7 WWE stars who switched brands on the RAW after WrestleMania 42

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Let’s take a look at seven WWE stars who switched brands on the RAW after WrestleMania 42:

#7. Rhea Ripley

Rhea Ripley has been the cornerstone of Monday Night Raw for the past two years now. However, she has been working on dual brands throughout the WrestleMania season to build her feud with Jade Cargill. The Eradicator finally captured the WWE Women’s Championship at The Show of Shows, the title that is the centerpiece of Friday Night SmackDown.

This week on RAW, it was revealed that Ripley is officially heading to the blue brand now that she has the WWE Women’s Championship. Mami had a heartfelt segment with IYO SKY backstage, showcasing the weight of this departure from the red brand. With this, her stint on Monday Night Raw finally comes to an end as she will now be part of the SmackDown roster.

#6. Ethan Page and #5.Sol Ruca

Monday Night Raw also witnessed the arrival of NXT stars Ethan Page and Sol Ruca. The two superstars have been a part of the developmental brand for the past few years, where they made a name for themselves. However, Page and Ruca finally got their main roster call-up. They are now officially part of the Monday Night Raw roster on the post-WrestleMania season.

Both superstars also competed in their very first match on the red brand, showcasing their charisma and in-ring skills. Sol Ruca went right after Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan, delivering a really great match. Ethan Page on the other hand battled Je’Von Evans in a thrilling match on the show and also made it clear that he is going after the Intercontinental Championship.

#4. Jacob Fatu

One of the biggest roster switches that happened during the post-WrestleMania season was Jacob Fatu coming to Monday Night Raw. Although this may not be a permanent move, Fatu will be part of the red brand for at least some time going forward. This week on RAW, The Samoan Werewolf confronted Roman Reigns and challenged him for the World Heavyweight Championship.

WWE is building a blockbuster feud between the two stars for Backlash. Jacob Fatu, as a result of that, will be a consistent part of Monday Night Raw for the next few weeks to build his upcoming feud with the OTC. Well, there are chances that the company might give him an extended run on the flagship show, as Fatu has been the mainstay for SmackDown for quite some time now.

#3. Montez Ford and #2. Angelo Dawkins

The Street Profits made a stunning return on this week’s episode of RAW and it looks like they are now officially part of the red brand. Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins were the cornerstones of the tag team division of Friday Night SmackDown. They delivered some great feuds there in the last few years, captivating the attention of the WWE Universe.

Triple H seemingly has plans to give the duo a fresh start on the post-WrestleMania season. Following a months-long absence, The Street Profits are back and they went right after The Vision this week. It looks like WWE has sown the seeds of an exciting feud between Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins and Logan Paul & Austin Theory for the World Tag Team Championship.

#1. WWE star Roman Reigns

Roman Reigns had been the corner of Friday Night SmackDown from 2020 to 2024, where fans witnessed the epic Bloodline saga unfold. Although his storylines mostly revolved around Monday Night Raw from 2025 onwards, the OTC was still listed as a SmackDown superstar. But things officially change from hereon as Reigns is now the World Heavyweight Champion.

The Tribal Chief holds the top prize of Monday Night Raw, making him the centerpiece of the flagship show. The WWE Universe might not get to see him on Friday Night SmackDown anytime soon. Roman Reigns has officially embarked on a fresh start as the new World Heavyweight Champion on RAW following his dominant win over CM Punk at WrestleMania 42.