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Looking at the road to WWE Night of Champions 2026, there have been a ton of stars crossing over between the brands.
This has led many to believe that fans might see a few names on the WWE roster switching brands following the premium live event.
Whether it be thanks to winning a tournament or wanting to cash in on a promised title opportunity, there will be plenty of options for talent to make the jump between Raw, SmackDown or NXT.
Here are eight WWE stars to potentially switch brands following Night of Champions 2026.
8. IYO SKY
At the WWE Night of Champions 2026 premium live event, Liv Morgan will face IYO SKY in the Queen of the Ring Finals.
“The Genius of the Sky” feels like a favorite to win the entire tournament and earn an opportunity at a world title of her choosing at WWE SummerSlam 2026.
If she is able to beat Morgan, it would make sense for SKY to challenge her opponent for the WWE Women’s World Championship.
However, the more interesting route might be for IYO to jump to Friday Night SmackDown to challenge her friend Rhea Ripley for the WWE Women’s Championship at “The Biggest Party of the Summer.”
7. Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer & Axiom)
On the June 9 edition of WWE NXT, Fraxiom made their return to the brand to defeat Noam Dar and Romeo Moreno.
This felt like the biggest spotlight that the former two-time NXT Tag Team Champions have had in the past year.
Since getting called up to the WWE main roster in 2025, Frazer and Axiom have struggled to be featured on a regular basis on SmackDown.
Fraxiom either heading back to NXT or moving to Monday Night Raw might help them once again stand out and stake their claim to being the best tag team in the world.
6. Tatum Paxley
On the June 9 edition of WWE NXT, Zaria defeated Tatum Paxley to win the NXT Women’s North American Championship.
Following this loss and the show went off air, various reports indicated that Paxley gave a farewell to the fans in attendance.
Despite making her return the following week, Paxley is someone who could switch brands coming off the heels of WWE Night of Champions and NXT Great American Bash 2026.
With her scheduled title rematch against Zaria set for The Bash, Tatum may get her legitimate goodbye to the NXT Universe at the event and then head to the main roster full time.
5. Solo Sikoa
At WWE Clash In Italy 2026, Roman Reigns defeated Jacob Fatu in a Tribal Combat Match to retain the World Heavyweight Championship.
Following this bout, Solo Sikoa and The MFTs showed up in the crowd to watch the aftermath with Reigns and The Usos bringing Fatu into the fold of The Bloodline.
Over the past few weeks, fans have watched Fatu send a message from Reigns to Sikoa about coming home to The Bloodline and the ramifications of this offer.
With things in question with The MFTs, Sikoa may need to jump to Monday Night Raw to face off with The Bloodline head-to-head following WWE Night of Champions 2026.
4. Lola Vice
Transitioning from a MMA career to the world of pro wrestling, Lola Vice has been a success during her time with WWE.
Now reigning as both the NXT Women’s Champion and AAA Mixed Tag Team Champion, Vice has proven herself to be a ready-made main roster act.
At NXT Great American Bash 2026, Vice will defend the NXT Women’s Championship against Kendal Grey.
A loss at this PLE could lead to Lola Vice finally getting her main roster callup following WWE Night of Champions 2026.
3. Tony D’Angelo
Another big time match on the WWE NXT The Great American Bash 2026 card will see Tony D’Angelo defending the NXT Championship against NARAKU.
The first ever NXT Grand Slam Champion has more than established himself as a star who is prepared for his main roster callup.
After spending five years on the WWE NXT brand, D’Angelo has checked every box necessary to make the next step to the main roster.
Tony D losing the NXT Championship could lead to his main roster debut, moving from NXT to potentially Monday Night Raw where he would be an excellent addition to The Vision.
2. Jey Uso
Jey Uso has found himself back in the main event picture after his wins in the King of the Ring tournament.
With victories over LA Knight, Royce Keys, Finn Balor and Je’Von Evans, Uso will now face Oba Femi in the King of the Ring Finals at WWE Night of Champions 2026.
Now on the mission set for him by Roman Reigns, Uso is on the precipice of one of the biggest matches of his career at WWE SummerSlam 2026.
Heading to Friday Night SmackDown, Jey Uso could earn the opportunity to challenge Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship in MInneapolis, Minnesota.
1. CM Punk
At WWE WrestleMania 42 Night Two, Roman Reigns defeated CM Punk to win the World Heavyweight Championship.
Following “The Showcase of the Immortals,” Punk took some time off and has been absent from WWE programming for the past few months.
In his hiatus, reports have circulated that the Best In The World could be on his way to Friday Night SmackDown upon his return.
Punk moving from Raw to SmackDown should lead to him becoming one of the biggest names on the blue brand coming off the heels of WWE Night of Champions 2026.
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