As the WWE Draft 2023 approaches, the company has revealed the full list of eligible superstars for the two-night event. With big names such as Roman Reigns, The Usos, Bianca Belair, Edge, and Rhea Ripley included, the roster boasts an impressive lineup. Triple H announced that everyone on the roster would be eligible for the draft, making it one of the biggest yet. While fans expected most names to be on the list, there were some surprises.
AJ Styles’ Return
One unexpected superstar on the WWE Draft 2023 list is AJ Styles. The Phenomenal One has been missing from WWE programming since suffering an ankle injury in December 2022, with no updates on his recovery period. His inclusion on the draft list suggests he might be ready to return to the ring and potentially pursue the new World Heavyweight Championship.
Xia Li’s Inclusion
Another surprise on the list is Xia Li, who has been absent from WWE programming since her match alongside Lacey Evans against Natalya and Shotzi. With no engaging storylines for her currently, it is unexpected for her to be included in the 2023 draft.
Dolph Ziggler’s Championship Potential
It is no secret that Dolph Ziggler has the potential to become a world champion, but his inclusion in the WWE Draft 2023 list is still surprising. Ziggler has been in storylines that usually receive mid-card picks for events, and it seems WWE wants to remind fans that the draft is about superstars with championship potential, not just those in main-event storylines.
Angel Garza and Humberto
The inclusion of Angel Garza and Humberto in the draft list is also unexpected, as they have not been present on WWE TV for some time. It is unclear how WWE plans to use them creatively, and their inclusion in the draft list is surprising given the company’s tendency to announce superstars absent from TV during after-shows. Whether they will be drafted to SmackDown or RAW, or go undrafted through both shows, remains to be seen.
