SUMMARY
- WWE Draft 2024 had some huge surprises.
- Let's find out what exactly happened during the roster shake-up after WreslteMania 40.
The second night of the WWE Draft 2024 took place on the April 29, 2024 episode of Monday Night RAW, and fans were eagerly looking forward to it. Meanwhile, it is worth mentioning that the first night of the 2024 WWE Draft took place on April 26, 2024, on the WWE SmackDown episode.
During that time, many WWE superstars changed brands. Also, many superstars remained on their previous brand. Superstars who changed brands on Night 1 of the WWE Draft 2024 include Carmelo Hayes, Bron Breakker, Nia Jax, Sheamus, Andrade, Kiana James, Alba Fyre, Isla Dawn, and Baron Corbin.
Also, the first night of the 2024 WWE Draft featured appearances from several WWE legends and Hall of Famers. This includes Triple H, Michelle McCool, Torrie Wilson, JBL, and many more. With that, fans were super-excited to see what would happen during the second night of the Draft.
Speed announcing CM Punk being drafted. 2024 WOW#WWERAW pic.twitter.com/thm9RqgrNB
— s e t h (@futurafreesky) April 30, 2024
In that regard, it is to be noted that the second night of the 2024 WWE Draft also featured surprise appearances from many legends and Hall of Famers. Stephanie McMahon appeared to announce the first-round picks of night 2. Thereafter, IShowSpeed and Logan Paul appeared to announce the second-round picks.
Moving ahead, JBL and Ron Simmons appeared and announced round three picks. Then, Teddy Long and Alundra Blayze made an appearance to announce the fourth-round picks. Thereafter, the fifth-round picks were announced by The Dudley Boyz. Finally, the sixth-round picks were announced by Nick Aldis and Adam Pearce.
Which superstars switched brands during Night 2 of the WWE Draft 2024?
Several superstars switched brands during the 2024 WWE Draft. During round one of the Draft, Damage CTRL (Iyo Sky, Dakota Kai, Asuka, and Kairi Sane) got drafted from SmackDown to RAW. Thereafter, none of the superstars switched brands during round two of the Draft.
However, during the third round, the Latino World Order (Rey Mysterio, Zelina Vega, Dragon Lee, Joaquin Wilde, Cruz Del Toro, and Carlito) was drafted from SmackDown to RAW. Also, Shinsuke Nakamura got drafted from RAW to SmackDown.
🚨 BREAKING: First Round picks for Night 2 of this year’s #WWEDraft!
IMPERIUM to #WWERaw@Jade_Cargill to #SmackDown
DAMAGE CTRL to #WWERaw@FightOwensFight to #SmackDownCall the shots and create your own draft in #WWE2K24 MyGM @WWEGames pic.twitter.com/GueVEr2Wk2
— WWE (@WWE) April 30, 2024
Moving ahead, during the fourth round of the Draft, Ilja Dragunov got promoted to RAW from NXT. Also, Chelsea Green and Piper Niven got drafted from RAW to SmackDown. Thereafter, during the fifth round of the Draft, Lyra Valkyria got promoted to RAW from NXT. In addition to that, Candice LeRae and Indi Hartwell switched brands from RAW to SmackDown.
🚨 BREAKING: Second Round picks for Night 2 this year’s #WWEDraft!@CMPunk to #WWERaw
The Pride to #SmackDown
Braun Strowman to #WWERaw @tiffstrattonwwe to #SmackDownCall the shots and create your own draft in #WWE2K24 MyGM@WWEGames pic.twitter.com/WK7CgAnMyV
— WWE (@WWE) April 30, 2024
Finally, during the sixth round, The Final Testament (Karrion Kross, Akam, Rezar, Scarlett, and Paul Ellering) got drafted from SmackDown to RAW. On the other hand, DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) switched brands from RAW to SmackDown. Also, NXT star Blair Davenport got called up to SmackDown.
In addition to that, after Monday Night RAW went off the air, WWE took to its ‘X’ handle to reveal more Draft picks. During that, the Stamford-based promotion announced that Apollo Crews, Giovanni Vinci, and Tegan Nox got drafted from RAW to SmackDown. On the other hand, New Catch Republic (Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate) got drafted from SmackDown to RAW.
🚨 BREAKING: Third Round picks on Night 2 for this year’s #WWEDraft!
The LWO to #WWERaw
Legado del Fantasma to #SmackDown @DMcIntyreWWE to #WWERaw @ShinsukeN to #SmackDownCall the shots and create your own draft in #WWE2K24 MyGM@WWEGames pic.twitter.com/zpUg9SRpBv
— WWE (@WWE) April 30, 2024
Also, Dijak got promoted from NXT to RAW. Thus, it seems many superstars switched brands during Night 2 of the 2024 WWE Draft. With that, fans will now look forward to the changes in their ongoing storylines after the brand change.
