Draft

[Guest TheDon]

If so does anybody know when it is going to be?

[iggymcfly 0]

I think that was just a rumor perpetrated by the internet. WWE's never mentioned the idea themselves, and there's no reason to think they would. I think if anything, a small trade would be more reasonable.

[Enigma 0]

Linda McMahon said in a conference call right after the 2004 one that it would be a yearly thing.

[Scroby 0]

I have a feeling if there is one, it might be annouced tonight on Raw or within a few weeks, but I'm just guessing at this moment.

[USC Wuz Robbed! 0]

Can't you just wait for the WWE to officially announce it?

[Guest Shadow]

I'd do May 2nd. Night after Backlash.

 

Build up that it "could be the last chance these guys have to settle their grudges"

[Vyce 0]

They NEED to do another draft, at least for the sake of Smackdown, which is still ridiculously shallow in terms of depth.

[Slickster 0]

The draft will be 2 weeks from tonight (April 18) in MSG.

 

They've been promoting this as a 'RAW/SmackDown! Supershow' since tickets went on sale, so it's a safe bet that it will be April 18.

[Promoter 0]

Linda McMahon said in a conference call right after the 2004 one that it would be a yearly thing.

Just like she said there would be a new wwe president last fall?

[Guest news_gimmick]

I think its logically at the Raw supershow at MSG. How much more convenient can it be? Plus making a special show at MSG is always a must, so that is when I predict it happens.

[Carnival 0]

Smackdown Drafts

 

1. The Hurricane

2. Shawn Michaels

3. Christian

4. Chris Jericho

5. Edge

 

 

RAW Drafts

 

1. Billy Kidman

2. Renee Dupree

3. Big Show

4. Rey Mysterio Jr.

5. Eddie Guerrero

[strummer 0]

Cena desperatley needs new guys to work with on SD, so i would imagine a big name from Raw is going to switch.

 

It also wouldn't suprise me if they moved some of the women to Raw like Torrie or one of the nameless women

[Frankie Williams 0]

Im going to that "Supershow" That would be pretty cool to see live. The only thing that makes me think it wont happen is that Smackdown is being taped first, and unless they do pre taped segements with the drafted wrestlers that we dont see in the arena, I dont think its going down. But if it does indeed occur, this is how I see it....

 

Raw Drafts

1. Shannon Moore

2. Kenzo Suzuki

3. Bob Holly

4. Danny Basham

5. Michelle McCool

 

 

Smackdown Drafts

1. Steven Richards

2. Simon Dean

3. Rosie

4. Val Venis

5. Gene Snitsky

 

 

The 2005 Draft: Shakin' Things Up.

[Aero 0]

To Smackdown:

1. Chris Jericho

2. Randy Orton

3. The Hurricane

4. Shawn Michaels

5. Christian

 

To Raw:

1. Big Show

2. Charlie Haas

3. Doesn't matter

4. Doesn't matter

5. Doesn't matter

 

Just about everyone on the board agrees that Jericho should be shipped to Smackdown and do SOMETHING meaningful such as a decent main event run. Even though he has been near the main event level on and off on Raw since the summer, he's always been an afterthought. I was thinking about HHH on SD, as well, but it'd be better if he were separated from Jericho. Plus, I like JBL as SD's version of HHH (on camera, at least). With HHH staying on Raw, get both Orton and HBK away from him because both of those feuds are played out. Plus, with HBK traded to SD, he can continue his feud with Angle like WWE apparently wants to. Hurricane can re-enter the Cruiserweight division. Christian's placement on Raw doesn't bother me much outside of never winning, but a move to SD could be a boost up the card if he were to feud with Cena or something. Just keep Booker T away from him, because their matches in 2003 sucked.

