When is the WWE Draft 2025? Fans expect big changes after SummerSlam fallout

The 2025 WWE Draft may not be cancelled after all. While the annual roster shake-up traditionally follows WrestleMania in the spring, this year’s edition appears to be headed for a strategic shift - possibly to September, according to multiple reports.Sources including BodySlam.net and PWInsider suggest that WWE is considering moving the Draft to a post-SummerSlam window, aligning it with the company’s season premiere episodes of RAW and SmackDown. This move would allow ongoing storylines to reach natural conclusions over the summer, while also setting the stage for a refreshed television product in the fall.Mike Johnson of PWInsider confirmed that the Draft hasn't been scrapped, saying it's simply a matter of “where and when to do it.”

The shift is reportedly part of WWE’s broader strategy under Triple H’s creative leadership, which has focused on long-term storytelling and smoother transitions between brands.

Why WWE is holding off on the Draft

The delay also appears to be influenced by recent NXT call-ups, many of whom are still finding their footing on the main roster. With WWE not in a rush to reshuffle its rosters, the focus has shifted to making sure these fresh faces get enough screen time before any major realignment occurs.

Wrestling insider WrestleVotes echoed the sentiment in a Sportskeeda WrestleBinge Q&A, noting that “they want to do it... just a date has not popped up yet.” The message is clear: WWE is still committed to a draft this year, but is carefully choosing its moment.

Fans divided over format and timing

Fan response on social media has been mixed. While some are relieved the Draft is still on, others have questioned its relevance. One user wrote, “What’s the point? Talent go all over the 3 brands all the time.”

Another commented, “Make sure people actually move brands this year. Last year barely anyone got drafted to a new brand.”

Others are simply nostalgic for the days of the old Draft lottery machine, calling the current format “bland.” However, there’s also cautious optimism. “Good. SmackDown needs it,” one fan posted, while another added, “Better late than never.”If plans hold, the WWE Draft 2025 will follow SummerSlam in early August and land sometime in September, just in time for WWE’s fall season reset. Until then, fans will be watching closely to see who stays, who goes - and who surprises everyone.Also Read: WWE Hall of Famer predicts Ron Killings could win World Championship