The WWE has all the talent in their ranks, which is a deciding factor in the success or failure of their career. Unfortunately, some stars, despite having the necessary tools, remain stuck in the same plot or quagmire. Switching brands might provide them with the new beginning that they so badly need, and this is the time to make a brand switch to save their careers.
Karrion Kross: SmackDown to RAW
Karrion Kross has it all: he is big, mean, has his walk, and Scarlett is on his side. However, he has performed poorly on SmackDown with his pushes coming and going, as well as short feuds, resulting in basically nothing being achieved. The transfer to RAW can bring him back to the limelight, with a Netflix audience much younger that could appreciate his character. Kross, with his darker character, is better fitted into this role. High-stakes promos and sophisticated stories might lead to major face-offs with stars like CM Punk.
Austin Theory: Back to NXT
The upper-card stint of Austin Theory was not the breakout success that WWE once imagined. He was basically forgotten after a run as Mr. Money in the Bank and U.S. Champion. Bringing him back to NXT would be magic for his career. Theory could clean up, re-establish himself, re-gain the top tier, and make it back to the main roster as a refined, believable threat in NXT as opposed to being left in pointless tag battles.
Roxanne Perez: NXT to Raw
Roxanne Perez is the most prominent female star of NXT in recent memory. She possesses the technical prowess and personality that could make her a tyrant in the women’s divisions of WWE. Transferring her to SmackDown will be a significant step in her career, as she has the potential to fight with the big names of SmackDown, such as Bianca Belair and Charlotte Flair, which will bring lots of feuds to the table.
Ethan Page: From NXT to SmackDown
Ethan Page made an astonishing debut in NXT; his performance showed that he deserved to be on the big stage, at least beyond the developmental brand. He is a great talker and a big personality who can fit nicely on SmackDown, a show that lives and dies on character work. A feud with a star like LA Knight would instantly bring him up and turn him into a big-time competitor.
Brand switches are not just about talent/movement; they create opportunities. Kross, Theory, Roxanne, and Page possess the skills to succeed, but they require the right environment to show their talent. A new beginning in different brands may be suitable for their futures, allowing them to realize their potential in 2025.
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