 

Big Show seemingly has nothing else to do on SD having already feuded with the two big heels, JBL & Angle, so a move to Raw might be good. His trade isn't totally necessary like, say, Jericho's though. Many people also want to move Haas to Raw to have a series with Benjamin over the IC title, and I agree. He's done absolutely nothing meaningful on SD except being in a make-shift teams with Rico and Holly since last year. Wasn't the point of breaking up TWGTT to have the two shine in singles action? Obviously, Benjamin has succeeded, and hopefully a series against Benjamin will help him, too. Rey could probably benefit by going to Raw, too. Whether or not they want to trade him depends on his future, like will he ever win a World Title. Rey Mysterio as WWE Champion (a title Eddie Guerrero held) sounds more logical than Rey Mysterio as World HEAVYWEIGHT Champion. Also, if he goes to Raw, he'll officially be out of the Cruiserweight Title picture, which has been overdone. I think he can make a credible IC or US Champion, so it really doesn't matter to me in that sense. WWE might not want to take him or Eddie off of SD due to drawing the hispanic audience or whatever. Overall, I'd probably leave him on SD, but a Raw move wouldn't hurt.

 

One of SD's biggest problems is that it seems like they can't afford to lose anyone big. So, if the draft lottery takes place, I'd expect some meaningless trades coming Raw's way, such as a diva or some mid-carders like Suzuki and Holly.

[Guest hebtheeagle]

If you send Charlie to Raw, do you think him and Shelton would be a good feud over the IC title?

[tbondrage99 0]

I for one think that Raw & Smackdown should be trading people back and forth all the time anyways. Once a month at least.

[Some Guy 0]

I agree with whoever said that it should be done the day after Backlash and promoted at least two weeks in advance.

 

I would not have any trading preiod after, last year they screwed the fans when they had the draft and then negated the biggest part by having HHH get traded back to Raw. If they want to do a trading period it should be around Survivor series. Then they could have roster movement twice a year.

 

As far as roster movement:

 

To SD!:

HHH

Jericho

Flair

 

To Raw:

JBL

Show

Eddy

 

Add a few mid carders and both shows have fresh feuds on top.

[Guest nokia]

To Smackdown;

 

Shawn Michaels

Christian

Tajiri

Hurricane

Matt Hardy

Chris Jericho

Chris Benoit

 

To Raw;

 

Big Show

Undertaker

JBL

Rene Dupree

Charlie Haas

Bob Holly

[Spaceman Spiff 0]

As far as roster movement:

 

To SD!:

HHH

Jericho

Flair

What's the point of moving Jericho if HHH tags along? If you want Jericho to do anything meaningful, you've got to separate the 2 (and even then it wouldn't guarantee anything).

[Carnival 0]

I don't think they should trade any more than 2 main eventers, but the mid card who f'n cares.

[Guest M. Harry Smilac]

I was thinking they'll probably save this now for their re-debut episode back on USA if they're smart about it.

[CBright7831 0]

The draft was perfect last year.

 

Triple H bad mouths Smackdown!, gets drafted, and then gets traded back the next day.

 

It was a thing of beauty as someone said, and they fucked it up.

[Dark Age 0]

Post I did on this a while ago:

 

Replies: 50

Views: 1349 They have to make this MEAN something. Not just a few jobbers and one upper midcarder moving. Really shake up the shows. At least ten or so guys (on both shows) need a change of environment, so do it. The good thing about something like a draft is that it can breath new life in to a character. It's a chance for guys like Val Venis, Hurricane, Rhyno, etc to get a push without it seeming manufactured. In an IDEAL world, they really wouldn't need to make changes, because they'd know how to use the stars as it is. However, they don't, so this is the easy way out for them. That doesn't necessarily make it a bad thing. I'd go with the following:

 

To SmackDown!

 

Chris Jericho - REALLY needs to get away from Triple H. Should go to SD with a heel turn, become the number one heel and probably get the title. Feuds with Eddie and Cena could actually draw. Should gain the most from the draft, as it may be his final chance to become the big draw that he should be.

