As a kid growing up, I spent a lot of my time playing video games, such as Madden NFL or NHL Live, and often I found myself far more interested in drafting and putting together a team, rather than playing an actual football or hockey game. Never mind taking over a preexisting team, I always wanted to jump into a draft, make everyone available, and start everyone from the same level playing field.
So what would happen if the same were true in the wrestling world?
Here at PWP, we had eight contributors get together on Facebook, and over the course of several days, we drafted our own promotions. The rules were simple:
- Current talent only. Male and female talent were included.
- 30 rounds. 240 people drafted in total.
- Part-time talent could be drafted, but only in a part-time role. No using The Undertaker 300 days a year.
- Snake-draft rules apply
- No roster positions requirements. Owners are left to decide how to construct their roster.
- No rules stating you must draft announcers/personalities. Each owner can decide if they want to add those roles.
- Tag teams/stables were NOT a package deal. Individual picks only.
Your eight participants, and their draft position, are listed below:
- John Dimiceli – PWP contributor, host of Beer & Money podcast
- Caden Moran – PWP contributor, host of Uncensored podcast
- Tim Bell – PWP contributor, podcast host on PWP
- Eron Ramadanov – PWP editor-in-chief & contributor
- Zack Heydorn – PWP editor & contributor, host of The Bottom Line podcast
- Bill Shannon – PWP contributor
- Casey Brothers – Longtime wrestling fan
- Chris Baker – PWP Contributor
In this type of draft, not only is it important to know the value of the available talent, but also to know the preferences of the people you’re drafting with. Here, we’ll examine each round, with full rosters at the very end. So who went #1? Let’s check out the picks, along with my analysis, and thoughts/strategy from some of the participants!
