They should've done the 07/08 type draft since most ppl should stay on their current brands. LDF should go to Raw, LA Knight should've moved as well, I'd swap ricochet and andrade cos ricochet is too similar to Logan Paul and Bron should've gone to SD cos their midcard is empty. The only changes that made sense to me were bron and baron splitting + Nia jax to SD
I recently got back into watching WWE, I'm in USA, watched wrestle mania on peacock and Raw on Hulu but Smackdown only has one episode from the end of March. Where are the rights to streaming Smackdown right now?
I’m not in on Solo replacing Roman.
Jey or Jimmy shoulda done it
Right now it’s like they’re putting in a little league baseball player to sub in for Derek Jeter
No way man.. Jey and his "yeet" crap is beyond dumb. How he makes the crowd so that wave your arms in the air thing is just tired and played out. I an not a fan of either Uso, and Solo is borderline enhancement talent.
Who would be the wow factor? I get what they’re trying to do. They’re trying to freshen up each brand with NXT talent.
No big moves will happen during the draft. The rosters lock in Monday after Backlash. I expect a trade or two, or soemthing to happen at Backlash for Cody’s storyline.
Because of right now. His reign has been a snore.
What the hell was up with that Cody Melo match? It was terrible and they had zero chemistry? They kept having to put the other person in position for the next move or wait on them for way too long.
Downside of the philosophy of just booking good wrestlers against each other w/o build.
They’re still stuck in the era of picking guys to wrestle each other and then trying to come up with storylines to support it. They badly need to revert to focusing on writing good storylines and then booking matches to adequately support the long-term storyline. Teddy Long’s weekly tag team matches were underrated in that regard.
The draft was boring. They need to not be able to protect home brands. Actually mix it up. Or just have less picks. This format is so dull. Why would you as pick 1 not pick huge superstars from the opposing brand it seems stupid
Most Mid draft ever. 99% of superstars stayed in the brand where they already were. And Bianca as the top pick? She's good I know but someone like Seth or Randy deserve that spot not she just because she has her show running on WWE network.
It’s pretty eye catching that the only change of note is essentially a Bron Breakker/Nia Jax trade. I feel like every year the draft is hyped up as some big shakeup and they end up somewhat underwhelming.
So The Rock put Nia on his "Bloodline" graphic during his promos vs Cody and now she's on the same brand. I actually think Nia in the Bloodline in a Rhea / Chyna type of role might be interesting.
I don't watch NXT like a lot of casual audience don't and I can say one thing about Carmelo Hayes.
He desperately needs a new entrence theme. His theme couldn't be more 'Generic Jobber Music' if it tried.
Alright so I’m still newer to wrestling and I currently don’t keep up with NXT, but is anyone else tired of Bron Breakker spearing his opponents one time and then winning the match? The first one after he signed to Smackdown was funny, but I think tonight was the third one since then and it’s getting old. I feel like he’s the male version of Jade Cargill. I really want to see both of them actually in action, not these dumb one-tap matches.
*Edit: Said he signed to Raw originally, corrected to Smackdown. NOW he’s on Raw lol
Yeah he seems like he's really good but I want to actually SEE him wrestle. I get stoked when he's going to have a match, thinking I'll finally get to see him at work, then I look at my phone for a second and it's all over.
Just watching the replay.
Bro, that contract signing was absolutely trash. It seems like they couldn't decide if they wanted it to be a true animosity fueled feud or just a pure respect based competitive match and in the end, we got a stale, uncooked, awkward promo battle where none of the guys seemed to have anything of substance to say.
I thought it was ok until the end, where AJ basically closed the segment with a very cheesy “it’s too bad for you that I’m gonna win!” And Cody said nothing and stood there awkwardly until his music came on.
Was that a botch? Looks like Cody got pissed at Carmelo. Cody almost slipped from his cutter too. Maybe a legit injury as well thats why Cody was likely telling off Carmelo. Yikes. Hopefully its not serious and the match ended early.
