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Post by David Otunga: Eternian at Law on Mar 4, 2011 21:54:04 GMT -5
What's it been 12 years now?
Why is this show STILL and after thought?
I mean Rock comes back...he never even comes to SD so far not once.
Taker comes back who's supposed to be SD talent and where does that happen? RAW.
Come on guys maybe SD would be a viable product if it were treated like RAW.
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Post by Lance Uppercut on Mar 4, 2011 21:58:48 GMT -5
If it was Live and on a more convenient day, probably get more big surprises and confrontations.
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Post by kidglov3s on Mar 4, 2011 22:00:58 GMT -5
I'm sad that the Rock hasn't yet returned to "The Rock's show!.... Smackdown!"
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2011 22:02:01 GMT -5
Despite all that they've done to try and make Raw the top show, SmackDown still has better angles and matches.
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Post by Kev The Omniscient on Mar 4, 2011 22:22:41 GMT -5
What do you mean "afterthought?" Smackdown has beaten RAW at Bragging Rights. TWICE. That has to count for something right? Right?  |
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Post by CMWaters on Mar 4, 2011 22:56:31 GMT -5
What do you mean "afterthought?" Smackdown has beaten RAW at Bragging Rights. TWICE. That has to count for something right? Right? Actually though it doesn't, it is funny to think that 90 percent of the time, Smackdown wins these "Raw vs. Smackdown" matches. Some examples: -WrestleMania 20: Sable and Torrie beat Stacy and Dawn, Undertaker beats Kane. -WrestleMania 21: Undertaker beats Orton, Angle beats Michaels -Survivor Series 2005: Team Smackdown beats Team Raw -Royal Rumbles: Since 2003, it's 6-3 in Smackdown's favor for the Rumble winner (though Benoit did go from Smackdown to Raw AFTER his win). Just to name a few. |
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Post by rnrk supports BLM on Mar 5, 2011 1:31:50 GMT -5
Despite all that they've done to try and make Raw the top show, SmackDown still has better angles and matches. I think it works the other way around; Smackdown gets to shine at times because it's not the show WWE focuses on, and gets to do the unpopular stuff like have good wrestlers put on long matches while RAW is busy bringing in c-list celebrities to do comedy skits. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2011 1:42:07 GMT -5
Despite all that they've done to try and make Raw the top show, SmackDown still has better angles and matches. I think it works the other way around; Smackdown gets to shine at times because it's not the show WWE focuses on, and gets to do the unpopular stuff like have good wrestlers put on long matches while RAW is busy bringing in c-list celebrities to do comedy skits. Came in to say exactly this. I think it's a blessing in that Smackdown gets to be a wrestling show when the brass isn't looking sometimes. |
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Post by arthuradams2002 on Mar 5, 2011 3:10:19 GMT -5
I never understood why they never made Smackdown a live show. They had NXT/ECW preempted on Tuesday nights. Would it be too much for the WWE to handle to have 2 live shows a week ? I don't see why they couldn't have worked out a deal with SyFy to go live 2 hours of Tuesday.
And the only time Smackdown didn't seem like an afterthought was around the time they had the Brock/Angle feud.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2011 9:23:46 GMT -5
I think it works the other way around; Smackdown gets to shine at times because it's not the show WWE focuses on, and gets to do the unpopular stuff like have good wrestlers put on long matches while RAW is busy bringing in c-list celebrities to do comedy skits. Came in to say exactly this. I think it's a blessing in that Smackdown gets to be a wrestling show when the brass isn't looking sometimes. That's why I like it more. I'm one of those "weirdos" who actually tunes in for the wrestling. |
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Post by Red Impact on Mar 5, 2011 9:40:33 GMT -5
Yeah, it not being live means they don't want to do surprises on it, because they'll inevitably be spoiled. Even MitB cash ins have the results revealed on WWE.com before the show.
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Post by Feyrhausen on Mar 5, 2011 10:02:35 GMT -5
I never understood why they never made Smackdown a live show. They had NXT/ECW preempted on Tuesday nights. Would it be too much for the WWE to handle to have 2 live shows a week ? I don't see why they couldn't have worked out a deal with SyFy to go live 2 hours of Tuesday. And the only time Smackdown didn't seem like an afterthought was around the time they had the Brock/Angle feud. They dont want to do Smackdown live on Thursday or Friday because of the expense. Taping it on Tuesday means they can use the same crew that tapes Raw and then send them home. Filming live on Thursday or Friday would mean sending the crew home after Raw, then getting them back on the road again. As for why they ont go live on Tuesday, I think they just want the shows spread out a bit. |
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Post by David Otunga: Eternian at Law on Mar 5, 2011 13:12:12 GMT -5
I never understood why they never made Smackdown a live show. They had NXT/ECW preempted on Tuesday nights. Would it be too much for the WWE to handle to have 2 live shows a week ? I don't see why they couldn't have worked out a deal with SyFy to go live 2 hours of Tuesday. And the only time Smackdown didn't seem like an afterthought was around the time they had the Brock/Angle feud. They dont want to do Smackdown live on Thursday or Friday because of the expense. Taping it on Tuesday means they can use the same crew that tapes Raw and then send them home. Filming live on Thursday or Friday would mean sending the crew home after Raw, then getting them back on the road again. As for why they ont go live on Tuesday, I think they just want the shows spread out a bit. That makes sense...still I'm a bit annoyed that here on Monday we have Rock making a big fuss about how he's back...yet on SD he's nowhere to be found. I mean I'm just saying if it was me returning or even hosting or if I were a celebrity coming to WWE to promote something I personally would feel the need to make a presense felt on all WWE programming even Superstars...even if I was just part of a small segment or at the broadcasting booth whatever...show some damn commitment to the product. Hey I know these people are busy but come on what would it take? Two days? As opposed to the what one day? At least that's what I'd do. Think of it this way...imagine any other sport...and yes I know this is slightly differant being sports entertainment...where a player came to a team but only played home games? Can you picture that? Derek Jetter will only play home games....people would be PISSED. lol |
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