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**Mr. Nerfect** · 04-20-2011, 06:02 AM

I've always had the feeling John Morrison was moving. That may not be a sure thing, but it separates Melina & Morrison, and it allows Morrison to work on the edited show where there will be less pressure on him to perform.

I also have the feeling that Randy Orton will end up on SmackDown!. I can't see CM Punk and Randy Orton staying on the same show past next week. I'm sure they'll have "one last match" at Extreme Rules, with the draft coming in to separate them, adding to the drama of it. I could also see it being CM Punk, just because I think SmackDown! could use more heels than faces, but I think that they'll probably move some random faces to RAW (Kane and/or Big Show, for example) and that Orton would add a lot of fanfare to the show. Plus it could lead to a lot of fresh programs.

I've felt that Sheamus could use the breath of fresh air, and I could see him swapping brands with whoever the IC Champion is. I could see that being Wade Barrett, but I could also see that being someone else after SmackDown!. My guess is that Barrett does get drafted back to RAW, leaving the other members of The Corre to develop their own personalities, while Barrett does his own thing on RAW -- possibly bringing up his past with Punk and Nexus.

Cody Rhodes won a trip to RAW with his WrestleMania performance. Unless they really want to keep him on SmackDown! for some reason (like a program with someone that absolutely has to be on SmackDown!, for whatever excuse), I think it's a pretty safe bet to see him drafted, and his match against Mysterio at Extreme Rules to be billed as his last real opportunity to get at Mysterio.

After RAW, I also have a feeling that Sin Cara will end up on SmackDown!. I think it's more likely that Alberto Del Rio will be moved to RAW, and that the Mexican guy they have already made a star takes flight to RAW, and that the guy they are trying to build gets moved to the cooler until he is absolutely ready for that premium exposure.

Ted DiBiase moving to SmackDown! is pretty much a must. There's just nothing going on for him on RAW, and while the draft alone might freshen that up, I think it's Teddy's time to prove that he can really step it up in the ring and as a character -- just like Cody did after his move to SmackDown!.

Daniel Bryan I could see either moving or being left on RAW, but I think the smart move is to move him to the wrestling show, where they can pipe in cheers and give him more time in the ring. Win-win.

I also can't see there being follow-up on John Morrison vs. R-Truth. So, Truth could be drafted, too. That also allows his heel character to get time to develop away from the big spotlight of RAW.

As for who moves to RAW? I mentioned Wade Barrett and Alberto Del Rio earlier. I think those are two possibilities, but you need some faces to move. Big Show is kept relevant by moving around all the time, and it seems about time for another Big Show move to RAW. With The Miz as WWE Champion, a proper program between The Miz and Show over the WWE Title could really be quite swell (especially if kept short).

Kofi Kingston has been a rising star for some time, and got moved to RAW and really proved that he could do amazing ring work, can play a character, get nice pops and all that shit. There's nothing really going on for Kingston on SmackDown! to keep him chained there. Plus, they'll probably keep him and Orton separate.

Drew McIntyre is someone I could see moving, just because. It'd be great to see him to continue to get better in the ring on SmackDown!, but I think he could be used effectively in sharp, short matches on RAW.

Kane moving would solely be for the reason that Big Show moves -- the bigger guys get stale if they sit in one spot for too long. It's for that reason I could also see The Great Khali moving like anyone gave a fuck.

Kelly Kelly will move, just because she's seemingly the girl they want to promote the most, and that role is usually given to a girl on RAW.

While it may not be considered a big move, I think Chris Masters will be the sleeper pick of the draft, and end up moving to RAW, where he will actually get a bit of a push.

Finally, I see Jack Swagger moving to RAW to be aligned with Michael Cole, and bask in the heat that is his half-credible/half-comedy act.

04-20-2011, 06:02 AM	#40
Mr. Nerfect Posts: 61,618	I've always had the feeling John Morrison was moving. That may not be a sure thing, but it separates Melina & Morrison, and it allows Morrison to work on the edited show where there will be less pressure on him to perform. I also have the feeling that Randy Orton will end up on SmackDown!. I can't see CM Punk and Randy Orton staying on the same show past next week. I'm sure they'll have "one last match" at Extreme Rules, with the draft coming in to separate them, adding to the drama of it. I could also see it being CM Punk, just because I think SmackDown! could use more heels than faces, but I think that they'll probably move some random faces to RAW (Kane and/or Big Show, for example) and that Orton would add a lot of fanfare to the show. Plus it could lead to a lot of fresh programs. I've felt that Sheamus could use the breath of fresh air, and I could see him swapping brands with whoever the IC Champion is. I could see that being Wade Barrett, but I could also see that being someone else after SmackDown!. My guess is that Barrett does get drafted back to RAW, leaving the other members of The Corre to develop their own personalities, while Barrett does his own thing on RAW -- possibly bringing up his past with Punk and Nexus. Cody Rhodes won a trip to RAW with his WrestleMania performance. Unless they really want to keep him on SmackDown! for some reason (like a program with someone that absolutely has to be on SmackDown!, for whatever excuse), I think it's a pretty safe bet to see him drafted, and his match against Mysterio at Extreme Rules to be billed as his last real opportunity to get at Mysterio. After RAW, I also have a feeling that Sin Cara will end up on SmackDown!. I think it's more likely that Alberto Del Rio will be moved to RAW, and that the Mexican guy they have already made a star takes flight to RAW, and that the guy they are trying to build gets moved to the cooler until he is absolutely ready for that premium exposure. Ted DiBiase moving to SmackDown! is pretty much a must. There's just nothing going on for him on RAW, and while the draft alone might freshen that up, I think it's Teddy's time to prove that he can really step it up in the ring and as a character -- just like Cody did after his move to SmackDown!. Daniel Bryan I could see either moving or being left on RAW, but I think the smart move is to move him to the wrestling show, where they can pipe in cheers and give him more time in the ring. Win-win. I also can't see there being follow-up on John Morrison vs. R-Truth. So, Truth could be drafted, too. That also allows his heel character to get time to develop away from the big spotlight of RAW. As for who moves to RAW? I mentioned Wade Barrett and Alberto Del Rio earlier. I think those are two possibilities, but you need some faces to move. Big Show is kept relevant by moving around all the time, and it seems about time for another Big Show move to RAW. With The Miz as WWE Champion, a proper program between The Miz and Show over the WWE Title could really be quite swell (especially if kept short). Kofi Kingston has been a rising star for some time, and got moved to RAW and really proved that he could do amazing ring work, can play a character, get nice pops and all that shit. There's nothing really going on for Kingston on SmackDown! to keep him chained there. Plus, they'll probably keep him and Orton separate. Drew McIntyre is someone I could see moving, just because. It'd be great to see him to continue to get better in the ring on SmackDown!, but I think he could be used effectively in sharp, short matches on RAW. Kane moving would solely be for the reason that Big Show moves -- the bigger guys get stale if they sit in one spot for too long. It's for that reason I could also see The Great Khali moving like anyone gave a fuck. Kelly Kelly will move, just because she's seemingly the girl they want to promote the most, and that role is usually given to a girl on RAW. While it may not be considered a big move, I think Chris Masters will be the sleeper pick of the draft, and end up moving to RAW, where he will actually get a bit of a push. Finally, I see Jack Swagger moving to RAW to be aligned with Michael Cole, and bask in the heat that is his half-credible/half-comedy act.