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WWE Draft special
June 7th
The draft special starts with a cold open as we stand in the performance centre down in Florida before this music hits:
The COO of WWE TRIPLE H walks out on the stage in a crisp suit and stands in front of a podium as he looks to address the fans watching at home.
HHH: Tonight, we find out which brands the superstars of the WWE will be fighting on. There will be eleven rounds tonight with sixty superstars picked. In the first six rounds, Raw will get three picks due to being a three-hour broadcast to the two for Smackdown being a two-hour broadcast! After that, it will be three picks each. Any remaining Raw and Smackdown superstars undrafted will be potentially picked in the supplemental draft after this broadcast ends.
HHH then lifts a finger up into the air.
HHH: And each brand is allowed two picks from NXT or NXT UK!
About to see four calls up tonight!
HHH: Now when it comes to tag teams, if a team wishes to be drafted together they will however some teams and groups have approached me to confirm they would like the option to be drafted as singles wrestlers!
Another bombshell dropped by HHH here! Some teams and groups could be about to split up.
HHH: But right now, it is time to bring out the commissioner so first, we will start with the new Raw commissioner: WADE BARRETT!
WADE BARRETT walks out in a crisp suit with a red rose in the pocket. He smiles before walking over to HHH and shaking hands with his boss. He then heads to the red podium as he awaits the Smackdown commissioner to make his entrance.
HHH: And now onto the man who will be the new Smackdown Live commissioner!
There is a slight pause as HHH points toward the entrance ramp and we wait a while until…
IT’S SHAWN MICHAELS! The Heartbreak Kid makes his way out in his signature cowboy-like outfit though it is colored blue before sharing a hug with his best friend HHH. He then shakes hands with Wade Barrett before heading to the Smackdown podium as he gets ready to speak.
Shawn Michaels: Thank you Paul and Wade for agreeing to this.
A wry smile appears on the legend's face.
Shawn Michaels: A lot of you may be asking why Smackdown? Because I was a Smackdown superstar so I figured if I was going to be in charge, I’d give the blue brand the H.B.K. experience!
A massive smile on Shawn’s face before he wraps up his reasoning.
Shawn Michaels: And I promise to carry on the work done by Wade to make sure Smackdown is always a true showstopper!
A polite nod from Wade Barrett before HHH takes back over to get us started.
HHH: Now we have gotten the pleasantries out of the way it is time to start the draft and because of his work on Smackdown these past few months, as a reward Wade you will go first.
Wade nods turning to HHH.
Wade Barrett: Thank you Paul. Now to start with, I want to bring a man who has proudly represented Smackdown Live and been a fighting WWE Champion: DREW MCINTYRE
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PICK 1: DREW MCINTYRE
Notable accolades:
Current 1x WWE Champion (Defences against: Roman Reigns and Buddy Murphy)
1x Intercontinental Champion
1x NXT Champion
2x World tag team champion (1x Dolph Ziggler, 1x Cody Rhodes)
2020 Royal Rumble winner
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A big first pick as we cut to HBK who gets ready to announce his first pick.
Shawn Michaels: A great first choice Wade but I feel like I have a man who will represent Friday nights as Universal Champion just as well. I pick ALEISTER BLACK!
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PICK 2: ALEISTER BLACK
Notable accolades:
Current 1x Universal Champion (Defences against: Andrade Cien Almas and Samoa Joe)
1x NXT Champion
Dusty Rhodes tag team classic (2019): with Ricochet
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Another big name picked up as we now cut to Wade Barrett once again for his second pick.
Wade Barrett: My next pick is a woman who last night became the first-ever Queen of the Ring and is the new Women’s Universal champion: BETH PHOENIX!
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PICK 3: BETH PHOENIX
Notable accolades:
Current 1x Women’s Universal Champion (No defences yet)
3x WWE Women’s Champion
1x Divas Champion
Hall of Fame (2017)
First-ever Queen of the Ring winner (2020)
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We cut to Shawn Michaels who has a smile on his face.
Shawn Michaels: I will always have respect for a fellow Hall of Famer but I want to go with someone who will be a part of the future. So my second pick is WWE Women’s Champion: EMBER MOON!
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PICK 4: EMBER MOON
Notable accolades:
Current 1x WWE Women’s Champion (Defences against Bianca Bel-Air, Lacey Evans, Charlotte Flair and Asuka)
1x NXT Women’s Champion
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The camera focused back on Wade Barrett who smiles acknowledging the good pick by Shawn.
Wade Barrett: I feel like I tried to make everything as big as possible on Smackdown so for the final pick of the first round I pick: BROCK LESNAR!
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PICK 5: BROCK LESNAR
Notable accolades:
4x WWE Champion
2x Universal Champion
King of the Ring (2002)
Royal Rumble (2003)
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The camera cuts to HHH who stands in the middle podium remaining serious before speaking.
HHH: And those are the first-round picks for Raw and Smackdown.
A graphic appears on the screen repeating the picks for the first round before we cut back to HHH.
HHH: Before we begin with the second-round picks we are going to get a few words with a few of the drafted superstars!
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We cut backstage as ALEISTER BLACK is standing there with the Universal title over his shoulder, with him in a black shirt and trousers looking a lot smarter than normal as KAYLA BRAXTON looks to interview him.
Kayla Braxton: Aleister welcome to Smackdown Live!
Aleister Black: Thanks Kayla.
Kayla Braxton: What are your thoughts on Shawn Michaels picking you as his first pick and addition to Smackdown Live?
A slight smile on Black’s face.
Aleister Black: It shows that everything I fought for, has been worth it. I removed the demons from my back and I stand atop the Smackdown Live roster with this title.
Black shows his title off as Kayla looks to finish the interview.
Kayla Braxton: What are your plans on Smackdown?
Black smirks as he puts the title back on his shoulder.
Aleister Black: If anyone wants this title, come pick a fight with me and I’ll make you fade… fade to black.
Aleister walks off bringing the interview to a close as we cut to another interviewer backstage…
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As RENEE YOUNG is standing backstage with a microphone in her hand.
Renee Young: Right now I have with me the New Women’s Universal Champion and first-ever Queen of the Ring Beth Phoenix!
BETH PHOENIX walks into the shot with a big smile on her face and the Women’s Universal title over her shoulder.
Renee Young: Beth I just want to say congratulations. You must be feeling on top of the world right now?
Beth smiles and nods.
Beth Phoenix: I do Renee. Winning this, so late in my career feels amazing. Part of me last year thought my street fight with Becky would be my last chance to become a champion but through grit, I got one more shot!
Renee Young: What are your plans as champion?
Beth Phoenix: To keep fighting. I will take on all challengers and make this last as long as possible. I will defend this title and treat each title defence as my last match!
