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March 22, 2004
Detroit, Michigan - Joe Lewis Arena
Announcers: Jim Ross & Jerry Lawler


  1. HEAT TAPINGS:
    • Travis Tomko defeated Lenny Lane (dark)..
    • Garrison Cade defeated Val Venis...
    • Lita defeated Jazz..
    • The Hurricane defeated Joey Matthews..
    • Matt Hardy defeated Lance Storm..

  2. Click here to read the full results of the WWE Draft Lottery..

  3. BACKSTAGE: Eric Bischoff & Paul Heyman & Vince McMahon..
    • Vince McMahon explains the rules of the Draft Lottery, saying each GM will choose 6 names from the other brand..
    • Vince McMahon says that after the lottery, they will have until midnight to make any trades necessary..
    • Vince McMahon reitterates that everybody is up for grabs, including champions..

  4. ON STAGE: Eric Bischoff & Paul Heyman + Rene Dupree..
    • Paul Heyman introduces himself and pulls his first lottery choice out of the tumbler ----- Rene Dupree is drafted to SD!
    • Rene Dupree comes to the ring and demands to have one last match to erase the memory of getting stunned last week!

  5. MATCH: Rene Dupree vs Chris Jericho..
    • Jericho wins with the shining wizard..
    • Rene Dupree gets upset that his last RAW memory would be a loss, and demands respect!
    • Sherrif Steve Austin comes out and gives Rene Durpree a Stunner and then celebrates with some beers!

  6. ON STAGE: Eric Bischoff & Paul Heyman..
    • Eric Bischoff makes his #1 pick in the draft lottery and pulls out the name of....... Shelton Benjamin (to RAW)!
    • Backstage, Shelton Benjamin gives his tag team partner, Charlie Haas a hug and heads to the RAW locker room..
    • Editor's Note: Why OH Why would they break up the best tag team in the whole damn promotion!

  7. MATCH: Kane vs Rico w/Miss Jackie..
    • Kane demolishes Rico and wins quickly..
    • Kane confronts Eric Bischoff & Paul Heyman and demands that he end up on the opposide show as Undertaker..
    • Paul Heyman pleads with Eric Bischoff to get some control over his superstars..

  8. ON STAGE: Eric Bischoff & Paul Heyman..
    • Paul Heyman smiles as he pulls out his #2 pick in the lottery draft -------- Mark Jindrak (to Smackdown)!
    • Backstage, Mark Jindrak says farewell to his tag team partner, Garrison Cade..

  9. ON STAGE: Eric Bischoff & Paul Heyman + Nidia + John Cena..
    • Eric Bischoff makes his #2 pick in the lottery draft ------ Nidia!
    • Nidia comes out changes her brand on stage, saying that she can now fight for the Women's title!
    • Paul Heyman says "Congratulations Nidia, hope you go blind again....."
    • Paul Heyman proceeds to make his #3 choice in the lottery but he's interrupted by Smackdown!'s John Cena..
    • John Cena does one of his raps nad pulls out the next ball and hands it over to Paul Heyman..
    • Paul Heyman says that that pick doesn't count because John Cena picked it, but Eric Bischoff says it does!
    • Paul Heyman cracks it open and reveals that the #3 draft choice is none other than.... TRIPLE H (to SD!!)
    • Backstage, a shocked Triple H spits water all over one of the RAW divas..

  10. MATCH: Christian w/Trish Stratus vs Spike Dudley..
    • Christian wins after hitting an unprettier on Spike Dudley..

  11. BACKSTAGE: Vince McMahon & Eric Bischoff + Paul Heyman..
    • Eric Bischoff complains that John Cena chose the ball so that pick doesn't count..
    • Vince McMahon says that all announced picks are official and Triple H will go to Smackdown!..
    • Paul Heyman enters and proposes Eddie Guerrero defend his WWE title against Triple H tonight on RAW!

