WWE Stars To Switch Brands After Clash In Italy 2026

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Considering WWE Clash In Italy 2026 will be a huge, historic event for the company, there could be some changes that alter the landscape moving forward.

Coming out of the premium live event, there could be some WWE stars who are moving from Monday Night Raw, Friday Night SmackDown and NXT.

Whether it be established top stars or up-and-coming talent, these roster changes will hold plenty of significance to how the company looks like in the aftermath of Clash In Italy 2026.

Here are six WWE stars to potentially switch brands after Clash In Italy 2026.

6. Jacob Fatu

Following WWE WrestleMania 42, Jacob Fatu stepped up to challenge his cousin Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship.

This has led to “The Samoan Werewolf” becoming a consistent presence on Monday Night Raw.

While he has appeared on every episode of Raw since Mania, Fatu is still part of the Friday Night SmackDown roster.

Making the jump from SmackDown to Raw, Fatu might find a permanent home on Monday nights alongside his family in The Bloodline, especially if he loses Tribal Combat to Reigns at WWE Clash In Italy 2026.

5. Chad Gable

At the May 30 AAA Noche de Los Grandes 2026 event, El Grande Americano will battle The Original El Grande Americano in a Mask vs. Mask Match.

Following this show, fans might witness The Original El Grande being revealed to be Chad Gable.

Wanting to start anew coming off of this heartbreaking loss, Gable could get a new beginning on Friday Night SmackDown.

Leaving Monday Night Raw behind, Gable might be able to finally crack the upper echelon and main event scene in WWE with a jump to the blue brand.

4. Ilja Dragunov

Over the past few months, Ilja Dragunov had not been regularly featured on Friday Night SmackDown.

After making his return to WWE in October 2025, Dragunov solidified himself as a regular part of SmackDown by winning the United States Championship and instituting the US Open Challenge.

Week after week, “The Mad Dragon” stole the show after a wide variety of talent, whether it be Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa or Carmelo Hayes and JD McDonagh.

Dragunov moving back to Monday Night Raw might see him try to recapture his magic as a champion by becoming a challenger to Penta’s Intercontinental Championship.

3. Finn Balor

At WWE WrestleMania 42 Night Two, “Demon” Finn Balor defeated Dominik Mysterio in a Street Fight.

Then following the event, Balor has been feuding with another former Judgment Day stablemate JD McDonagh.

On the May 18 edition of Monday Night Raw, Balor defeated McDonagh in another Street Fight.

After putting his rivalry with The Judgment Day to bed, it could be time for Balor to make the move to Friday Night SmackDown where he has what it takes to become a top contender for the Undisputed WWE Championship.

2. IYO SKY

Following WrestleMania 42, Rhea Ripley said goodbye to her friend IYO SKY after winning the WWE Women’s Championship at the event.

While it looked like RHIYO were heading their separate ways, WWE could decide to reunite the popular pairing.

“The Genius of the Sky” jumping from WWE Raw to SmackDown could open the door for some interesting stories.

SKY going on to win the Queen of the Ring tournament could potentially lead to a showdown with Ripley for the WWE Women’s Championship at the SummerSlam 2026 premium live event.

1. CM Punk

At WWE WrestleMania 42 Night Two, Roman Reigns defeated CM Punk to win the World Heavyweight Championship.

“The Best In The World” has since been absent from WWE television over the past few weeks since the event.

Wanting to take Cody Rhodes up on his offer, Punk could move from WWE Raw to Friday Night SmackDosn.

Following WWE Clash In Italy 2026, Punk would be an intriguing name to move over to SmackDown where he could become a top challenger for the gold on the blue brand.

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