Beth walks off bringing the interview to end as we cut back the commissioners and HHH.
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HHH: And now we are onto the second round. Wade, do you want to get us underway?
Wade nods.
Wade Barrett: Thanks, Paul. My next pick is a group that has been causing chaos on Raw already but contains two of the most dominant superstars in the WWE today. I pick the new Women's tag team champions: THE MMA HORSEWOMEN!
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PICK 6: THE MMA HORSEWOMEN
Notable accolades:
Ronda Rousey:
2x Women’s Universal Champion
Current 1x Women’s tag team champion with Shayna Baszler (No defences so far)
Shayna Baszler:
Current Mrs. Money in the Bank
2x NXT Women’s Champion
Current 1x Women’s tag team champion with Ronda Rousey (No defences so far)
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We cut to Shawn Michaels on his podium as he looks to make his 3rd roster addition of this draft.
Shawn Michaels: The next man I am going to pick is someone who the last few months has risen as a singles competitor proving himself on Raw and being a worthy champion: CHAD GABLE!
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PICK 7: CHAD GABLE
Notable accolades:
Current 1x United States Champion (Defences against AJ Styles, Samoa Joe, Dominik Dijakovic, EC3 and Noam Dar)
1x World tag team champion (with Bobby Roode)
1x WWE tag team champion (with Jason Jordan)
1x NXT tag team champion (with Jason Jordan)
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We now cut to the Raw commissioner Wade Barrett who looks to make his next pick.
Wade Barrett: Like Shawn, I see the value in making sure you have champions on your brand and that means my next pick will not only be JOHN MORRISON but per his request his bodyguard ERICK ROWAN and his wife FRANKY MONET!
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PICK 8: JOHN MORRISON, FRANKY MONET AND ERICK ROWAN
Notable accolades:
John Morrison:
Current 4x Intercontinental Champion (0 defences so far)
4x WWE tag team champion (3x Joey Mercury and 1x The Miz)
1x World tag team champion (1x The Miz)
1x ECW Champion
Andre the Giant Battle Royal winner 2020
Erick Rowan:
1x World tag team champion (1x Luke Harper)
1x NXT tag team champion (1x Luke Harper)
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We cut back to Shawn Michaels with a slight smile on his face.
Shawn Michaels: During my career, I had many highlights but without my start in the rockers, I might not have made it to the top. So my next pick is the WWE tag team champions: HEAVY MACHINERY!
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PICK 9: HEAVY MACHINERY
Notable accolades:
Current 1x WWE tag team champions (Defences against The War Raiders and Cedric Alexander and Dio Maddin)
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We once again cut back to Wade Barrett who looks to make his final pick of round 2.
Wade Barrett: My next pick, if I had my way I would be drafting the whole group but Zelina has made it very clear her clients are up for selection separately so the final pick of round two are: CESARO AND ILJA DRAGUNOV!
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PICK 10: THE UNGOVERNABLES (CESARO AND ILJA DRAGUNOV)
Notable accolades:
Cesaro
Current 6x World tag team champions (Defences against The Usos and The Good Brothers) (1x Ilja Dragunov, 4x Sheamus, 1x Tyson Kidd)
1x WWE tag team champion (1x Sheamus)
1x United States Champion
Andre the Giant battle royal winner 2014
Ilja Dragunov
Current 1x World tag team champions (Defences against The Usos and The Good Brothers) (1x Cesaro)
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We cut back to HHH in the middle of the commissioners.
HHH: Top superstars selected once again and whilst we take a break, our top quality interviewers Renee Young and Kayla Braxton will get the thoughts of some of the selected superstars.
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We first cut to RENEE YOUNG who stands backstage with a microphone.
Renee Young: Thank you Paul. Right now I have Raw’s WWE Women’s tag team champions Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler!
The new champions work onto the shot with a smug look on her face as Shayna lifts her briefcase into the air.
Shayna Baszler: You forgot Mrs. Money in the Bank.
Renee rolls her eyes and ignores Shayna carrying on.
Renee Young: Last night, you became WWE Women’s tag team champions meaning you two can float between any brand.
Ronda Rousey: Smarter than she looks.
Renee once again rolls her eyes, not feeling the sass from the MMA Horsewomen.
Ronda Rousey: And that means more opportunities to cash in your briefcase.
Shayna smiles evilly.
Shayna Baszler: Oh you worked out our plan.
She looks over at Ronda who shrugs.
Shayna Baszler: With these belts, we not only show that we dominate this brand as a tag team but now I can go to Smackdown and lie in wait to take Ember’s title.
She chuckles to herself.
Shayna Baszler: I did it before and I’ll do it again… if I cash in on her.
Renee turns to Ronda.
Renee Young: And Ronda, are you planning to go back after the Women’s Universal title again after bouncing back from your loss to Becky Lynch at Wrestlemania?
Ronda glares at Renee but Shayna steps forward.
Shayna Baszler: This interview is over.
The tag team champions walk off bringing the interview to an end as we cut to elsewhere backstage…
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As KAYLA BRAXTON walks through the back with a microphone in her hands approaching CHAD GABLE who is training as KURT ANGLE stands behind him watching him.
Kayla Braxton: Chad, can I get your thoughts on now being a Smackdown Live superstar?
Chad stops what he is doing and smiles looking at Kayla.
Chad Gable: The chance for a change of scenery is good. I had a great time on Raw and for the first time in my career became a singles champion winning the United States title.
Kurt shows off Chad’s title like a proud dad.
Chad Gable: And to go to a brand that Kurt Angle represented with pride, it’s a chance to keep doing him proud.
Kurt Angle: It’s true, it’s true, it’s damn true. Now if you will excuse Kayla we have more training to do.
Kayla nods and ends the interview as we cut back to HHH to start off round 3!
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HHH: We now move onto the third round of the draft and Wade do you want to get things back underway?
Wade Barrett nods before turning back to the camera.
Wade Barrett: One of the best parts of Monday Night Raw whilst watching the competition as part of Smackdown was the Cruiserweight division. So my next pick is the Cruiserweight champion: ANGEL GARZA!
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PICK 11: ANGEL GARZA
Notable accolades:
Current 1x Cruiserweight champion (One Defence against Drew Gulak so far)
1x NXT Cruiserweight champion
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We cut to Shawn Michaels back at the podium with a smile on his face.
Shawn Michaels: This next pick, I could save it due to the issues you have with this man.
Barrett lets out a wry smirk and says off-mic “He is all yours”.
Shawn Michaels: I figured you would say that. My next pick is the head of the table: ROMAN REIGNS!
