The Best Draft Picks in WWE History

🌟John Cena's move to Raw marked the moment WWE made him their top star for the Next Generation.

🔀Batista's move to SmackDown revived the brand and gave it new life with his feuds and reign as World Heavyweight Champion.

💪Daniel Bryan's jump to SmackDown led to his first title win and eventually the YES Movement.

🌇Christian's move from ECW to SmackDown allowed him to break through as a main event player.

👑Finn Balor's arrival on Raw immediately established him as a top player and the inaugural Universal Champion.

Who is considered the best draft pick in WWE history?

—John Cena's move to Raw in 2005 is considered one of the best draft picks in WWE history, as it marked the moment when WWE made him their top star for the Next Generation.

Which draft pick had the biggest impact on SmackDown?

—Batista's move to SmackDown in 2005 had a huge impact on the brand, reviving it and giving it new life with his feuds and reign as World Heavyweight Champion.

Who had the most successful jump from NXT to the main roster?

—Finn Balor had one of the most successful jumps from NXT to the main roster when he debuted on Raw in 2016 and became the inaugural Universal Champion.

Who had the most surprising move in the draft?

—Christian's move from ECW to SmackDown in 2010 was considered one of the most surprising moves in the draft, as fans were clamoring for his return to the main roster.

Who is the longest-reigning champion among these draft picks?

—John Cena holds the record for the longest-reigning champion among these draft picks, with his 380-day reign as WWE Champion in 2006-2007.

00:13The WWE draft has been a staple of the company from 2002 onwards, allowing general managers to mix their rosters up.

01:12John Cena's move to Raw in 2005 marked the moment WWE made him their top star for the Next Generation.

03:11Batista's move to SmackDown in 2005 revived the brand and gave it new life with his feuds and reign as World Heavyweight Champion.

05:32Daniel Bryan's jump to SmackDown led to his first title win and eventually the YES Movement.

08:39Christian's move from ECW to SmackDown allowed him to break through as a main event player.

10:56Finn Balor's arrival on Raw immediately established him as a top player and the inaugural Universal Champion.

16:39Carmela's rise on SmackDown made her a key figure in the women's division, winning Money in the Bank and the SmackDown Women's title.

20:52Edge's return to Raw in 2004 after a lengthy injury immediately had a major impact and solidified his status as a top player.