In the 2024 WWE Draft, SmackDown enthusiastically chooses Bianca Belair
During the first round of the 2024 WWE Draft, SmackDown made a historic choice by picking none other than The EST, Bianca Belair, as their first overall pick. The action stunned the entire WWE Universe.
The 2024 WWE Draft gave fans the excitement they were expecting.
Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and WWE Chief revealed the first-round picks Content Officer Triple H during the draft, which kicked off on the most recent episode of WWE SmackDown.
Roman Reigns’ exclusion from the eligibility pool raised questions about who would be selected first overall.
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Belair is a former RAW and SmackDown Women’s Champion, and SmackDown wasted no time in acquiring her, demonstrating her unmatched talent and clear influence.
Belair has captivated viewers with her athleticism and personality throughout her spectacular appearance on the blue brand.
RAW selected Jey Uso as their first choice.
One of RAW’s biggest talents is Uso.
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At WWE Backlash, he will square off against Damian Priest for the World Heavyweight Championship.
Carmelo Hayes of NXT was SmackDown’s second selection of the evening.
Hayes is a former NXT North American Champion and NXT Champion.
Here are your first round #WWEDraft picks… 👀@WWEgames #WWE2K24 #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/p0j5MTuD3q
— WWE (@WWE) April 27, 2024
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RAW selected Seth Rollins with their final selection in the opening round.
The wrestler sustained an injury during WrestleMania 40 and is presently recuperating from knee surgery.
Belair and Cargill, a formidable combination
Over her time on SmackDown, Belair has become one of the show’s biggest stars, building strong bonds with rising talent like Jade Cargill and mesmerizing crowds.
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Their relationship has been a main attraction on SmackDown, as they have demonstrated their supremacy in the ring.
Belair and Cargill have been a formidable team since their Royal Rumble alliance, which culminated in a spectacular win at WrestleMania 40.
Fans are excited about their potential to continue working together as they want to win the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship.
EXCLUSIVE: After getting drafted No. 1 overall to #SmackDown, @BiancaBelairWWE turns her attention to #WWEBacklash where she and @Jade_Cargill will challenge The Kabuki Warriors. pic.twitter.com/xT0VBTJMCH
— WWE (@WWE) April 27, 2024
But since the draft takes place across two nights, Belair and Cargill’s futures are in jeopardy.
Belair’s loyalty to SmackDown is now unwavering, while Cargill is still waiting for her fate on Monday Night Raw, which begs the issue of how their alliance will continue.
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The stakes are stronger than ever for WWE Backlash, where Belair and Cargill will compete for the tag team gold against the Kabuki Warriors, Asuka and Kairi Sane.
With their sights set on the WWE championship, Belair and Cargill are primed to make a lasting impression.
