Roman Reigns and Elias are now on the SmackDown roster, coming over in the 2019 WWE Superstar Shakeup from RAW.
Last night’s episode of SmackDown LIVE saw WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon come out to announce the biggest talent acquisition in the history of the blue brand – Elias. Vince then praised Elias before he came out, but Elias’ performance was interrupted by Roman Reigns. Reigns ended the show with a Superman Punch to Vince and a Superman Punch plus a Spear to Elias.
Buddy Murphy was also announced to join the blue brand from 205 Live. His roster move was announced with a backstage promo on last night’s SmackDown LIVE.
Below are clips of Reigns, Elias & Murphy on last night’s SmackDown LIVE from The Bell Centre in Montreal:
SECRET’S OUT! Former #Cruiserweight Champion @WWE_Murphy is coming to #SDLive! #SuperstarShakeUp pic.twitter.com/dJG34U7hO0
— WWE (@WWE) April 17, 2019
A secret no more. @WWE_Murphy #SDLive #SuperstarShakeUp #205Live https://t.co/uMrszcMiHz
— 205 Live (@WWE205Live) April 17, 2019
And #SDLive‘s biggest acquisition is…. @IAmEliasWWE!
Surprised? #SuperstarShakeUp pic.twitter.com/YZG5Hf4wVL
— WWE (@WWE) April 17, 2019
“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
Is this REALLY happening?!? #TheBigDog @WWERomanReigns is on #SDLive! #SuperstarShakeUp pic.twitter.com/CyWHRUDZio
— WWE (@WWE) April 17, 2019
#SDLive IS HIS YARD NOW! #SuperstarShakeUp @WWERomanReigns pic.twitter.com/3b9WIrNJex
— WWE (@WWE) April 17, 2019
You sure you wanna do that, @WWERomanReigns? #SDLive #SuperstarShakeUp @VinceMcMahon pic.twitter.com/EwzWbiAOqj
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) April 17, 2019
Move over, @IAmEliasWWE AND @VinceMcMahon…#SDLive is @WWERomanReigns‘ yard now! #SuperstarShakeUp pic.twitter.com/INNWy67f9Z
— WWE (@WWE) April 17, 2019
THAT’S how you make an #SDLive debut! Welcome to the blue brand, @WWERomanReigns. #SuperstarShakeUp pic.twitter.com/P5Ei4Sp1xe
— WWE (@WWE) April 17, 2019