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PICK 12: ROMAN REIGNS
Notable accolades:
4x WWE Champion
1x Universal Champion
1x Intercontinental Champion
1x United States Champion
1x WWE tag team champion (1x Seth Rollins)
Royal Rumble (2015)
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We cut to Wade Barrett who smirks before shaking his head.
Wade Barrett: Roman is a star but I’m glad I no longer have to deal with him. My next pick is difficult to manage too but she is the Woman with the most title reigns ever: CHARLOTTE FLAIR!
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PICK 13: CHARLOTTE FLAIR
Notable accolades:
4x Women’s Universal Champion
3x WWE Women’s Champion
1x Divas Champion
1x NXT Women’s Champion
1 x WWE tag team champion (1x Lacey Evans)
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We cut back to Shawn Michaels who smiles as he gets ready for his next pick.
Shawn Michaels: My next pick is not just a future star but his entire group are former tag team champions. I pick the CHURCH OF SETH ROLLINS!
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PICK 14: THE CHURCH OF SETH ROLLINS
Notable accolades:
Seth Rollins:
2x WWE Champion
1x Universal Champion
1x NXT Champion
2x Intercontinental Champion
1x United States Champion
4x World tag team champion (2x Dean Ambrose, 1x Roman Reigns, 1x Jason Jordan)
Royal Rumble (2019)
Money in the Bank (2014)
The Authors of Pain:
2x World tag team champions
1x NXT tag team champions
Dusty Rhodes tag team classic (2016)
Aiden English:
1x NXT tag team champion (1x Simon Gotch)
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We cut back to Wade Barrett who looks to wrap up round 3 and give his final pick.
Wade Barrett: A strong group you have added to your roster but my next pick is arguably the most successful group in WWE history. The final pick of round three is THE NEW DAY!
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PICK 15: THE NEW DAY
Notable accolades:
Kofi Kingston
1x WWE Champion
4x Intercontinental Champion
3x United States Champion
5x World tag team champion (2x Big E and Xavier Woods, 1x CM Punk, 1x Evan Bourne, 1x R-Truth)
3x WWE tag team champion (3x Big E and Xavier Woods)
Big E:
1x NXT Champion
2x Intercontinental Champion
2x World tag team champion (2x Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods)
3x WWE tag team champion (3x Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods)
Current Money in the Bank holder (2020)
Xavier Woods:
2x World tag team champion (2x Big E and Kofi Kingston)
3x WWE tag team champion (3x Big E and Kofi Kingston)
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HHH: And that brings an end to the third round of picks. We still have nine rounds to go but we are going to get a word with some of the superstars drafted today.
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We cut backstage and we can see RENEE YOUNG with a microphone in her hand ready for an interview.
Renee Young: The draft is ramping up and right now I have the Queen, well should I say former Queen Charlotte Flair!
The eight-time women’s CHARLOTTE FLAIR walks into the shot with a slight smile shaking her head.
Charlotte Flair: Good one Renee. Did you think of that yourself?
Renee rolls her eyes before carrying on.
Renee Young: How are you feeling after losing to Beth Phoenix last night?
Charlotte Flair: I’m not used to losing Renee. Flairs don’t often lose but even the best, lose from time to time.
She shakes her head before carrying on.
Charlotte Flair: Each time my dad lost, he would get right back up and take his title back. I inherited that trick from him.
She smiles.
Charlotte Flair: Hold onto that title tight Beth. I might respect you but I respect the gold even more.
Charlotte walks off bringing the interview to an end as we cut elsewhere backstage…
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And KAYLA BRAXTON is standing ready for an interview!
Kayla Braxton: Whilst the Raw brand got the Queen, Smackdown live has…
???: A savior!
Off-screen we hear that shouted before a signature cackle as SETH ROLLINS walks into the shot for the interview.
Kayla Braxton: Seth, you have spent all your time since the draft spilt on Monday night Raw, what are your thoughts about going to Smackdown?
Seth puts a hand on Kayla's shoulder with a sinister smirk on his face.
Seth Rollins: The Monday night messiah is now on Friday nights. I’ve done all I can to save Raw but we saw what it was truly becoming even with my guidance.
He shakes his head.
Seth Rollins: The poison had already taken hold, Kayla. But Smackdown? The poison hasn’t settled in yet and I can save that brand. I can take it to new heights and save it before the devil takes a seat.
He creepily looks at Kayla.
Seth Rollins: And I promise you I won’t fade to black…
SHOTS FIRED at the Universal Champion as we cut back to the stage ready for round 4!
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Wade Barrett: I want to make Monday Night Raw the A-show after my fine work on Smackdown. I mean it was so fine it made Shawn here want to take over.
HBK chuckles enjoying the banter for now from Wade Barrett.
Wade Barrett: But there was a man who spent nearly half a year as Universal Champion who caught my eye. So staying on Monday Night Raw: ANDRADE CIEN ALMAS!
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PICK 16: ANDRADE CIEN ALMAS
Notable accolades:
1x Universal Champion
1x NXT Champion
Money in the Bank (2019)
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We cut back to HBK in front of his podium as he nods to himself.
Shawn Michaels: Whilst I have my eyes focused on the future, my next pick is a legend of the past who made Friday nights his own…
HBK has a smirk.
Shawn Michaels: And on Raw? Well, he caused me a few problems. My seventh pick is the Rated R Superstar: EDGE!
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PICK 17: EDGE
Notable accolades:
4x WWE Champion
7x World Heavyweight Champion
5x Intercontinental Champion
1x United States Champion
2x WWE tag team champion (1x Rey Mysterio and 1x Chris Jericho)
12x World tag team champion (7x Christian, 2x Chris Benoit, 1x Hulk Hogan, 1x Randy Orton and 1x Chris Jericho)
Royal Rumble (2010)
Money in the Bank (2005)
King of the Ring (2001)
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We cut back to Wade Barrett who with a smile acknowledges the pick by HBK before looking to make another pick himself.
Wade Barrett: A true legend of the business and I must give you credit on sniped me. But I have another legend in mind for Raw. One who has caused me a few issues.
Wade seems wary ahead of announcing this pick before sighing and biting the bullet.
Wade Barrett: RANDY ORTON!
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PICK 18: RANDY ORTON
Notable accolades:
9x WWE Champion
4x World Heavyweight Champion
1x WWE Intercontinental Champion
1x United States Champion
2x World tag team champion (1x Edge, 1x Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper)
Royal Rumble (2009 and 2017)
Money in the Bank (2013)
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We cut back to HBK who smiles and holds the back of his neck.
Shawn Michaels: Well at least I don’t have to worry about being RKO’d out of nowhere again.
A slight nervous laugh as Wade looks on.