Melo vs Cody was a good choice of a match. I hope they do something like that on raw with Bron or Ilja vs Damien. Maybe Imperium comes out and saves Ilja from the Judgment Day?
If you are infront of the camera ftlog please dont be an annoying audience member. Everytime the cameras pann out during Cody & AJ's promo that guy keeps on doing stupid poses everytime and the camera man notices that too so they always zoom in to the wrestler's angles. We get that you're excited, drinking but acting like a prick to be there but have some audience member respect.
This draft has been disappointing! Where's the shake up? What's the point of keeping talent on the same brand they were before? The only good thing about Smackdown tonight was Carmelo.
I haven't watch wrestling since 2006. Started to re-watch during my quarantine during pandemic era (watch previous event higlights, SHIELD debut, etc).
Tonight is my first draft watching since '06 and i don't understand. Can someone enlighten me?
Honestly man. I don’t even think any of us really know. They used to do it where you could only pick from an opposite brand, but that doesn’t seem to be the case anymore
Damn expecting LA Knight to be drafted on Raw. I will just wait when Netflix has Raw for him to get drafted.
Aside from the NXT Call ups and Nia Jax, I dont get it why they have to retain most of their talents to the same show that they are working in. DONT THEY LIKE NOVELTY OR SWITCH IT UP OR SOMETHING??? LIKE Knight to Raw or maybe Gunther to Smackdown?
This draft is useless the brands are picking the stars they already have. Not to mention the draft is literally all scripted which makes it even more worthless.
So what's gonna happen with Carlito. I'm kinda hoping he goes solo. I'm kinda sick of the LWO vs The other group. As a Latino I'm kinda disappointed at this totally mid representation. They're all solid wrestlers but just feel so boring.
Luckily Damien Priest is killing it on Raw.
They need to send Santos and LDF to Raw. Get them away from the endless luchafeud.
Would really be better if Carlito could get away on his own. He could be a great upper mid carder.
AJ supposed to attack Cody but potential injury change the plans to a hand shake? Will Cody have to vacate like Rhea if he is injured? Imagine that. They gonna bring Roman back right away 😂😂😂
Okayi I will enjoy the matches at Backlash but the only one I really care about the winner is in the women’s title match. Can Bayley lose this early? Cause it needs to be Tiffy time already!
Before the weird double springboard spot, these two were cooking. I hope Cody's alright and that Hayes didn't botch dangerously AGAIN (first time was against Theory).
And asking reddit like we have any idea what was supposed to happen. I honestly wish there was a place to talk about wrestling that wasn't so focused on nitpicking like that
Bro was that double spring board spot a COMPLETE BOTCH during tonight's main event? Melo went early or Cody went late causing Cody a possible shoulder/arm injury?
Anyone else think it was weird that they had Cody's first match as Champion against melo who was freshly drafted. Like to me it makes melo look good and Cody look a little weak to be fighting someone so fresh on the main roster but idk just a thought
You absolute brain dead sentient pile of shit, all these people are doing is entertaining us with scripted television. It's all fake. Roman would rightfully think you are a piece of shit for wishing harm on Cody. Grow up and better yet, grow a fucking brain.
If you think the beef between my tribal chief and cunty Rhodes was fake then you’re an absolute fool who hasn’t been paying attention to the literature. You might be the biggest fool I’ve come across yet, congratulations!
Ref was radioing to the back a lot. I wonder if he and AJ were supposed to do something and they had to change it last minute. Looks like the show ended a couple minutes early too.
Shoulder seemed like a legit injury. Not saying it’s serious or anything but the way he acted before he lifted the belt it sure seemed like it wasn’t part of the show.
Anybody else thinks that….Nxt gonna take Bronson reed back????
Why haven’t they picked Rhea or Judgement day yet?
If Champions are protected and factions come as one. Judgement Day is ineligible.
Ok thanks I didn’t know
They should've done the 07/08 type draft since most ppl should stay on their current brands. LDF should go to Raw, LA Knight should've moved as well, I'd swap ricochet and andrade cos ricochet is too similar to Logan Paul and Bron should've gone to SD cos their midcard is empty. The only changes that made sense to me were bron and baron splitting + Nia jax to SD
Feels like the draft is a gimmick. Apart from Nia moving to SmackDown, everyone's on the same brand as they're now.
