• Latest
  • Trending
  • All
  • NFL
  • NHL
  • MLB
  • NBA
  • Pro Wrestling
  • MMA
WWE Mock Draft: Version 1.0

WWE Mock Draft: Version 1.0

October 10, 2019
Lost Weekend Casts Doubt on Sabres Direction And Future

Lost Weekend Casts Doubt on Sabres Direction And Future

March 1, 2021
Lavonte David Could Be Possibility for Browns

Lavonte David Could Be Possibility for Browns

March 1, 2021
ADVERTISEMENT
Kansas City Chiefs: Senior Bowl Watchlist

2021 Chiefs Draft Prospect: Jordan Smith

March 1, 2021
LeBron James Puts His Money Where His Mouth Is

LeBron James Puts His Money Where His Mouth Is

March 1, 2021
NHL Trade Speculation Swirling About Struggling Predators

NHL Trade Speculation Swirling About Struggling Predators

March 1, 2021
NXT TakeOver Draft: Who Can Build The Best All-Time TakeOver Card?

NXT TakeOver Draft: Who Can Build The Best All-Time TakeOver Card?

March 1, 2021
Five of the Top 2021 First-Round Prospect Options for New Orleans

Five of the Top 2021 First-Round Prospect Options for New Orleans

March 1, 2021
NFL Pioneer Irv Cross

Opinion: Farewell to Irv Cross, Pioneering TV Analyst

March 1, 2021
2021 Raiders Draft Prospect: EDGE Azeez Ojulari

2021 Raiders Mock Draft: Early March Edition

March 1, 2021
Two-Man Race Between McDavid & Matthews for 2021 Hart Trophy

Two-Man Race Between McDavid & Matthews for 2021 Hart Trophy

February 28, 2021
2021 Dolphins Draft Profile: Safety Jevon Holland

2021 Dolphins Draft Profile: Safety Jevon Holland

February 28, 2021
“It’s Like Disney World” – Blue Jays Unveil Player Development Complex

“It’s Like Disney World” – Blue Jays Unveil Player Development Complex

February 27, 2021
  • Apply to Write
  • Contact Us
  • FullPressRadio.com
  • SHOP FPC
  • FullPressHockey.com
  • FullPressWrestling.com


Monday, March 1, 2021
Full Press Coverage
  • Latest
    • Full Press Radio Network
    • Apply to Write
    • Feedback
    • Privacy Policy
  • NFL
    • AFC
      • Baltimore Ravens
      • Buffalo Bills
      • Cincinnati Bengals
      • Cleveland Browns
      • Denver Broncos
      • Houston Texans
      • Indianapolis Colts
      • Jacksonville Jaguars
      • Kansas City Chiefs
      • Las Vegas Raiders
      • Los Angeles Chargers
      • Miami Dolphins
      • New England Patriots
      • New York Jets
      • Pittsburgh Steelers
      • Tennessee Titans
    • NFC
      • Arizona Cardinals
      • Atlanta Falcons
      • Carolina Panthers
      • Chicago Bears
      • Dallas Cowboys
      • Detroit Lions
      • Green Bay Packers
      • Los Angeles Rams
      • Minnesota Vikings
      • New Orleans Saints
      • New York Giants
      • Philadelphia Eagles
      • San Francisco 49ers
      • Seattle Seahawks
      • Tampa Bay Buccaneers
      • Washington Football Club
  • NBA
  • MLB
  • NHL
  • Fantasy Sports
  • Pro Wrestling
  • Other Sports
    • College Sports
    • MMA
    • XFL
    • Futbol
    • AAF
  • Podcasts
    • FPC Radio LIVE
    • Dylan and Ross Save Sports
    • The Eye Test for Two
    • Big Bad Bruins Podcast
    • Black Tuesday
    • Get Off My Lawn
    • The Sap and Kat Show
    • Talkamania
    • Crossbody of Work
    • The Salvaggio and Cratty Sports Podcast
    • All Shows
No Result
View All Result
Full Press Coverage
No Result
View All Result
Home Featured

WWE Mock Draft: Version 1.0

Evan Gomes by Evan Gomes
October 10, 2019
in Featured, Pro Wrestling, WWE
Reading Time: 4min read
0
WWE Mock Draft: Version 1.0

WWE.com

1.6k
SHARES
3.4k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

What will the brands look like after WWE’s draft?