Shawn Michaels: But right now it is time to show the world who is the Boss. My final pick for this round is SASHA BANKS!
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PICK 19: SASHA BANKS
Notable accolades:
5x Women’s Universal Champion
1x NXT Women’s Champion
2x WWE Women’s tag team champion (2x Bayley)
Money in the Bank (2019)
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We cut back to the stage and Wade Barrett looks to make the final pick of the fourth round!
Wade Barrett: Another great addition Shawn but I want to bring a tag team that impressed on all brands last year to Raw so for the final pick of round four I pick TEAM KICK!
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PICK 20: TEAM KICK
Notable accolades:
Dakota Kai:
1x NXT Women’s Champion
1x Women’s tag team champion (1x Tegan Nox)
Tegan Nox
1x Women’s tag team champion (1x Dakota Kai)
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We cut to the backstage area and we can see TEAM KICK watching on the monitor. They have smiles on their face sharing a hug before Renee Young comes over to interview them.
Renee Young: Team Kick! Congratulations on such a good draft spot.
Dakota Kai: Thanks Renee. Last year was the best year of our careers and it’s clearly paying off.
Renee turns to Tegan.
Renee Young: And last night Tegan, you made it to the semi-finals of Queen of the Ring just falling short to a Hall of Famer in Beth Phoniex!
Tegan Nox: She is a hall of Famer for a reason but next I step in the ring with her, she might be the Queen but I’ll make her boy.
Tegan turns Dakota.
Tegan Nox: Shall we celebrate this?
Kai nods and the pair head off elsewhere as we cut to Kayla Braxton elsewhere backstage as she approaches…
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SASHA BANKS looking for an interview!
Kayla Braxton: Sasha, Sasha.
Sasha has her shutter shades on and a pair of headphones which she pulls down as she glares at Kayla.
Sasha Banks: What?
Kayla Braxton: I just want to hear your thoughts on becoming the newest addition to the Smackdown brand.
Sasha looks at her for a moment before responding.
Sasha Banks: Any brand I go to, becomes the A show. And I have my sights on Ember Moon. I want gold back around my waist.
Sasha puts the shades back on before walking off as we cut back to the stage for round 5!
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Wade Barrett: As I mentioned earlier the Cruiserweight division was a highlight of the programming when I would check out Monday Night Raw and this man was the champion for seven months fighting all comers. My next pick is MUSTAFA ALI!
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PICK 21: MUSTAFA ALI
Notable accolades:
1x Cruiserweight champion
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We cut back to Shawn Michaels who turns to Barrett nodding at him as he acknowledges the pick.
Shawn Michaels: A great pick but now it is time for me to pick someone I trained personally.
(Regal actually did it really).
Shawn Michaels: My next pick is DANIEL BRYAN!
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PICK 22: DANIEL BRYAN
Notable accolades:
4x WWE Champion
1x World Heavyweight Champion
2x Intercontinental Champion
1x United States Champion
1x WWE tag team champion (1x Kane)
Smackdown Money in the Bank (2011)
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We cut back to Wade Barrett who looks to speak next.
Wade Barrett: A very nice pick Shawn. Had my eyes on him soon.
HBK smiles as Barrett smirks in response.
Wade Barrett: However my next pick is a team from my homeland who had impressed during my reign on Smackdown. I pick BRITISH STRONG STYLE: PETE DUNNE AND TRENT SEVEN!
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PICK 23: BRITISH STRONG STYLE (PETE DUNNE AND TRENT SEVEN)
Notable accolades:
Pete Dunne
1x Intercontinental champion
1x United Kingdom Champion
Trent Seven
1x NXT Tag team champion (1x Tyler Bate)
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We cut back to the stage as Shawn Michaels gets ready for the final Smackdown pick of round 5.
Shawn Michaels: A top duo but I want one of my own. This team lost their Women’s tag team titles last night and I’m sure they will be itching to get them back. I select THE HUGGING PIRATES!
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PICK 24: THE HUGGING PIRATES
Bayley
1x Women’s Universal Champion
1x NXT Women’s Champion
3x WWE Women’s tag team champion (2x Sasha Banks, 1x Kairi Sane)
Kairi Sane
1x NXT Women’s Champion
1x WWE Women’s tag team champion (1x Bayley)
Mae Young Classic (2017)
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We cut back to Wade Barrett who stands in front of his Raw podium and looks to wrap up round 5 of the draft.
Wade Barrett: Now as you can see I drafted British Strong Style to Monday Night Raw but I do not like to do things by halves!
Wade shakes his head.
Wade Barrett: Using one of my NXT picks I choose TYLER BATE!
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PICK 25: TYLER BATE
Notable accolades:
1x NXT UK Champion
1x NXT Tag Team Champion (1x Trent Seven)
1x NXT Cruiserweight Champion
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After the final pick of round 5 is confirmed we cut to KAYLA BRAXTON as she walks up to an annoyed DANIEL BRYAN!
Kayla Braxton: Daniel, can I get some words on you now being on the Smackdown Brand meaning you won’t be able to get a rematch with John Morrison?
Bryan looks at her angrily but stays calm and storms off leaving Kayla standing there before the camera shows a laughing JOHN MORRISON in the background with one of his rivals being drafted away from him already. We then cut elsewhere backstage as RENEE YOUNG is standing ready for an interview!
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Renee Young: Right now, I have the newest group on Monday Night Raw with me: BRITISH STRONG STYLE!
PETE DUNNE, TYLER BATE and TRENT SEVEN all walk into the shot wearing matching peaky blinders style tweed jackets. Tyler and Trent are all smiles whilst Pete Dunne retains his usual stoic presence.
Renee Young: Boys, how does it feel to be reunited?
Tyler looks at his friends as he nods at Pete before sharing a hug with Trent and turns back to Renee.
Tyler Bate: It feels good to be reunited with these two.
Trent Seven: We have symbolized the excellence of the British wrestling scene and Tyler has been impressing on NXT becoming a singles champion just like Peter.
Pete Dunne: And that’s just the beginning. Monday Night Raw is going to learn the meaning of Strong Style very soon.
The trio walks off and brings the interview to an end as we cut back to Wade Barrett for the start of round 6.
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Wade Barrett: Now I feel the correct way to get round six underway is with someone who was a dominant champion on Raw last year and is a force of nature.
Wade smiles as Shawn Michaels nods.
Wade Barrett: A man I am very glad I never had to step in the ring with. My next pick is SAMOA JOE!
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PICK 26: SAMOA JOE
Notable accolades:
2x NXT Champion
1x United States Champion
Dusty Rhodes tag team classic (2015) – with Finn Balor
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We cut back to the podiums and it is now Shawn Michaels's turn to pick as he has a smile on his face.