 

Shawn Michaels - Most seem to want to change Shawn (or Angle) so that both guys are on the same show. I don't see it that way. I'd like Mania to be the only Shawn/Angle match. No rematches are needed. Any way, same as Jericho for Shawn, in the sense that there is nothing left for him to do on Raw. He too needs a heel turn, but it would have to be more gradual, as it wouldn't be as impactful if Jericho and Shawn turn at the same time. Jericho should probably go heel straight away, whereas Shawn should probably develop a little more of an edge, tweener-ish, and turn heel by SSlam. Should be used to put over the likes of Eddie, Rey, Cena, etc. I'd make him the no. 2 heel, but, regardless of that, his main purpose should be to put these guys over.

 

Kane - There's absolutely nothing for Kane on Raw. I think I'd be perversely entertained by a JBL/Kane match. Send him to SmackDown! as a face (for now) and use him well.

 

Christian - Number 3 or 4 heel. Same opponents as already mentioned - Eddie, Cena, Rey, etc. I'd be interested in Cena Vs. Christian more than anything. Send Tomko with him. A confrontation with CCC and Jesus would be fun. Could be a real opportunity to make him a main eventer.

 

Rob Conway - Let him adopt the 'Iron Man' character and give him the US title. He should have got the push that Rene Dupree got last year. See him getting over as a face long-term. Maybe get him involved with the Cabinet.

 

Val Venis - Doing absolutely nothing on Raw - a move to SD could save his career. Either feud with OJ or, preferrebly, put him IN the Cabinet. Have a rivalry between him and OJ (chief of staff + chief Morley). Both constantly trying to impress JBL. Another for the US Title division.

 

Rhyno - Start him off tagging with Tajiri, as on Raw. I think Tajiri/Rhyno Vs. Dudleyz could be fun. Eventually needs to be pushed BIG, and another part of the US Title division. Use him like in the first months after his debut. Face, but a monster.

 

Tajiri - Like I said, he starts off teaming with Rhyno. Eventually, goes back to the cruiserweight division, probably as a face. Do something with him and Akio, maybe with Akio blaming Tajiri for the destruction of Kyo Dai when he left for Raw. If he returns, put Ultimo Dragon in the middle of it. Funaki, too.

 

Hurricane - Doing nothing on Raw, like Val. I want them to push the tag titles on both shows, but Hurricane/Rosey is a dead team anyway, so splitting them up won't hurt too much. To the cruiserweight division he goes, and actually give him some storylines. Have other cruisers try to turn him to the "darkside", have him try to convert heels, etc. Needs a nemesis. Nova would have worked, but not now. Maybe Shannon Moore. It could work. Also, give him proper superhero music. Like Liger. He'd be over.

 

Garrison Cade - I don't really know why. I guess you could do the HBCade think that has already been mentioned. You could reunite him with Jindrak if another tag team is needed. If not HBCade, make him more like his OVW self. COWBOY~!

 

Tyson Tomko - Just because he needs to stay with Christian.

 

 

To Raw

 

Kurt Angle - I don't know what the deal is with Kurt's injuries, but, if he's ok, he can go to Raw. Luther goes with him. I'd love to see a rivalry between Team Angle and Evolution, but then I'm a sucker for heel/heel. Shelton and Charlie would be on Raw, so even if he doesn't wrestle, he could still be used. Needs to job to Benoit before he retires. Taker will be here as well, so they can finally do that match.

 

Undertaker - Get him out of the way of Eddie and Cena. On Raw, he can work with Kurt as he apparently wants to. You can do something with the Orton stuff as well. Matches with Benoit, Edge and Batista are all fresh as well. DO NOT MAKE HIM THE NUMBER ONE FACE. He's an an attraction - a sideshow. He jobs, just like Shawn. Also, drop the deadman crap. Either have him be a more realistic Deadman, like in summer 99 just before he left, or just go back to being biker Taker. He can be summer 99 Taker if he rocks the Ministry theme.

 

Big Show - He can work with Batista here. He's getting in the way of the important SmackDown faces with Taker, so move him to Raw. Should probably turn heel after a bit.

