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WWE Draft 2023 Results: All Picks From 5th Round WWE News
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WWE Draft 2023 Results: All Picks From 5th Round

The illustrious WWE Hall of Famers, Molly Holly and Road Dogg, made a grand entrance on Monday Night Raw to announce the much-anticipated fifth round of WWE Draft picks. ## The eagerly awaited draft picks were finally revealed, with Braun Strowman and Ricochet being drafted to Raw, bringing their immense strength and agility to the brand. Shotzi was selected to join the SmackDown roster, promising to bring her unique blend of athleticism and fearlessness to the blue brand. ## Raw also managed to acquire the powerful Bronson Reed, who will undoubtedly make a formidable addition to their roster. SmackDown, on the other hand, chose the dynamic duo of Pretty Deadly, a tag team with an impressive track record, and an unwavering determination to succeed in the ring. With these new draft picks, both Raw and SmackDown are poised to elevate their rosters to new heights, setting the stage for intense and thrilling battles in the weeks and months to come. ## 5th round WWE Draft picks: ## Braun Strowman and Ricochet (Raw)## Shotzi (SmackDown)## Bronson Reed (Raw)## Pretty Deadly (SmackDown)## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

WWE Draft 2023 Results: All Picks From 4th Round WWE News
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WWE Draft 2023 Results: All Picks From 4th Round

The fourth round of the WWE Draft was announced with great fanfare by the legendary Eric Bischoff and the charismatic Rob Van Dam. The picks were nothing short of impressive, featuring some of the most iconic names in wrestling history. ## Representing Raw, the incomparable Trish Stratus was selected to join the red brand. Her wealth of experience and unparalleled talent make her a valuable addition to any roster. Over on SmackDown, the enigmatic Karrion Kross and his alluring partner Scarlett were chosen, bringing their unique brand of intensity and mystique to the blue brand. They are sure to make an impact in their new home. ## Raw also picked up two more powerhouse performers in Shayna Baszler and Ronda Rousey. The former MMA champions are known for their incredible athleticism and fierce determination, and will undoubtedly shake things up in the women's division. Finally, SmackDown added the charismatic and confident LA Knight to their ranks. With his impressive in-ring skills and natural charisma, Knight is sure to make waves on the blue brand. ## 4th round WWE Draft picks: ## Trish Stratus (Raw)## Karrion Kross and Scarlett (SmackDown)## Shayna Baszler and Ronda Rousey (Raw)## LA Knight (SmackDown)## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

WWE Draft 2023 Results: All Picks From 3rd Round WWE News
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WWE Draft 2023 Results: All Picks From 3rd Round

Shawn Michaels and Adam Pearce graced tonight's episode of Monday Night Raw to disclose the much-anticipated third round of the WWE Draft picks. However, the announcement was delayed due to the unexpected arrival of Brock Lesnar, who stormed into the ring while Michaels was about to begin. ## As Pearce tried to reason with Lesnar, he called for security to intervene. Cody Rhodes emerged from nowhere and assaulted Lesnar, but the security detail quickly intervened, preventing further escalation. ## After the commercial break, Michaels finally revealed the third round picks of the WWE Draft, sending the WWE Universe into a frenzy. ## 3rd round WWE Draft picks: ## Women's Tag Team Champions Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez (Raw)## Asuka (SmackDown)## The New Day (Raw)## Brawling Brutes (SmackDown)## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

WWE Draft 2023 Results: All Picks From 2nd Round WWE News
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WWE Draft 2023 Results: All Picks From 2nd Round

On the latest episode of Monday Night Raw, the esteemed Booker T and his lovely wife Sharmell graced us with their presence to unveil the highly-anticipated second round of WWE Draft picks. ## Without further ado, the following elite superstars were selected to represent their respective brands: For Raw, we have the Undisputed Tag Team Champions, the electrifying Kevin Owens and the sensational Sami Zayn. Joining them on Raw are the formidable duo of The Judgment Day, who are sure to wreak havoc in the ring. ## Over on SmackDown, we have the legendary tag team of The Usos, whose fierce athleticism and brotherly bond have been unmatched for years. And let's not forget about the Latin World Order, also known as the LWO, who bring their unique blend of talent and style to the blue brand. ## 2nd round WWE Draft picks: ## Undisputed Tag Team Champions Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn (Raw)## The Usos (SmackDown)## The Judgment Day (Raw)## The LWO (SmackDown)## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

WWE Draft 2023 Results: All Picks From 1st Round WWE News
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WWE Draft 2023 Results: All Picks From 1st Round

The electrifying WWE Monday Night Raw began with the legendary Triple H taking center stage to unveil the highly-anticipated WWE Draft picks. The cerebral assassin also made it crystal clear that any Superstars who remained undrafted were vulnerable to be snatched up by other brands. ## Additionally, he announced that due to the colossal Roman Reigns being drafted to SmackDown, the newly crowned World Heavyweight Champion will now exclusively represent Monday Night Raw. ## Adding to the excitement, Triple H disclosed that the formidable Brock Lesnar, who holds immense power and awe-inspiring prowess, had deftly negotiated to become a free agent with the capacity to grace any brand with his awe-inspiring presence at any moment. ## 1st round WWE Draft picks: ## Raw Women's Champion Rhea Ripley (Raw)## United States Champion Austin Theory (SmackDown)## Seth Rollins (Raw)## Charlotte Flair (SmackDown)## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

