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Post by Ashy Larry on Sept 4, 2014 20:37:44 GMT -5
No point in a C brand that has been nothing but filler for Raw these past few years. It doesn't even have it's own title or identity anymore. Have Raw as one brand and get rid of the 100 writers they have and go back to the drawing board. Raw would be so much better if they got rid of all the stupid re-writes for the show.
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Post by Crappler El 0 M on Sept 4, 2014 20:39:40 GMT -5
I think the overall product would stand to improve without SmackDown, but from a business standpoint I think it would be a tough decision for WWE to get rid of SmackDown due to the television rights fees and other money it brings in.
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Post by Starshine on Sept 4, 2014 20:41:05 GMT -5
Seriously, I don't even really follow the spoilers anymore. When's the last time something important happened on the show?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2014 20:42:53 GMT -5
Bo By God Dallas debuted on Smackdown.
Screw you guys, I like Smackdown.
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Post by boogeyman on Sept 4, 2014 20:44:41 GMT -5
Really want that brand split
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Post by Error on Sept 4, 2014 20:45:18 GMT -5
I'd think the 30 million or so dollars WWE gets is more than enough reason to keep it around. I'll also keep watching since it is just a solid wrestling show. I got RAW for the storyline advancement and SD for the wrestling and it is fine by me.
As for the re-writes to RAW and whatnot, getting rid of Smackdown won't change that. The only thing that will change how RAW is written and run is the death/incapacitation of Vince McMahon.
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Post by Evil Homer on Sept 4, 2014 20:46:12 GMT -5
I dont understand the hate for smackdown, sure its not as important as Raw & Even NXT puts on a pretty good show - still it has decent matches , even if little or none storyline development
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Post by Evil Homer on Sept 4, 2014 20:46:56 GMT -5
I'd think the 30 million or so dollars WWE gets is more than enough reason to keep it around. I'll also keep watching since it is just a solid wrestling show. I got RAW for the storyline advancement and SD for the wrestling and it is fine by me. As for the re-writes to RAW and whatnot, getting rid of Smackdown won't change that. The only thing that will change how RAW is written and run is the death/incapacitation of Vince McMahon. is that 30 mil per month or year , just curious
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Post by mizerable on Sept 4, 2014 20:48:28 GMT -5
Smackdown died in 2005 once they decided that it only served to backburner guys. The move to Friday was the burning of the corpse. The brand split ending was the pissing on the ashes.
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Post by Sparkybob on Sept 4, 2014 20:49:26 GMT -5
It makes money for them so it will stay.
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Post by Fiddleford H. McGucket on Sept 4, 2014 20:49:30 GMT -5
It REALLY made more sense when it was on "Network" TV, as it provided access to wWE for those without cable.
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Post by boogeyman on Sept 4, 2014 20:51:21 GMT -5
Moving to thursday is a better move to reach a bigger audience. Tuesdays!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2014 20:51:35 GMT -5
There's no reason to get rid of it, but I'm sure as hell not going to waste my time watching it either.
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Post by Error on Sept 4, 2014 20:52:04 GMT -5
I'd think the 30 million or so dollars WWE gets is more than enough reason to keep it around. I'll also keep watching since it is just a solid wrestling show. I got RAW for the storyline advancement and SD for the wrestling and it is fine by me. As for the re-writes to RAW and whatnot, getting rid of Smackdown won't change that. The only thing that will change how RAW is written and run is the death/incapacitation of Vince McMahon. is that 30 mil per month or year , just curious It'd be a year and just from USA, internationally deals and money from running the event would drive it higher. I'm almost positive that amount has gone up in the last contract but have no clue where to look.
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Post by mrjl on Sept 4, 2014 20:54:08 GMT -5
If you don't like it just watch something else. I like having another night of wrestling to watch. You obviously feel you wouldn't miss anything storyline wise. And it's not like it'd give them another night off, they'd just have another house show
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Post by Crappler El 0 M on Sept 4, 2014 20:54:28 GMT -5
Quietly and unofficially make it more of a brand split show. Technically anyone can appear on the show, but in practice, there would be regulars. Maybe you could try to pick some select talent to make up a new version of the 'SmackDown Six.' Maybe you can make it more of the in-ring show where matches get more time, especially the Divas matches. Maybe get the mindset, "We're going to build this brand around ____." This is just an idea.
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Post by Juice on Sept 4, 2014 20:56:00 GMT -5
Smackdown died in 2005 once they decided that it only served to backburner guys. The move to Friday was the burning of the corpse. The brand split ending was the pissing on the ashes. I really couldn't disagree more with this. Smackdown always served up great matches with those "backburner" guys. I have always preferred smackdown/wwecw to raw.
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Post by The Sam on Sept 4, 2014 21:05:43 GMT -5
But then where would we fight on Friday Maggle?
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Post by Hit Girl on Sept 4, 2014 21:20:26 GMT -5
Should be replaced by NXT
Smackdown contributes to the oversaturation of WWE, and NXT is too good to be wasted on the Network.
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Post by Ashy Larry on Sept 4, 2014 21:21:35 GMT -5
Should be replaced by NXT Smackdown contributes to the oversaturation of WWE, and NXT is too good to be wasted on the Network. Good idea but Kevin Dunn will crap all over it and turn it back into the campy obstacle course show.
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