Finn Balor finally seems to have escaped “The Judgment Day vortex.” After spending nearly 4 years with a group that did him no favors, Balor has been moved to SmackDown. The Prince is now away from Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh. WWE has tweaked its rosters a bit in the aftermath of WrestleMania 42. Gunther was traded to SmackDown, and he immediately inserted himself into a major feud with Cody Rhodes. On the other hand, Jacob Fatu found new life as a main event player on RAW. Therefore, Balor could turn his fortunes around in his new home. SmackDown has been uninspiring and underwhelming in recent months. Balor’s inclusion adds intriguing possibilities to the equation, which could make the show worthwhile. On that note, let’s look at 4 potential opponents for Finn Balor on SmackDown.

While the quality of feuds and programming on SmackDown has been underwhelming, Sami Zayn’s character work is commendable. Zayn finds himself in a moral crisis. The Canadian veteran has spent much of his career as a babyface, but meaningful and sustained success has eluded him. In recent weeks, he has shown a more selfish side. Although it makes sense for Zayn to pursue the WWE Championship, a feud with Finn Balor is also a decent option. The Prince could remind Zayn of his original roots. The Canadian star was the heart and soul of NXT. Balor, who turned face months ago, could reason with the morally frustrated Zayn. This could lead to an enjoyable and intriguing feud between two of WWE’s finest talents. The Prince’s ultimate goal would be to help Zayn realize the error of his ways. However, SmackDown’s last real good guy, i.e., Sami Zayn, will only be concerned with getting his career back on track at all costs.

WWE has struggled to make genuine stars in recent years, but Trick Williams’ natural rise to stardom has been amazing to witness. Williams debuted on the main roster at the start of 2026 and won the US Title within 6 months of his arrival. He defeated Sami Zayn at Mania to win the belt. The charismatic star is destined for great things, but holding onto the title won’t be that easy. The US Championship scene on SmackDown is pretty stacked at the moment. Carmelo Hayes and Ricky Saints are gunning for Trick Willy’s title. Triple H could make things more interesting by adding Finn Balor to the title picture. Balor’s inclusion adds a veteran presence and brings significant prestige into the fold. The Prince is a former US Champion, but his reign failed to materialize into something meaningful. He was left off the WrestleMania 38 card as champion and unceremoniously dropped it to a young Austin Theory. Balor could now remove this blemish from his record with an extended run with the US Title.