One of the most exciting staples of the WWE calendar has returned. With SmackDown moving to Fox, a hard brand split is being implemented once again. That means Raw and SmackDown will draft their own separate rosters for the foreseeable future. Starting Friday and continuing Monday, the men and women of WWE will be split up over both shows.

With a draft on the way, we couldn’t help but have a mock draft. Two of our writers, Kaden Hanafi and Justin Hix, took the reigns of the two shows to draft against one another. The rules for the draft were as follows:

More FromFPC

Lost Weekend Casts Doubt on Sabres Direction And Future

Lost Weekend Casts Doubt on Sabres Direction And Future

March 1, 2021

Lavonte David Could Be Possibility for Browns

March 1, 2021

LeBron James Puts His Money Where His Mouth Is

March 1, 2021

NXT TakeOver Draft: Who Can Build The Best All-Time TakeOver Card?

March 1, 2021
  • 20 picks each
  • Stables & tag teams can be selected as a unit
  • All champions are available
  • No one from NXT is available, since NXT is now close to a third main-roster brand
  • “Special attraction” guys like Tyson Fury & Cain Velasquez are unavailable

With those instructions, Kaden (SmackDown) and Justin (Raw) gave us their draft picks. SmackDown had the number one pick overall. Check out their picks, and then read their roster rationale down below.

Rounds 1-5

  • SD: Brock Lesnar
  • Raw: The Fiend
  • SD: Becky Lynch
  • Raw: Charlotte
  • SD: The O.C. (A.J. Styles, Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows)
  • Raw: Seth Rollins
  • SD: Braun Strowman
  • Raw: Shinsuke Nakamura
  • SD: Ricochet
  • Raw: The Revival (Scott Dawson & Dash Wilder)

Rounds 6-10

  • SD: New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E & Xavier Woods)
  • Raw: The Usos (Jimmy & Jey)
  • SD: Baron Corbin
  • Raw: Kevin Owens
  • SD: Asuka & Kairi Sane
  • Raw: Sasha Banks
  • SD: Buddy Murphy
  • Raw: Roman Reigns
  • SD: Drew McIntyre
  • Raw: Aleister Black

Latest Wrestling News

  • NXT TakeOver Draft: Who Can Build The Best All-Time TakeOver Card?
  • AEW Signs “The Big Show” Paul Wight
  • WWE Raw Results, Grade & Opinion: February 22, 2021
  • WWE Elimination Chamber 2021 Results, Grades & Opinion
  • AEW Dynamite Results, Grades & Opinion: February 17, 2021

Rounds 11-15

  • SD: Bayley
  • Raw: Alexa Bliss & Nikki Cross
  • SD: Rey Mysterio
  • Raw: Randy Orton
  • SD: Samoa Joe
  • Raw: Viking Raiders (Erik & Ivar)
  • SD: Rusev
  • Raw: Cesaro
  • SD: Heavy Machinery (Tucker & Otis)
  • Raw: Ali

Rounds 16-20

  • SD: Daniel Bryan
  • Raw: Rowan & Harper
  • SD: The Miz
  • Raw: R-Truth
  • SD: Carmella
  • Raw: Lacey Evans
  • SD: Andrade & Zelina Vega
  • Raw: Naomi
  • SD: Sami Zayn
  • Raw: Robert Roode & Dolph Ziggler

SmackDown GM Kaden’s Draft Breakdown

Since I was given Smackdown, I wanted more of a sports feel which is why I picked Brock Lesnar instead of the Fiend Bray Wyatt as my first overall pick. I also wanted the WWE Championship over the cursed Universal Title. The next important factor was drafting strong women to lead the brand. That is why I took Becky Lynch, Bayley, Asuka and Kairi Sane, and Carmella.

Another factor to consider was tag teams, which I feel like I have the much better tag division. I have the two main factions, The OC and the New Day, along with Heavy Machinery. With the OC also came the US Championship. I selected multiple strong contenders for this belt, such as Ricochet, Buddy Murphy, Rey Mysterio, Daniel Bryan and Andrade. Smackdown will utilize the US Championship as it’s workhorse belt, similar to the IC belt.