  12. ON STAGE: Eric Bischoff & Paul Heyman + Rhyno..
    • Eric Bischoff says that his upcoming #3 pick will get a World title shot tonight on RAW!
    • Eric Bischoff reaches in and pulls out his next pick......... Rhyno (to RAW)!!!
    • Rhyno comes out and throws the Smackdown! shirt at Paul Heyman and puts a RAW shirt on!

  13. TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH: Rob Van Dam & Booker T vs Evolution (Batista & Ric Flair)..
    • Late in the match, RVD accidentally knocked Booker out with a springboard sidekick!
    • Batista hit a powerbomb on Booker T and pinned him to win the World Tag Team titles!!

  14. ON STAGE: Eric Bischoff & Paul Heyman..
    • Paul Heyman makes his #4 pick in the draft lottery ------ "Mr. Thursday Night" Rob Van Dam!

  15. BACKSTAGE: Rob Van Dam & Booker T + The Coach..
    • Rob Van Dam apologizes for messing up and losing the tag team titles as they look forward to their rematch..
    • The Coach shows up and informs Rob Van Dam that he had just been drafted to Smackdown!..

  16. WORLD TITLE MATCH: Chris Benoit vs Rhyno..
    • Chris Benoit wins after reversing the Gore into a Crippler Crossface for the submission victory..

  17. BACKSTAGE: Eric Bischoff & Shawn Michaels..
    • Shawn Michaels says that he expects Eric Bischoff to trade him to Smackdown! so he can go after Triple H..
    • Eric Bischoff declines the request and says that Shawn Michaels will get a World title shot at Backlash instead..

  18. ON STAGE: Eric Bischoff & Paul Heyman..
    • Eric Bischoff makes his #4 draft lottery pick.......... Tajiri (to RAW)!!!!
    • Paul Heyman makes his #5 draft lottery pick..........Theodore Long (to Smackdown!)!!!!
    • Eric Bischoff makes his #5 draft lottery pick............ Edge (to RAW)!!!!!
    • Paul Heyman makes his #6 (and final) draft lottery pick........... Spike Dudley (to Smackdown!)!!!!
    • Eric Bischoff makes his #6 (and final) draft lottery pick ............ PAUL HEYMAN (to RAW)!!!!!!!!
    • The Smackdown! locker room erupts in celebration as the RAW locker room looks distraught....
    • Paul Heyman says he refuses to perform in front of the RAW audience, and decides instead to QUIT!
    • Eric Bischoff then heads to the ring with a grin on his face as Paul Heyman left the building!

  19. IN THE RING: Eric Bischoff + Edge..
    • Eric Bischoff says that he's been able to withstand two different General Managers and stood up to Steve Austin!
    • Eric Bischoff says that he is back, and he is back in a damn big way..
    • Edge (looking buff) suddenly hits the ring and takes Eric Bischoff down with a huge spear!

  20. WWE TITLE MATCH: Eddie Guerrero vs Triple H..
    • Triple H came out wearing a RAW shirt, but ripped it off, revealing a Smackdown! shirt underneath..
    • Late in the match, Ric Flair & Batista (wearing RAW shirts) came down to the ring and distracted the referee..
    • Smackdown!'s John Cena & Rey Mysterio ran down and brawled with Ric Flair & Batista..
    • Shawn Michaels came down and superkicked Triple H and jumped over the top rope onto the brawlers!!!!
    • Eddie Guerrero went to the top rope for a frog splash but Christian ran down and pushed him off..
    • Rob Van Dam ran down and attacked Christian, then both brand locker rooms poured down for a massive brawl!!!
    • The entire WWE roster brawled until Steve Austin led even more RAW superstars down to join the fight!
    • The referee tossed the match out and ruled it a NO CONTEST..
    • Editor's Note: This is something that literally never happens, why did they have to end the show so quick?

  21. Results of the 24 hour trading period:
    • Rico & Miss Jackie were traded to Smackdown! in exchange for A-Train & Chuck Palumbo..
    • Booker T & The Dudley Boyz were sent to Smackdown! to require Triple H to the RAW brand..
    • Click here to read the full results of the WWE Draft Lottery..

  22. And that's a wrap folks..


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