Shawn Michaels: There is a lot of talent on Raw and Smackdown but some of the people watching might not know the talent down on NXT.
This is still before it becomes 2.0 guys.
Shawn Michaels: And this woman might be the E S T of the women’s division. My next pick is NXT superstar BIANCA BEL-AIR!
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PICK 27: BIANCA BEL-AIR
Notable accolades:
1x NXT Women’s Champion
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We cut back to Wade Barrett who looks to speak next.
Wade Barrett: Someone I had my eye on and I’ve annoyed you beat me to her Shawn.
Shawn shrugs as Wade carries on.
Wade Barrett: My next pick is a former multiple-time Women’s Champion and I feel has the potential to add to that. I pick ALEXA BLISS
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PICK 28: ALEXA BLISS
Notable accolades:
3x Women’s Universal Champion
2x WWE Women’s Champion
Women’s Money in the Bank (2018)
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We cut back to Shawn Michaels who nods before looking to get back on track.
Shawn Michaels: One thing I know during my career is being part of a dominant group and Wade I know you tried…
That brings a scowl to the face of the Raw commissioner.
Shawn Michaels: I’m just messing with you Wade. But my next pick has been a dominant group in their time on Raw so I’m bringing them to Smackdown. I pick THE CLUB!
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PICK 29: THE CLUB
Notable accolades:
AJ Styles:
2x WWE Champion
2x United States Champion
The Good Brothers:
2x World tag team champions
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We cut back to Wade Barrett who gets ready to announce the final pick of round six.
Wade Barrett: A strong group but I’m a bigger fan of the newest groups.
Wade smiles as HBK just shakes his head.
Wade Barrett: So it is trying to get into the business… THE HURT BUSINESS!
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PICK 30: THE HURT BUSINESS (MVP, LIO RUSH AND ISAIAH "SWERVE" STRICKLAND)
Notable accolades:
MVP:
2x United States Champion
1x WWE tag team champion (1x Matt Hardy)
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The final pick of round 6 is made and we then cut to KAYLA BRAXTON backstage with a microphone for an interview.
Kayla Braxton: The draft keeps rolling on but right now I have the latest edition to the Smackdown Live roster coming from NXT, Bianca Bel-Air!
The EST walks into the shot chewing gum and has a cocky smirk as she twirls her hair looking at Kayla.
Kayla Braxton: Bianca, you have been impressing people down on NXT. For anyone who hasn’t seen you or heard of you, why should they pay attention to you?
Bianca Bel-Air: If you ain’t heard of me, you’re about to.
A cocky smirk appears on the face of Bel-Air.
Bianca Bel-Air: I was the EST of NXT and now I am the EST of Smackdown Live! I’m the strongest, fastest and smartest. Whatever category you pick I am the standout.
Kayla Braxton: Very self-confident I see.
Bianca Bel-Air: Why wouldn’t I be? I know how great I am and soon the whole of the WWE Universe will find out too cause I have an UN-DEF-EAT-ED mindset!
She snaps her fingers and walks off bringing the interview to an end as we then cut to…
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RENEE YOUNG walks up to the HURT BUSINESS who are in discussion with each other. We can see MVP and ISAIAH “SWERVE” STRICKLAND arguing with each other whilst LIO RUSH watches on.
Renee Young: MVP, Isaiah I was just looking for a few words after it was confirmed the Hurt Business are staying on Monday Night Raw.
MVP turns around putting his hand out.
MVP: Renee, it is great that the hurt business are keeping things open on Monday Night Raw but right now…
Isaiah “Swerve” Strickland: No no Montel let Renee hear this.
That gets a look from MVP but Swerve carries on.
Isaiah “Swerve” Strickland: I want Samoa Joe. I know he is on Raw too so Joe when you watch this… answer the call and I’ll show you why you need to join or you’ll soon regret it.
Swerve walks off as MVP follows after him and Lio shrugs going after them as well whilst we cut back to the ring for round 7!
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Wade Barrett: As we head into the next round, I want to bolster the men’s division with one of the most successful WWE superstars of all time. Someone who has won nearly every title in WWE.
Wade smiles.
Wade Barrett: This man is also a good friend of Drew and myself. I pick the Celtic warrior SHEAMUS!
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PICK 31: SHEAMUS
Notable accolades:
3x WWE Champion
1x Universal Champion
2x United States Champion
4x World tag team champion (4x Cesaro)
1x WWE tag team champion (1x Cesaro)
Royal Rumble (2012)
Money in the Bank (2015)
King of the Ring (2010)
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We cut back to HBK who nods as he looks to carry on his draft.
Shawn Michaels: I’m sure people would not be happy if I started drafting my old buddies to Smackdown.
Wade ignores the joke as Shawn carries on.
Shawn Michaels: Tough crowd. Anyway this superstar is someone who was signed to WWE personally by my good friend Hunter. Staying on Smackdown Live: KEVIN OWENS!
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PICK 32: KEVIN OWENS
Notable accolades:
1x Universal Champion
1x NXT Champion
2x Intercontinental Champion
3x United States Champion
1x WWE tag team champion (1x Sami Zayn)
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We cut back to Wade Barrett who has a wicked smirk on his face.
Wade Barrett: Kevin Owens is someone I loved having on my roster and I was hoping to bring him to Raw.
Shawn shrugs.
Wade Barrett: However I have someone equally as good as him and more than his tag team partner but his best friend. My next pick is SAMI ZAYN!
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PICK 33: SAMI ZAYN
Notable accolades:
1x NXT Champion
1x WWE tag team champion (1x Kevin Owens)
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We cut back to HBK who clearly is not happy with that pick.
Shawn Michaels: Nice snipe.
Wade smirks as Shawn looks at his list before making his next pick.
Shawn Michaels: But as I said earlier tonight, I want to bring the WWE Women’s tag team titles to Smackdown so my next pick is a team capable of doing just that. I pick THE RIOTT SQUAD!
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PICK 34: THE RIOTT SQUAD
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We cut back to Wade Barrett who stands in front of his podium ready for his final pick of round 7.
Wade Barrett: Now whilst we have been out here, I have been getting messages from people in the back about how one of my newest superstars is acting after Daniel Bryan got drafted to Smackdown.
Shawn nods.
Wade Barrett: And whilst the superstar is on my list, I will take pleasure in bringing him to Raw just to put John Morrison in his place. My next pick is THE MIZ!