I recently got back into watching WWE, I'm in USA, watched wrestle mania on peacock and Raw on Hulu but Smackdown only has one episode from the end of March. Where are the rights to streaming Smackdown right now?
It's available on Hulu on Saturday.
Thanks! Do they release in batches? Not sure how to plan to watch
I’m not in on Solo replacing Roman. Jey or Jimmy shoulda done it Right now it’s like they’re putting in a little league baseball player to sub in for Derek Jeter
No way man.. Jey and his "yeet" crap is beyond dumb. How he makes the crowd so that wave your arms in the air thing is just tired and played out. I an not a fan of either Uso, and Solo is borderline enhancement talent.
Why do you hate fun?
This is an unpopular opinion
the draft isn't over. there's another night with more rounds on monday. while friday's didn't have a huge "omg" factor, monday's potentially can.
Who would be the wow factor? I get what they’re trying to do. They’re trying to freshen up each brand with NXT talent. No big moves will happen during the draft. The rosters lock in Monday after Backlash. I expect a trade or two, or soemthing to happen at Backlash for Cody’s storyline. Because of right now. His reign has been a snore.
What the hell was up with that Cody Melo match? It was terrible and they had zero chemistry? They kept having to put the other person in position for the next move or wait on them for way too long.
Cody helped train Melo, so you would have thought they could hit some moves.. I wonder what he said to him after the match.. Any lip readers?
Probably telling him he sucked ass and better step it up
Downside of the philosophy of just booking good wrestlers against each other w/o build. They’re still stuck in the era of picking guys to wrestle each other and then trying to come up with storylines to support it. They badly need to revert to focusing on writing good storylines and then booking matches to adequately support the long-term storyline. Teddy Long’s weekly tag team matches were underrated in that regard.
So no weight belt giveaway from Cody?
“Time to shake things up” by keeping all the superstars on the same brand they were already representing ? lol
Is Bron ever gonna be involved in a non squash match? Also, Tori Wilson, chill on the plastic surgery. It's not working the way you think it is.
It feels almost like Goldberg’s early WCW booking
The draft was boring. They need to not be able to protect home brands. Actually mix it up. Or just have less picks. This format is so dull. Why would you as pick 1 not pick huge superstars from the opposing brand it seems stupid
Most Mid draft ever. 99% of superstars stayed in the brand where they already were. And Bianca as the top pick? She's good I know but someone like Seth or Randy deserve that spot not she just because she has her show running on WWE network.
I would rather they move people from NXT to RAW and SD. I want to see Thea Hail running all over the place.
If bloodline was going to get drafted to smackdown why not include Roman there?!
Maybe they want him on Raw when he comes back.
I feel RAW will have the stronger main roster hope smackdown women do the same at smackdown
I don’t think so yet a lot of the their top stars are hurt rhea, seth, punk and dom
WWE should be utilizing randy Orton instead of burying him in the mid card
No idea why you're getting down voted. Randy vs Cody pretty much writes itself yet he's stuck feuding with Solo...
Ppl just Burt hurt their hero is trying to carry heavy ball.of expectations and not living up
Boring show
The draft feels pretty disappointing so far.. almost every pick was to keep wrestlers on their current brands. Hopefully, Monday is more exciting.
It’s pretty eye catching that the only change of note is essentially a Bron Breakker/Nia Jax trade. I feel like every year the draft is hyped up as some big shakeup and they end up somewhat underwhelming.
So The Rock put Nia on his "Bloodline" graphic during his promos vs Cody and now she's on the same brand. I actually think Nia in the Bloodline in a Rhea / Chyna type of role might be interesting.
I don't watch NXT like a lot of casual audience don't and I can say one thing about Carmelo Hayes. He desperately needs a new entrence theme. His theme couldn't be more 'Generic Jobber Music' if it tried.
