WWE has concluded its inaugural transfer window, marking a significant shift in how superstars move between its flagship shows. The window, which opened in December 2024, closed during Royal Rumble weekend on February 2, 2025.
Moves to RAW:
- Logan Paul brings his United States Championship reign to Monday nights
- Austin Theory joins RAW\’s rising young talent roster
- Grayson Waller joins his tag partner (and likely his show) to Netflix
- Bayley arrives following her departure from Damage CTRL
Moves to SmackDown:
- The Wyatt Sicks bring their supernatural presence to Friday nights
- The Miz returns to the blue brand after three years
- Braun Strowman rejoins SmackDown\’s heavyweight division
- Damian Priest adds power to SmackDown\’s main event scene
- Zelina Vega strengthens the women\’s division
The new transfer system, modeled after professional sports leagues, allowed WWE superstars to negotiate moves freely between RAW, SmackDown, and NXT. This marks the first time WWE has implemented a formal transfer period, replacing the traditional draft system.
The transfers take effect immediately, with superstars debuting on their new brands in the coming weeks as WWE begins its road to Elimination Chamber and then WrestleMania 41.