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PICK 35: THE MIZ
Notable accolades:
1x WWE Champion
9x Intercontinental Champion
2x United States Champion
5x WWE Tag team Champion (1x John Morrison, 1x Shane McMahon, 1x Big Show, 1x John Cena and 1x Damien Sandow)
2x World tag team champion (1x John Morrison and 1x Big Show)
Raw Money in the Bank (2010)
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We cut back to Shawn Michaels who looks to wrap up round 7 of the draft!
Shawn Michaels: Now I mentioned earlier about looking to the future and my next pick has been establishing herself as a future Women’s Champion. She came very close to making the final last night before falling just short. My final pick for round seven is TAYNARA CONTI!
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PICK 36: TAYNARA CONTI
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We then cut to the backstage area as KAYLA BRAXTON is stood ready for an interview!
Kayla Braxton: Right now, I’m going to get a few words with the newest Smackdown Live superstar Taynara Conti!
The Brazilian beauty walks into the shot with a smile on her face.
Kayla Braxton: Tay, in the last few months you have been riding high making the final four of the Rumble and also the semi-final of the Queen of the Ring. With this move to Smackdown, do you think now is the time for you to win gold?
Taynara Conti nods.
Taynara Conti: I know I can compete with the best and after beating the Boss, I now want to bring pride to my home country and be a champion.
She gets focused as she looks at the camera.
Taynara Conti: Ember Moon, I’m coming for your title!
Conti walks off bringing the interview to an end as we cut elsewhere backstage as…
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RENEE YOUNG walks over to KEVIN OWENS and SAMI ZAYN hanging out with each other who finish hugging each other to face Renee.
Renee Young: Kevin, Sami. We have just learned that you two will be on separate brands. How do you both feel about that with your careers being so entwined with one another?
Both look at each other nodding before facing the camera.
Kevin Owens: We knew this could happen when we agreed to be up for draft separately.
Sami Zayn: We felt our time teaming together had run its course and we both wanted to focus on singles gold.
Kevin Owens: Without fighting with each other…
Sami Zayn: For once.
Both men share a hug.
Kevin Owens: Good luck man and if you ever need a hand let me know.
Sami Zayn: Same here man.
Both head off in different directions bringing the interview to an end as we cut back to the stage for round 8!
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Wade Barrett: As many of you know, I am from the UK and I first hand know how good some of the talents from my homeland are.
A proud smile appears on his face as he carries on talking.
Wade Barrett: And this woman has been impressing not only on NXT UK but in last night’s Queen of the Ring. Welcome to Monday Night Raw: PIPER NEVIN!
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PICK 37: PIPER NEVIN
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We cut back to Shawn Michaels standing in front of his Smackdown podium with a smile on his face.
Shawn Michaels: My next pick is currently on the shelf after picking up an injury on last night’s show but I feel that locking her in once she comes back is vital.
Big faith is being shown by HBK.
Shawn Michaels: So remaining on Smackdown Live, is the Empress ASUKA!
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PICK 38: ASUKA
Notable accolades:
2x WWE Women’s Champion
1x NXT Women’s Champion
Royal Rumble (2018)
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We cut back to Wade Barrett standing behind his Raw podium as he looks to carry on.
Wade Barrett: As I’ve said before I see the Cruiserweight division as one of the stand outs of the Monday Night Raw brand.
A smirk appears on the face of the Raw commissioner.
Wade Barrett: And whilst this man is very cocky, he proved himself last year as part of the division so staying on Monday Night Raw is NOAM DAR!
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PICK 39: NOAM DAR
Notable accolades:
1x Cruiserweight champion
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We cut back to Shawn Michaels at the Smackdown podium who nods acknowledging the last pick.
Shawn Michaels: Noam Dar might be one of the few people cockier than the old me.
A laugh from HBK as he carries on.
Shawn Michaels: But right now it is time to add a monster to the Smackdown roster! My next pick is the Monster among Men BRAUN STROWMAN!
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PICK 40: BRAUN STROWMAN
Notable accolades:
1x World tag team champion (1x Nicholas)
The Greatest Royal Rumble
Money in the Bank (2018)
Andre the Giant battle royal (2019)
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We cut back to Wade Barrett in front of his podium as he gets ready for his final pick of the eighth round.
Wade Barrett: My next pick is a force of nature who has been on the shelf with injury but now is cleared to compete. A former women’s champion too.
He looks at Shawn Michaels who looks curious.
Wade Barrett: My next pick is NIA JAX!
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PICK 41: NIA JAX
Notable accolades:
1x Women’s Universal Champion
Miss Elizabeth battle royal (2020)
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We cut to the Smackdown podium as Shawn Michaels looks to wrap up the eighth round of this draft!
Shawn Michaels: Now as you know I like to do things with a bang and this final pick is a superstar who scares me even more than the Undertaker did.
Strong words.
Shawn Michaels: Staying on Smackdown Live: BRAY WYATT!
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PICK 42: BRAY WYATT
Notable accolades:
1x WWE Champion
1x World tag team champion (1x Matt Hardy)
1x WWE tag team champion (1x Randy Orton and Luke Harper)
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With round 8 wrapped up, we cut backstage as KAYLA BRAXTON is stood ready for an interview.
Kayla Braxton: The draft is hotting up and right now I have the biggest new edition to Smackdown Live the Monster Among Men Braun Strowman!
Braun moves into the shot and towers over Kayla Braxton.
Kayla Braxton: Braun since last year’s Wrestlemania you have come close to becoming a world champion for the first time but haven’t been able to do it. Do you think going to Smackdown might help you do that?
Braun nods.
Braun Strowman: When you are a monster you always have a target on your back and everyone is after you.
On the TV behind Braun and Kayla, we see the image of the Firefly Funhouse flash on the screen before going away.
Braun Strowman: But I will plow through everyone until Aleister Black gets these hands!
Braun walks off bringing the interview to a close as the camera zooms in on the Firefly Funhouse on the screen before we cut elsewhere backstage as…
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RENEE YOUNG is standing backstage next to PIPER NIVEN ready to interview her.
Renee Young: Piper, welcome to Monday Night Raw.
Piper has a big smile on her face and hugs Renee who awkwardly smile before Piper breaks.
Piper Niven: Thanks Renee. It feels great to be here and all my hard work has paid off to make it to this point.
Renee Young: What’s next for you after your impressive run to the quarter-finals against Beth Phoenix?
Piper gets ready to speak but is soon interrupted by NIA JAX walking into the shot.
Nia Jax: Why are you talking to her Renee? You should be talking to me.
Piper rolls her eyes as Nia steps forward and the two women square up to each other.
Nia Jax: I was promised a title shot and since Becky has gone into hiding, scared I’ll break her face again I’m cashing in my shot tomorrow night.
Nia goes to walk off before turning to Piper.
Nia Jax: And unlike you, I’ll beat Beth.
