A significant development has emerged regarding the WWE statuses of Tamina and Omos, as it’s been disclosed that neither wrestler is eligible for this year’s draft. The much-anticipated WWE Draft 2024 is set to kick off during tonight’s episode of SmackDown at the Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Despite being an active superstar in the company, Omos finds himself ineligible for the draft. The imposing Nigerian Giant has been a force to be reckoned with at WWE live events, even though he’s been absent from television screens.
On the other hand, Tamina hasn’t stepped into the ring since her defeat to Michin on the February 27, 2023 taping of Main Event.
According to insights from Fightful Select, both superstars remain under contract with the company, notwithstanding their exclusion from the list of wrestlers eligible for the WWE Draft. The report from Fightful underscores their ongoing affiliation with the promotion.
Teddy Long Weighs in on Omos’ Potential Success in WWE
Hall of Famer Teddy Long recently shared his thoughts on Omos’ career trajectory and offered insights into what the towering athlete could do to enhance his prospects within the promotion.
During an episode of Sportskeeda Wrestling’s The Wrestling Time Machine show last year, Long emphasized the importance of Omos cultivating a more rugged appearance.
Long suggested that Omos should adopt a more serious demeanor and refrain from smiling, focusing instead on projecting a stern and imposing presence.
“I have to kind of disagree with you with the eyes, you know what I mean. I think that is your observation with the eyes, you know, about the eyes. Ain’t nobody watching that. You know they’re looking at him and I think with Omos with the size, you know what I mean, that explains it right there. So, I don’t think it’s so much him giving you that eye stare down, I think him just looking rugged and maybe not smiling, you know, never see a smile there. Just keep that same stone cold face, you know, and that explains exactly just how tough you are,” remarked Long.
Omos made his television comeback on the SmackDown before WrestleMania, participating in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal Match. With Bronson Reed emerging victorious, the focus now shifts to his pursuit of Intercontinental Champion Sami Zayn on RAW.