WWE Draft 2023 – Inside Look at the Major Picks in WWE Draft 2023
The 2023 WWE Draft has come to an end, with some surprising results and major roster changes for both Raw and SmackDown (Forbes). With Night 2 now behind us, let’s take an inside look at the major picks that have shaped the future of WWE programming.
Cody Rhodes was drafted to Raw, a move considered to be one of the smartest decisions of the WWE Draft 2023 (Forbes). Additional picks for Raw and SmackDown were announced during the draft’s first phase on Friday’s SmackDown, with further selections made on Peacock’s WWE Draft 2023 special on Saturday (Bleacher Report).
The second phase of the draft took place on Monday Night Raw, with major predictions being made on the second night (ClutchPoints). Although many of the picks were anticipated, the 2023 WWE Draft also had a few surprises that caught wrestling fans off guard (TheSportster).
Night Two of the WWE Draft continued on the May 1 edition of Raw, with live updates of each brand’s picks available throughout the night (Wrestling Inc.). A complete list of Night Two picks can be found on WhatCulture.com.
Following the 2023 Draft, WWE’s Raw and SmackDown rosters have been significantly reshuffled (WhatCulture.com). The full list of night two picks was published on Wrestling Observer, detailing where each Superstar would land following the draft.
TJR Wrestling also covered the 2023 WWE Draft results for Night 2, concluding on the May 1st edition of Monday Night Raw. The draft saw several eligible Superstars, including designated free agents, being picked and assigned to either Raw or SmackDown (WWE).
The final portion of the WWE Draft took place during the May 1 episode of Monday Night Raw, with live updates on the draft results available on FanSided. As fans process the outcomes of the draft, one thing is clear: the WWE landscape has experienced a significant shift that will undoubtedly impact the future of the company’s programming.
In conclusion, the WWE Draft 2023 has brought some major roster changes for both Raw and SmackDown, with fans eager to see how these new lineups will influence upcoming storylines and rivalries. With several surprising picks and intriguing reshuffles, the future of WWE is set to be an exciting journey for wrestlers and fans alike.
