Monday Night Raw
June 17, 2013
"Draft Night "The night begins with Vince McMahon introducing Raw Commissioner Shane McMahon and SmackDown Commissioner Stephanie McMahon. Vince wishes his children the best of luck and to decide who goes first, Vince wants to play rock, paper, scissors. Stephanie believes this is childish, but she actually wins the first pick. Stephanie opts to take WWE Champion Dolph Ziggler. Shane, in return, selects World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio. Vince then decides that the two first picks will compete in the ring, and this will dictate who gets the advantage for the rest of the night.
In his next pick, Shane McMahon opted to take The Shield. With the argument from Stephanie that Shane took three men, Vince allowed it. However, Vince then gave Stephanie three picks. Stephanie wasted no time taking three of WWE's best: John Cena, Randy Orton, and CM Punk. Shane stood by his choice, admitting that Stephanie took three highly-decorated superstars, he has drafted for the future.
Shane is given the next choice and selects Stephanie's husband Triple H, who is currently sidelined due to injuries sustained in his Extreme Rules match versus Brock Lesnar. Stephanie doesn't like the clear attack on her personal life, but selects Sheamus. Shane McMahon then responds by drafting the man who took Triple H out of action for the time being, Brock Lesnar himself. Stephanie responds with drafting Chris Jericho.
Resuming the draft, Shane McMahon drafted for Raw the man who returned to action this year, Edge. Stephanie poked fun at a "fragile" Rated-R Superstar and decided to draft someone who has potential in the man who defeated Jericho on his opening night, Fandango. Shane McMahon laughed, asking how she could leave such a guy on the board, by drafting Ryback to Raw. Stephanie McMahon then opted to take Curtis Axel, the current Intercontinental Champion, with her pick. Shane responded by taking the man who Axel defends the newly won title against tonight, the ex-champion Wade Barrett. Stephanie finishes this round off with Kofi Kingston.
The rosters are currently shaping out like this:
| Alberto Del Rio | Dolph Ziggler |
| Dean Ambrose | CM Punk |
| Roman Reigns | John Cena |
| Seth Rollins | Randy Orton |
| Triple H | Sheamus |
| Brock Lesnar | Chris Jericho |
| Edge | Fandango |
| Ryback | Curtis Axel |
| Wade Barrett | Kofi Kingston |
Shane McMahon moves into his next pick, taking Jack Swagger with his tenth selection. For Stephanie's tenth, she claims that the future of the divas is high on her priority list, so she takes reigning Divas Champion Kaitlyn. Shane McMahon disagrees and says Raw will be the brand to rebuild the WOMEN's division and takes AJ Lee with his pick. After Stephanie makes her selection by taking Kane, an outraged WWE Champion Dolph Ziggler appears with AJ Lee and Big E Langston after Ziggler's girlfriend was just drafted to the opposite brand. Ziggler says they all three go together. Shane then says he's willing to negotiate a trade, if need be. Stephanie says no trade will happen, but Ziggler threatens to not sign to compete with SmackDown.
After a commercial break, a blockbuster trade was announced. AJ Lee's draft rights will be sent to SmackDown, while the draft rights for Sheamus is being sent to Monday Night Raw.
Resuming the draft, Shane McMahon opted to draft Kane's tag team partner, Daniel Bryan. Stephanie would then opt to draft Cody Rhodes for her team. Shane would next draft Antonio Cesaro, keeping the Real Americans together on Raw. Stephanie followed it up by drafting a tag team of her own, The Usos. This enabled Shane to make two picks at once, capitalizing on drafting the Bella Twins. Stephanie then officially drafts Big E Langston, in an effort to keep her WWE Champion pleased.
Shane's next pick for Raw was Drew McIntyre, and notably did not draft 3MB together. Stephanie then would draft Evan Bourne to SmackDown. Shane, rather then drafting Slater or Mahal, would select The Miz with his next pick. Stephanie would then make Justin Gabriel an official member of SmackDown, and Shane would again pass on any 3MB member and chose Christian instead. Stephanie finally bit and took Heath Slater.
Shane McMahon makes a huge splash with drafting the next great luchador, Sin Cara, to Monday Night Raw. Stephanie then laughed and signed the best luchador ever, Rey Mysterio. Shane then drafted Damien Sandow, splitting up Team Rhodes Scholars. Stephanie McMahon admitted she wasn't a fan of that team and Sandow held Rhodes back, right before she drafts Mark Henry. Shane responded with an even bigger acquisition by drafting Big Show. Stephanie finished this round out with Ted DiBiase Jr.
The rosters are now looking like this:
| Alberto Del Rio | Dolph Ziggler |
| Dean Ambrose | CM Punk |
| Roman Reigns | John Cena |
| Seth Rollins | Randy Orton |
| Triple H | Sheamus
(rights traded to Raw) |
| Brock Lesnar | Chris Jericho |
| Edge | Fandango |
| Ryback | Curtis Axel |
| Wade Barrett | Kofi Kingston |
| Jack Swagger | Kaitlyn |
AJ Lee
(rights traded to SmackDown) | Kane |
| Daniel Bryan | Cody Rhodes |
| Antonio Cesaro | Jey Uso |
| Brie Bella | Jimmy Uso |
| Nikki Bella | Big E. Langston |
| Drew McIntyre | Evan Bourne |
| The Miz | Justin Gabriel |
| Christian | Heath Slater |
| Sin Cara | Rey Mysterio |
| Damien Sandow | Mark Henry |
| Big Show | Ted DiBiase Jr. |
Vince McMahon then re-appeared and let the WWE Universe know that both Shane and Stephanie have done more than draft the current superstars, but ever since they were informed of their positions, they have been tasked to go out and sign superstars of their own. Vince says they will reveal who they are after the Intercontinental Championship match.
After the match, Vince McMahon lets Shane McMahon and Stephanie McMahon reveal who they have sought after and signed from the free agency pool that pro wrestling has to offer. Stephanie went first in announcing who she had signed. SmackDown signed Shad Gaspard, Rob Van Dam, Eve Torres, and Chavo Guerrero. After Stephanie had announced hers, Shane had the chance to announce who he had signed. He announced the addition of Beth Phoenix, MNM, and Rhyno. Vince McMahon then allowed them to draft their final on-air talent, letting fans know the remainder will be drafted on WWE.com.
Raw drafted David Otunga to its roster. Stephanie responded by drafting Ezekiel Jackson. Raw then drafted Natalya, and SmackDown followed it up with drafting JTG to complete the reunion of Cryme Tyme. Then in their final pick, Shane McMahon made the comment of this man being Raw's final pick is insane. Shane admitted he is up in age, but still has lots left in the tank if he can recover from injuries, and he main evented this year's WrestleMania. Shane McMahon solidified The Rock as its final pick of the show. Stephanie then laughed and said The Rock's injuries might mean he never wrestles again, but there is one man who she can guarantee will wrestle again, at least on the grandest stage of 'em all. Stephanie drafts The Undertaker to finish her night. The two then sit back as six-man tag action will conclude the show and serve as tonight's main event. Stephanie puts in a line to tune into SmackDown this Friday night as the brand goes LIVE and already confirms that a #1 contender will be named for Dolph Ziggler's WWE Championship.
This concludes Monday Night Raw.
