Tensions ran high during the second round of the WWE Draft as SmackDown suffered a significant blow with the departure of Bron Breakker to RAW, leaving General Manager Nick Aldis visibly dismayed.
Former SmackDown General Manager Teddy Long had to intervene to address Aldis’s evident frustration over losing a key asset to their rival brand.
While Carmelo Hayes’s official promotion from NXT marked the only other brand change in the round, the bombshell announcement of Bron Breakker’s move to RAW sent shockwaves through the blue brand.
With Randy Orton opting to remain on SmackDown and Nia Jax joining the roster, Breakker’s departure dealt a substantial blow to SmackDown’s lineup.
Bron Breakker, a prized signing for SmackDown, had initially joined NXT after signing with the blue brand, where he concluded his tenure as NXT Tag Team Champion before transitioning to the main roster. Despite Aldis’s efforts to secure Breakker for SmackDown, his move to RAW has now been cemented.
Amidst the chaos backstage, with Bubba Ray Dudley engaging in discussions with Aldis, Breakker wasted no time making his mark on SmackDown.
In a stunning display of dominance, Breakker swiftly dispatched Cedric Alexander in a jaw-dropping 16-second squash match, signaling his arrival on the main stage with authority.
As the fallout from Breakker’s move continues to reverberate across the WWE terrain, SmackDown faces the challenge of regrouping and strategizing to compensate for the loss of one of its promising talents.
Meanwhile, RAW welcomes Breakker with open arms, setting the stage for intriguing matchups and rivalries in the weeks to come.
