[04/26] SmackDown: The 2024 WWE Draft (Night One)

[Mordy4Life]

From Fightful

WWE Superstars Exclusions:​

• Omos & MVP: Despite Omos making sporadic appearances, both men have been primarily absent from recent events.
• Rhea Ripley: Currently sidelined with a shoulder injury suffered at the hands of Liv Morgan, Ripley is expected to return to Raw in the future.
• Dexter Lumis: The mysterious star was last seen in action in May, and hasn’t been part of creative plans or live events.
• Gable Steveson: Drafted previously but never utilized, there’s no indication of creative direction for Steveson.
• Nikki Cross: Inactive for several months, Cross hasn’t featured prominently on any WWE television programming.
• Tamina: Though under a WWE contract, Tamina hasn’t wrestled in over a year and has been absent from recent shows.
• Erik & Valhalla: Erik’s injury has kept him out, while Valhalla has made sporadic appearances alongside Ivar.
• Brock Lesnar: A free agent last year, Lesnar’s status remains uncertain after allegedly being involved in the Vince McMahon sex trafficking lawsuit.
• Sonya Deville: Sidelined with a knee injury, Deville was previously on RAW.
• Ridge Holland: The former Brawling Brute is expected to continue in WWE NXT after previous Drafts.
• Charlotte Flair & Shotzi: Both have been absent from the pools due to expected returns later in the year.
• Jimmy Uso: Out due to a legitimate injury following a recent storyline and match with his brother Jey Uso.
• Carmella & Alexa Bliss: On maternity leave and were also not part of the 2023 draft.

WWE Superstars Inclusions:​

• Braun Strowman: Despite being sidelined with an injury, The Monster Among Monsters is included in the Draft pool.
• Giovanni Vinci: Recently outcasted out of The Imperium, Vinci’s solo inclusion is notable.
• Odyssey Jones: Despite not featuring on main roster TV, Jones is included after last year’s Draft.
• Seth Rollins: Expected to miss time due to knee surgery but still part of the draft pool.
• Logan Paul & Cody Rhodes: Not included in the pool but their brand switches are noted.

 

[Bleedin Gums Murphy]

Ramkumar Ford

This immediately reminded me of a similar situation I had back in high school.

Random breh: “Ay, you Indian right?”

Bleedin Gums: “Nah, I’m Black”

Random breh: “But you look Indian, you Indian!”

Bleedin Gums: “I’m Black.”

Random breh: “Well, then say something Black to me!”

Bleedin Gums: “Like what?”

Random breh: “I don’t know… say something like ‘What’s up my nikka!’”

Bleedin Gums:

Random breh: “You Indian!”

Bleedin Gums:

 

[CBoz]

For people that liked the spinner title... I guess.

 

[Brad Piff]

 

[OneDeep]

From Fightful

WWE Superstars Exclusions:​

• Omos & MVP: Despite Omos making sporadic appearances, both men have been primarily absent from recent events.
• Rhea Ripley: Currently sidelined with a shoulder injury suffered at the hands of Liv Morgan, Ripley is expected to return to Raw in the future.
• Dexter Lumis: The mysterious star was last seen in action in May, and hasn’t been part of creative plans or live events.
• Gable Steveson: Drafted previously but never utilized, there’s no indication of creative direction for Steveson.
• Nikki Cross: Inactive for several months, Cross hasn’t featured prominently on any WWE television programming.
• Tamina: Though under a WWE contract, Tamina hasn’t wrestled in over a year and has been absent from recent shows.
• Erik & Valhalla: Erik’s injury has kept him out, while Valhalla has made sporadic appearances alongside Ivar.
• Brock Lesnar: A free agent last year, Lesnar’s status remains uncertain after allegedly being involved in the Vince McMahon sex trafficking lawsuit.
• Sonya Deville: Sidelined with a knee injury, Deville was previously on RAW.
• Ridge Holland: The former Brawling Brute is expected to continue in WWE NXT after previous Drafts.
• Charlotte Flair & Shotzi: Both have been absent from the pools due to expected returns later in the year.
• Jimmy Uso: Out due to a legitimate injury following a recent storyline and match with his brother Jey Uso.
• Carmella & Alexa Bliss: On maternity leave and were also not part of the 2023 draft.

WWE Superstars Inclusions:​

• Braun Strowman: Despite being sidelined with an injury, The Monster Among Monsters is included in the Draft pool.
• Giovanni Vinci: Recently outcasted out of The Imperium, Vinci’s solo inclusion is notable.
• Odyssey Jones: Despite not featuring on main roster TV, Jones is included after last year’s Draft.
• Seth Rollins: Expected to miss time due to knee surgery but still part of the draft pool.
• Logan Paul & Cody Rhodes: Not included in the pool but their brand switches are noted.

Jade & Bron should’ve been Excluded also they just made a big deal about them signing to Smackdown

 

[Flex Luger]

 

[StatUS]

 

[OneDeep]

They might gut the women’s roster a bit

If Monday wasn’t any indication that they need people bad I don’t know what is

 

[BrehWyatt]

I'm mainly here to see Solo and Tama potentially catch a charge/body.

That's it. No more, no less.

 

[Silkk]

Yeah i’d be if I were netflix

 

[Silkk]

For people that liked the spinner title... I guess.

Thats actually fire

 

[Silkk]

My predictions for #1 picks for SD and Raw.

SD #1. Bloodline (Roman, Solo, Tama Tonga, Heyman)

Raw #1. I can see Raw having many choices here: Rollins (hurt so iffy), Orton, AJ Styles, Jey Uso, or LA Knight

from that pool those feel like the best choices for #1 picks.

No Lashley?

 

[CBoz]

No Lashley?

Do you see him in that Friday Night Draft Pool? I know it's hard to understand this whole process for some.

and before you reply I was referring to the number 1 picks for each brand on Friday from that pool.

 

[Silkk]

Do you see him in that Friday Night Draft Pool? I know it's hard to understand this whole process for some.

and before you reply I was referring to the number 1 picks for each brand on Friday from that pool.

Oh, My Bad

 

[CBoz]