WWE Draft 2023 Results: All Picks From Night Two (May 1, 2023) WWE Results
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WWE Draft 2023 Results: All Picks From Night Two (May 1, 2023)

Commencing with the April 28th installment of Friday Night SmackDown held in Corpus Christi, Texas, and culminating with the May 1st episode of Monday Night Raw in Fort Worth, Texas, the two-night event has captivated wrestling enthusiasts worldwide. SmackDown, broadcasted on Fox, and Raw, televised on the USA Network, were the platforms on which this spellbinding spectacle unfurled. ## The first night of the event saw four rounds of draft picks, with each brand, SmackDown and Raw, being awarded two picks in each round. These momentous draft selections were announced by distinguished WWE Hall of Famers, who lent their presence and gravitas to the proceedings. The inaugural round of picks was unveiled by none other than Triple H, followed by the second round, which was presented by the legendary Rob Van Dam and Michael Hayes. The third round picks were announced by the iconic duo of John "Bradshaw" Layfield and Teddy Long, and the fourth and final round was declared by the raucous D-Generation X comprising Shawn Michaels and "Road Dogg" Jesse James. ## Although these celebrated wrestlers were part of the Night 1 draft pool, they remained undrafted on SmackDown. However, their eagerly anticipated draft selections were divulged on SmackDown LowDown the following day, thereby satiating the fervent curiosity of wrestling aficionados. ## WWE Draft 2023 Results: All Picks From Night Two (May 1, 2023) ## Night 2: Raw (May 1) Results Round Brand pick # Overall pick # Wrestler(s) Pre-draft brand Post-draft brand Role 1 1 1 Rhea Ripley Raw Raw Female wrestlerSmackDown Women's Champion 1 1 2 Austin Theory Raw SmackDown Male wrestlerUnited States Champion 1 2 3 Seth "Freakin" Rollins Raw Raw Male wrestler 1 2 4 Charlotte Flair SmackDown SmackDown Female wrestler 2 3 5 Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn Raw (Owens)SmackDown (Zayn) Raw Male tag teamUndisputed WWE Tag Team Champions 2 3 6 The Usos(Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso) SmackDown SmackDown Male tag team 2 4 7 The Judgment Day(Finn Bálor, Damian Priest, and Dominik Mysterio) Raw Raw Male stable 2 4 8 Latino World Order(Rey Mysterio, Santos Escobar, Cruz Del Toro, Joaquin Wilde, and Zelina Vega) SmackDown SmackDown Mixed stable 3 5 9 Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez SmackDown Raw Female tag teamWWE Women's Tag Team Champions 3 5 10 Asuka Raw SmackDown Female wrestler 3 6 11 The New Day(Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) SmackDown Raw Male tag team 3 6 12 The Brawling Brutes(Sheamus, Ridge Holland, and Butch) SmackDown SmackDown Male stable 4 7 13 Trish Stratus Raw Raw Female wrestlerWWE Hall of Famer 4 7 14 Karrion Kross with Scarlett SmackDown SmackDown Male wrestler and female manager 4 8 15 Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler SmackDown Raw Female tag team 4 8 16 LA Knight SmackDown SmackDown Male wrestler 5 9 17 Braun Strowman and Ricochet SmackDown Raw Male tag team 5 9 18 Shotzi SmackDown SmackDown Female wrestler 5 10 19 Bronson Reed Raw Raw Male wrestler 5 10 20 Pretty Deadly(Elton Prince and Kit Wilson) NXT SmackDown Male tag team 6 11 21 Alpha Academy(Chad Gable and Otis) Raw Raw Male tag team 6 11 22 Rick Boogs Raw SmackDown Male wrestler 6 12 23 Katana Chance and Kayden Carter NXT Raw Female tag team 6 12 24 Cameron Grimes NXT SmackDown Male wrestler ## Night 2 supplemental picks: Raw Talk (May 1) Wrestler(s) Pre-draft brand Post-draft brand Role Akira Tozawa Raw Raw Male wrestler Dana Brooke Raw Raw Female wrestler Emma SmackDown Raw Female wrestler Grayson Waller NXT SmackDown Male wrestler Indus Sher(Jinder Mahal, Sanga, and Veer Mahaan) NXT Raw Male stable Johnny Gargano Raw Raw Male wrestler Los Lotharios(Angel and Humberto) Raw Raw Male tag team Nikki Cross Raw Raw Female wrestler Odyssey Jones NXT Raw Male wrestler Piper Niven Raw Raw Female wrestler Riddick Moss SmackDown Raw Male wrestler Tamina Raw SmackDown Female wrestler Tegan Nox SmackDown Raw Female wrestler Xia Li SmackDown Raw Female wrestler ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

