Wrestling veteran Dutch Mantell isn’t holding back on his critique of WWE’s recent Draft on SmackDown.
As the Draft unfolded on the blue brand, Mantell voiced his disappointment, particularly with the decision to exempt champions from the draft process. This departure from tradition left Mantell perplexed, as he felt it diluted the excitement of the event.
He also noted the absence of any standout surprise picks that typically ignite fan discussion.
In his recent appearance on Wrestling’s Smack Talk, Mantell remarked,
“Hey, when they took all the champions out of the draft and protected them, there it went. They bombed it before it ever went on the air. All the champions, they can’t be drafted back and forth. It’s a strange concept, always has been to me. There weren’t really any good surprises.”
Despite the criticism, the Draft Night on SmackDown witnessed significant roster changes as stars made the leap between brands.
The Draft will press on to RAW, where six more rounds are slated to occur, solidifying the rosters for the foreseeable future.