 

Charlie Haas - Team him with Shelton for a bit. Have it seem like Charlie is holding Shelton back, and have Shelton lose the IC belt because of it. Then, have Charlie say that the tag titles are more important. THEN, have Charlie win the IC title himself. HEEL TURN! And then, finally, bring Kurt into the equation and do a big Team Angle storyline.

 

Luther Reigns - with Kurt. Stick him in the IC division.

 

Billy Kidman - They have enough cruisers IF THEY USE THEM, and Kidman seems bigger than the rest of them now, so move him to Raw. Put him in the IC title division, and maybe we could get some good matches with Hardy, Shelton, etc.

 

Rene Dupree - See Conway. Rene should have stayed on Raw. Put him back with Grenier. Maybe have to win Grenier over to prove that he's loyal to LR or something, I dunno.

 

Hardcore Holly - Jobber to the IC guys. He's not THAT bad, so you could get some decent matches. Ready made match with Haas.

 

Heidenreich - As mentioned, team him with Snitsky. Sure, it'd be horrible, but it could be funny. WGTT Vs. Snitsky/Heidi seems like one of those matches that I just have to see.

 

Scotty - He's pretty useless. Doesn't git with the cruisers at all, so send him here. I'd team Rosey and Simon Dean (Simon System for Rosey!) so maybe get Scotty involved and try to convince Rosey that Dean is no good for him. Simon Vs. Scotty could be watchable, and you have the chance of striking lucky and getting a new version of Too Cool with Scotty/Rosey.

 

Kenzo Suzuki - Just because.

[Carnival 0]

Let's just trade the smackdown roster for the raw roster.

[Slickster 0]

Im going to that "Supershow" That would be pretty cool to see live. The only thing that makes me think it wont happen is that Smackdown is being taped first,

Um, I don't think they're taping SmackDown! at the Supershow, since there's a SmackDown! taping the very next night in Trenton.

 

The 'Raw/SmackDown! Supershow' thing is a way to let people know this will be a special event WITHOUT revealing there will be a draft there (since it hasn't been mentioned in storylines yet).

[Frankie Williams 0]

Im going to that "Supershow" That would be pretty cool to see live. The only thing that makes me think it wont happen is that Smackdown is being taped first,

Um, I don't think they're taping SmackDown! at the Supershow, since there's a SmackDown! taping the very next night in Trenton.

 

The 'Raw/SmackDown! Supershow' thing is a way to let people know this will be a special event WITHOUT revealing there will be a draft there (since it hasn't been mentioned in storylines yet).

No, its gonna be both shows. Its advertised here in NY as both a Smackdown taping and Raw. Besides, the show starts at 6:45.

 

Edit: I just checked WWE.com. There is nothing scheduled the night after the April 18th taping.

[SuperJerk 0]

Didn't George Bush tell us before the election there would be no draft?

[JoeDirt 0]

Im going to that "Supershow" That would be pretty cool to see live. The only thing that makes me think it wont happen is that Smackdown is being taped first,

Um, I don't think they're taping SmackDown! at the Supershow, since there's a SmackDown! taping the very next night in Trenton.

 

The 'Raw/SmackDown! Supershow' thing is a way to let people know this will be a special event WITHOUT revealing there will be a draft there (since it hasn't been mentioned in storylines yet).

No, its gonna be both shows. Its advertised here in NY as both a Smackdown taping and Raw. Besides, the show starts at 6:45.

 

Edit: I just checked WWE.com. There is nothing scheduled the night after the April 18th taping.

I wonder how they're going to do that double taping? They must be taping RAW at 6:45 and then running it at 9:00, because it would be a tight fit to tape Smackdown from 6:45 - 9:00 when RAW goes on live and they wouldn't want to be taping Smackdown until 1 or 2 in the morning eastern time.

[Slickster 0]

Oops, I was wrong. My apologies.

[The Czech Republic 0]

I will continue to hope against hope that I didn't buy Tickets to Raw in Moline "fucking" Illinois next reason for no good reason...PLEASE GOD GRANT ME A MIRACLE.

Quad Cities. That'd be a bit of a drive for you