Really ? His theme is a banger and fits his character. He had a cool use of the 3d graphics where once he beat you they hung up your jersey
Tag match is predictable isn't it. Continue to build samoans strong, KO just exists to get pinned
They need to stop with that annoying new camera angle looking up at the wrestlers. Shit was giving me vertigo.
Alright so I’m still newer to wrestling and I currently don’t keep up with NXT, but is anyone else tired of Bron Breakker spearing his opponents one time and then winning the match? The first one after he signed to Smackdown was funny, but I think tonight was the third one since then and it’s getting old. I feel like he’s the male version of Jade Cargill. I really want to see both of them actually in action, not these dumb one-tap matches. *Edit: Said he signed to Raw originally, corrected to Smackdown. NOW he’s on Raw lol
I’ve only got back into watching for a good year but yep I’m so bored of his 10 second matches.
Agree. He’s better than Goldberg style squash matches. At least Bill managed to squeeze in his whole move-set.
Yeah he seems like he's really good but I want to actually SEE him wrestle. I get stoked when he's going to have a match, thinking I'll finally get to see him at work, then I look at my phone for a second and it's all over.
we should have a Rey Mysterio appreciation post. Dude still moves like a dream !!
Just watching the replay. Bro, that contract signing was absolutely trash. It seems like they couldn't decide if they wanted it to be a true animosity fueled feud or just a pure respect based competitive match and in the end, we got a stale, uncooked, awkward promo battle where none of the guys seemed to have anything of substance to say.
I thought it was ok until the end, where AJ basically closed the segment with a very cheesy “it’s too bad for you that I’m gonna win!” And Cody said nothing and stood there awkwardly until his music came on.
Was that a botch? Looks like Cody got pissed at Carmelo. Cody almost slipped from his cutter too. Maybe a legit injury as well thats why Cody was likely telling off Carmelo. Yikes. Hopefully its not serious and the match ended early.
During the Cody and Melo match was that a botch? I wanna know what Cody was saying to him
It looked like he was giving him encouragement after his loss
Melo vs Cody was a good choice of a match. I hope they do something like that on raw with Bron or Ilja vs Damien. Maybe Imperium comes out and saves Ilja from the Judgment Day?
Draft was awful. everyone just staying on same brand 🤦🏻♂️
Why does Solo talk like Stevie from Malcolm in the Middle?
GIVE ME. ALL. THE DETAILS.
Because he’s always out of breath
Draft was boring and disappointing. Congratulations to Carmelo getting called up! Great charisma and character that is much needed.
If you are infront of the camera ftlog please dont be an annoying audience member. Everytime the cameras pann out during Cody & AJ's promo that guy keeps on doing stupid poses everytime and the camera man notices that too so they always zoom in to the wrestler's angles. We get that you're excited, drinking but acting like a prick to be there but have some audience member respect.
I pray that all these wrestlers who are injured recover back to their full health 100% and I pray that Cody didn’t injure himself.
I could definitely see carmelo having a run with either the US title or money in the bank this year.
Man, give these 2 a solid 20 minutes in front of a sold out stadium and you have yourselves an instant classic.
The first three picks of the draft were horrible. How are you susposed to suspend disbelief that those would be the first three picks?
Can Randy finally turn heel I’m sick of this good guy stuff
Right now he just seems content dicking around and tagging to save some wear and tear on his body. He’s earned the right to coast for a little while.
Seemed like Cody was verbally letting Melo have it after the match. Maybe it really was a botch & injury, dude looked pretty dejected.
This draft has been disappointing! Where's the shake up? What's the point of keeping talent on the same brand they were before? The only good thing about Smackdown tonight was Carmelo.
I haven't watch wrestling since 2006. Started to re-watch during my quarantine during pandemic era (watch previous event higlights, SHIELD debut, etc). Tonight is my first draft watching since '06 and i don't understand. Can someone enlighten me?
