Finn Balor lists potential SmackDown rivals following WWE brand switch
Finn Balor has already laid the groundwork for a list of potential opponents on WWE SmackDown.
During Raw, it was announced that he was officially traded to SmackDown. Balor shared a list of names from the brand deciding who to call a friend or rival. He listed Shinsuke Nakamura, Tama Tonga, Sami Zayn, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, R-Truth, Gunther, Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes.
Balor’s history with Tonga dates back to their tenure on NJPW in 2013. Balor led the Bullet Club faction alongside Tonga, Kenny Omega, Karl Anderson and more. Tonga was one of the earliest recruits in the team who became more established under Balor’s guidance.
After issues with The Judgment Day reached its peak, Balor was kicked out of the group in March. This led to a Street Fight match with Dominik Mysterio at WrestleMania. However, his former teammates – Priest and Ripley are on SmackDown which could lead to a revisited rivalry or alliance.
Balor also challenged for the World Heavyweight Championship against CM Punk earlier this year. And with Rhodes making his list, it raises the possibility of an Undisputed WWE Championship pursuit.
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