Raw vs. Smackdown: Which one is the more hyped show so far?

[The Rick Jericho]

After a few weeks of the Hunter era, we are slowly seeing both shows being rebuilt. So moving forward, which show are you more hyped to watch from the main roster shows? You can't wait to see the next episode of this show more.

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Raw

SD is still pretty meh right now for me, outside of a couple things.

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Raw easily.

SD has some bright spots like the IC title scene and Male Models but are still bogged down by Roman being basically a part time champion now , a still barely holding on womens division.

Meanwhile Raw is just a banger show with a womens division that went up about 10 octaves over night , elevating guys like Ciampa and intrigue with stuff like Dexters return that has a whole bunch of intrigue surrounding him right now and Bobby Lashley elevating the US title.

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SD will be back in business for me if they give me babyface tank riding Shotzi, put the title on Drew, take the Tag Titles off the Usos, and use BUTCH more!

[Hypnosis]

Raw.

Smackdown looks like it'll need the draft, some turns, and The Bloodline losing all the titles for a huge transition to happen.

[King Devitt and the Woke Mob]

Oh god, Raw easily.

I actually make an effort to watch that one now.

SDL from what I've gathered still feels like it's on autopilot.

["Evil Brood" Jackson Vanik]

SmackDown's women's division is a total mess and the whole New Day/Viking Raiders feud sucks noodles.

[Push R Truth]

RAW showcases the whole company and Smackdown is "BLOODLINE or die"

[ThankGodForSidJustice]

Raw by far. Both the US Title and Women's Divisions have gotten big shots in the arm. The Lumix stuff is interesting.

SD has got a little better but is still pretty meh. Bloodline still holding the show hostage just brings down the show so much and the women's division is a total mess.

[schma]

It's so weird hearing how much better Raw is than Smackdown right now. It seems like forever since I heard people excited to see Raw. Though now that I think about it, litdown was what 5,6 years ago?

[Gerard Gerard]

Aug 19, 2022 12:55:17 GMT -5 schma said:

It's so weird hearing how much better Raw is than Smackdown right now. It seems like forever since I heard people excited to see Raw. Though now that I think about it, litdown was what 5,6 years ago?

Then it became Shitdown in 2017.

Actually curious if they had a different director for Smackdown in 2016, the whole show looked different for a while. I mean, now it looks standard WWE fare these days but that's the be expected since it became the 'A' show with the Fox move.

[schma]

Aug 19, 2022 13:49:30 GMT -5 Gerard Gerard said:

Aug 19, 2022 12:55:17 GMT -5 schma said:

It's so weird hearing how much better Raw is than Smackdown right now. It seems like forever since I heard people excited to see Raw. Though now that I think about it, litdown was what 5,6 years ago?

Then it became Shitdown in 2017.

Actually curious if they had a different director for Smackdown in 2016, the whole show looked different for a while. I mean, now it looks standard WWE fare these days but that's the be expected since it became the 'A' show with the Fox move.

Not sure about that but the head booker changed. Litdown was a guy who'd headed NXT if I recall correctly. Then Road Dogg took over and became as you say Shitdown. Admittedly, I haven't really followed either show regularly since (though that's partly due to my work schedule).

[The Rick Jericho]

With Gargano now back. Smackdown needs more than just Sasha and Naomi returning. Their booking needs a lot of work too. Maybe send over a Lashley or Styles to better fill out that roster.

Raw by a landslide right now.

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I always figured SD was gonna get better they just had to wait for The Draft but seemingly that is off the table since the draft supposedly wont take place till after Mania next year...allegedly.

They are gonna need to call up more than Legado from NXT especially when it comes to the womens side of things.

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I thought the last SD was really good, so if HHH can put together another good episode this week I might start getting excited about the blue brand again.

[Lizuka #BLM]

I can see scenarios in which I'd go out of my way to watch Raw. So long as it's the Bloodline show I'm staying far the f*** away from SmackDown.

[nisidhe]

In my opinion, it would be no great mischief if they quietly brought the brand split to an end and told both networks that they'll take what WWE'll bloody well gives them. Smackdown consists of the roster picks not deemed interesting enough to Vince to keep on Raw, and now that most debuts take place on Raw, it makes Smackdown a demotion for anyone stuck there.

There will need to be a draft after Clash at the Castle, especially if Roman's titles are split. The problem is how to send talents over from Raw when their programs are reviving interest and pulling people in on Monday nights.

["Evil Brood" Jackson Vanik]

SmackDown getting Hit Row and Kross while RAW gets Control and Gargano is funny.

[Celgress]

Raw for me.

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RAW

Smackdown needs the Draft, like really badly needs the Draft. Sami and Roman is pretty fun but a lot of HHH's "bring backs" like Hit Row and Kross that have been sent there instead of the ones we've gotten on RAW are a bit on shakier ground to me.

I hope they get Legado as well, RAW just got Gargano, they kinda need it lol