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WWE/Getty Images The 2024 WWE draft officially came to an end with Night 2 being held on this week's episode of Monday Night Raw. There will be new storylines and fresh rivalries that will surely excite WWE fans. Here's a look at the full rosters for Raw and SmackDown following Monday's draft results: Raw Roster SmackDown Roster Night 2 Highlights The televised portion of Monday's draft featured six rounds with a total of 24 picks. These came after Night 1 took place on this past Friday's episode of SmackDown Live. Raw general manager Adam Pearce was given the advantage over SmackDown GM Nick Aldis with the first pick in each round on Night 2. The new rosters will become official on Monday, May 6, two days after the Backlash France premium live event. Raw's No. 1 pick was Imperium, bringing the tandem of Ludwig Kaiser and former record-setting Intercontinental Champion Gunther. The bruising heavyweight showed why he was the first pick of the Red Brand with a dominant performance against Xavier Woods of The New Day. Did <a href="https://twitter.com/TrueKofi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TrueKofi</a> make the right call?<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WWERaw?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WWERaw</a> <a href="https://t.co/CUstAq4mnN">pic.twitter.com/CUstAq4mnN</a> Gunther is the favorite to win this year's King of the Ring tournament, so it's clear that big things are in store for him on Raw. Arguably the most interesting pick of Night 2 was Raw's second-round selection Braun Strowman, who hasn't been seen in WWE for over a year after undergoing neck surgery. Strowman made his return on Monday night to save Jey Uso from a beatdown: BRAUN STROWMAN IS BACK!<br><br>The Monster of all Monsters wants a fight with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/USChampion?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#USChampion</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LoganPaul?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LoganPaul</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMahomes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PatrickMahomes</a> of the <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Chiefs</a> during the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WWEDraft?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WWEDraft</a> right now on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WWERaw?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WWERaw</a>! <a href="https://t.co/luJtTEiADf">pic.twitter.com/luJtTEiADf</a> The highlight of the third round was Drew McIntyre, who found another reason to be disgruntled as he expected to be drafted higher. McIntyre took aim at CM Punk, who surprisingly happened to be in the arena. Hey, it's <a href="https://twitter.com/CMPunk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CMPunk</a>!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WWERaw?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WWERaw</a> <a href="https://t.co/gITMhn98IP">pic.twitter.com/gITMhn98IP</a> Vintage <a href="https://twitter.com/CMPunk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CMPunk</a> delivers on the 🎤 tonight on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WWERaw?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WWERaw</a>, unfortunately for <a href="https://twitter.com/DMcIntyreWWE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DMcIntyreWWE</a>! <a href="https://t.co/PzUdLf6SZg">pic.twitter.com/PzUdLf6SZg</a> NXT was represented when Raw drafted former NXT Champion Ilja Dragunov. "The Mad Dragon" dropped his title to Trick Williams on last week's episode of WWE NXT, opening the door for him to bring his exciting style to the main roster. If you've never seen <a href="https://twitter.com/UNBESIEGBAR_ZAR?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UNBESIEGBAR_ZAR</a> compete, you are in for an absolute treat on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WWERaw?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WWERaw</a>!<br><br>Congratulations to The Mad Dragon! 🐉 Raw doubled up in the fifth round, drafting former NXT Women's Champion Lyra Valkyria. Interestingly, Valkyria defeated Becky Lynch to win the NXT title, and Lynch currently holds the Women's World Championship. If the two of them meet again, Valkyria could add another championship to her resume. WOW <a href="https://twitter.com/Real_Valkyria?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Real_Valkyria</a> - can't wait to see how you soar over the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WWERAW?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WWERAW</a> women's division <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WWEDraft?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WWEDraft</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WWENXT?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WWENXT</a> The final round concluded with Raw bringing over The Final Testament from SmackDown. The faction led by Karrion Kross should have more of an opportunity on the Red Brand. Also, SmackDown made its first NXT pick of the night by selecting Blair Davenport. 🚨 BREAKING: Sixth Round picks for this year's <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WWEDraft?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WWEDraft</a>!<br><br>The Final Testament to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WWERaw?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WWERaw</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DIY?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DIY</a> to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SmackDown?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SmackDown</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BRONSONISHERE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BRONSONISHERE</a> to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WWERaw?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WWERaw</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BDavenportWWE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BDavenportWWE</a> to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SmackDown?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SmackDown</a> <br><br>Call the shots and create your own draft in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WWE2K24?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WWE2K24</a> MyGM<a href="https://twitter.com/WWEgames?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WWEGames</a> <a href="https://t.co/VZ5Kt8eZmn">pic.twitter.com/VZ5Kt8eZmn</a> There still remains a question of where former WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns will land. 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