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Post by MichaelTheMartian on Jun 27, 2014 8:31:18 GMT -5
One thing that I do not understand is, that the WWE as a huge company, does not seem to have a “plan” for their product, it’s more so write as you go, weekly. Listening to talk is Jericho with Heyman talking about his time writing Smackdown and creating the Smack Down six and all, and it makes me wonder. The ratings were through the roof, the talent was getting over, was a great product on television, why change it? Now I understand obviously the “Smackdown six” would have eventually needed to break off, but that’s not the point. My point is this format and system was clearly working, was creating stars, was putting seats into the arena and was smashing the ratings. It’s a really straight forward lay out really, having 6 guys on the show as the main attractions, wrestlers that is the perfect mix of great wrestlers and good promo skills. So today I look at Smackdown, and it’s almost a poor man’s Main Event which really just shows you how bad Smackdown has become in terms of its individuality, uniqueness and fun. So why not use the mastermind Paul Heyman as the head writer of Smackdown? hell let him and Dutch run things on Smackdown while HHH, Vince & the D-list Hollywood movie writers can take care of RAW. If I was to create a new Smackdown six I would have Cesaro, Jack Swagger, Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose, Sami Zayn and Dolph Ziggler a long with focusing on tag teams like The Uso’s, The Ascension, Enzo & Big Cass, RybAxel, The International Daredevils (Kofi & Gabriel) and The Prime Time Players (Once Young is healthy, put them together again, Titus is going nowhere). Lots of story lines between teams and superstars, market everyone in a way that the talent has input over not only their merchandise but their characters and story lines as well, that has proven to be the best way to get somebody over. Let these guys re-invent the IC Title and Tag Titles, hell never have the WWE WHC on the show. Showcase the IC title and the true stepping stone towards being the “face” of the company, also giving the show some uniqueness presentation wise would be great to the eye, give it the house show set, it looks great imo, add a few more mini trons and it would look great. Bring back the blue ropes as well.
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Post by Jonathan Karate on Jun 27, 2014 8:52:59 GMT -5
Well for a little bit over the past two years The Shield kind of formed a new smackdown six...
And by that i mean every week they were having the best or second to best match of the week against some random 3 guy combo which was awesome basically every time.
But sadly that's no more. Smack down is less important then Main Event at this point.
I totally get what you are saying though.
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Jun 27, 2014 8:55:43 GMT -5
I know that 2009 had something of a Smackdown Six. CM Punk, Jeff Hardy, Edge, Chris Jericho, Rey Mysterio and John Morrison. Wasn't the original Smackdown Six but was still good. I loved Smackdown. I actually always preferred it to Raw during the Brand Split.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2014 9:06:11 GMT -5
tldr; use paragraphs.
As I mentioned before, my favourite time for SmackDown was 2009. Punk vs Hardy, and Jericho vs Rey Mysterio. Which lead to Rey Mysterio vs John Morrison and Morrison vs Dolph Ziggler. Awesome.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2014 10:15:32 GMT -5
Wasn't there just a thread about Smackdown being good called The Rise and Fall of Smackdown or something that went on a few pages? You couldn't just respond in that instead of making a whole new thread
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Post by Flair Forever on Jun 27, 2014 10:22:03 GMT -5
I wish they'd treat it as a separate brand again - have it's own roster & occasional (special) crossovers.
That way it would feel unique & have it's own identity - as it is now, it's basically an extended RAW recap with a few crap mathes peppered in.
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Post by Evil Abed on Jun 27, 2014 13:03:20 GMT -5
Smackdowns been dead since early 2011 when Edge retired. A dare someone to name a memorable moment that happened on smackdown since that is on the same level as the stuff they put on Raw.
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Post by RybackV1 on Jun 27, 2014 13:16:38 GMT -5
There were a few GREAT months early this year. Orton vs Cesaro stands out.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2014 13:19:53 GMT -5
There were a few GREAT months early this year. Orton vs Cesaro stands out. I agree. Ever since the 'Authority' returned, we've seen tons of great matches carrying over from Raw onto SmackDown. For example: Seth vs Dolph from last week, and over a million 6-Man Shield Matches. All better then the last. |
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Post by Joe/Smurf on Jun 27, 2014 13:21:05 GMT -5
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Post by Next Man’s Knowing Rock on Jun 27, 2014 13:21:28 GMT -5
I'd prefer Paul Heyman to become a head moderator on Wfigs and lock all these repetitive threads.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2014 13:22:55 GMT -5
5 Days old? I demand a new thread! |
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Post by RybackV1 on Jun 27, 2014 13:24:00 GMT -5
There were a few GREAT months early this year. Orton vs Cesaro stands out. I agree. Ever since the 'Authority' returned, we've seen tons of great matches carrying over from Raw onto SmackDown. For example: Seth vs Dolph from last week, and over a million 6-Man Shield Matches. All better then the last. Spot on about those 6 man tags. Every week it was something special to look foward too. I would always say id NEVER get sick of Shield vs Bryan and 2 partner 6 man tag matches. And I never did. |
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Post by Mox on Jun 27, 2014 13:25:24 GMT -5
Not reading this. I'm convinced Smackdown haters don't even watch it. It's actually good and I don't have time for "Live! marks."
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2014 13:26:23 GMT -5
I agree. Ever since the 'Authority' returned, we've seen tons of great matches carrying over from Raw onto SmackDown. For example: Seth vs Dolph from last week, and over a million 6-Man Shield Matches. All better then the last. Spot on about those 6 man tags. Every week it was something special to look foward too. I would always say id NEVER get sick of Shield vs Bryan and 2 partner 6 man tag matches. And I never did. Hell, we even got a 12 on 3 Match that delivered. |
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Post by Yambag Jones on Jun 27, 2014 13:28:25 GMT -5
Not reading this. I'm convinced Smackdown haters don't even watch it. It's actually good and I don't have time for "Live! marks." ...that's not what this is about at all...how 'bout you give it a read? |
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Post by Mox on Jun 27, 2014 13:31:52 GMT -5
Not reading this. I'm convinced Smackdown haters don't even watch it. It's actually good and I don't have time for "Live! marks." ...that's not what this is about at all...how 'bout you give it a read? Well excuuuuse me. I'm a little sensitive since the last thread. And my point stands on it's own. |
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Post by Yambag Jones on Jun 27, 2014 13:34:06 GMT -5
I like the idea of a new 6 (minus your inclusion of Swagger, that dude needs to be happy he still has a job). I think if they had 8 legit wrestlers exclusive to SD would make it must-see again.
I'd use:
Rollins
Ambrose
Ziggler
Del Rio
Cesaro
Zayn
Prince Devitt
Kevin Steen
WWE, I'll be waiting for my check in the mail...
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Post by Yambag Jones on Jun 27, 2014 13:35:56 GMT -5
...that's not what this is about at all...how 'bout you give it a read? Well excuuuuse me. I'm a little sensitive since the last thread. And my point stands on it's own. I'm just confused as to why you'd comment without reading what the post is actually about. You're using the same logic as "those guys who complain about SmackDown without watching it"... |
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Post by Mox on Jun 27, 2014 13:40:09 GMT -5
Well excuuuuse me. I'm a little sensitive since the last thread. And my point stands on it's own. I'm just confused as to why you'd comment without reading what the post is actually about. You're using the same logic as "those guys who complain about SmackDown without watching it"... No I see your point. I must be in a mooood today. That title got me all bothered. I'll read this later. |
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