— WWE’s draft kicks off tonight with night one on Friday Night SmackDown, and fightfulselect.com has released a backstage story today shedding light on what is known.

— According to their report, as of Wednesday, WWE wrestlers were still in the dark about the draft’s mechanics, their brand placements, or whether the company planned a major roster overhaul or just a few strategic moves. Talent remained unaware of their draft eligibility until WWE’s social media post listing the pool of eligible wrestlers for each night. Communication on draft destinations was expected by this afternoon.

— WWE recently rebranded titles, removing “Raw” or “SmackDown” from women’s titles to afford flexibility in placements and avoid awkward trades. However, the company later announced champions are brand-locked. Women’s tag team champions are the only holders eligible for drafting, with a “home brand” but the freedom to appear on both shows.

— NXT names were intentionally omitted from WWE’s draft graphic to preserve surprises, though NXT talent is confirmed for inclusion per WWE’s preview. Within NXT, some are wary of talent depletion and lack of creative plans for call-ups, a past criticism.

— As reported previously, there’s a chance of main roster wrestlers moving to NXT, met with reservations by some fearing it may imply demotion. However, internal support exists for NXT stints, especially with the show’s CW network debut later this year.