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Gunther may move to SmackDown if Cody Rhodes goes to Raw, possibly becoming the brand's top face. Cody Rhodes, desired by Netflix, could anchor RAW and lead new feuds as the potential face of Monday nights. A potential major shift might see all Bloodline members, including Roman Reigns, move to RAW, requiring new stars on SmackDown.
As WWE prepares for a major roster shakeup with the opening of its "Transfer Window," several top stars are in play for potential moves across RAW, SmackDown, and NXT. This period of change is expected to bring fresh matchups, rivalries, and storylines, especially as WWE's programming undergoes a shift with RAW's move to Netflix in January.
With General Managers from all three brands trying to improve their rosters during the biggest time of year in the company, fans can anticipate surprise trades and call-ups. In the coming weeks, let's take a look at four of the names that could be the biggest difference-makers:
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4 Gunther (World Heavyweight Champion)
Are The Main Titles Being Moved?
If Cody moves to Raw, Gunther is likely coming to SmackDown If he's a babyface, he'll be the top babyface on the brand Who would be his top rival?
Gunther was seen talking to Nick Aldis on Friday night and his rumored move to SmackDown could shake up the title picture on the blue brand. It makes sense that Gunther would be coming to Fridays since speculation is that Netflix wants Cody Rhodes on their show. If WWE is moving one main title to Raw, the other inevitably needs to come to SmackDown.
What's intriguing about this is the timing. Gunther is being positioned as a babyface. That would mean he'll be the top face on SmackDown, likely because Roman Reigns will also move over the Raw.
The question will be, who becomes the top contender for his title? Will Gunther be asked to build new stars by taking on up-and-coming challengers? Or, will a big name be coming to SmackDown as well and looking for a shot at the World Heavyweight Title?
3 Cody Rhodes
Is The WWE Champion Moving To Mondays?
Netflix wants Cody Rhodes on Raw He's the face of WWE and will take the WWE Championship with him He will have a whole new list of rivals
A shift to RAW would mark a significant chapter for Rhodes, especially with RAW's move to Netflix. His presence could anchor the red brand, and it will make him the face of Monday nights. While he's been on both shows before, he's seen as a SmackDown guy, and that would change with this move.
Rhodes was specifically asked for by Netflix, and they'll likely get what they want.
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2 The Bloodline (All Of Them)
Could WWE Shift Its Biggest Storyline To Raw?
If WWE moves Roman Reigns, they may need to move all Bloodline members That's about 10 different performers going to one show SmackDown will need big stars to fill the hole left behind
If Roman Reigns moves to Raw, then logically, everyone involved in his storyline would move to Raw as well. That means all of the Bloodline, original and new. This would easily be the biggest shift in WWE's roster in history. From the draft to any other transfer scenario, that the company might move as many 10 different wrestlers onto Raw is massive.
It would require some serious maneuvering to fill SmackDown with stars that can take up much of the storyline time The Bloodline was being given.
1 John Cena
Whoever Gets Cena Get Big Matches
Cena will be nearly a full-time roster member in 2025 His matches will be some of the biggest of the year WWE is putting heavy emphasis on everything he does during his farewell tour
John Cena might not be a regular member of the WWE roster, but by the time 2025 rolls around, it's going to feel like he is. Set to kick off his farewell tour, he's going to be a huge part of the build-ups to some major premium live event matches and whichever brand gets him is going to have some of the bigger storylines.
Cena is going to go out with a bang, and WWE is going to put heavy emphasis on everything he does, which may or may not include another World Title reign (a record if he wins it).