WWE superstars who remained on the same brand after Night 2 of the 2024 WWE Draft
While several superstars switched brands, many remained on the same brand after Night 2 of the 2024 Draft. For instance, during round one of the Draft, it was announced that Imperium would remain on RAW, while Jade Cargill and Kevin Owens remained on SmackDown.
On the other hand, during the second round, CM Punk and Braun Strowman remained on RAW. While The Pride (Bobby Lashley, Montez Ford, Angelo Dawkins, and B-Fab) and Tiffany Stratton remained on SmackDown.
🚨 BREAKING: Fourth Round picks for this year’s #WWEDraft!
The Judgment Day to #WWERaw
Naomi to #SmackDown @UNBESIEGBAR_ZAR to #WWERaw @PiperNivenWWE & @ImChelseaGreen to #SmackDownCall the shots and create your own draft in #WWE2K24 MyGM@WWEGames pic.twitter.com/dhLVDAG2U7
— WWE (@WWE) April 30, 2024
Also, during the third round, Legado Del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Elektra Lopez, Angel, and Berto) remained on SmackDown. While Drew McIntyre remained on RAW. Moving ahead, during the fourth round, The Judgment Day continued to be on RAW, while Naomi remained on SmackDown.
🚨 BREAKING: Fifth Round picks for this year’s #WWEDraft!
The New Day to #WWERaw
Pretty Deadly to #SmackDown @Real_Valkyria to #WWERaw @CandiceLeRae & @indi_hartwell to #SmackDownCall the shots and create your own draft in #WWE2K24 MyGM@WWEGames pic.twitter.com/UUReMjwyPA
— WWE (@WWE) April 30, 2024
Thereafter, during the fifth round of the Draft, The New Day continued to be on RAW. Pretty Deadly, on the other hand, continued to be on SmackDown. Finally, during the sixth round, Bronson Reed remained on RAW.
In addition to that, WWE announced after Monday Night RAW, that the Diamond Mine (Brutus Creed, Julius Creed, and Ivy Nile), Kayden Carter and Katana Chance, Natlya, and Odyssey Jones remained on RAW.
🚨 BREAKING: Sixth Round picks for this year’s #WWEDraft!
The Final Testament to #WWERaw#DIY to #SmackDown @BRONSONISHERE to #WWERaw @BDavenportWWE to #SmackDown
Call the shots and create your own draft in #WWE2K24 MyGM@WWEGames pic.twitter.com/VZ5Kt8eZmn
— WWE (@WWE) April 30, 2024
List of superstars drafted to SmackDown
- Bianca Belair
- Carmelo Hayes
- Randy Orton
- Nia Jax
- LA Knight
- The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, and Paul Heyman)
- AJ Styles
- Andrade
- Baron Corbin
- Cedric Alexander and Ashante ‘Thee’ Adonis
- The O.C. (Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson, and Michin)
- Jade Cargill
- Kevin Owens
- The Pride (Bobby Lashley, Angelo Dawkins, Montez Ford, and B-Fab)
- Tiffany Stratton
- Legado Del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Angel, Berto, and Elektra Lopez)
- Shinsuke Nakamura
- Naomi
- Chelsea Green and Piper Niven
- Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince)
- Candice LeRae and Indi Hartwell
- DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa)
- Blair Davenport
- Apollo Crews
- Giovanni Vinci
- Tegan Nox
List of superstars drafted to RAW
- Jey Uso
- Seth Rollins
- Bron Breakker
- Liv Morgan
- Ricochet
- Sheamus
- Alpha Academy (Chad Gable, Otis, Akira Tozawa, and Maxxine Dupri)
- Kiana James
- Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn
- Ivar
- Shayna Baszler
- Zoey Stark
- Imperium
- Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky, Asuka, and Kairi Sane)
- CM Punk
- Braun Strowman
- Latino World Order (Rey Mysterio, Dragon Lee, Joaquin Wilde, Cruz Del Toro, Zelina Vega, and Carlito)
- Drew McIntyre
- The Judgment Day (Finn Bálor, “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio, and JD McDonagh)
- Ilja Dragunov
- The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods)
- Lyra Valkyria
- The Final Testament (Karrion Kross, Akam, Rezar, Scarlett, and Paul Ellering)
- Bronson Reed
- Diamond Mine (Brutus Creed, Julius Creed, and Ivy Nile)
- Dijak
- Kayden Carter and Katana Chance
- Natalya
- New Catch Republic (Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate)
- Odyssey Jones
It seems like the SmackDown brand has lost major stars since many well-known superstars have been drafted to RAW. This includes CM Punk, Gunther, and others.
With that, it is now to be seen what lies ahead for the superstars who remained on the same brand as before. Whatever the case, fans will look forward to the aftermath of the WWE Draft 2024 in the largest wrestling promotion in the world.