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WWE are reportedly planning to change some Superstars following the Draft.
Following the recent WWE Draft, several superstars will reportedly be turning heel/babyface on their new brands, per PWInsider .
First is Xia Li, who will be a babyface on SmackDown. She was previously a heel on NXT alongside Mei Ying and Boa in Tian Sha.
Next is Mia Yim, who will also be a babyface but on Raw. Yim was last seen as Reckoning in Retribution, despite being moved to SmackDown following their break-up.
Shotzi Blackheart and Tegan Nox were broken up during the Draft, with Shotzi remaining on SmackDown and Tegan moving to Raw. According to the report, Shotzi will be a heel going forward, with Tegan continuing as a babyface.
Apollo Crews and Commander Azeez were moved to Raw in the Draft, and there is talk of shifting them to be a tag team going forward. They have tagged together before, however Crews was in the mid-card talent on SmackDown.
Finally, NXT call-ups Hit Row moved to SmackDown in the Draft, and will remain as a faction. According to the report, Isaiah ‘Swerve’ Scott and Ashante ‘Thee’ Adonis will be working as a tag team, with Top Dolla planned to be pushed as a singles star.
Tonight’s SmackDown will be the first episode with the updates rosters, while also holding the fallout of Thursday’s Crown Jewel.