WWE Smackdown Preview (11/10/19)-WWE Draft Returns, Reigns vs. Rollins 1
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One week away from the huge SmackDown premiere on FOX, WWE offers another star-studded night that could change the landscape of the WWE. Tonight marks the return of WWE Draft that will change superstars’ current rosters and create new ones. Details are available on how the process will continue as we wait for SmackDown to go on air from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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WWE hyped up the October 11th event of SmackDown with the return of WWE Draft. For the second time in 2019, superstars will switch from their current roster to make suitable alterations and create fresh feuds from this point onwards. Starting from tonight, the process will also continue on Monday Night Raw, as well. Celebrity guests will take part in this process to make it look more mainstream.

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WWE.com confirmed Fourteen-time MLB All-Star and FOX analyst Alex Rodriguez, “Saturday Night Live’s” Michael Che and Colin Jost of “Weekend Update” segments, “Mr. Robot’s” Christian Slater, “NFL on FOX’s” Joe Buck and Pro Football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman, and “Mad Money” host Jim Cramer are among the celebrities to make appearances.

There’s more to the list as given below,

 Kevin Burkhardt and Frank Thomas — FOX MLB analysts
 Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, Jimmy Johnson, and Tony Gonzalez — FOX NFL Sunday
 Ronde Barber, Charles Davis, Chris Spielman, and Daryl Johnston — FOX NFL analysts
 Charissa Thompson, Michael Vick, and Peter Schrager — FOX NFL Kickoff
 Rob Stone, Brady Quinn, Reggie Bush, Matt Leinart, and Urban Meyer — Big Noon Kickoff
 Joel Klatt — FOX College Football analyst
 Dulé Hill of USA’s “Psych” and “Suits”
 James Roday of “Psych”
 Marcus Lemonis of “The Profit”
 Margaret Josephs and Melissa Gorga of “Real Housewives of New Jersey”
 Rodney Harrison and Chris Simms — Football Night in America
 Rebecca Lowe, Robbie Mustoe, and Kyle Martino — Premier League Live

WWE has also declared the rules of 2019 Draft that have similarities from the 2016 installment. You may have a look at the rules, (courtesy WWE.com)

• Over 70 Superstars, as well as tag teams, are eligible for selection in this year’s WWE Draft
• SmackDown will draft 30 Superstars, and Raw will select another 41 Superstars
• Since SmackDown is a two-hour show and Raw is a three-hour show, for every two picks SmackDown makes, Raw will receive three
• Tag teams will count as one pick unless FOX or USA Network specifically wants to pick only one Superstar from the team
• Any undrafted Superstars will immediately be declared free agents and able to sign with the brand of their choosing

Since SmackDown on FOX is going to be the A-show of the WWE from now onwards, chances are high that most of the prime names from WWE Raw may get imported to the blue brand. Names like Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch, The Fiend and more are under speculation to change the flagship show and enter Friday nights.

WrestleVotes came up with an interesting update stating that Raw’s executive director Paul Heyman is high on Aleister Black on the flagship show. FOX officials, on the other hand, want to retain Roman Reigns, The Fiend, Charlotte Flair on SmackDown to get more attention through these names. As of now, WWE is trying to be as much as tight-lipped before bringing in the big surprise on the show.

The opening contest of SmackDown is also official in the form of Roman Reigns vs. WWE Universal Champion Seth Rollins. Reigns will be representing the blue brand whereas Rollins will be competing on behalf of Team Red. The victorious Superstar will earn the first overall pick for the corresponding brand that is set to give a fitting start to this monumental episode of SmackDown.

Arindam Pal

A WWE writer passionate about the sports.