Big changes could be on the horizon for WWE as rumors swirl about upcoming talent moves and a potential draft.
According to a report from PWInsider, there's strong speculation that several NXT talents will make the leap to the WWE main roster by the end of 2024 or early 2025. These moves are said to align with WWE's strategy to freshen up its rosters ahead of its high-profile shift to Netflix programming next year.
In addition to the NXT call-ups, rumblings of a possible WWE Draft have been circulating among talent for about a month. While WWE hasn't officially confirmed a draft, the idea has reportedly been discussed internally as part of their larger plans to reposition talent across RAW, SmackDown, and NXT. If the draft becomes reality, it would likely occur in early 2025.
The speculation gained momentum following the December 6 episode of SmackDown, where Chad Gable announced during the opening segment that he and his American Made stable had been transferred to SmackDown. This move marked the first official roster shift under WWE's recently opened transfer window. Michael Cole later confirmed the transfer window on commentary, stating that WWE is actively shuffling talent in preparation for the Netflix transition.
While the potential NXT call-ups and draft remain unconfirmed, the moves would signal WWE's commitment to shaking things up as it prepares for a monumental year in 2025. Fans are eagerly watching to see which NXT standouts could join the main roster and whether the draft could once again redefine brand loyalties.