The 2024 WWE Draft will be kicking off on tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown, and Fightful Select has shared some details on what is planned.
As of Wednesday (April 24), the talent had not been told about how this year’s draft would work or what brand they’d be moving to. The only thing they know is their upcoming bookings that were previously set in their talent relations app.
WWE officials reportedly refused to provide any insight on if a few stars would be drafted to a specific brand, or whether a full re-draft will be taking place. It is said that talent in the Supplemental Draft would only find out the next day via WWE’s announcement on social media about where they’re going. Several talents still didn’t know which brand they’d be heading to as of this morning, but they did expect to find out this afternoon.
The report states that the recent change in the title belts was done to give WWE more flexibility than in the past. As you know by now, the women’s and tag team titles are no longer brand-specific titles. This was done to avoid awkward title trades. It is said that WWE ultimately opted for a new rule this year stating that all champions are protected to their specific brand. This means that even though the titles have already been changed, the champions won’t be moving this year. As far as the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles (The Kabuki Warriors) are concerned, the women’s tag team champions can be drafted to a “home brand,” but the titles will continue to float between brands.
Several WWE NXT Superstars will be eligible for the Draft tonight and on Monday. The names of the NXT Superstars who will be eligible were intentionally kept hidden in the talent pools to offer more of a surprise factor this year. It is said that WWE will be holding a “draft party” for the fans at the WWE Performance Center this week.
Some within WWE NXT are concerned that the brand might be “picked dry” with this year’s Draft. There is also said to be concern about multiple talents not knowing if they are getting called up to the main roster. As of earlier today, no NXT Superstar was aware of their status and whether they were going to be called up. This is said to be causing another concern about talent being drafted to the main roster without a creative plan in place.
The report also addresses the possibility of talents being drafted to NXT from the main roster, since some talents might view the move as a demotion. One source said there are at least several main roster talents who would likely benefit from an NXT run.
2024 WWE Draft: What to Expect Tonight on WWE SmackDown
The highly anticipated 2024 WWE Draft is set to kick off tonight on WWE SmackDown, and fans are eager to see which superstars will be switching brands. While details have been kept under wraps, Fightful Select has shared some insights into what we can expect from this year’s draft.
As of Wednesday, talent had not been informed about how the draft would work or which brand they would be moving to. The only information they had was their upcoming bookings that were previously set in their talent relations app. This lack of clarity has left many superstars in suspense, eagerly awaiting the announcement of their new brand.
WWE officials have remained tight-lipped about whether a few stars will be drafted to a specific brand or if a full re-draft will take place. It is reported that talent in the Supplemental Draft will only find out the next day via WWE’s social media announcement. As of this morning, several talents were still unaware of which brand they would be heading to, but they expected to find out later in the day.
One interesting development leading up to the draft is the recent change in title belts. The women’s and tag team titles are no longer brand-specific, allowing for more flexibility. This change was made to avoid awkward title trades. However, despite the belt changes, the champions themselves will not be moving brands this year. All champions are protected to their specific brand, ensuring continuity and stability.
The WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles, currently held by The Kabuki Warriors, will continue to float between brands. While the women’s tag team champions can be drafted to a “home brand,” the titles themselves will remain fluid, adding an extra layer of excitement and unpredictability to the draft.
In addition to main roster superstars, several WWE NXT talents will be eligible for the draft tonight and on Monday. To keep things surprising, the names of these NXT superstars have been intentionally kept hidden in the talent pools. This move aims to offer fans a genuine surprise factor during the draft.
However, there are concerns within WWE NXT that the brand might be “picked dry” with this year’s draft. Some talents are worried about not knowing if they will be called up to the main roster. As of now, no NXT superstar is aware of their status or whether they will be making the jump. This lack of clarity has raised concerns about talents being drafted without a creative plan in place.
Interestingly, there is also speculation about talents being drafted from the main roster to NXT. While some might view this as a demotion, sources suggest that several main roster talents could benefit from an NXT run. This move could provide them with new opportunities and fresh storylines to revitalize their careers.
As fans eagerly await the start of the 2024 WWE Draft, the excitement and uncertainty surrounding the event are palpable. With surprises, potential call-ups, and brand switches on the horizon, tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown promises to be a must-watch for wrestling enthusiasts worldwide. Stay tuned for all the draft updates and see which superstars will find new homes in the WWE universe.