Backstage Update on WWE Draft 2023

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WWE Draft is one of the most anticipated nights of the year in WWE. After fans request WWE finally bring back the concept of Draft in 2016 but things were far more different than earlier times when we used to see matches between brands and whoever wins got the draft pick.

The new draft felt quite lackluster but still, it was a fresh attempt to bring back the glory days of Draft. In 2022, there was no draft held and the roster became quite unclear. Now, finally, we are going to see the return of the Draft on Apr 28, 2023, and why this will be an interesting one because it’s under the WWE COO Triple regime. Some reports are coming out on who’s going to get drafted and which brand, so let’s have a look at it.

According to Xero News, Reigns and The Bloodline is going to stay at Smackdown only but Kevin & Sami might get shifted to RAW and many more.

I’m told today, Judgment Day is still heavily in consideration for a switch to SmackDown. Some want Imperium (Gunther with IC) to move to Raw, possibly with Theory as the US going to SmackDown, but nothing confirmed regarding either as it stands. Roman Reigns is expected to stay on SmackDown with Solo Sikoa, The Usos & Paul Heyman Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn was being spoken about to be on Raw, LA Knight to Raw was long discussed, no update on if he will switch, but one to keep an eye on if he does move to Raw for the summer.

NXT call-ups are looking more and more likely to be less than loads, I expect under 8 in total, in all honesty, Cameron Grimes, Tyler Bate, Ilja Dragunov, and Pretty Deadly are all names who could move up, we’ll see. Was told there will be multiple brand switches, some that will be unexpected too. Team breakups are possible, but for the smaller teams, not Bloodline, Imperium, O.C, etc Street Profits, New Day, mMm, etc all stay together. Discussions are ongoing, and nothing is locked for the majority of the draft as of today. Just Reigns/BL will continue on SD is locked, I’m told Rhodes vs. Reigns 2 may be kept away due to the draft, no word for Rhodes to move to SD either. Sounds like he remains on Raw

Who do you want to see get drafted guys? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Meet Alex, the seasoned wrestling aficionado and Lead Writer at WrestleBuddy. With three decades of fandom under his belt, Alex brings a wealth of experience and passion to the table. As a devoted follower of The Undertaker and CM Punk, his love for the sport runs deep. However, be warned – Alex isn’t afraid to offer raw and unfiltered opinions that some may find harsh. In a world where reality can be hard to digest, Alex isn’t afraid to tackle the tough truths of the wrestling industry head-on.

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