Now to the big belt. I have chosen many contenders that are on the bigger side to challenge Lesnar, such as Braun Strowman, Baron Corbin, Drew McIntyre, Samoa Joe, Rusev, and the ultimate underdog Sami Zayn.

I chose superstars that are very athletic and can put on incredible matches that are also over with the fans. That is why I stayed away from Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, the Viking Raiders, and Lacey Evans. Another key factor was thinking about how Vince Mcmahon books. That is why I chose not to pick the Revival, Shinsuke Nakamura, Kevin Owens, and Cesaro. I wanted to take people that I know Vince will let put on great matches and give them good storylines.

Raw GM Justin’s Draft Breakdown

Going into the draft having the second pick, I knew most of my selections would be reactionary to Kaden’s. I didn’t want to get too far behind on Championships, but I also hoped Kaden wouldn’t pick the Fiend first, fortunately he did not. The Fiend is the hottest act in Wrestling and I knew I wanted him. After Kaden picked Lesnar I took The Fiend even though there was the possibility Kaden could have both Lesnar and Rollins. If that was the case, I would just Eric Bischoff the rest of the draft and just plan on bringing back the World Heavyweight Championship. Fortunately that didn’t happen and I was able to get Rollins with my third pick.
Drafting Charlotte as the foundation of my Women’s division, and following that up with Sasha, Nikki Cross and Alexa Bliss, Naomi and Lacey Evans is a solid division for Monday Nights.
The rest of the draft for me was a balance between Champions like Nakamura and the Revival and future talent like Alistair Black and Ali. I also wanted some established talent like Cesaro and Randy Orton. My Tag division is a plus, with both shows Champions in The Revival and Roode & Ziggler, and throwing in the Viking Raiders, Usos and Harper & Rowan. I tried to draft based on in ring ability and not based on how WWE has booked the talent. Overall, I feel I have a solid Tag and Women’s Division, and some great single competitors for the Universal and Intercontinental Championships.

Final Thoughts

Those are the foundations of Kaden & Justin’s rosters post-draft. Who do you think had the better draft? Let us know on Twitter at @FPC_Wrestling, or in the comments below.

Tags: Becky LynchKevin OwensRicochetThe FiendWWEWWE DraftWWE RawWWE SmackDown
Share623Tweet389
Previous Post

Houston Texans: Behind Enemy Lines

Next Post

Opinion: What Dolphins should expect from Brian Flores in near, distant future

Evan Gomes

Evan Gomes

Next Post
Opinion: What Dolphins should expect from Brian Flores in near, distant future

Opinion: What Dolphins should expect from Brian Flores in near, distant future

Nashville Swims Away With A Win Against San Jose

Nashville Swims Away With A Win Against San Jose

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

A Twitter List by iglen31

FPC Podcasts

  • Ep. 193: From Rocky Top to Beale Street
    by Full Press Coverage on March 1, 2021 at 6:58 pm

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://pdst.fm/e/chtbl.com/track/G481GD/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV6079720572.mp3
  • Ep. 192: A Second Try
    by Full Press Coverage on March 1, 2021 at 4:30 pm

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://pdst.fm/e/chtbl.com/track/G481GD/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV9501382331.mp3
  • 3/1 - Rodgers/Brady, This Day in History; Wilson/Watson
    by Full Press Coverage on March 1, 2021 at 3:54 pm

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://pdst.fm/e/chtbl.com/track/G481GD/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV9357618891.mp3?updated=1614626720
  • Ep. 70: Commissioner's Classic Wrap: Justin Robinson
    by Full Press Coverage on March 1, 2021 at 10:00 am

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://pdst.fm/e/chtbl.com/track/G481GD/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV7823044541.mp3
  • Ep. 57: Free Agency Preview
    by Full Press Coverage on March 1, 2021 at 10:00 am

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://pdst.fm/e/chtbl.com/track/G481GD/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV1398047175.mp3
  • Predicting the Yankees 2021 Opening Day Roster
    by Full Press Coverage on February 28, 2021 at 4:58 pm

