Let's Talk About | The WWE Draft | Night One

The first night of the WWE Draft took place on Friday Night SmackDown.

Here are the rules. 

Before the draft started, Paul Heyman announced Roman Reigns voluntarily withdrew from the process, he will be a free agent. 

Cody Rhodes and Triple H announced the first round of picks.

Bianca Belair Drafted to SmackDown / Jey Uso Drafted To RAW
Carmelo Hayes From NXT Drafted to SmackDown / Seth Rollins Drafted To RAW

Bianca Belair is the first official draft pick, The EST of The WWE, Jey & Seth all stay on their respective brands, whereas Carmelo has been officially called up to the main roster to compete on Friday nights. 

Michelle McCool & Torrie Wilson announced the second round of picks. 

Randy Orton Drafted To SmackDown / Bron Breakker From NXT Drafted to RAW
Nia Jax Drafted to SmackDown / Liv Morgan Drafted To RAW 

The Viper, Randy Orton stays on SmackDown, likewise Liv Morgan on Monday Nights, Nia Jax will be looking to challenge Bayley in the future, Bron Breakker is another one that has been called up to the main roster. 

Bubba Ray & D-Von Dudley announced the third round of picks.

LA Knight Drafted To SmackDown / Ricochet Drafted To RAW 
Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga & Paul Heyman Drafted To SmackDown 
Sheamus Drafted To RAW

LA Knight & The Bloodline stay on SmackDown, Ricochet remains on WWE RAW where he will be joined by The Celtic Warrior, Sheamus.

Teddy Long & JBL announced the fourth and final round of picks of the night.

AJ Styles Drafted To SmackDown / The Alpha Academy Drafted To RAW
Andrade Drafted To SmackDown / Kiana James Drafted To RAW from NXT

AJ, who will challenge Cody for the title, stays on the same brand as the current WWE Champion, Andrade will be wrestling on the blue brand, Kiana James has earned a main roster call up to the red brand. 

Night One of The 2024 WWE Draft has been completed, attention now turns to Night Two this Monday Night.