WWE Draft 2023 Results From Night 1 SmackDown (April 28): All Picks WWE News
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WWE Draft 2023 Results From Night 1 SmackDown (April 28): All Picks

Commencing this Friday on SmackDown, the first night of the highly anticipated WWE Draft will ensue, followed by a consecutive night next week on Monday Night Raw, exclusively airing on the USA network. ## Throughout each night of this illustrious event, a distinct pool of accomplished Superstars will be eligible for selection. These prestigious athletes, with unparalleled athleticism and undeniable charisma, represent the pinnacle of sports entertainment. ## Hunter said some members of the NXT roster are eligible to be drafted. The rosters will be changed effective May 8th. ## The first picks in the draft are: ## 1. Smackdown selects Roman Reigns, Solo Sikoa, and Paul Heyman.## 2. Raw selects Cody Rhodes.## 3. Smackdown selects Bianca Belair.## 4. Raw selects Becky Lynch.## The picks for Round Two are as follows: ## 1. Smackdown selects The Street Profits## 2. Raw selects Imperium## 3. Smackdown selects Edge## 4. Raw selects Matt Riddle## Round Three Picks: ## 1. Smackdown selects Bobby Lashley ## 2. Raw selects Drew McIntyre ## 3. Smackdown selects The OC ## 4. Raw selects The Miz ## Round Four Picks: ## 1. Smackdown selects Damage CTRL## 2. Raw selects Shinsuke Nakamura## 3. Smackdown selects NXT Women's Tag Team Champions Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn## 4. Raw selects NXT Women's Champion Indi Hartwell## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

WWE Draft 2023: Ilja Dragunov, Pretty Deadly, Zoey Stark, And Cameron Grimes Expected To Make Major Impact On Main Roster WWE News
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WWE Draft 2023: Ilja Dragunov, Pretty Deadly, Zoey Stark, And Cameron Grimes Expected To Make Major Impact On Main Roster

The upcoming WWE Draft is highly anticipated and will commence on the April 28 episode of SmackDown, followed by the May 1st episode of Monday Night Raw. WWE has decided to delay the main roster debuts of NXT talent until the Draft, instead of immediately following WrestleMania 39, as previously done. ## According to Pwinsider Elite, there are several names that could be called up to the main roster during the Draft. One of them is Ilja Dragunov, a former WWE NXT UK Champion, who has been suggested to join the SmackDown brand. ## In addition, the report suggests that Pretty Deadly, Zoey Stark, and Cameron Grimes could also be called up. Pretty Deadly has had multiple NXT Tag Team Title reigns and is considered ready for the main roster. Grimes has been ready for some time, but has been waiting for WWE creative to develop an idea for him. ## Zoey Stark, on the other hand, has already been given opportunities on the main roster, including working on Main Event tapings and even live events. WWE has high hopes for her, and she could be another promising name to watch out for during the Draft. ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

WWE Draft 2023 Predictions, Date & Picks WWE News
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WWE Draft 2023 Predictions, Date & Picks

The WWE draft is an electrifying spectacle in the world of pro wrestling, as Superstars are shuffled between brands, setting the stage for months of captivating storylines and intense rivalries that fans eagerly invest in. ## This year's draft promises to be no exception, with the mastermind Triple H at the helm of WWE Creative, adding an extra layer of excitement. As the anticipation builds for the two-night talent shake-up, fans are buzzing with anticipation for the surprises and shake-ups that await them. With Triple H's creative genius in play, the stakes have never been higher as Superstars' fates hang in the balance, and the wrestling world braces itself for the seismic shifts that the draft will inevitably bring. ## Despite previous reports from various outlets indicating that discussions about a draft this year had been scarce, a significant shift occurred during this week's episode of SmackDown. Triple H, making an appearance to discuss the future of WWE, made a bold promise that this year's draft would "revolutionize the game" like never before. ## The WWE Universe eagerly anticipates the upcoming 2023 WWE Draft, as the dates for this highly anticipated event have been confirmed. Starting on the April 28 episode of WWE SmackDown, the draft will span two nights, with the second night taking place on the May 1 episode of WWE Raw. ## As the last edition of the WWE draft took place on October 4, 2021, fans are eager to see which Superstars will be switching brands this time around. However, details about the format of the draft and who will be making the picks for each brand are currently unknown, adding to the excitement and suspense leading up to the event. ## WWE fans can expect a thrilling and unpredictable draft as the landscape of the WWE roster may undergo significant changes, shaping the future of the WWE Universe. ## The predicted top 10 picks are: ## Roman Reigns (SmackDown)## Cody Rhodes (Raw)## Rhea Ripley (SmackDown)## Brock Lesnar (Raw)## Seth Rollins (SmackDown)## Bianca Belair (Raw)## Becky Lynch (SmackDown)## Bron Breakker (Raw)## The Usos (SmackDown)## Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens (Raw)## Date for Draft 2023 ## Although an official date for the WWE Draft has yet to be announced, WRKD Wrestling has reported that it is tentatively slated for the May 8 episode of Monday Night Raw, to be held in Jacksonville, Florida. ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.