DILLSTER'S BIG BOARD: Road to SummerSlam - The Middle Rounds

The 5th and 6th rounds? This is where leagues are won.

Anybody can draft the top 20. That’s easy money. But right here? This is where you separate contenders from pretenders. This is where you either stack your roster with value…or spend the rest of the season scrambling the waiver wire trying to fix mistakes.

No pressure.

Pick #21: Sami Zayn

The underdog story? That’s old news. Sami Zayn is a made man now—just not quite in the world title picture. He’s one of the most reliable performers on the board, constantly circling the mid-card title scene and racking up matches (tied for 7th since 2025). The breakout to full-time main eventer feels inevitable…just not this season. Still, if you want consistency with upside, Sami in the 5th is a no-brainer.

Pick #22: Jade Cargill

Let’s be real—this title run hasn’t hit. Whether that’s on her or creative is a debate for another day, but the result is the same: underwhelming. And with Rhea Ripley lurking at WrestleMania, the clock is ticking. But don’t get it twisted—Jade looks like a superstar, moves like a superstar, and is still 17th in total points since 2025. If things click? This pick could age real well.

Pick #23: Jacob Fatu

Tick. Tick. Tick.
That’s the sound of Jacob Fatu getting ready to explode.

Everything about him screams main event…intensity, power, presence. He’s been this close for a minute now. All it takes is one moment, one feud, one push—and suddenly you’re looking at a league-winner. Taking him here? That’s a swing for upside…with serious payoff potential. Yadadamean?

Pick #24: Je’Von Evans

Flat-out ridiculous.

At 21 years old, Je’Von Evans is already doing things most wrestlers can’t do. The athleticism? Unreal. The confidence? Growing by the week. Fans are locked in, and his rise on Raw has been must-watch. Ranked 22nd in total points since 2026, this feels like the ground floor of something big. Future world champ vibes are loud here.

Pick #25: "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio

Love him or hate him (you probably hate him), Dirty Dom gets results.

A top-tier heel with a feud against Finn Bálor that’s been simmering forever, Dom has been a fantasy goldmine—7th all-time in total points. But here’s the problem: a huge chunk of that came from his 11-month Intercontinental Title reign. And with Penta likely locking that title down for a while, the path back to that kind of production? Not so clear.

Pick #26: Giulia

All the talent in the world…but where are the moments?

Giulia is your current U.S. Champion, and on paper, that screams value. In reality? It’s been a quiet run. A surprise win over Tiffany Stratton hints at a shift, but the numbers don’t lie—2.7 points per match and sitting 33rd all-time. The upside is there, but she needs bigger spots, bigger feuds, and bigger opportunities to cash in.

Pick #27: Charlotte Flair

Count her out at your own risk.

A year ago, fans were done with Charlotte. The act felt stale, the reactions were cold. Now? Total reset. Pairing with Alexa Bliss has brought her back in a big way, and suddenly, she’s fun again. And let’s not forget—she’s still Charlotte Flair. Gold feels inevitable, and if it comes in the tag division, that’s steady points waiting to happen.

Pick #28: LA Knight

Yeah…what are we doing here?

LA Knight is still over. The crowd is still loud. The demand for a world title run? Still there. And yet…nothing. Week after week, it feels like he’s stuck hitting the same ceiling. He can talk, he can work, he can carry segments—but the push just isn’t matching the hype. The numbers are slipping (34th in 2026), and that’s a red flag at this stage.

Pick #29: Raquel Rodriguez

Here’s the wild stat: nobody has lost more matches in 2026 than Raquel Rodriguez.

Sounds bad, right? Not so fast. You don’t lose that much unless you’re constantly on TV—and she is (tied for 9th in matches). Opportunity matters, and Raquel has plenty of it. One hot streak, one storyline shift, and she’s right back in the mix—especially in the Intercontinental title picture.

Pick #30: Alexa Bliss

This might be the steal of the round.

Alexa Bliss has done it all—5 world titles, 4 tag titles, and a résumé that screams production. Now paired with Charlotte, she’s in prime position to add more gold at WrestleMania. If that happens? You’re looking at consistent belt points from a proven star. Getting that this late is how you win drafts.