Nia walks off on that note leaving Piper Niven standing there furious before we cut to the stage for the ninth round of the draft.
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Wade Barrett: When it comes to the Cruiserweight division whilst I know how great the talent on the Raw brand are, we can always improve.
A smile appears on Wade’s face.
Wade Barrett: And that is why I am adding this man from Smackdown Live who might be one of the best Cruiserweights in the world. Welcome, RICOCHET to Monday Night Raw!
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PICK 43: RICOCHET
Notable accolades:
1x North American Champion
Dusty Rhodes tag team classic (2019) with Aleister Black
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We cut back to Shawn Michaels who has a slight smile on his face as he looks for his next pick.
Shawn Michaels: A strong addition to the division Wade but it is time for me to strengthen the tag team division.
Wade nods curious about who Shawn is going to pick.
Shawn Michaels: And this team are arguably the greatest team in the modern era. Please welcome back to Smackdown Live: THE USOS!
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PICK 44: THE USOS
Notable accolades:
3x World tag team Champions
4x WWE tag team champions
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We cut back to Wade Barret in front of his Raw podium as he looks to announce the next edition to Monday Night Raw roster.
Wade Barrett: The Usos have truly pioneered the tag team division in the last few years but it is time for me to bolster the Women’s division with an experienced veteran.
Wade does his signature smirk before carrying on.
Wade Barrett: Please welcome to Monday Night Raw: MELINA!
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PICK 45: MELINA
Notable accolades:
3x Women’s Champion
2x Divas Champion
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We cut back to Shawn Michaels in front of his Smackdown podium as the draft rolls on.
Shawn Michaels: Now I know I’ve already drafted one superstar in Asuka who is currently injured but it is time for me to bring another Smackdown Live.
Wade shakes his head but Shawn ignores him and carries on.
Shawn Michaels: This man is a legend of the business and his name is REY MYSTERIO!
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PICK 46: REY MYSTERIO
Notable accolades:
1x Universal Champion
1x WWE Champion
2x World Heavyweight Champion
2x Intercontinental Champion
4x Cruiserweight Champion
5x WCW Cruiserweight Champion
4x WWE tag team Champion (1x Edge, 1x Eddie Guerrero, 1x Batista, 1x Rob Van Dam)
Royal Rumble (2006)
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We cut back to Wade Barrett who looks to finish off his round 9 picks.
Wade Barrett: This next man is not the most popular superstar in the WWE universe however is someone I feel has the potential to become a champion again.
Wade looks unsure but carries on with the pick.
Wade Barrett: Coming back to Monday Night Raw is BARON CORBIN!
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PICK 47: BARON CORBIN
Notable accolades:
1x United States Champion
Money in the Bank (2017)
Andre the Giant battle Royal (2016)
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We cut back to Shawn Michaels for the final pick of round 9 who has a big smile on his face.
Shawn Michaels: As I said with my first pick of this round, I want to strengthen the tag team division and that will also involve keeping some of the best teams on the brand.
Wade looks annoyed as it seems he knows he is about to miss out on a big team.
Shawn Michaels: I select THE WAR RAIDERS!
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PICK 48: THE WAR RAIDERS
Notable accolades:
1x WWE tag team champions
1x NXT tag team champions
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We cut to KAYLA BRAXTON who walks through the back and approaches REY MYSTERIO who is hanging out with his son DOMINIK MYSTERIO! Rey is still noticeably on crutches however.
Kayla Braxton: Rey, congratulations on being drafted to Smackdown Live.
Rey Mysterio: Thanks, Kayla.
Kayla Braxton: The first and most important question I have to ask though, when will you be back in the ring?
Rey shakes his head.
Rey Mysterio: I’m not sure Kayla. My leg is not fully healed yet and the timescale is unclear. But I’ll say this.
Rey gets serious.
Rey Mysterio: As soon as I am good to go, I am going after Seth Rollins and his church.
Dominik turns to his father.
Dominik Mysterio: I can help if you want dad. I’ve been training and the coaches say I am nearly re…
Rey shakes his head.
Rey Mysterio: Not just yet son. When the time is right, we’ll know when to bring you into the WWE.
Dominik looks pensive but nods respecting his father’s wishes as we cut elsewhere backstage as…
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RICOCHET is backstage listening to some music and relaxing as RENEE YOUNG approaches him!
Renee Young: Ricochet, I just want to get a few words from you after it was confirmed that you are now a part of Monday Night Raw.
Ricochet smiles and takes off his headphones.
Ricochet: It feels good to fly high on a new brand. I had gotten a bit stuck in a rut over on Smackdown and sometimes a change of scenery can help you fly to new heights.
Renee Young: And as Wade Barrett mentioned, you qualify for the Cruiserweight division.
Ricochet nods.
Ricochet: I’ve not held gold since my days in NXT and I think it is time I fly high enough to change that.
Ricochet puts his headphones on and heads off as we enter the tenth round of the draft!
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Wade Barrett: Shawn Michaels has drafted some great tag teams to the Women’s division on Smackdown so it is time I add some great names to Raw’s.
He smiles looking at Shawn Michaels.
Wade Barrett: Coming to Monday Night Raw are THE TWISTED SISTERS!
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PICK 49: THE TWISTED SISTERS
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We cut back to Shawn Michaels who smiles as he gets ready to announce his first pick of round 10.
Shawn Michaels: My next pick is someone who reminds me a lot of me when I was younger.
He smirks.
Shawn Michaels: A lot of anger and even more potential. Staying on Smackdown Live: BUDDY MURPHY!
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PICK 50: BUDDY MURPHY
Notable accolades:
1x Cruiserweight champion
1x NXT tag team champion (1x Wesley Blake)
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We return to Wade Barrett in front of his podium as he looks at the piece of paper in front of him before turning to Shawn Michaels.
Wade Barrett: This next man has been compared to you quite often Shawn.
Shawn doesn’t respond but knows where this is going straight away.
Wade Barrett: But he has managed to reinvigorate himself ever since he became part of the Cruiserweight division. That man is DOLPH ZIGGLER!
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PICK 51: DOLPH ZIGGLER
Notable accolades:
2x World Heavyweight Champion
6x Intercontinental Champion
2x United States Champion
1x North American Champion
2x World tag team Champion (1x Drew McIntyre and 1x Johnny, Kenny, Mikey and Mitch)
Smackdown Money in the Bank (2012)
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We cut back to Shawn Michaels who looks unimpressed with the comparison to him but he focuses on the camera in front of me.
Shawn Michaels: Well it is time for me to pick up a superstar who reminds me of your Wade.
Wade now side-eyes his fellow commissioner but Shawn carries on.
Shawn Michaels: My next pick is KARRION KROSS!
