Draft Archives

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Mistakes Made in 2023 WWE Draft, Where Free Agents Should Go & More

Anthony Mango - May 2, 2023

If done well, the WWE Draft can truly freshen things up. Moving people around creates new pairings of Superstars to feud with each other,...

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WWE Draft 2023: Necessary Strategies for Trades Between Raw & SmackDown

Anthony Mango - April 28, 2023

Tonight's episode of SmackDown will be the first half of the 2023 WWE Draft. We know the pool that supposedly will be chosen (as...

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WWE Draft 2023: NXT Superstars Who Need to be Called-Up to Main Roster

Anthony Mango - April 19, 2023

In just over a week, the 2023 WWE Draft will take place. While it will mostly revolve around the Superstars on Raw and SmackDown,...

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Backstage Reaction To WWE Splitting Up Tag-Teams In 2021 Draft

Matt Boone - October 27, 2021

The reaction behind-the-scenes in WWE to tag-teams being split up in this year's draft has not been favorable, to say the least. Fightful Select is...

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Backstage News On When WWE Superstars Learned They Would Be Changing Brands In The Draft

Matt Boone - October 2, 2021

When did WWE Superstars that were traded in night one of the 2021 WWE Draft first learn that they were switching brands? According to a...

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WWE Confirms The Return Of The Draft – Two-Night Event Set

Ryan Clark - September 27, 2020

During Sunday night's WWE Night of Champions pay-per-view event, it was confirmed that the 2020 WWE Draft will take place over the course of...

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Reason As To Why WWE Dropped The Word “Draft” This Year

Kyle DaCosta - April 19, 2017

It was said on yesterday's episode of Wrestling Observer Radio that the Superstar shakeup was WWE's version of the draft this year. Dave Meltzer said...

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WWE Superstar Shake-Up Projections for the Future of Stars on New Brands

Anthony Mango - April 12, 2017

This past edition of Raw and SmackDown saw more than a handful of wrestlers switch between brands, effectively acting like an entirely new draft...

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Several Big Rumored SPOILERS For WWE’s “Superstar Shakeup” – Who’s Likely Moving Brands?

Ryan Clark - April 9, 2017

Source: The Wrestling Observer The following news, notes and possible **SPOILERS** have been revealed for this week's WWE "Superstar Shakeup". The "draft" will take place...

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WWE Superstar Shake-Up Ideas of Possible Trades

Anthony Mango - April 5, 2017

On Monday Night Raw, Vince McMahon announced that there would be a "Superstar Shake-Up" happening next week, leaving the particular details a bit vague....

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Vince McMahon Announces A “Superstar Shakeup” For Next Week’s WWE RAW Broadcast

Ryan Clark - April 4, 2017

As seen on Monday night's WWE RAW broadcast, Vince McMahon made his return and announced a “Superstar Shakeup” for next week's RAW. McMahon announced...

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WWE News: Update On WWE Draft, Goldberg Responds To Fan’s Negative Comment

Kyle DaCosta - March 7, 2017

WWE plans for RAW and Smackdown authority figures to pick superstars from opposing brands and NXT. Champions won't be eligible to get drafted, and...

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WWE Planning To Have A Draft This Year?

Kyle DaCosta - February 9, 2017

On today’s installment of Wrestling Observer Live, Bryan Alvarez said WWE is planning on having a draft sometime this year. It is believed that...

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Why The Draft Will Force WWE To Push More Superstars To The Main Event Scene

jack.royle1 - July 26, 2016

Coming off the back of an eventful week in the world of professional wrestling, the stage is now set for both recently drafted rosters....

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Wrestling Smack Talk Podcast Episode #243 – WWE Draft Review and Battleground 2016 Predictions

Anthony Mango - July 21, 2016

On episode 243 of the Smark Out Moment wrestling podcast SMACK TALK, the panel discusses the following:Part 1 = Hot Tags Topics of the...

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Austin Aries Reacts To America Alpha Being Called Up, Kevin Owens/Draft ‘Fallout’ Video

Ryan Clark - July 20, 2016

Austin Aries tweeted the following, congratulating American Alpha on being drafted to the main WWE roster:#Smackdown drafted one of the #greatest tag teams in...

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A Complete List Of The WWE Draft Results – Details Inside Here

Ryan Clark - July 20, 2016

Here is the complete list of WWE draft picks…RAW DRAFT PICKS * Seth Rollins * Women’s Champion Charlotte * Finn Balor * Roman Reigns...

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Unanswered Questions After WWE Draft 2016 Results

Anthony Mango - July 20, 2016

The 2016 WWE Draft has just concluded, and of course, the wrestling world is buzzing, trying to forecast which show will be better, which...