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://pdst.fm/e/chtbl.com/track/G481GD/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV9671934669.mp3
  • Ep 55: Bruins Depth Issues; Time to Panic?
    by Full Press Coverage on February 27, 2021 at 11:28 pm

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://pdst.fm/e/chtbl.com/track/G481GD/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV2230585722.mp3
  • Ep 65: Tiger Woods Update/Russell Wilson Is Unhappy
    by Full Press Coverage on February 27, 2021 at 8:00 pm

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://pdst.fm/e/chtbl.com/track/G481GD/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADV3251896052.mp3?updated=1614450807
  • Ep. 188 - Potato Head / Wrestlemania Predictions
    by Talkamania on February 27, 2021 at 7:16 pm

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://pdcn.co/e/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43665499/talkamania_episode_188.mp3
  • Full Press EP 7: Chris Rosvoglou joins the show!
    by Full Press Coverage on February 27, 2021 at 3:52 pm

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43663692/full_press_ep_7_thu_1830.mp3

  • NXT TakeOver Draft: Who Can Build The Best All-Time TakeOver Card?
    by Evan Gomes on March 1, 2021 at 2:30 pm

    Who can create the best NXT TakeOver card? One of the most consistent events in wrestling over the […]

  • Crossbody of Work Episode 52: Jacqueline
    by Evan Gomes on February 27, 2021 at 3:05 pm

    Welcome to Crossbody of Work, a show where we break down a wrestler’s career through five of […]

  • WWE: The Latest Performance Center Class & Debuts
    by Evan Gomes on February 26, 2021 at 1:45 pm

    Who has WWE added to their talent pool? WWE has brought in it’s largest Performance Center class […]

  • AEW Signs “The Big Show” Paul Wight
    by Evan Gomes on February 24, 2021 at 4:35 pm

    Well… AEW has announced the signing of wrestling legend Paul Wight, known in WWE as The Big Show, […]

  • WWE Raw Results, Grade & Opinion: February 22, 2021
    by Evan Gomes on February 23, 2021 at 5:04 am

    WWE Raw Results, Grades & Opinion: February 22, 2021 A.K.A. The One Where Bobby Lashley Makes […]

More Wrestling News

  • Penguins’ Offense Goes Cold in Shutout Loss to Islanders
    by Luke Talotta on March 1, 2021 at 11:09 pm

    The Pittsburgh Penguins dropped the second of back-to-back meetings with the New York Islanders in […]

  • Lost Weekend Casts Doubt on Sabres Direction And Future
    by Michael Augello on March 1, 2021 at 6:51 pm

    The case could be made that the Buffalo Sabres have been the most troubled franchise in the NHL […]

  • NHL Trade Speculation Swirling About Struggling Predators
    by Lyle Richardson on March 1, 2021 at 5:38 pm

    There is plenty of trade speculation this time of year and this time, much of it is centered around […]

  • The Best NHL Teams To Bet … And Bet Against
    by Bob Duff on February 28, 2021 at 4:52 pm

    Who are some of the best and worst bets through the first half of the NHL season? The post The Best […]

  • Two-Man Race Between McDavid & Matthews for 2021 Hart Trophy
    by Lyle Richardson on February 28, 2021 at 4:45 pm

    As we near the midway point of the shortened 2021 NHL season, two players have separated themselves […]

More Hockey News

  • Ep 54: Boston Strong Through First Quarter; Bruins Ready For Tahoe; Trade Rumors
    by Full Press Coverage on February 19, 2021 at 1:42 pm

    Ian and Chris discuss the Bruins first quarter of the season, the upcoming […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://anchor.fm/s/cc094d0/podcast/play/26944781/sponsor/amsj67/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-02-19%2F9842e3b3bd832cd255d0058b2a68b0b5.m4a
  • Ep 53: Bruins On a Roll; Brad Marchand and Charlie McAvoy; Blackey Family History
    by Full Press Coverage on February 3, 2021 at 10:40 pm

    Ian and Chris are joined by Eric Blackey to talk Bruins' hot streak, […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://anchor.fm/s/cc094d0/podcast/play/26174126/sponsor/amsj67/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-02-03%2F66793c2461c1f0eaf37253a4e481f46b.m4a
  • Ep 52: Bruins Early Season Struggles
    by Full Press Coverage on January 21, 2021 at 10:51 pm

