The 2008 FMW Draft was a selection process held by Full Metal Wrestling on August 18, 2008 as a means of re-drafting its entire roster to its two distinct brands, Alchemy and Anarchy.
Background[]
At Lethal Injection, The Resistance defeated Original Sin in the final battle of the Full Metal War, forcing Original Sin to relinquish its administrative power and permanently disband the group.
The following night, Nick Bryson spoke on behalf of The Resistance and announced that the Anxiety brand would fold due to its creation at the hands of Original Sin. The entire FMW roster would be re-drafted during the 2008 FMW Draft to the Alchemy and Anarchy brands. With a new beginning, the stage would be set for a "Rebirth" of Full Metal Wrestling.
RAMPAGE! was revealed as Alchemy's new general manager. Much to the surprise of everyone, The Resistance allowed Saint Michael Dreamkiller to remain as Anarchy's general manager, despite his role in trying to destroy FMW as a charter member of Original Sin.
With the first overall pick, Dreamkiller selected trusted ally Christian G. Smitten, who possessed the Gold Card which could be cashed in anytime for a Full Metal Championship title shot. RAMPAGE! countered by selecting Anarchy's most recognized superstar, Drew Michaels, as Alchemy's first overall selection. Dreamkiller would draft reigning FMW Champion, John "Doc" Derrick, with the third overall selection to guarantee the FMW Championship being on Anarchy.
With the supposedly last pick of the draft, Dreamkiller drafted the controversial The Great TO much to the resentment of fans and wrestlers alike. But before Dreamkiller could celebrate his pick, RAMPAGE! announced that Alchemy had one more pick. Citing Dreamkiller's wrestling contract he signed during Ultimatum, RAMPAGE! picked Dreamkiller as the last pick of the draft, forcing Dreamkiller to relinquish his management position, much to the enjoyment of The Resistance.
Draft results[]
| # | Brand | Superstar | Nationality | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anarchy | Christian G. Smitten |  United States
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Smitten held the Gold Card |
| 2 | Alchemy | Drew Michaels | United States
|
- |
| 3 | Anarchy | John "Doc" Derrick | United States
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Derrick was the Full Metal Champion, making him eligible to travel between both brands |
| 4 | Alchemy | Skyler Striker |  Australia
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Striker was the FMW Abandoned Champion, making the title exclusive to Alchemy |
| 5 | Anarchy | Nick Bryson | United States
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With Bryson on Anarchy and Michaels on Alchemy, SPARTA was split-up |
| 6 | Alchemy | Cactus Sam |  United Kingdom
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Cactus Sam and Mortus drafted as unit, reigning as FMW World Tag Team Champions |
| 7 | Alchemy | Mortus | United Kingdom
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Cactus Sam and Mortus drafted as unit, reigning as FMW World Tag Team Champions |
| 8 | Anarchy | Eric Scorpio |  Canada
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Anarchy given draft pick after Alchemy selected Cactus Sam and Mortus as unit |
| 9 | Anarchy | Hostyle | United States
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Hostyle was the FMW C-4 Division Champion, making the title exclusive to Anarchy |
| 10 | Alchemy | TyranT | United States
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- |
| 11 | Anarchy | Jack Boice | United States
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Boice was the FMW Television Champion, making the title exclusive to Anarchy |
| 12 | Alchemy | Alex O'Rion | Canada
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The O'Rion Brothers drafted as unit |
| 13 | Alchemy | Adrian O'Rion | Canada
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The O'Rion Brothers drafted as unit |
| 14 | Anarchy | Harlequin | Canada
|
HavOc drafted as unit |
| 15 | Anarchy | Syanide | United States
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HavOc drafted as unit |
| 16 | Anarchy | Andrew O'Rion | Canada
|
HavOc drafted as unit |
| 17 | Alchemy | Romeo Vizzini | United States
|
Silver Pistols drafted as unit |
| 18 | Alchemy | Revolver McCart | United States
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Silver Pistols drafted as unit |
| 19 | Anarchy | Hannibal Frost | United States
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HavOc forced Dreamkiller to draft Frost |
| 20 | Alchemy | X | Parts Unknown | - |
| 21 | Anarchy | Guiomar the Barbaric |  Portugal
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- |
| 22 | Alchemy | The Wickedness | United States
|
- |
| 23 | Anarchy | Chris Austin | United States
|
- |
| 24 | Alchemy | Michael James | United States
|
- |
| 25 | Anarchy | Crazy Ash Killa | Parts Unknown | - |
| 26 | Alchemy | Janus Flare | United States
|
- |
| 27 | Anarchy | MASS Caesar |  Italy
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- |
| 28 | Alchemy | Kieran Halycon | United States
|
- |
| 29 | Anarchy | Pure Extremist |  Ireland
|
The Fighting Irish drafted as unit |
| 30 | Anarchy | The Celt | Ireland
|
The Fighting Irish drafted as unit |
| 31 | Alchemy | Trey Spruance | United States
|
- |
| 32 | Alchemy | Calvin Xavier | United States
|
- |
| 33 | Anarchy | Jason Krow | United States
|
- |
| 34 | Alchemy | Chase | United Kingdom
|
- |
| 35 | Anarchy | Guybrush Threepwood |  South Africa
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- |
| 36 | Alchemy | Leon Caprice | Australia
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- |
| 37 | Anarchy | Chris Kelson | Canada
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- |
| 38 | Alchemy | Robert Pearson | United States
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- |
| 39 | Anarchy | Steve-E Taylor | United States
|
Creative Control drafted as unit |
| 40 | Anarchy | Westley McGreggor | Canada
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Creative Control drafted as unit |
| 41 | Anarchy | Slegnadamus |  France
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Creative Control drafted as unit |
| 42 | Anarchy | T. Ekstreme | United States
|
Creative Control drafted as unit |
| 43 | Alchemy | Styxx | Australia
|
- |
| 44 | Alchemy | Andrew Shiner | Parts Unknown | - |
| 45 | Alchemy | Marky Mark | United States
|
- |
| 46 | Alchemy | Notorious B.U.G. | United States
|
- |
| 47 | Anarchy | Sean Jensen | United States
|
- |
| 48 | Alchemy | Jack Hillman | United States
|
- |
| 49 | Anarchy | Adema Aeries | United States
|
- |
| 50 | Alchemy | Jack Eastwood | United Kingdom
|
- |
| 51 | Anarchy | Butters | United States
|
- |
| 52 | Alchemy | Bolton | United States
|
- |
| 53 | Anarchy | Karso Key | United States
|
- |
| 54 | Alchemy | Corky Angle | United States
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- |
| 55 | Anarchy | Jay Obber | United States
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- |
| 56 | Alchemy | Daniel Abel | United States
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- |
| 57 | Anarchy | The Great TO | United States
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- |
| 58 | Alchemy | St. Michael Dreamkiller | Parts Unknown | Jones drafted Dreamkiller to strip him of his Anarchy GM position |
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