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Post by HIM on Apr 30, 2024 1:21:51 GMT -5
Added the extra people to the OP.
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Post by Lance Uppercut on Apr 30, 2024 1:38:37 GMT -5
Just say that when the draft starts, all unprotected wrestler contracts are null and void and everyone is a free agent. That would solve so much and stop all this “Why did they draft someone they already had?” stuff. Like, I think that’s what’s implied, but you know what wrestling fans are like, thinking the worst of everything. Or they can just make it like the 2007-2011 drafts. The month long 2005 one wasn’t a bad setup either. Hell I prefer the superstar shakeup over whatever the f*** this is I’ve been saying for years that I dislike the draft and preferred the random shake ups. I don’t even mind this years draft, but my beef with the old drafts was that they would move people just for shock value. Break up tag teams, move people already in a fued, stupid ass champion swaps. I’d rather they just move mid carders with potential and nxt call ups.
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Post by avenger on Apr 30, 2024 4:43:13 GMT -5
Despite their whole thing of saying that they would get drafted and relinquish the title after moving to the main roster, Roxanne Perez didn't get drafted to either brand. That was honestly a surprise. Same, but it really ties in with her current storyline, and she's only 22, and they tend to wait until people are in their mid-20s to call them up, because of previous younger talents immature misbehaviour.
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Post by mj0mn0m on Apr 30, 2024 4:48:13 GMT -5
Liv and DMG CTRL in the same brand. Banger after banger after banger!!! Best draft EVER.
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Post by FALLOUT Goldashausen #BLM on Apr 30, 2024 5:30:36 GMT -5
New Catch Republic on Raw? Pretty Deadly doesn't get to finish the story (anytime soon) of cementing their legacy as the most brilliant English team of this century? The quest that THE GHOST OF THE QUEEN inspired on them? NOOOOOOO boy.
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Post by mistery on Apr 30, 2024 5:38:40 GMT -5
Despite their whole thing of saying that they would get drafted and relinquish the title after moving to the main roster, Roxanne Perez didn't get drafted to either brand. That was honestly a surprise. Pretty sure NXT champions are protected as well. And also Roxanne will probably use that as a point of contention going forward.
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Post by eJm on Apr 30, 2024 7:24:13 GMT -5
Just say that when the draft starts, all unprotected wrestler contracts are null and void and everyone is a free agent. That would solve so much and stop all this “Why did they draft someone they already had?” stuff. Like, I think that’s what’s implied, but you know what wrestling fans are like, thinking the worst of everything. Yeah, you can even make it into angles during the show where someone's happy about being on one brand and wants to stay there and then tell the story of what happens when they're on a different brand ala Booker T in 2004 post HHH trade. It's super weird they don't just say that and integrate it into the stories considering everything else they've tried to fine tune and iron out the past year.
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Post by lionheart21 on Apr 30, 2024 10:25:15 GMT -5
Despite their whole thing of saying that they would get drafted and relinquish the title after moving to the main roster, Roxanne Perez didn't get drafted to either brand. That was honestly a surprise. Same, but it really ties in with her current storyline, and she's only 22, and they tend to wait until people are in their mid-20s to call them up, because of previous younger talents immature misbehaviour. I agree, she can use this and lean into it for her character.
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Post by Watch AEW Magnitude on Apr 30, 2024 11:03:24 GMT -5
I love drafts but the concept doesn’t really work that well when it’s two entities drafting their already established talent. There’s a 50/50 chance a wrestler is just going to stay where they already are, unless it’s an NXT call up. I think it would make more sense just to do a night or two shows where it’s focused on the GMs making trades, rather than drafting. And if you want to do something draft related, have both main rosters shows be allowed to draft a couple of picks from NXT.
