SUMMARY
- After WrestleMania 40, WWE has finally completed draft picks and shaken up their roster.
- However, Logan Paul and R-Truth's position after the drafts has left many confused.
On Monday Night RAW, April 29, 2024, the second night of the WWE Draft 2024 took place, and fans were excited about it. In the meantime, it’s important to note that the WWE SmackDown show on April 26, 2024, featured the first night of the 2024 WWE Draft. After the drafts, information regarding Logan Paul and Brock Lesnar has come to everyone’s notice.
As the WWE Draft came to an end, several superstars switched brands and generated a lot of buzz. RAW this week showcased the US Champion Logan Paul alongside YouTuber IshowSpeed announcing draft picks. Paul, being the US Champion has previously made appearances on both the shows. With the US Title being the midcard title for SmackDown, fans were confused seeing Paul on RAW.
Speed was spotted at WWE Raw with Logan Paul 👀
Could we see Speed becoming a WWE superstar in the near future? #WWERaw
— Brand Risk Promotions (@BrandRiskPromo) April 30, 2024
Paul also had NFL’s Patrick Mahomes and IShowSpeed on his side during this week’s RAW. Speed and Logan announced several draft picks including CM Punk which received an instant pop. Being the US Champ, Logan was a part of the list who were retained by their respective brands. However, Paul finds himself on the list of Free Agents.
– Brock Lesnar
– Logan Paul
– OMOS
– MVP
– R-TruthAll listed as free agents on WWE’s website. pic.twitter.com/PJ6uFOM1TH
— EliteRockerz 𝕏 (@EliteClubS0B) April 30, 2024
Another notable name on the list is the Beast Brock Lesnar. Surrounding the rumors of his possible comeback, Brock finds himself as a free agent who can roam anywhere irrespective of the brand. With the champions being protected, fans are confused seeing Logan on the list. It seems that the WWE Draft 2024 didn’t make any sense for the duo going forward.
Ilja Dragunov to the main roster and Nia Jax drafted to SmackDown: A look at the WWE Draft 2024
On the first night of the 2024 WWE Draft, several superstars changed brands. Carmelo Hayes, formerly of NXT, was selected to SmackDown in the first round of the Draft. The former SmackDown member Bron Breakker was then drafted RAW in the second round of the Draft. Nia Jax was also drafted from RAW to SmackDown.
🚨 BREAKING: Second Round picks for Night 2 this year’s #WWEDraft!@CMPunk to #WWERaw
The Pride to #SmackDown
Braun Strowman to #WWERaw @tiffstrattonwwe to #SmackDownCall the shots and create your own draft in #WWE2K24 MyGM@WWEGames pic.twitter.com/WK7CgAnMyV
— WWE (@WWE) April 30, 2024
Andrade, formerly of RAW, was drafted to SmackDown in the first night’s last round of the draft. Conversely, Kiana James was brought up from NXT to RAW. Damage CTRL (Iyo Sky, Dakota Kai, Asuka, and Kairi Sane) was drafted from SmackDown to RAW during the first round of the draft on night two of the WWE Draft.
🚨 BREAKING: Fifth Round picks for this year’s #WWEDraft!
The New Day to #WWERaw
Pretty Deadly to #SmackDown @Real_Valkyria to #WWERaw @CandiceLeRae & @indi_hartwell to #SmackDownCall the shots and create your own draft in #WWE2K24 MyGM@WWEGames pic.twitter.com/UUReMjwyPA
— WWE (@WWE) April 30, 2024
But in the third round, Carlito, Joaquin Wilde, Cruz Del Toro, Dragon Lee, Rey Mysterio, and Zelina Vega were drafted from SmackDown to RAW, becoming the Latino World Order. In addition, Shinsuke Nakamura was drafted to SmackDown from RAW. Ilja Dragunov was moved from NXT to RAW.
In addition, Piper Niven and Chelsea Green were drafted from RAW to SmackDown. Lyra Valkyria was then promoted from NXT to RAW during the Draft’s fifth round. Furthermore, Indi Hartwell and Candice LeRae moved from RAW to SmackDown as brands.
🚨 BREAKING: Sixth Round picks for this year’s #WWEDraft!
The Final Testament to #WWERaw#DIY to #SmackDown @BRONSONISHERE to #WWERaw @BDavenportWWE to #SmackDown
Call the shots and create your own draft in #WWE2K24 MyGM@WWEGames pic.twitter.com/VZ5Kt8eZmn
— WWE (@WWE) April 30, 2024
The Final Testament (Karrion Kross, Akam, Rezar, Scarlett, and Paul Ellering) was finally drafted from SmackDown to RAW during the sixth round. DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa), on the other hand, moved from RAW to SmackDown. Blair Davenport, an NXT talent, was also called up to SmackDown.
In addition, WWE revealed additional Draft selections on its “X” handle following the conclusion of Monday Night RAW. The Stamford-based organization revealed at that time that Tegan Nox, Giovanni Vinci, and Apollo Crews had been drafted from RAW to SmackDown. Conversely, Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate of New Catch Republic were drafted from SmackDown to RAW.
Several superstars were on the Free Agents list after the WWE Draft
It seems that several superstars were still not able to get drafted to any brand despite being active performers. With superstars like Logan Paul and Brock Lesnar being displayed as Free Agents, there are more huge names joining them on the list. The Nigerian Giant Omos is another huge name on the list which has shocked the fans.
The Giant returned at Royal Rumble 2024 after a long hiatus from the company. However he finds himself in the middle of nowhere with his manager MVP. Another champion on the list is R-Truth, who is one half of the current RAW Tag Team Championship. His partner The Miz is entitled to RAW but Truth finds himself on neither of the brands despite being a champion.
Fans are confused seeing these superstars on the list as they have been prominent performers al these years. The most shocking ones being Logan and R-Truth as they are current champions. While the situation for Brock Lesnar might add a twist to his comeback and hype it even more.
