In a landmark moment for her career, WWE superstar Bianca Belair was selected as the first overall pick in the 2024 WWE Draft on SmackDown. This significant achievement underscores her status as one of the premier athletes in the sport and sets the stage for her potentially historic run at the upcoming WWE Backlash.
Belair’s selection was not just a personal triumph but also a testament to her remarkable journey and impact within WWE. “It feels amazing. I always felt like SmackDown was a home to me. The very first place where I won my very first title, a lot of history here,” Belair shared in a post-draft interview. Her enthusiasm was palpable as she continued, “But you heard it, Bianca Belair, number one draft pick, one of one, number one, the only one, Bianca Belair.”
The draft night continued to build momentum with an exciting announcement from Kayla Braxton: Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill would challenge the Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship at WWE Backlash. This announcement not only added to the high stakes of the evening but also spotlighted the formidable duo of Belair and Cargill.
However, the joy of the draft was tinged with uncertainty regarding the future of Belair’s tag team. Jade Cargill had not yet been drafted, raising concerns about the continuity of their partnership. “There is. That’s what’s so exciting, but also nerve-wracking about the draft. There’s so many possibilities,” Belair explained. She expressed hope that Cargill would join her on SmackDown, emphasizing the potential impact of their combined force. “I really do hope that Jade gets drafted to SmackDown because everybody knows how much power that we have. If she doesn’t, it’s gonna be the shortest-lived tag team.”
Belair remained optimistic about their prospects at WWE Backlash, despite the uncertainty. “We’re gonna go into the draft, out of the draft as tag team champions, but we’ll just have to see what happens. I really hope that she gets drafted to SmackDown because everybody knows the power that we have. So let’s just manifest that,” she said, highlighting her desire to not only maintain but also to showcase their dominance in the women’s tag team division.
The implications of the draft and the upcoming championship match at Backlash are immense for Belair and Cargill. Should they emerge victorious, it would solidify their status as top contenders in the division and possibly mark the beginning of a dominant tag team reign. However, much depends on the outcome of the remaining draft picks and the strategic decisions made by WWE management.
As fans eagerly await the resolution of this suspenseful storyline, the spotlight remains firmly on Bianca Belair. Her drive, charisma, and athletic prowess have already made her a standout performer. Now, as the first pick of the WWE Draft, she is poised to further elevate her career and continue breaking barriers in the wrestling world.