Smackdown moving to USA Network

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Smackdown moving to USA Network Apr 8, 2015 15:29:43 GMT -5

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Post by BrIaNMeRcY on Apr 8, 2015 15:29:43 GMT -5

Apr 8, 2015 5:54:06 GMT -5 The Future said:

SD! is the workhorse show. Just like the days of the SD!5 with Angle, Eddie, Brock, Rey & Edge.

These days, DB, Dolph, Ryback, Kidd & Cesaro, etc. all get far more air time on SD! because it's not AS storyline-driven, but they still get the chance to cut a promo or have side-video vignettes.

Plus, there's no JBL and Booker.

That may change when SmackDown moves over to USA Network. According the Figure Four Weekly, the WWE wants to have continuity in storylines with RAW & SmackDown. Something that is severely lacking. The WWE could end up using this to their advantage to further hype their PPV's and have a much better build towards them.

I would prefer if the WWE did more insert promos. It allows them to devote more time to the action.

With SmackDown moving to USA, NBCU can charge higher rates for advertising compared to SD being on SyFy and SD can draw a much better rating. For those who are wondering why the change is being made in 1Q 2016 is merely a ratings strategy. Once the NFL season concludes, they can grab more of their market share.

Next Man’s Yeeter WF Lord of the Board Drinking yummy and sweet tears Joined on: Feb 10, 2008 17:45:56 GMT -5 Posts: 28,631	Smackdown moving to USA Network Apr 9, 2015 16:49:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Next Man’s Yeeter on Apr 9, 2015 16:49:38 GMT -5 Great news, because it should mean Smackdown will actually matter now.
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Smackdown moving to USA Network Apr 11, 2015 4:06:40 GMT -5

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Post by skribbel24 on Apr 11, 2015 4:06:40 GMT -5

Apr 7, 2015 11:24:24 GMT -5 @bashcrashwiley said:

Apr 7, 2015 11:20:16 GMT -5 T R W said:

One thing for adult fans like us, is that there is too much product. Ain't nobody got time for that.

I'd be perfectly content if they cancelled all shows except RAW and NXT, and made RAW only 2 hours.

Agreed 100%.

Some people don't seem to think so but there can absolutley be "too much content" and I think WWE currently falls into that category.

That was pretty evident as recently as last night when guys had to pull double duty just to fill time because they were short handed for some reason.

At this point, there is really no need for Smackdown to even exist if we're getting the exact same thing on Raw every Monday.

I love me some wrestling, but I agree with these posts. SD is pretty much a re-run of Raw. Heck, I can just watch ONLY Raw and not miss any storylines.

Post by BrIaNMeRcY on Apr 8, 2015 15:29:43 GMT -5

Post by Next Man’s Yeeter on Apr 9, 2015 16:49:38 GMT -5

Post by skribbel24 on Apr 11, 2015 4:06:40 GMT -5