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PICK 52: KARRION KROSS
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We cut back to Wade Barrett who looks annoyed at being compared to someone else but he gets back to the task at hand.
Wade Barrett: I’ll take the comparison as a compliment Shawn but back to business.
He adjusts his suit as he gets ready to speak.
Wade Barrett: This next man was another key part of the Cruiserweight division and a former champion. Staying on Raw: KALISTO
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PICK 53: KALISTO
Notable accolades:
2x United States champion
1x Cruiserweight champion
1x NXT Tag team champion (1x Sin Cara)
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We cut back to Shawn Michaels on the stage who looks to finish off round 10.
Shawn Michaels: Now I still have one pick from NXT in mind and this man, I think he could be something. But it is a wildcard.
Shawn thinks for a minute.
Shawn Michaels: Coming to Smackdown Live: MATT RIDDLE!
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PICK 54: MATT RIDDLE
Notable accolades:
1x NXT Tag team champion (1x Timothy Thatcher)
Dusty Rhodes Classic (2020) with Timothy Thatcher
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We cut to the backstage area as we can see MATT RIDDLE hanging out and chilling backstage until he is approached by KAYLA BRAXTON looking are an interview.
Kayla Braxton: Matt Riddle welcome to Smackdown Live!
Matt has a big goofy smile on his face as he nods.
Matt Riddle: Thanks, Kayla.
Kayla Braxton: What are your plans now you are on Smackdown?
Riddle smiles as he looks at Kayla.
Matt Riddle: Well I’m not really a plan kind of guy but after recently losing my NXT tag team titles and losing a friend in Timmy, it’s time for me to get some gold once again.
Matt smiles putting his hand on Kayla’s shoulder.
Matt Riddle: Or maybe make some new friends. Who knows Kayla?
Matt sticks his arms out in a relaxed pose before walking off bringing the interview to an end as we cut elsewhere backstage as…
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RENEE YOUNG approaches DOLPH ZIGGLER backstage who is leaving the arena having found out where he will be drafted to.
Renee Young: Dolph can I get your thoughts on remaining on Monday Night Raw?
Ziggler stops for a moment.
Dolph Ziggler: Well I could do without the cheap jokes from my future boss.
Dolph shakes his head.
Dolph Ziggler: I’m happy to be on Raw because I mean I can not only give Mustafa Ali a lesson in respecting veterans but also take the Cruiserweight title off of Angel Garza!
Dolph Ziggler storms off and leaves the arena as we cut back to the stage for the final round of the draft!
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Wade Barrett: As we enter the final round of tonight’s draft I want to make sure I get a veteran for the Women’s division.
A smile appears on Wade’s face.
Wade Barrett: And I can confirm that due to her win in the Thunder Clash match at Queen of the Ring, she will get a Women’s title shot at Armageddon! My next pick is NATALYA!
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PICK 55: NATALYA
Notable accolades:
1x WWE Women’s Champion
1x Divas Champion
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We cut back to Shawn Michaels who looks to get his portion of the final round underway.
Shawn Michaels: As we look to wrap up this draft I want to look at what has happened on now just Raw but Smackdown and this man made an instant impact upon his debut at Armageddon.
Wade nods as he looks at his notes and accepts the next draft that is about to happen.
Shawn Michaels: Zelina Vega brought the client to Raw but I’m bringing him to Smackdown Live: DOMINIK DIJAKOVIC!
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PICK 56: DOMINIK DIJAKOVIC
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We cut back to Wade Barrett who looks to make his next pick.
Wade Barrett: I only have two picks left in the draft tonight and I want to make sure they count with the great superstars still left to be picked.
He looks at his notes and we can see him pick up one that says “medical report” in red letters on the back of it.
Wade Barrett: Now I know one-half of this tag team are on the shelf but I want them on my brand. My next pick is the STREET PROFITS
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PICK 57: THE STREET PROFITS
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We cut back to Shawn Michaels who stands in front of his Smackdown podium as he rubs his chin for a moment.
Shawn Michaels: Looking at some of the achievements of the names left, there is so much talent on this roster and this man might have slipped under the radar.
Wade raises an eyebrow.
Shawn Michaels: My next pick is a former Royal Rumble winner: SHINSUKE NAKAMURA!
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PICK 58: SHINSUKE NAKAMURA
Notable achievements:
2x NXT Champion
2x United States Champion
Royal Rumble winner (2018)
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We cut back to Wade Barrett who looks at the camera before looking at Shawn.
Wade Barrett: You are right Shawn. There was a name I overlooked in drafting.
Shawn raises an eyebrow before Wade turns back to the camera.
Wade Barrett: For the final pick by Monday night Raw I pick a former World champion: JINDER MAHAL
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PICK 59: JINDER MAHAL
Notable accolades:
1x WWE Champion
1x United States Champion
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And we cut back to Shawn Michaels for the final pick of the draft!
Shawn Michaels: A good late steal Wade but I think it is time for one of my own.
Shawn has a smile on his face as he carries on.
Shawn Michaels: This is a team who have been hotting up since coming to Smackdown and they will carry it on under my watch. I select THE LAST OUTLAWS!
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PICK 60: THE LAST OUTLAWS
Notable accolades:
Bobby Roode:
1x NXT Champion
1x United States Champion
1x World tag team champion (Chad Gable)
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We cut backstage and we can see KAYLA BRAXTON standing next to THE LAST OUTLAWS!
Kayla Braxton: James, Bobby thoughts on being the final picks of the draft?
James and Bobby smirk.
James Storm: We should have been higher but it is fitting that we were the last.
Bobby Roode: Because when we finally get a shot at a title, it will be the last time they hold that belt I can assure you on that Kayla.
James and Bobby clink their bottles together before walking off as we cut to one final interview of the night as…
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RENEE YOUNG stands next to NATALYA! Both women have a smile on their faces as Renee asks her first question.
Renee Young: Natalya it looks like you are staying on Raw with Beth.
Natalya: That’s right Renee and I can’t wait for the locker room to see a rejuvenated Divas of Doom!
Renee Young: But first we might be seeing you two collide at Armageddon.
Nattie smiles.
Natalya: We will be seeing us go one on one again because I know my best friend Beth is going to beat Nia Jax.
Renee Young: Will there be any hesitation like there was last time you two met?
Natalya is unsure how to handle that question and pauses for a moment.
Natalya: We will give it our all against each other. We will fight like enemies but we will still be friends Renee.
Renee Young: One more question…
Natalya’s phone rings and she sees it.
Natalya: Sorry Renee. Got to take this.
Natalya answers the phone and walks off ending the interview as the final recap is shown with the draft coming to an end!
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