WWE Draft 2024: When, Where And All You Need To Know About The Extravaganza

WWE Draft, which is a process of refreshing the WWE rosters by trading WWE superstars from one brand to another, is all set to take place this month.

The two-night extravaganza, which will be the 18th edition of the Draft, to shake up all the rosters, marking a fresh beginning for the superstars.

It will bring massive changes to the "Monday Night Raw" and "Friday Night SmackDown" rosters, and it will have ramifications for the developmental NXT brand.

The title holders could swap, newcomers could be promoted. There will be many more surprises.

Here is everything you need to know about the 2024 WWE Draft:


When And Where Will The 2024 WWE Draft Take Place ?

The 2024 WWE Draft will take place for two nights.

Night 1 of the WWE Draft will take place on the April 26, 2024 episode of SmackDown at the Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.

Night 2 of the WWE Draft will take place on the April 29, 2024 episode of Raw at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, United States.

How to watch 2024 WWE Draft?

"Friday Night SmackDown" on April 26 will be broadcasted on Fox at 8 p.m. ET. "Monday Night Raw" on April 29 will be broadcasted on USA Network at 8 p.m. ET.

When it comes to Indian fans, the Indian fans can watch the 2024 Draft Night 1 & Night 2 on April 27, 2024 (Saturday) on SmackDown and April 30, 2024 (Tuesday) on Raw at 5.30 AM IST.

Indian fans can watch the live action on TV which is broadcasted on Sony Sports Ten 1 and Sony Sports Ten 1 HD channels. The premium users can stream the show live on the WWE Network.

The shows can also be streamed live online on Sony Liv, Jio TV, and Airtel TV for free.

How does the WWE Draft work?

The draft will consist of "Raw" and "SmackDown" each making selections for who they want on their rosters. Whichever brand a star is drafted by is the show that star will exclusively appear on for the remainder of the year.

Each brand will make alternating picks. Those currently on the main roster but not selected in the draft will be declared free agents, meaning they can appear on either show.

Who is eligible for the 2024 WWE Draft?

All stars are eligible to be selected in the draft, which also includes every champion and NXT personnel.

Current WWE champions

A look at the current champions on the main roster:

Undisputed WWE Universal Championship: Cody Rhodes

World Heavyweight Championship: Damian Priest

WWE Women's Championship: Bayley

Women's World Championship: Becky Lynch

Intercontinental Championship: Sami Zayn

United States Championship: Logan Paul

WWE Tag Team Championship: Austin Theory and Grayson Waller (A-Town Down Under)

World Tag Team Championship: R-Truth and The Miz (The Awesome Truth)

WWE Women's Tag Team Championship: Asuka and Kairi Sane (Kabuki Warriors)