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Post by Jindrak Mark on Apr 30, 2024 11:40:19 GMT -5
In terms of the injured/inactive people and where they'll end up when they return some seem obvious due to storyline etc reasons. Roman will be Smackdown to feud with the New Bloodline. Rhea will be Raw due to JD/Liv/Becky all being there. Charlotte will be on Smackdown since Andrade is there. Jacob Fatu should be Smackdown too. Alexa/Bo/Wyatt group is more unclear. If Braun's part of it then Raw since he got drafted there. Just say that when the draft starts, all unprotected wrestler contracts are null and void and everyone is a free agent. That would solve so much and stop all this “Why did they draft someone they already had?” stuff. They did outright say that. HHH specifically said at the start of Smackdown that other than champions everyone active is up for grabs and you have to balance retaining the people you want to keep with picking from the other show. In kayfabe it's not like say Raw can just lock-in Drew McIntyre because they already have him. If they want him they have to actually draft him as a pick or risk Smackdown getting him. It's like a fantasy football group you do with your friends. Just because you have someone in your team last year doesn't mean you automatically keep them next season. There's a whole new draft from scratch and your friends have as much chance of getting the players you want.
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Post by 4real on Apr 30, 2024 12:14:35 GMT -5
I really hope Dijak gets a push on the main roster. Guy is so good.
I don’t like Vinci’s chances on Smackdown. Weird he’s going to Smackdown and not Kaiser because of Tiffany.
The Mysterio’s being on the same show again is surely a way to keep Dom’s heat going or a reason for them to align again. Why Dom has to go through this trauma again from this dead beat dad is beyond me.
And Chelsea Green will now get pushed on Smackdown in a main event position where she belongs of course.
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Post by cornettesracket on Apr 30, 2024 12:19:53 GMT -5
So five Irish wrestlers on Monday night raw. That is insane to me as an Irish wrestling fan. To think that when I was a teenager we didn’t have one, and raw wasn’t shown live,and now it’s shown live and there are five actual(not wrestling logic) Irish wrestlers on the show.
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Post by Doo Doo Dickhead on Apr 30, 2024 13:50:26 GMT -5
They should put Vinci with Pretty Deadly.
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Post by Doo Doo Dickhead on Apr 30, 2024 13:53:08 GMT -5
So five Irish wrestlers on Monday night raw. That is insane to me as an Irish wrestling fan. To think that when I was a teenager we didn’t have one, and raw wasn’t shown live,and now it’s shown live and there are five actual(not wrestling logic) Irish wrestlers on the show. Becky Lyra Sheamus Finn Who's the 5th? I doubt Ireland claims McDonagh.
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Post by Nosnorb on Apr 30, 2024 14:16:51 GMT -5
So Omos W/MVP wasn't drafted? Poor guy, dude has gotten better and has one of the best Mic workers in the business as his manager, and he wasn't picked?
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Post by cornettesracket on Apr 30, 2024 14:32:53 GMT -5
So five Irish wrestlers on Monday night raw. That is insane to me as an Irish wrestling fan. To think that when I was a teenager we didn’t have one, and raw wasn’t shown live,and now it’s shown live and there are five actual(not wrestling logic) Irish wrestlers on the show. Becky Lyra Sheamus Finn Who's the 5th? I doubt Ireland claims McDonagh. Why wouldn’t Ireland claim McDonagh ? He’s from the same town as Finn Balor.
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Post by RadcapRadsley on May 1, 2024 4:03:00 GMT -5
That was the worst draft I’ve ever seen lmao Fox Executive- This was the greatest night for us in the history of working with WWE
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Post by Hulkshi Tanahashi on May 1, 2024 7:16:31 GMT -5
Why are Judgment Day and Final Testament both on RAW?
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Post by centeroftheuniverse on May 2, 2024 5:46:46 GMT -5
twitter.com/WrestleOps/status/1785679641811841383?t=KBoXKD3PaiLddJdmkl665A&s=19Apparently there can be a trade or two before the rosters lock on Monday. Doubt it will be anyone significant as it kind of makes the draft a bit pointless, but I suppose maybe a Tiffany or Naomi, or an AJ Styles etc. could be drafted after their failed title challenges to make them feel like they were more of a threat during their respective Backlash matches. That would be an opportunity to get Tiffany on the same show as Kaiser, although I hope she stays on Smackdown, I think. I guess it could split some tag teams or factions up too.
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Post by clc on May 2, 2024 9:06:21 GMT -5
Why are Judgment Day and Final Testament both on RAW? It's happening... the Goth civil war! Finally we will find out who is a true non-conformist and who are a bunch of conformist posers!
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