Published 15:44 IST, October 12th 2019
WWE Draft 2019: Becky Lynch, Roman Reigns top picks for Raw, Smackdown
WWE Draft 2019 took place in this week's episode of SmackDown but with a twist as the 'Wild Card' rule was eliminated from the equation, making it interesting
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After premiere of WWE SmackDown on Fox last week, this week's episode featured WWE Draft 2019. This year, draft happened with elimination of 'Wild Card' rule. In order to choose which brand would get first pick this year, former Shield members Romen Reigns and current Universal Champion Seth Rollins faced Rollins and won match via disqualification after his Hell in a Cell 2019 competitor Bray Wyatt aka ' Fiend'' attacked him.
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Round 1
With red brand getting chance to make first pick, Raw roped in Becky Lynch. In current set up, ‘ Man’ is a hot proposition for both brands considering immense popularity she has among fans. Raw also picked up O.C. (AJ Styles, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) and Drew McIntyre. On or hand, SmackDown roped in Roman Reigns as ir first pick of night. ' Fiend' was next pick for blue brand.
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Round 2
monster among men, Braun Strowman was picked up by SmackDown. ' Viper' Randy Orton, Ricochet and Bobby Lashley will w feature on Raw.
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Round 3
Kevin Owens, who defeated Shane McMahon in last week's episode of SmackDown to save his job, will w wrestle on Raw. On or hand, former Tag Team champions ' Revival' will wrestle on SmackDown. Lacey Evans was picked by SmackDown, while Alexa Bliss and Natalya were picked up by Raw.
Round 4
Alexa Bliss' partner Nikki Cross was drafted into Raw by along with Street Profits and Viking Raiders, who will feature in Tag team matches. Lucha House Party and Heavy Machinery will feature in SmackDown's Tag Team matches.
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11:09 IST, October 12th 2019