WWE News: WWE Draft to be held April 25

A USA Executive tweeted that the WWE Draft would take place on next week's Raw. TV by the Numbers also has the following press release from USA Network:

THE 2011 WWE(R) DRAFT TAKES OVER "MONDAY NIGHT RAW," MONDAY, APRIL 25 AT 9/8c

The entire roster of WWE Superstars and Divas will take part in the 2011 WWE Draft next week, April 25, on MONDAY NIGHT RAW live on USA Network at 9/8c.

In a thrilling night of television, all WWE Superstars and Divas, including WWE Champion The Miz, John Cena, Randy Orton, Rey Mysterio, Big Show, Alberto Del Rio and SinCara along with WWE Divas Champion Brie Bella, Eve and Kelly Kelly could be drafted to either RAW or SmackDown.

After Monday Night's momentous draft, John Cena could be on "Friday Night SmackDown," which airs each week on Syfy at 8/7c and Rey Mysterio could be coming to MONDAY NIGHT RAW.

The Annual WWE Draft is a chance to renew old rivalries or have WWE Superstars face off against each other for the very first time, bringing a new and fresh feel to each show.

For more details on the WWE Draft, log onto www.wwe.com.

Shore's Slant: At least it wasn't this week! Exciting news that the draft will be happening sooner rather than later. The rumors were that it would be held off until the summer. I don’t know if those rumors were untrue or if this was sped up due to Edge's retirement, but the brands will reset next week on Raw.