- The WWE holds its annual draft on "Vince McMahon Appreciation Night." The outcome of several high-profile matches will determine which brand - RAW, ECW or Smackdown! - gets a draft pick.
- The episode begins with a brief statement from Vince McMahon, who says this is "Vince McMahon Appreciation Night," and that the loss of the ECW title to Bobby Lashley hasn't affected his mood. Jim Ross and the other announcers explain the "WWE Draft" and that several interpromotional matches will have draft picks available for the winner's brand. Match results: * Edge (Smackdown!) def. John Cena (RAW) by countout. The Great Khali is drafted to Smackdown!; * C.M. Punk (ECW) pinned Carlito (RAW). The Boogeyman is drafted to ECW. * Umaga (RAW) pinned Balls Mahoney (ECW) in a squash match. King Booker and Sharmell are drafted to RAW. * Bobby Lashley (ECW) def. Chris Benoit (Smackdown!). Benoit is drafted to ECW. * MVP (Smackdown!) def. Santino Marella (RAW). Torrie Wilson is drafted to Smackdown!; * The Miz (Smackdown!) def. Gene Snitsky (ECW). Chris Masters is drafted to Smackdown!; * Candice Michelle (RAW) def. Kristal Marshall (Smackdown!). Bobby Lashley is drafted to RAW. * Batista (Smackdown!) def. Jeff Hardy (RAW) and Elijah Burke (ECW) in a Triple Threat Match. Ric Flair is drafted to Smackdown!; * 15-man interpromotional battle royal: Randy Orton (RAW) eliminated Matt Hardy (Smackdown!) to win two picks for RAW: Gene Snitsky and Mr. Kennedy. Throughout the episode, vignettes featuring various superstars of past and present were aired, almost all anti-Vince McMahon. Featured: Jesse "The Body" Ventura, Snoop Dogg, Steven Glover (Steve-O from "Jackass"), Donald Trump, WWE Diva Ashley (who got support from Mae Young and The Fabulous Moolah), Bret "The Hitman" Hart, Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka and The Iron Sheik (appearing together), Mark Cuban (owner of the Dallas Mavericks), NBC sports announcer Bob Costas, Captain Lou Albano, "Mean" Gene Okerlund and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. In addition, Mick Foley, Roddy Piper and Dusty Rhodes made live appearances to deliver their anti-McMahon promos; plus, several video packages were aired highlighting McMahon's career, many of them including his feuds with various wrestlers with McMahon playing the part of the heel. In the final segment, McMahon went to the ring to address the crowd, but appearing clearly distracted, left after uttering only a quiet "Thank you." He walked to the back and, after walking past a group of wrestlers, was guided toward the back door by Jonathan Coachman. McMahon walked to and stepped inside his parked limousine, which immediately exploded into flames.—Brian Rathjen <briguy_52732@yahoo.com>
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