SUMMARY
- WWE Drafts will take place over the coming episodes of RAW and SmackDown.
- Several legends are reported to be present during the much-anticipated WWE roster shake up.
The WWE Draft 2024 is fast approaching. It is all set to take place on the April 26, 2024, episode of Friday Night SmackDown, and the April 29, 2024, episode of Monday Night RAW.
In the upcoming draft, several superstars from the RAW brand division will be drafted into the SmackDown brand division, and vice versa. Also, many NXT superstars might get called up to the main roster. Apart from that, there might be some surprise appearances, which will make the draft even more interesting to watch.
WWE has unveiled the draft pools for both nights of the 2024 #WWEDraft which begins this Friday: pic.twitter.com/ZAHpmqv4Xd
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) April 24, 2024
Meanwhile, sources have claimed, the CCO of WWE, Triple H has some big surprises in store for fans. There are reports that many WWE Hall of Famers will also be a part of the upcoming draft. However, whether they will just make appearances or have some other role to play is yet to be disclosed.
Several WWE Hall of Famers are reported to appear on SmackDown during the WWE Draft 2024
Reports claim that the April 26, 2024, episode of Friday Night SmackDown will feature appearances from several WWE Hall of Famers. However, it’s not a new thing as last year’s draft also featured appearances from WWE Hall of Famers and legends. This includes Booker T., Eric Bischoff, Rob Van Dam, and more. Lets take a look at some of the legends who are reported to appear during Night 1 of the Draft.
Torrie Wilson
Torrie Anne Wilson, aka Torrie Wilson, has a multi-talented personality. Besides being a retired professional wrestler, she is also a former fitness competitor and model. Other than that, she is also popular among the fans for her time with WWE. Not to mention, she was also inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2019.
Wilson was released from her WWE contract in May 2008. Afterward, she announced her retirement from the squared circle. However, she kept making sporadic appearances in the Stamford-based promotion. Her last appearance on WWE television took place on March 31, 2023. During that, she inducted Stacy Keibler into the WWE Hall of Fame.
Recently, PWInsider Elite has recently reported that WWE Hall of Famer Torrie Wilson is expected to appear during the first night of the WWE Draft 2024 on Friday Night SmackDown. Thus, one year later, she might once again feature on WWE television.
JBL
John Charles Layfield, aka Bradshaw, aka JBL, is a retired professional wrestler. Apart from that, he is also a former football player and a professional wrestling commentator. Not to mention, he is currently a part of WWE, where he features as an ambassador for the Stamford-based promotion.
JBL is also a part of the WWE Hall of Fame. Although Bradshaw announced his retirement following WrestleMania 25, he was featured a handful of times on WWE television. His last appearance on WWE tv took place on December 8, 2023.
JBL on commentary for the Tribute To The Troops Smackdown#Smackdown pic.twitter.com/tsvpZp7WEE
— WrestlePurists (@WrestlePurists) December 9, 2023
During that, he served as a guest commentator for the Tribute to the Troops special episode of Friday Night SmackDown. Meanwhile, it has been reported that the Stamford-based promotion is in talks about bringing JBL to SmackDown during the WWE Draft 2024. Thus, within a few months, fans might once again get to see Bradshaw on WWE.
Alundra Blayze
Debrah Ann Micheli, aka Madusa, aka Alundra Blayze, is a retired pro wrestler and monster truck driver. Not to mention, she is currently a part of the National Wrestling Alliance, where she works as a producer.
However, she is best known among the fans for her time in WWF/WWE. During her time in WWE, she used the ring name Alundra Blayze. Also, she was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2015. Meanwhile, she keeps making part-time appearances for WWE.
She previously appeared during the 30th-anniversary celebration of Monday Night RAW. Also, she recently made an appearance on WWE television during the 2024 Hall of Fame ceremony. During that, she inducted Bull Nakano into the Hall of Fame.
However, several reports have now stated that WWE is set to bring Alundra during the upcoming 2024 Draft. It remains to be seen if she will appear to announce any Draft selections or she will have some other role to play.
Teddy Long
Theodore Robert Rufus Long, aka Teddy Long, is a well-known authority figure in the professional wrestling world. He is a former pro wrestling referee and manager. He is quite popular among fans for his time in WWE, WCW, and NWA.
Also, he previously served as the General Manager of SmackDown. In addition to that, in 2017, John Layfield and Ron Simmons inducted him into the WWE Hall of Fame. Since then, he has kept making part-time appearances in WWE. Long previously appeared during the 30th-anniversary celebration special episode of Monday Night RAW. During that, he booked a Six-man tag team match. The match took place between The Street Profits and Seth Rollins vs. Imperium.
If reports are to be believed, WWE management has discussed bringing Teddy Long back for the WWE Draft 2024. With that, it is to be seen if he will play another interesting role during his much-speculated appearance.
Michelle McCool
Michelle Leigh Calaway, aka Michelle McCool, is a well-known professional wrestler. She is popular for her time in WWE, where she previously won the WWE Women’s Championship twice and the WWE Divas Championship twice.
Apart from that, she is also the wife of Mark Calaway, aka The Undertaker. Meanwhile, she keeps making part-time appearances for WWE. Previously, during the 2023 Women’s Royal Rumble match, she was seen attending the event with her children.
However, she was later revealed as a participant in the match. She entered at number 25 and scored a few eliminations. But she was later eliminated by the winner of the match, Rhea Ripley. Meanwhile, PWInsider Elite has recently reported that McCool is expected to make an appearance on Friday Night SmackDown during the 2024 WWE Draft.
Thus, it seems several WWE Hall of Famers and legends are all set to appear during the upcoming Draft. However, only time will tell if all the above-mentioned names will make an appearance or not. Whatever the case, fans will look forward to the 2024 Draft to see what will unfold during the show.