The Superstar Shakeup is the annual time to shuffle the deck and create some new stories and fresh match-ups. There will be a few surprises, including some exciting NXT call-ups. For all of our previews, check out this.
Here’s every big change in the Superstar Shakeup
The first big change was the US Title holder Jinder Mahal coming to Raw to a monsoon of boos. Mahal demanded a limo and said he was better than everyone on the Raw roster. Raw GM Kurt Angle didn’t think much of that and instantly put him in a title match with Jeff Hardy!
Things are about to get EXTREME!@JEFFHARDYBRAND is on the verge of challenging @JinderMahal for the #USTitle RIGHT NOW LIVE on #RAW! pic.twitter.com/7WDgshjI7p
— WWE (@WWE) April 17, 2018
The two put on a hell of a match and it ended with Jeff Hardy becoming a GRAND SLAM CHAMPION by winning the US title for the first time!
During a match between Sasha Banks and Bayley, the RIOTT SQUAD showed up!!
There's a RIOTT on #RAW!
@RubyRiottWWE @YaOnlyLivvOnce & @sarahloganwwe have made their presence known to @SashaBanksWWE & @itsBayleyWWE… #SuperstarShakeup pic.twitter.com/822sxxf0Gw
— WWE (@WWE) April 17, 2018
The Miz brought on two shocking new stars…Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens! But he did this without Kurt Angle’s permission. As punishment, Kurt Angle sent The Miz to Smackdown, but there was a huge catch, NO MIZTOURAGE!!!
How long have I waited to #PunchHisFace?!!! https://t.co/Im4eeaztQi
— Bryan Danielson (@bryandanielson) April 17, 2018
And on Twitter, another big change was announced!
BREAKING! You know it. I know it. #Raw knows it. #SuperstarShakeUp pic.twitter.com/hCjy2LX8aQ
— Matt Cardona (@TheMattCardona) April 17, 2018
Then the Raw tag team got FASHIONABLE!
The #FashionPolice have been transferred to a new precinct, and the first order of business is to hand out FASHION VIOLATIONS to #TheBar! #RAW #SuperstarShakeup @mmmgorgeous @WWEFandango @WWECesaro @WWESheamus pic.twitter.com/Cb3jkOFszC
— WWE (@WWE) April 17, 2018
Then the first female roster change! Nattie is coming to Raw and looking to be teaming up with and/or feuding with Ronda Rousey.
The #QueenOfHarts @NatbyNature has arrived on #RAW, and @RondaRousey is very happy to welcome her to Monday nights! 😼🖤 pic.twitter.com/MqgebnhRN2
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 17, 2018
Then Raw got a bit more bad hair and worse attitude!
The #SuperstarShakeup continues…with The #ShowOff @HEELZiggler! #RAW pic.twitter.com/Iljjg1Lj45
— WWE (@WWE) April 17, 2018
Dolph didn’t come alone! He brought a former IC and NXT champion with him!
Things are different for @HEELZiggler this time around, because he didn't come back to #RAW alone…
HE'S WITH @DMcIntyreWWE! #SuperstarShakeup pic.twitter.com/CLzEF8nK3N
— WWE (@WWE) April 17, 2018
Later on in the night, we got another Raw addition, this time via video package. And hey, its one of Vince’s favorites!
He's bringing the darkness. He's bringing the thunder…to Monday Night #RAW!#SuperstarShakeup @BaronCorbinWWE pic.twitter.com/oEGhiyRL3X
— WWE (@WWE) April 17, 2018
Oh, Mojo Rawley is on Raw too
https://twitter.com/MojoRawleyWWE/status/986068377348263941
Chad Gable is splitting from Shelton Benjamin to move to Raw
It's time for a new chapter for @WWEGable on Monday Night #RAW! #SuperstarShakeup pic.twitter.com/PhfgMxMLLP
— WWE (@WWE) April 17, 2018
Mike Bennett-Kanellis is also moving to the Red brand.
EXCLUSIVE: @RealMikeBennett will rage, rage, RAGE for his wife @MariaLKanellis and newborn daughter until Monday Night #RAW becomes MONDAY NIGHT MIKE! #SuperstarShakeup pic.twitter.com/PNscXUCJiC
— WWE (@WWE) April 17, 2018
All night, WWE teased a surprise fifth entrant in a ten men tag. The mystery partner would join Lashley, Balor, Rollins, and Strowman against the soon-to-be-dissolved Miztourage and KO/Sami. Raw just got GLORIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
#RAW is officially… GLORIOUS! @RealBobbyRoode pic.twitter.com/DAy0l8CVgI
— WWE (@WWE) April 17, 2018
The Superstar Shakeup then moved to Smackdown. With this line-up, Smackdown may be the “A Show” for WWE. Here’s everyone moving to the blue brand.
Former NXT champion Andrade “Cien” Almas (with manager Zelina Vega)
#ElIdolo @AndradeCienWWE and his business manager @Zelina_VegaWWE are heading to #SDLive! #SuperstarShakeup pic.twitter.com/CVsYBwi5lL
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2018
Former NXT Tag champions SAnitY
Brace yourselves, @WWEUniverse. #SAnitY is coming to #SDLive! #SuperstarShakeup @KillianDain @TheWWEWolfe @TheEricYoung pic.twitter.com/G0qPta28k5
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2018
Asuka is officially on the blue brand as well!
The #EmpressOfTomorrow is now The #Empress of #SDLive! @WWEAsuka #SuperstarShakeup pic.twitter.com/3sDK6ro0cf
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2018
The Club made the jump as well!
.@LukeGallowsWWE & @KarlAndersonWWE just joined a new CLUB, and that's the CLUB of Superstars who are SHAKEN UP to #SDLive! #SuperstarShakeup pic.twitter.com/CjPC20cslW
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2018
So did Big Cass!
.@BigCassWWE is BACK, and he’s on the BLUE BRAND! #SDLive #SuperstarShakeup pic.twitter.com/lXZoD4xJrV
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2018
One of the biggest acquisitions, if not the biggest, is Samoa Joe
If you're wondering what @SamoaJoe has planned for #SDLive… he's happy to break it ALL down for you in detail! #SuperstarShakeup pic.twitter.com/1yQ9vymOnt
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2018
Despite Paige’s retirement, Absolution is reunited (sort of) on Raw.
.@RealPaigeWWE must be ABSOLUTELY excited about this… @SonyaDevilleWWE & @WWE_MandyRose are coming to #SDLive! pic.twitter.com/lvs46cmaZb
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2018
The US Title is staying put, as Jeff Hardy is coming to Smackdown as well
Now, THAT'S how you make your #SDLive return! @JEFFHARDYBRAND is VICTORIOUS! #SuperstarShakeup pic.twitter.com/DiM009Tidx
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2018
Maybe the oddest team coming to Smackdown is the Bar, who are set to face off for the Raw Tag Titles at The Greatest Royal Rumble event.
They don’t just SET #TheBar, they ARE #TheBar! Welcome to #SDLive, @WWESheamus & @WWECesaro! #SuperstarShakeup pic.twitter.com/GinwpkfhRo
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2018
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