The WWE Draft returns in just a few days, with a two-night event on RAW and SmackDown on April 26 and 29. The talent pool and rules have been revealed.
WWE is holding the Draft during the week of the NFL Draft in order to capitalize on “draft fever” as they have in the past. The draft will include both main roster and NXT stars.
Here are the draft rules.:
ON SMACKDOWN THERE WILL BE FOUR ROUNDS, 16 TOTAL PICKS
ON RAW THERE WILL BE SIX ROUNDS, 24 TOTAL PICKS
CHAMPIONS ON EACH BRAND ARE PROTECTED
WOMEN’S TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS ARE ELIGIBLE
SMACKDOWN WILL PICK FIRST ON FRIDAY
RAW WILL PICK FIRST ON MONDAY ROSTERS LOCK MONDAY, MAY 6TH
The Draft pool for both nights can be seen below:
