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COMPLETE WWE DRAFT CENTER LIVE HOUR THREE COVERAGE

By Mike Johnson on 2016-07-19 22:01:00

Welcome to PWInsider.com's ongoing coverage of the final hour of the WWE Draft Center on the WWE Network, which will feature 30 final draft picks for the brand split between Raw and Smackdown.

The panel discussed the WWE championship going to Smackdown.

Tom Phillips interviewed Neville, who was excited about returning and heading to Raw.

The panel discussed the WWE championship match at Battleground.

The Golden Truth have been drafted to Raw.

The Usos have been drafted to Smackdown.

Titus O'Neil heads to Raw.

Kane heads to Smackdown.

Paige heads to Raw. 

Backstage Greg Hamilton interviewed Natalya about being drafted to Smackdown.  She refused to talk about Becky Lynch at first, instead saying that since she's been moved to Smackdown, it is the A Team.  She said Becky tried to steal her thunder tonight, assaulted her and is lucky she isn't pressing charges.  She said Lynch plays the martyr and that's why everyone else is so much more successful than Becky.  She said Becky likes to play the victim and she's going to make one out of her at Battleground.

Jojo interviewed Cesaro.  He said that he's not happy about where he was drafted.  He admitted he would probably have been a better fit on Smackdown if they were really going to focus on the wrestling product but the story of his career is that things don't always go the way he thinks they will.  He said he's happy to be on the flagship show.  He said he wants the focus on the wrestling, not any potential issues between Mick Foley and Stephanie McMahon.  He said that there's a lot of people talking and he doesn't always get to talk because he likes to speak the language of wrestling and will be doing that on Raw.

Golden Truth joined the Panel.  They joked around with Booker T and Renee Young.  Truth said this was an opportunity for them.  Goldust said he's been doing this for 21 years and the young kids are getting faster and stronger, but he's still going.  Truth said they were going to get to the Tag Team championships.  Goldust said they just need the opportunity.   They said they have something very special and very unique.

They went to the 8th round of Draft picks:

Darren Young with Bob Backlund are heading to Raw.

Smackdown has drafted Kalisto.

Raw has drafted Sin Cara.

Smackdown has drafted Naomi.

Raw has drafted Jack Swagger.

Smackdown has drafted The Ascension.

Alberto Del Rio was interviewed.  He said he was happy to be on Smackdown and doesn't care about anyone else.

The Usos joined the panel to talk about moving to Smackdown.  They acted excited about Smackdown.  They said it's their chance to show who they really are.  They were asked about Roman Reigns.  They said he would be going to Raw and they assume he's handling his business.  Booker said the fans hate Roman and that's sort of rubbed off on them.  The Usos said the WWE fans are very opinionated and speak their minds.  Jimmy said Roman is hungrier than ever and wants to prove himself.  They were happy Naomi was going to be on Smackdown with them.  They said they were ready for the NXT and WWE teams and they want to get things crazy on Smackdown Live.

Jojo interviewed Titus O'Neil.  He said he's been waiting for weeks and weeks and now he can be excited about a fresh start.  He said Mick Foley talked about bringing Atittude from the past.  He said he's been more aggressive and physical over the last three months then he's been  for a long time.  He's going to get physical with guys like Cesaro.

Darren Young showed up and hugged Titus.  He was happy about being on the same brand with Titus.  Titus seemed a little taken aback.  Bob Backlund did all his crazy talk and shot down Darren's hopes of going and partying tonight.  Young said he was going to take out Miz for the IC title this Sunday.

Time for Round Nine:

The Dudley Boyz are going to Raw.

Zack Ryder heads to Smackdown.

Summer Rae goes to Raw.

Apollo Crews is going to Smackdown.

Mark Henry is drafted to Raw.

Alexa Bliss heading to Smackdown.

Kalisto was interviewed about going to Smackdown.  He seemed to get lost at the end, saying he was going to do a big lucha "thing."  He wasn't happy about Baron Corbin being on Smackdown and said he was going to get his revenge.

Round ten of the Draft began:

Braun Strowman heading to Raw.

Breezango heading to Smackdown.

Bo Dallas, alone, heading to Raw.  The Social Outcasts are no more.

Eva Marie drafted to Smackdown.

The Shining Stars heading to Raw.

The Vaudevillains heading to Smackdown.

Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan joined the panel.  Bryan said they had to regroup a number of times tonight as the process went on.  They were happy to draft Ambrose and they believe he will be remaining the WWE champion post-Battleground.   Shane said Dean is their guy and they believe in him.  Bryan said the reaction for American Alpha tonight was a major deal and they will bring a new element to Smackdown.  Booker asked Bryan how he was going to govern Smackdown since he was so close to them.  Bryan said he had a lot of wars with these men.  The one he's wondering about is Kane.  Shane said that everyone has a lot of respect for Bryan.  Shane said they have a few more drafts to go and then they begin to get to work.  Bryan said he was happy they got Apollo Crews.  He said on Raw the Authority only gave certain talents opportunities and Smackdown is going to be a different animal.  They admitted wanting the Women's title on Smackdown and Stephanie picking Charlotte changed their plans.   Bryan was asked if he specifically went after underdogs.  Shane said that's one of the things Bryan wanted for Smackdown and that's the vision and they are on the same path.  Bryan said he's looking for heart and that's why they went for Cena.  They said John is a key player for them.  Booker asked Shane how if feels to be back.  Shane said there's no better feeling then when you come out in front of the audience.

Jojo interviewed Bo Dallas.  The other Social Outcasts were all excited they were going.   Jojo explained to them that it was only Bo.  They were mad.  Bo said they have to Bo-Lieve they are going with him.  They walked off.  Bo said he was going to see what the Raw roster looks like.

We go to Round 11:

Raw has drafted Alicia Fox.

Heading to Smackdown is Erick Rowan.  He and Bray will be on the same side.

Raw adds Dana Brooke to the roster.

Mojo Rawley is heading to Smackdown.

Curtis Axel is drafted to Raw. 

Carmella is heading to Smackdown.

Stephanie McMahon and Mick Foley joined the panel.  Foley said that Shane underestimated him when he thought Steph could manipulate him.  Foley admitted they wanted Becky Lynch.  Stephanie said they regret they didn't get the American "Alphas."  Steph said that Mick was her first choice for the GM role because of the great job he did as Commissioner when she first began her run in WWE.  They played it up as if they had gotten most of what they wanted.

The announcers signed off.  That was only 29 picks, by the way.

They showed Heath Slater sitting alone in a room waiting to be drafted.  Someone turned the lights off on him as he said, "Isn't this just great?"

 

 

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