somewhat interesting commentary teams, in my opinion. If NXT needs a commentator, I hope Mathews gets to do that, as well. But Mathews serving as a RAW backstage interviewer would be nice. Maybe they could do some angles where either Michael Cole or Jerry Lawler gets taken out from commentary, and Mathews can play the replacement for the night?
Savannah: She seems like a good choice to be the SmackDown! backstage interviewer, in my opinion. Hopefully she continues to work on her ring stuff, as well.
Shelton Benjamin: I am so close to saying RAW, where he could win the US Title again, main event, or something; but I'm going to say SmackDown!. I want to see some great Shelton Benjamin matches again. They've got the best chance of happening on Smackers. I'm imagining Shelton vs. Mike Knox, Shelton vs. Charlie Haas, Shelton vs. Drew McIntyre, Shelton vs. CM Punk, etc. They all make me happy in the pants.
The Hurricane: It depends what they really want to do with The Hurricane. I would move him to SmackDown!, and depending on how pissed off I was at him, use him as an enhancement talent or give him somewhat of a push. It doesn't really matter, as Hurricane would fit either show quite well. It just comes down to numbers and which one would have the most room for him.
Tiffany: While she seems like a better fit for SmackDown!, with Vickie Guerrero over there, it doesn't really make sense for another administrative figure to be there. Put her on RAW as the "General Manager" there, meanwhile you still have the Guest Hosts who "collaborate" with her. That way, there is someone on the show week-in and week-out who is able to keep some sort of continuity flowing.
Tyler Reks: I actually like the idea of him being a guy who stays in NXT, trying to re-earn his spot. He could be fodder on RAW, however, or he could also be a useful addition to SmackDown!. I'd like to see what Michael Hayes would do with his heel gimmick.
Vance Archer: He seems like a RAW guy, but he'd just be lost there, I reckon. Maybe he could be a bodyguard for a heel character, or something, but I dunno. I just don't see it working out there. However, Archer on SmackDown!, working some good big man matches, and being put over as a bit of a beast could really be intriguing. I'd say SmackDown! for tramp stamp.
Vladimir Kozlov: Either as a comedy character, or a series wrestler, Kozlov would fit RAW better. Keep the crap there, I say. Kozlov can team with Santino Marella, which could actually be kind of cool.
Zack Ryder & Rosa Mendes: He could fit either show and find success, but I'd go slow with him and put him on SmackDown!. Rosa could learn how to work better by spending time with Finlay, and Ryder could work some really great matches on SmackDown!.
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