10 Bold Predictions For WWE Draft
2. Cain Velasquez Gets Drafted
With his contract status up in the air, many have questioned WWE's thought process to involve him so heavily just to not know his future with the company. But the WWE draft could be a big moment to declare Cain as WWE exclusive.
A likely scenario here would be Brock Lesnar becoming the number one pick in the draft for SmackDown, because of course he will be. He is the biggest, most well-established star WWE has working "full time" (whatever that means for Lesnar that is) on their roster today. Next Raw could select Seth Rollins, ensuring the Universal Championship stays red. That would lead to SmackDown's next pick being the former MMA star.
This instantly sells the feud between them, and could lead to a very UFC-like stare down upon the announcement of the pick. It also sells the draft as feeling more like a real sport, especially if they do choose to make it feel like a UFC weigh-in. It also boldly proclaims Velasquez as a WWE guy, effectively ending his MMA career and any rumors of him joining AEW.
If Cain is going to be a fixture beyond just a one time Crown Jewel appearance, this is how you build him to be the Lesnar-killing monster he should be.
Just make sure Fox has the UFC 121 footage on hand. The lasting image should be a loop of that TKO victory. Cain won that title bout almost as fast as Lesnar did on Fox.