The 2024 WWE Draft concluded with a significant shuffle of talent, particularly from WWE NXT to the main roster. Shawn Michaels, in a video shared on his X account, took a moment to address the departing wrestlers at the WWE Performance Center after the conclusion of “WWE Raw.”
In his heartfelt message, Michaels bid farewell to the departing talents and extended his best wishes for their future endeavors. He assured them that they always have a home in WWE and expressed his excitement for their upcoming journey on the main roster. Michaels gave special recognition to Blair Davenport, Ilja Dragunov, and Lyra Valkyria for their willingness to uproot themselves from their native countries to pursue their dreams in Florida. He thanked them for placing their trust in him and the company and expressed his hope that he could live up to their expectations.
The group Michaels addressed included Davenport, Dragunov, Valkyria, Dijak, Ava Raine, and Kiana James. They now join the ranks of other NXT talents who have been called up to the main roster in recent months, such as Carmelo Hayes, Bron Breakker, Tiffany Stratton, The Creed Brothers, and others. With a significant number of wrestlers transitioning to the main roster, it poses new creative challenges for NXT in the future.
The influx of new talent to the main roster reflects WWE’s ongoing efforts to refresh its lineup and create compelling storylines for fans. The departure of these wrestlers from NXT opens up opportunities for emerging talents to step up and make their mark in the developmental brand. As the landscape of WWE continues to evolve, fans can expect to see new faces and fresh rivalries emerge on both NXT and the main roster.
Overall, the 2024 WWE Draft signifies a new chapter for the promoted wrestlers as they embark on their main roster journey. It also presents an exciting time for NXT as it looks to cultivate the next generation of WWE superstars to carry the torch into the future.
