SUMMARY
- First round of the WWE Drafts 2024 took place on the recent episode of SmackDown.
- Here's all you need to know about the superstars who have changed brands after Night 1.
WWE fans were eagerly looking forward to the WWE Draft 2024. With that, Night 1 of the Draft took place on the April 26, 2024, episode of Friday Night SmackDown. In addition to that, the latest episode of SmackDown also presented top-notch matches and interesting segments.
Many superstars went from SmackDown to RAW during the 2024 WWE Draft and vice versa. Also, there were many superstars who remained on the same brand following Night 1 of the Draft. Also, Night 1 of the Draft featured some of the NXT superstars getting called up to the main roster.
Another thing that surprised the fans was the appearance of several WWE Hall of Famers and legends. This includes Triple H, who appeared to announce the first-round picks along with Cody Rhodes. Thereafter, Michelle McCool and Torrie Wilson appeared to announce the second-round picks for Night 1.
Torrie Wilson, Michelle McCool and The Dudley Boyz are set to appear on tonight’s WWE SmackDown to assist in selecting the 2024 WWE Draft picks🙌
(WrestleVotes) pic.twitter.com/49oIWJrV3W
— WrestleTalk (@WrestleTalk_TV) April 26, 2024
Moving ahead, The Dudley Boyz, that is, Bubba Ray Dudley and D-Von Dudley, appeared to announce the third-round picks. Finally, the fourth round picks were announced by Teddy Long and John “Bradshaw” Layfield, aka JBL.
So, besides an interesting episode of SmackDown, WWE Draft 2024 featured several surprises. With that, here’s a look at what happened during Night 1 of the 2024 WWE Draft.
Which WWE superstars switched brands during the WWE Draft 2024?
Several superstars switched brands during Night 1 of the 2024 WWE Draft. In the first round of the Draft, Carmelo Hayes, who was previously an NXT superstar, got drafted to SmackDown. Thereafter, in the second round of the Draft, Bron Breakker, who was previously a part of SmackDown, got drafted RAW. Also, WWE superstar Nia Jax got drafted to SmackDown from RAW.
🚨 BREAKING: First Round picks for this year’s #WWEDraft!@BiancaBelairWWE to #SmackDown
Jey @WWEUsos to #WWERaw@Carmelo_WWE to #SmackDown@WWERollins to #WWERawCall the shots and create your own draft in #WWE2K24 MyGM @WWEGames pic.twitter.com/SAsJu85J4B
— WWE (@WWE) April 27, 2024
Meanwhile, the third round of the Draft featured no change of brands. However, in the final round of the draft, Andrade, who was previously a part of RAW, got drafted to SmackDown. On the other hand, Kiana James got called up to RAW from NXT.
🚨 BREAKING: Second Round picks for this year’s #WWEDraft!@RandyOrton to #SmackDown@bronbreakkerwwe to #WWERaw
Nia Jax to #SmackDown@YaOnlyLivvOnce to #WWERawCall the shots and create your own draft in #WWE2K24 MyGM @WWEGames pic.twitter.com/n1WQfwhTCb
— WWE (@WWE) April 27, 2024
In addition to that, after SmackDown went off the air, WWE took to social media to announce more picks. During that, the Stamford-based promotion announced that Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn who were previously a part of SmackDown, got drafted to RAW. On the other hand, Baron Corbin got promoted from NXT to SmackDown.
The O.C. to #SmackDown@QoSBaszler to #WWERaw@ZoeyStarkWWE to #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/1qIInpE7m6
— WWE (@WWE) April 27, 2024
With that, it now remains to be seen what lies ahead for the superstars who changed brands during the Draft. Their fans will definitely look forward to witnessing the change in their ongoing storylines.
WWE superstars who remained on the same brand after Night 1 of the 2024 WWE Draft
While the first night of the 2024 Draft presented several superstars changing brands, there were also many superstars who remained with the same brand as before. For instance, the first overall pick of the WWE Draft 2024 was Bianca Belair, who remained on SmackDown. It is also worth mentioning that Belair made history by becoming the first African-American woman to be the overall first pick in a WWE Draft.
Also, many other superstars ended up on the same brand following the first night of the Draft. For instance, Jey Uso and Seth Rollins remained on RAW after the first-round picks. On the other hand, after the second-round picks, Randy Orton remained on SmackDown, while, Liv Morgan remained on RAW.
🚨 BREAKING: Third Round picks for this year’s #WWEDraft!@RealLAKnight to #SmackDown@KingRicochet to #WWERaw
The Bloodline to #SmackDown@WWESheamus to #WWERawCall the shots and create your own draft in #WWE2K24 MyGM @WWEGames pic.twitter.com/Q5dNJSbsO6
— WWE (@WWE) April 27, 2024
Also, LA Knight and The Bloodline continued to be a part of SmackDown, while Ricochet and Sheamus remained on RAW after the third-round picks. Finally, AJ Styles remained on SmackDown, and The Alpha Academy continued to be on RAW after the final round picks.
In addition to that, in the picks announced by WWE post-SmackDown, Shayna Baszler, Zoey Stark, and Ivar remained on RAW. While, Cedric Alexander, Ashante “Thee” Adonis, and The O.C. remained on SmackDown.
🚨BREAKING: Fourth Round picks for this year’s #WWEDraft!@AJStylesOrg to #SmackDown
Alpha Academy to #WWERaw@AndradeElIdolo to #SmackDown@kianajames_wwe to #WWERawCall the shots and create your own draft in #WWE2K24 MyGM @WWEGames pic.twitter.com/NUNNyUVWpd
— WWE (@WWE) April 27, 2024
Thus, it can be understood that while a few superstars switched brands, the majority of the superstars remained on their previous brand. Now, it remains to be seen what the second night of the 2024 WWE Draft will present to the fans on April 29, 2024. No matter what, fans will surely look forward to it.