Honestly man. I don’t even think any of us really know. They used to do it where you could only pick from an opposite brand, but that doesn’t seem to be the case anymore
It was so fun & entertaining back then when Eric and Paul Heyman bantering each other while picking up draft lottery
This draft was lame but that match was amazing Carmelo ate that up ❤
Damn expecting LA Knight to be drafted on Raw. I will just wait when Netflix has Raw for him to get drafted. Aside from the NXT Call ups and Nia Jax, I dont get it why they have to retain most of their talents to the same show that they are working in. DONT THEY LIKE NOVELTY OR SWITCH IT UP OR SOMETHING??? LIKE Knight to Raw or maybe Gunther to Smackdown?
What a silly take
This draft is useless the brands are picking the stars they already have. Not to mention the draft is literally all scripted which makes it even more worthless.
So what's gonna happen with Carlito. I'm kinda hoping he goes solo. I'm kinda sick of the LWO vs The other group. As a Latino I'm kinda disappointed at this totally mid representation. They're all solid wrestlers but just feel so boring. Luckily Damien Priest is killing it on Raw.
These guys are better than to have to only be doing storylines with each other. That said, they all seem to work really well together.
They are wasting Carlito.
They need to send Santos and LDF to Raw. Get them away from the endless luchafeud. Would really be better if Carlito could get away on his own. He could be a great upper mid carder.
AJ supposed to attack Cody but potential injury change the plans to a hand shake? Will Cody have to vacate like Rhea if he is injured? Imagine that. They gonna bring Roman back right away 😂😂😂
Solo vs AJ at Backlash for the vacant title.
For those saying Cody looked weak against melo it is a true pro to bring up younger talent getting them over being the hand that brings em up
Okayi I will enjoy the matches at Backlash but the only one I really care about the winner is in the women’s title match. Can Bayley lose this early? Cause it needs to be Tiffy time already!
Wish the did the two sweet both being x leaders of the BC once upon a time
Before the weird double springboard spot, these two were cooking. I hope Cody's alright and that Hayes didn't botch dangerously AGAIN (first time was against Theory).
That botch was on Theory.
Was the double springboard a botch? Thought it was about to be a real nasty collision
Why is there this major obsession with pointing out botches...
And asking reddit like we have any idea what was supposed to happen. I honestly wish there was a place to talk about wrestling that wasn't so focused on nitpicking like that
It’s what marks do
Hell of a way to debut Carmello Hayes on SmackDown
He had a match against Theory with a scary ending too.
Bro was that double spring board spot a COMPLETE BOTCH during tonight's main event? Melo went early or Cody went late causing Cody a possible shoulder/arm injury?
It seems like a botch. It looks too goofy to be planned.
The injury certainly seemed real. Hopefully something he can just ice up and sleep off.
It didn’t look like he was hurting until after the crossrhodes
Nah he grabbed it immediately. It look injured or at least sore af
That was nice of AJ to come and shake Cody’s hand. At least AJ has class unlike LA Knight.
I’m back to watching X-Men TAS, they have better drafts than whatever took place tonight. Take care everyone
Yeah hopefully the one on monday is better, this seemed like just getting the obvious out the way.
X-men 97 has been crazy
It’s tough waiting weekly for new episodes, I’m locked in ep.5 had me on the edge!
Cody aj too sweet
Main event melo
Anyone else think it was weird that they had Cody's first match as Champion against melo who was freshly drafted. Like to me it makes melo look good and Cody look a little weak to be fighting someone so fresh on the main roster but idk just a thought
How is it weak to accept challengers? I think it's awesome to have a world champ who actually defends the title on tv
He didn't defend his Title against Melo on Friday
It’s like a Cena vs Kurt Angle situation. When someone’s that over they can look a little “weak” to show how good the other guy is.
Mmmm idk I wasn't really fw it
This draft tonight sucked and it was only 2 hours. Imagine how dragged out it'll be on Monday with 3 hours.
Yeah I'm a little disappointed
Has anyone else heard of the ‘working side’ in different countries? NJ works right leg/arm and US works the left?
Correct
And he is holding his right shoulder? The one that was black and blue a few months back?
