Carmelo, Kiana, and Baron Corbin are called up from NXT for the WWE Draft in todays Wrestling news
The night one draft included these players
Baron Corbin is now back in the main roster after being in NXT. He was drafted to SmackDown. It’s the opposite brand from his NXT Tag Team partner Bron Breakker who was drafted to Raw.
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Two wrestlers from NXT joined the main roster on the first night of the 2024 WWE Draft.
Carmelo Hayes went to SmackDown while Kiana James went Raw. Hayes was selected with the third pick overall in the first round. James was the final pick in the fourth round.
Hayes, who was drafted by WWE, faced Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Cody Rhodes as the main event on SmackDown. Rhodes won the match between Cross Rhodes and Rhodes. Hayes, despite losing, earned Rhodes’ respect.
Hayes was NXT North American champion for two years and NXT North American champion for one year.
Shawn Michaels who runs NXT tweeted about Hayes joining SmackDown.
@Carmelo_WWE has been a champion of every kind. He helped lay the foundation for the new era that #WWENXT is now.
#SmackDown has just won a game changer and I could not be more proud. #WWEDraft
After she was drafted, an interview with James of the WWE Performance Center was broadcast. Michaels appeared to congratulate her on being called up for Raw.
James has played the role of a businesswoman who is a heel in NXT.
The WWE Draft will conclude with the second night of Raw on Monday. NXT wrestlers will also be eligible to be chosen that night. Former NXT champion Ilja Dragunov is expected to be among those selected.
Carmelo, Kiana, and Baron Corbin are called up from NXT for the WWE Draft in todays Wrestling news, Chatalong Chatbox, Results will be Hidden inside a spoiler Button so you will not bet spoiled about direct results.
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