Boozer 666 has reported that Fox is high on several NXT talents. It was further noted that they might also be willing to lose The Bloodline in exchange for top stars from RAW during the Draft.
It has been reported that WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H’s decision to have a WWE Draft was heavily influenced by FOX and the USA Network. Reports have stated that pressure from WWE’s broadcast partners was a ‘major factor’ in plans from Triple H for the ‘exciting’ event coming to fruition.
The WWE Draft kicks off this week on Friday Night SmackDown, before concluding on next week’s episode of Monday Night Raw.
Fightful noted this month that the WWE Draft starting around the same time as the NFL Draft was ‘not an accident.’
Ringside News is reporting that both the USA Network and FOX wanted separate rosters for Raw and SmackDown, which was a “major factor” in Triple H deciding that a WWE Draft should take place.
“The networks are “a major factor” in the Draft. With television rights deals heating up, WWE needs to keep their network partners happy. USA and FOX pay a ton of money to WWE, and they want stars exclusive to those brands.”
Ringside News has also reported that the USA Network, the home of Raw, is adamant about wanting Reigns and The Bloodline on their show. However, FOX is the bigger network and will want to keep Reigns on Friday nights, so Triple H will have to figure out how to keep both parties happy.
