The landscape of WWE is about to experience a major shift with the WWE Draft 2024 as the company has ushered into a new era led by WWE CCO Paul “Triple H” Levesque. The Draft will commence this week on SmackDown and conclude on RAW next week with everyone except the champions (excluding the WWE Women’s tag team champions) eligible for the draft.
Moreover, all eyes are on the set of first picks on the inaugural night of the WWE Draft which are usually top main eventers and huge attractions for the global juggernaut. With the first night drawing close, here are the top 4 possibilities to be drafted first on SmackDown:
1. Roman Reigns
Despite his historic title run coming to its demise at the hands of Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania XL, The Tribal Chief remains the biggest commodity for any WWE brand to acquire. Considering his illustrious resume, and accomplishments, combined with his 1,316 days as World Champion and past draft history of being drafted #1 on multiple occasions, Reigns could repeat history once again for the WWE Draft 2024 becoming clinching the first slot.
2. Seth Rollins
Seth Rollins is known to be the true workhorse of WWE who puts in the work day in and day out for WWE. Despite being on the sidelines for a few months due to injury, The Visionary remains one of the top attractions for the company with a resume etched with countless titles and accolades. This makes him an excellent candidate to find his place in the first 4 WWE Draft picks.
3. Randy Orton
Randy Orton is among the few WWE legends who have stood the test of time and continues to remain in his prime. The Viper still can hang with the best and plans to stick around with the company for the next decade as he revealed. With a future Hall of Fame induction career carved by WWE’s Apex Predator, Orton looks to be an excellent choice to be drafted in the first round and become a top fixture for RAW or SmackDown.
4. AJ Styles
One of the best in-ring competitors and veteran WWE has on their roster is AJ Styles. Moreover, the Phenomenal One is set to battle Cody Rhodes at WWE Backlash France for the Undisputed WWE title next week. With his legendary background and prospect of bringing the WWE title over to the brand he is drafted to, Styles can be a huge consideration to be drafted among the top 4 picks.