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Superstars Absent from 2016 WWE Draft Eligibility List

Anthony Mango - July 17, 2016

It's the week of the 2016 WWE Draft, so get ready for an onslaught of roster-related articles not just by myself, but from everyone...

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Who will be the GM’s?

[email protected] - July 13, 2016

So as you all probably know by now, Vince McMahon announced on Monday night Raw this week that Stephanie McMahon will be the Commissioner...

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WWE Draft 2016: Superstars Who Balance Each Other Out in Brand Split

Anthony Mango - July 12, 2016

Vince McMahon announced on this week's episode of Monday Night Raw that he's looking for Shane and Stephanie to go at it full force...

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Possible WWE Brand Split & Draft SPOILERS Revealed – Backstage Rumors

Ryan Clark - July 12, 2016

As always, WWE live event cards always feature the “card is subject to change” disclaimer. With that being said, WWE has started releasing advertisements...

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John Cena Discusses Crying Over Pat Summitt’s Death, Says Nikki Bella “Is The Love Of His Life”, More

Ryan Clark - July 10, 2016

During a recent interview with Us Weekly to promote the upcoming WWE Brand Split, WWE Superstar John Cena discussed his relationship with Nikki Bella...

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Wrestling Smack Talk Podcast Episode #241 – Mock WWE Draft 2016 Roster Picks

Anthony Mango - July 7, 2016

On episode 241 of the Smark Out Moment wrestling podcast SMACK TALK, the panel discusses the following:Part 1 = Hot Tags Topics of the...

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Backstage Update – More On The Major WWE NXT Call-Ups Due To The Draft

Ryan Clark - July 1, 2016

The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that Finn Balor and American Alpha are both scheduled to be called up to the main roster in...

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WWE Referring To Ambrose As “World Champion” Due To Brand Split?, Post-Brand Split “GM” Names?

Ryan Clark - June 28, 2016

WWE Superstar Sheamus will be appearing at the JC Penny’s at the Dadeland Mall in Miami, Florida later today (Tuesday). He will be there...

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Kurt Angle Reveals That He Will “Most Likely” Return To WWE Next Year But It Won’t Be During The Draft

Ryan Clark - June 27, 2016

During a recent interview with Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard, former WWE and TNA Superstar Kurt Angle discussed the recent rumors regarding him returning to...

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Backstage WWE Brand Split & Draft News – Plans For The Women’s Division, 10+ NXT Call-Ups

Ryan Clark - June 27, 2016

Partial Source: Pwinsider.comHere are some new details on the upcoming WWE Brand Split/Draft on July 19th.The original plan for the WWE Women's Division was...

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10 Former WWE Stars Who Should Return After Brand Extension

Anthony Mango - June 25, 2016

With the upcoming brand extension, it's clear and obvious that WWE doesn't have as deep of a roster as what would be necessary to...

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Update – The Post-WWE Draft/Brand Split Pay-Per-View Schedule Now Confirmed

Ryan Clark - June 24, 2016

UPDATE x 2: As previously reported here on eWrestlingNews.com, the WWE pay-per-view schedule will be changing following the WWE Draft and Brand Split, with...

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Backstage WWE Brand Split Updates – Ex-Talents Offered Full-Time Contracts?, Tons Of NXT Call-Ups

Ryan Clark - June 24, 2016

Source: The Wrestling Observer NewsletterUPDATE: As previously reported here on eWrestlingNews.com over the past week or so, WWE has been calling numerous former Superstars...

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Photo & Rumor – The Post-WWE Draft Pay-Per-View Schedule Leaks Online?

Ryan Clark - June 23, 2016

There is a photo going around the internet that reportedly shows the WWE pay-per-view schedule following the upcoming Brand Split. You can see the...

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JTG Denies Rumors That WWE Has Contacted Him Regarding A Return To The Company

Ryan Clark - June 21, 2016

As reported here on eWrestlingNews.com over the weekend, WWE officials have reportedly been calling numerous veterans who have worked for the company in order...

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Booker T Discusses The WWE Brand Split, Says He’s Excited To See Two Champions Again

Ryan Clark - June 10, 2016

WWE announcer Booker T recently discussed WWE's upcoming brand split during a recent interview with Wz. Regarding the WWE draft and brand split, Booker...

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Backstage WWE Brand Spilt News – Cross-Brand RAWs?, Two Announce Teams?, More

Ryan Clark - May 28, 2016

Source: The Wrestling ObserverHere are some additional notes on the WWE brand split:WWE is planning to run dual-brand episodes of Monday night RAW just...