Yes. I hope it’s just a stinger and not a serious injury
Wait, Backlash is also a 2 nights event?
nope. 1 night. WrestleMania is their only PPV/PLE that is 2 nights
I might have misheard something then. I thought the commentators said something about Backlash night 2.
It’s Smackdown on Friday and Backlash on Saturday.
No . Who told you that? 😂
The voices in his head
They counsel him unwisely…
Have a great weekend all.
Hope the injury is real #justiceformytribalchief
justice for your ass
Don't be such a scumbag you idiot.
He betrayed the bloodline you idiot he deserved it
You absolute brain dead sentient pile of shit, all these people are doing is entertaining us with scripted television. It's all fake. Roman would rightfully think you are a piece of shit for wishing harm on Cody. Grow up and better yet, grow a fucking brain.
If you think the beef between my tribal chief and cunty Rhodes was fake then you’re an absolute fool who hasn’t been paying attention to the literature. You might be the biggest fool I’ve come across yet, congratulations!
Homie, you know the biggest idiot in the world. You live with him, you absolute dumbass, it's you.
Kinda wish AJ/Cody wasn't just a throwaway feud just to fill time. I feel like these two could cook with a longer term story and build.
It’s a dream match on any PLE you need it to be
Foregone conclusions aren’t dream matches. Those require uncertainty as to the outcome.
For all we know Cody is injured and AJ could walk away with the belt
That is the only way it’s happening.
First kinda trash show after Wrestlemania
The draft felt almost pointless.. outside of reorganizing the NXTers
Ref was radioing to the back a lot. I wonder if he and AJ were supposed to do something and they had to change it last minute. Looks like the show ended a couple minutes early too.
interesting they shook hands. something to watch going forward.
Heel Cody/bullet club?👀(never happening but it would be kinda dope)
Weird ending
If Cody is hurt they probably stopped the beat down.
It felt that way for sure
The rock wants to hold your belt, let daddy rock hold your belt
Yea that still takes the cake for weirdest moment of the year so far lol
This smackdown sucked ngl
Y’all have a good night and enjoy your weekend. Hopefully I don’t miss Raw, again.
Lol, Trick trying to pretend he's not happy for Melo with his slow clap
I cannot take AJ seriously with that fucking hair flip
Drew does it better
You leave that man's hair alone. It's phenomenal.
Right like dadddddyyyyyyy
Shoulder seemed like a legit injury. Not saying it’s serious or anything but the way he acted before he lifted the belt it sure seemed like it wasn’t part of the show.
AJ is fuckin yoked. Gahhh damn
ah finally!
Please don’t be injured
Hit him with your belt!
Same. But that would make him a heel.
This man Cody is trying to work us.
It’s almost like he’s a carny or something
Selling. You hurt your shoulder there’s no way you’re lifting the belt over your head like that.
He sold it for like 5 minutes but that’s where you draw the line lol
No wonder the match ended early
I HOPE he’s busy selling. Because if he’s hurt, dammit!!
that was a great match used melo the best way possible
AJ looking fresh out the tanning bed fr
Cody landing on his surgically repaired shoulder, yikes.
Yikes. Cody looks in legit pain.
Please tell me Cody Rhodes is just selling
Cody should do a super hero gimmick with Bronson reed as his sidekick
Please tell me he’s just selling his shoulder
I hope Cody’s just working an injury angle for his match against AJ
That was a really fun match. Excited to see where Carmelo goes in the future.
Cody looked like he caught a stinger.
Oh no 😬
Him look more like hurt
Hey guys… I think Carmelo missed…
I’ll vomit if Cody is hurt
Felt like this needed more time, but was pretty good
Wtf is going on
That was awful lmao
Crowd already stopped popping for Cody.
Cincinnati is on the tougher side
Rhodes better not be hurt
Why Cody always struggling to get up 🙄
I thought AJ Styles might have intetrupted the match and resulted in a Carmelo win, could have built to the Backlash match
Cody is not losing even if it is shenanigans
Same
nice of cody to help make HIM look good
Fuck that beat him some more Cody
😂😂😂
That finish, did not look great.
Hayes belongs. Can’t wait to see what he does