Wrestling Six Packs: My Favorite Draft Moves

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Now that The Draft is over and done with, here are my favorite moves in the draft, or in some cases, non-moves. Note, Cena staying on RAW isn't here because FOR CRYING OUT LOUD HE SHOULD HAVE BEEN MOVED ASDFKHAFKASHDFASads.

1. Daniel Bryan to Smackdown

Smackdown is the "wrestling" show, so it's only fitting that the best worker on the roster be moved to a place where he'll more easily get time in the ring to ply his wares. While I'm bummed that they took away a few potential standout opponents in Drew McIntyre and Jack Swagger, I think the mere fact he's on the show where matches are usually longer and given more weight is a good idea in and of itself. Plus, there's still unfinished business with Wade Barrett, and a chance to compete for the IC title as well. I'm also pretty intrigued over a possible Bryan/Justin Gabriel match, which could end up stealing whatever PPV/Smackdown that airs on if it ever happens.

2. Sin Cara to Smackdown

This move became patently obvious long before Rey Mysterio-to-RAW was announced. Cara NEEDS to be on Smackdown so that his missteps in acclimatizing to the WWE style can be edited out while he learns. Yeah, the potential for a Cara/del Rio program is quashed, but at the same time, del Rio is light years ahead of Cara right now in terms of build and push, so why blow your load on that?

3. Zack Ryder staying put

The common meme is that Ryder not moving is a travesty. Why do people think moving brands automatically means a renewed push? The only thing that worries me about his lack of movement is that it could spell him being part of the WWE's spring cleaning, but given how over he is, I don't think he's going anywhere. Now, whether you're part of the cynical "the WWE hates guys who get over by themselves" crowd or not will dictate whether you think he's getting pushed, but at the same time, if he is? RAW's the better venue for him because of his strong personality and his natural predilection towards shining in "entertainment" segments.

4. Beth Phoenix to RAW

Kharma/Kong is probably going to RAW, so what better money feud to build towards than her vs. the other anti-Diva? Yeah, Gail Kim's still on RAW too, but Kharma's going to need to have more than one go-to feud if they really want her to succeed. Phoenix provides the best chance for a more "even" match up, rather than the David/Goliath dynamic that nee-Kong would have with Kim.

5. Mark Henry to Smackdown

I think I like the heel turn more than I like the move itself, but given how the supplemental draft shook out, Henry will automatically go into Smackdown as one of the top heels along with Sheamus and Cody Rhodes. I think he's way better as a heel, both as a character and worker, and I can't wait to see if the turn brings renewed focus and drive.

6. Alex Riley to Smackdown

I know we all liked seeing A-Ry as Miz-with-a-Mario-Mushroom second for the Awesome WWE Champion, but let's face it; his weakness ISN'T with handling a microphone. Riley needed to get away from Miz and to establish himself as a character unto himself. I think he can do it. Plus, being on Smackdown with guys like Bryan, Christian and Yoshi Tatsu if he stays heel or if either he or any of the other big heels like Gabriel, Sheamus, Tyson Kidd or Ted DiBiase turn face, he'd have no shortage of guys to help season him in the ring. With faith behind him, A-Ry could blossom into a breakout superstar.

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