The latest episode of Friday Night SmackDown ushered in the commencement of the highly anticipated 2024 WWE Draft, with General Managers Nick Aldis and Adam Pearce leading the charge to shape their brands’ rosters.
Amidst the excitement, SmackDown welcomed notable acquisitions including Bianca Belair, Carmelo Hayes, and Randy Orton, bolstering their lineup. Meanwhile, RAW secured ‘Main Event’ Jey Uso, Seth ‘Freakin’ Rollins, and Bron Breakker, enhancing their roster depth.
Following the broadcast, WWE revealed additional Draft picks, featuring Baron Corbin’s return to SmackDown from NXT, along with The O.C. and the tag team of Cedric Alexander and Ashante “Thee” Adonis maintaining their allegiance to the blue brand.
On the RAW front, former NXT Women’s Tag Team Champions Isla Dawn and Alba Fyre joined the fold, alongside retained talents Ivar, Shayna Baszler, and Zoey Stark, solidifying RAW’s lineup for the future.
The #WWEDraft continues…@CedricAlexander & @tehutimiles to #SmackDown@wwe_alba & @IslaDawn to #WWERaw@BaronCorbinWWE to #SmackDown@Ivar_WWE to #WWERaw
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— WWE (@WWE) April 27, 2024
Looking ahead, the WWE Draft’s momentum continues on the upcoming episode of Monday Night RAW, promising further excitement as the fates of marquee stars like Drew McIntyre, CM Punk, and Jade Cargill hang in the balance.
With RAW set to unfold live from the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, anticipation mounts as fans eagerly await the next chapter in the evolving terrain of WWE’s roster dynamics.
