WWE Draft 2021 will be underway from tonight onwards. While the October 1st episode of Smackdown (from the Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore, Maryland) will kick things off, the 4th of October episode of Raw (Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee) will wrap things up. The latest updates are available on the situation indicating which WWE Superstars are being considered to switch their spots on the roster.
On a recent episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer reported that FOX and USA Network have already been informed of the “key people” who will be switching brands. It was noted in the report that NXT stars will be included in WWE Draft 2021 in an effort to freshen up the rosters. However, this wasn’t confirmed by any means.
A huge match for the Universal Championship is being advertised by the arena where Roman Reigns will defend against Drew McIntyre. This could be a dark match since it’s not been officially announced but it does hint that McIntyre would be drafted to SmackDown as one of the top picks. Big E has already been sent to Raw but the move is likely to be officially announced on WWE Draft 2021.
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NXT stars will be involved in WWE Draft 2021
During Mat Men Pro Wrestling Podcast, Andrew Zarian also noted about the WWE Draft 2021 and said that some NXT Superstars will receive the call-up. Hit Row’s name is being discussed while the source also specifically mentioned LA Knight to be a potential trade.
“I was told that everybody is under the assumption that NXT talent is going to be involved in the Draft. It’s gonna be one-sided, it’s not gonna be two sides; but don’t be shocked if you see a main roster Superstar go down to NXT every now and then, like a Mandy Rose, you know someone like that.”
“It is interesting, because Hit Row is a name that people have thrown out there, LA Knight is a name that people have thrown out there.”
Knight is currently booked to face Odyssey Jones on next week’s NXT but things around him could drastically change. Franky Monet, Pete Dunne, Cameron Grimes are also under discussion to arrive on the main roster on short notice. That being said, Monday and Friday Night shows could see big changes following WWE Draft 2021.
