Roman Reigns Drafted To Smackdown Live

To cap off the Superstar Shake-Up, former Universal Champion Roman Reigns has officially made the jump to Smackdown Live from Raw, something WWE teased over the weekend.

Vince McMahon came to the ring to reveal “the biggest acquisition in Smackdown Live history” as has been teased since Raw last night. He would introduce Elias to the blue brand who would go on to say with AJ Styles now on Raw, Smackdown had become “The Temple of Elias”.

"I know you're upset that @AJStylesOrg is no longer here, but with him gone, #SDLive will now become The Temple of Elias!" – @IAmEliasWWE #SDLive #SuperstarShakeUp pic.twitter.com/kWFH2dRDJy

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 17, 2019

As we have come to expect from Elias performances, an interruption was imminent. “The Big Dog”, Roman Reigns, would make his way to the ring to attack Elias, before delivering a Superman Punch to Vince McMahon himself.

You sure you wanna do that, @WWERomanReigns? #SDLive #SuperstarShakeUp @VinceMcMahon pic.twitter.com/EwzWbiAOqj

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 17, 2019

Roman then took to the mic and said irrespective of what Mr McMahon said, Smackdown was now his yard. He would head down the ramp, before turning back around and delivered one final spear to Elias to close out the show.

THAT'S how you make an #SDLive debut! Welcome to the blue brand, @WWERomanReigns. #SuperstarShakeUp pic.twitter.com/P5Ei4Sp1xe

— WWE (@WWE) April 17, 2019

Roman Reigns might have moved to Smackdown, but he isn’t the only major star to have switched brands over the last two days. Be sure to check out EVERY brand-swap that has taken place over the course of the Superstar Shake-Up by clicking here.

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