Pro-wrestling fans rejoice! It is mid-April and just when you thought your WrestleMania hangover was over, the excitement of the 2012 WWE Draft now looms in the air.
Love it or hate it, the past nine editions of the WWE Draft has provided fans with some shocking moments.
What follows is a countdown of the 20 most incredible surprises in the draft's history:
20. Alberto Del Rio Drafted to Raw (2011):
At No. 20 on this list is Alberto Del Rio's trade from SmackDown to Raw—a move few expected.
After winning the Royal Rumble in January 2011, the Mexican aristocrat had been involved in a series of SmackDown feuds for the brand's World Heavyweight Championship.
However, this move to Raw would eventually prove to be a smart one, as the former luchador would go on to win the WWE Championship twice.
Kelly Kelly is the First To Pick (2010)
Once again proving that good looks and a pretty smile can get a person far in life, Kelly Kelly was the 2010 WWE Draft's No. 1 pick.
Granted, this move is a little less surprising than others—if we had the opportunity we would probably pick Kelly Kelly to be on our team too.
18. Dolph Ziggler Loses to Hornswoggle (2010):
The victor in a Dolph Ziggler versus Hornswoggle match should be easy to predict—ideally.
But during the 2010 WWE Draft, in a match set to determine which brand (SmackDown or Raw) would get a draft pick, a bit of Irish luck helped Hornswoggle defeat Ziggler.
The surprising upset would lead to the drafting of Chris Jericho from SmackDown to Raw (and the further burial of Ziggler).
17. Jim Ross Goes to SmackDown (2008 )
Good God almighty!
Known as the voice of Raw, good ol' Jim Ross had called many exciting matches during his tenure with the red brand, where he had been a dominant figure for much of the show's running history.
Many were surprised to see the Sooners fan move to SmackDown in 2008. His vacant spot on Raw would then go on to be filled by...
16. Michael Cole Gets Drafted to Raw (2008)
Michael Cole!
After Jim Ross was drafted to SmackDown, Micheal Cole was drafted to Raw to fill Ross' commentator role.
Since this 2008 WWE Draft, Cole has remained the red brand's primary commentator.
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