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In-Depth Raw Draft Coverage: News, Notes, Analysis from Jason Powell at ProWrestling.NET Jun 24, 2008 - 11:50:39 AM
Former PWTorch.com assistant editor Jason Powell is covering the WWE Draft over at his new website ProWrestling.NET, an affiliate of PWTorch.com. Check out his ongoing news, notes, and analysis, including his new free podcast and his Raw Draft Hitlist. Included below is an excerpt from his Hitlist analyzing what worked and didn't work last night...
JASON POWELL'S WWE RAW HITLIST
Triple H to Smackdown: I love it. I'm just not sure it will last. This is the move that needs to happen to truly shake things up. Hunter has done everything there is to do on Raw and he needs a change of scenery as much as anyone. However, something tells me they're still going to find a way to move John Cena to Smackdown instead. Cena would be a nice consolation prize, but I'd rather see Hunter switch brands. Keep in mind that this wouldn't be the first time Hunter was drafted to Smackdown and ended up going right back to Raw.
Batista to Raw: I'm happy that WWE didn't over think this one by holding off on this move simply because so many people expected it. It was a logical move to make because Batista had burned through everyone there was to work with on Smackdown. If the Hunter move sticks, then he and Batista will stay away from each other a while longer to set up an eventual money match. Likewise, if Hunter stays and Cena goes, then Batista and Cena can eventually have the money match.
Jeff Hardy to Smackdown: He's reunited with lead writer Michael Hayes, who has always been a big political backer of the Hardy brothers. Jeff needed a change of pace and I have high hopes for a feud between him and Edge. I'm also looking forward to watching him and MVP improve upon their recent unadvertised pay-per-view outing.
Rey Mysterio to Raw: I'm cool with this move. It gives Rey a change of scenery and some fresh opponents to work with. That's kind of the goal with most of these moves, of course. It's not the most exciting move, but I'm cool with it.
Mr. Kennedy to Smackdown: This was a pleasant surprise. Kennedy bombed on Raw. Granted, they had some big plans for him until he was suspended, but the Raw writers didn't do anything to advance his character. He's still nothing more than the guy who...
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