10 WWE Superstars Who Weren't Drafted (And Why)
9. Ryback
Despite still being contracted to WWE, few fans expected to hear Ryback's name called when Shane and Stephanie selected their draft picks on the first Tuesday night edition of SmackDown Live.
The former Intercontinental Champion abruptly left the promotion several months back when contract negotiations soured. Rumors persist that Ryback was asking for lodging and travel accommodations while WWE was not willing to give the real-life Ryan Reeves this special treatment. Ryback then posted a very public blog voicing his displeasure and concerns with WWE's pay structure.
Still, Ryback has not been officially released, although his separation from the company seems to be imminent.
Some fans held out hope that WWE would surprise the audiences and draft Ryback to RAW or SmackDown. Such an announcement would've required some last minute, discreet negotiations, as well as one side to have acquiesced a significant amount from what they had been negotiating previously. Well, that didn't happen and Ryback wasn't drafted.
Though Ryback remains part of the WWE roster as of press time, the removal of The Big Guy seems to be simply a matter of time.