    Ian and Chris react to the first few games of the season and wonder what […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://anchor.fm/s/cc094d0/podcast/play/25536904/sponsor/amsj67/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-01-21%2F3056b20d5e95c23e9c23b40f379c9029.m4a
  • Ep 51: Bergeron Dons The "C", Picking Up the Chara/Krug Slack; Season Expectations
    by Full Press Coverage on January 13, 2021 at 10:20 pm

    Mike Cratty of the Sal and Cratty Show and BlackNGoldHockey.com joins Ian […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://anchor.fm/s/cc094d0/podcast/play/25157918/sponsor/amsj67/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-01-13%2F4542c465ec7a3234f146bea647ede57e.m4a
  • Ep 50: Mr. Chara Goes to Washinton
    by Full Press Coverage on December 31, 2020 at 9:14 pm

    Ian and Chris react to the Capitals signing of Bruins longtime captain, […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://anchor.fm/s/cc094d0/podcast/play/24623669/sponsor/amsj67/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-12-31%2F26d5b85c06ec2255c2f6cfc78b24cf94.m4a
  • Ep 49: Bruins New Division; Chara's Future in Boston
    by Full Press Coverage on December 23, 2020 at 7:21 pm

    Ian and Chris return to discuss the NHL's 56-game season, the Bruins new […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://anchor.fm/s/cc094d0/podcast/play/24356084/sponsor/amsj67/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-12-23%2F5755949a0115f50df8582cc32916323a.m4a
  • Ep 48: Jake DeBrusk Signs; Reverse Retro Jerseys; Thanksgiving Food Draft
    by Full Press Coverage on November 26, 2020 at 5:54 pm

    On this Thanksgiving episode of the Big Bad Bruins Podcast, Ian and Chris […]

    Your browser does not support the audio element. But you can check this for the original link: https://anchor.fm/s/cc094d0/podcast/play/23142833/sponsor/amsj67/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2020-11-26%2F52d6fc857b1cd37d19b4fe24752398f6.m4a
Full Press Coverage

© 2020 Full Press Coverage

Navigate Site

  • Staff Portal
  • Apply to Write
  • Contact Us
  • Have a news tip?
  • Privacy Policy
  • FPC Radio Network
  • NFL
  • NBA
  • MLB
  • FullPressHockey.com

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Latest
    • Full Press Radio Network
    • Apply to Write
    • Feedback
    • Privacy Policy
  • NFL
    • AFC
      • Baltimore Ravens
      • Buffalo Bills
      • Cincinnati Bengals
      • Cleveland Browns
      • Denver Broncos
      • Houston Texans
      • Indianapolis Colts
      • Jacksonville Jaguars
      • Kansas City Chiefs
      • Las Vegas Raiders
      • Los Angeles Chargers
      • Miami Dolphins
      • New England Patriots
      • New York Jets
      • Pittsburgh Steelers
      • Tennessee Titans
    • NFC
      • Arizona Cardinals
      • Atlanta Falcons
      • Carolina Panthers
      • Chicago Bears
      • Dallas Cowboys
      • Detroit Lions
      • Green Bay Packers
      • Los Angeles Rams
      • Minnesota Vikings
      • New Orleans Saints
      • New York Giants
      • Philadelphia Eagles
      • San Francisco 49ers
      • Seattle Seahawks
      • Tampa Bay Buccaneers
      • Washington Football Club
  • NBA
  • MLB
  • NHL
  • Fantasy Sports
  • Pro Wrestling
  • Other Sports
    • College Sports
    • MMA
    • XFL
    • Futbol
    • AAF
  • Podcasts
    • FPC Radio LIVE
    • Dylan and Ross Save Sports
    • The Eye Test for Two
    • Big Bad Bruins Podcast
    • Black Tuesday
    • Get Off My Lawn
    • The Sap and Kat Show
    • Talkamania
    • Crossbody of Work
    • The Salvaggio and Cratty Sports Podcast
    • All Shows

© 2020 Full Press Coverage