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Post by The Brain on Jul 1, 2017 22:27:23 GMT -5
I've never been a fan of the brand split as I feel two World Titles,Tag Titles and Women's Titles are way to much but hey to each his own.
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Post by marino13 on Jul 1, 2017 23:08:36 GMT -5
I say keep the brand split but only have one WWE/Universal champion. Make him work both shows. Thus causing the US & IC titles to become more prominent.
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Post by Ember's Flame on Jul 3, 2017 9:06:00 GMT -5
I wish the Crusierweights were more interesting.
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Post by Plastic Cowboy on Jul 3, 2017 9:20:27 GMT -5
Just kind of wish they would make it more separate. I hate the names RAW Tag Team champions ect. Wish they would just do WWE RAW and then have Smackdown be called be called WCW Smackdown with a tag line ..presented by WWE. Make them feel like two separate promotions.
Also the all red everything and all blue everything (stage ring ropes, lighting on the fans ) really annoys the pissfire out of me.
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Post by xtremebadass on Jul 3, 2017 14:14:18 GMT -5
I nitpick the most ridiculous things sometimes and here is an example:
I understand both shows are still WWE. I apply logic to everything in life (WWE obviously doesn't), but why are two brands who are supposed to be competing with one another advertising each other's PPVs? Then they cut to the announcers and say "WATCH THE OTHER SHOW'S PPV THIS MONTH!" It isn't such a big deal, but little things like that make zero sense to me trying to follow the show in the context of the brand vs. brand storyline.
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Post by IRS on Jul 3, 2017 14:48:03 GMT -5
I nitpick the most ridiculous things sometimes and here is an example: I understand both shows are still WWE. I apply logic to everything in life (WWE obviously doesn't), but why are two brands who are supposed to be competing with one another advertising each other's PPVs? Then they cut to the announcers and say "WATCH THE OTHER SHOW'S PPV THIS MONTH!" It isn't such a big deal, but little things like that make zero sense to me trying to follow the show in the context of the brand vs. brand storyline. On the bright side, you have Bryan constantly mocking RAW on Talking Smack.
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Post by theoutlaw1999 on Jul 3, 2017 15:24:09 GMT -5
Just kind of wish they would make it more separate. I hate the names RAW Tag Team champions ect. Wish they would just do WWE RAW and then have Smackdown be called be called WCW Smackdown with a tag line ..presented by WWE. Make them feel like two separate promotions. Also the all red everything and all blue everything (stage ring ropes, lighting on the fans ) really annoys the pissfire out of me. That's what I love about NXT because it's not called WWE NXT it's just NXT.
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Plastic Cowboy
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Post by Plastic Cowboy on Jul 3, 2017 15:48:06 GMT -5
Just kind of wish they would make it more separate. I hate the names RAW Tag Team champions ect. Wish they would just do WWE RAW and then have Smackdown be called be called WCW Smackdown with a tag line ..presented by WWE. Make them feel like two separate promotions. Also the all red everything and all blue everything (stage ring ropes, lighting on the fans ) really annoys the pissfire out of me. That's what I love about NXT because it's not called WWE NXT it's just NXT. I love that,too. Apparently during the first brand split many backstage wanted to use WCW, but Vince didn't want to use a failed brand name. However now I think it would be successful, because , first it makes it seem different, and secondly and more importantly it would be a nostalgia thing to launch with. Start it looking just like Nitro looked and evolve it over time.
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Post by CampCornette on Jul 4, 2017 9:19:34 GMT -5
The writing is abysmal. Such a talented roster and it's unwatchable tv. Even the nxt movement that they milked to death and brought all the talent to the main roster is on life support. There's maybe 4-5 people on nxt who could be anything on the main roster. It used to be 10-12.
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Post by jcjdotcom on Jul 10, 2017 12:26:52 GMT -5
I'm not sure anyone on this board likes wrestling.
Maybe it's because I watch the Hulu versions, but I like the brand split, I like more titles, I like NXT, and I like the product in general. Three shows and more titles give more people opportunities. I enjoy a lot of it and I skip the parts I don't.
Incidentally, I like Jinder as champ, but I do wish that we were beyond the evil foreigner gimmick. Obviously we are not since Rusev has turned the dial back up on that part of his gimmick as well.
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Post by RSCTom on Jul 10, 2017 13:49:26 GMT -5
The only time the 'brand split' would ever work is to actually have two different brands! Should've just killed Smackdown and had Shane bring WCW back!
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Post by Rob on Jul 10, 2017 15:29:57 GMT -5
What needs to happen ASAP Put the main talent on Raw, Rebrand SD as Smackdown: NXT Generation. Put 205 live in NXT's slot. NXT would thrive more if they had a TV slot. Clearly senile Vince has no clue how to build or use guys anymore. There hasnt been guy that has come from NXT in a long ass time that actually became anything other than a flash in the pan until one of Vince's "boys" buries them. WWE just doesnt have the star power to have 2 seperate rosters. This isnt 2002-05 when they had enough top talent to go 2 and even 3 shows. A ing jobber is WWE champion in 2017. Need i say more?
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Post by Dan on Jul 10, 2017 16:08:21 GMT -5
The only logical sign I could possibly see leading towards a brand split, would be if the pieces of the puzzle started to come together which would signify John Cena vs Roman Reigns, Title vs Title at Wresltemania. Had Roman won last night, he'd more than likely be beating Lesnar for the Belt at Summerslam, and Cena will most likely beat Jinder Mahal.
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Post by ~*Young $ Money*~ on Jul 10, 2017 16:11:41 GMT -5
They need something new. They should have had a NXT invasion angle instead of a stupid brand split. Have NXT guys say they are ready for their shot and take out the 'WWE' guys. they have tag teams, singles and everything else. BUTTTTT its WWE so we see what we get.
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Post by Falconsinclair on Jul 11, 2017 2:47:24 GMT -5
Plan and simple USANetwork wanted separate rosters for both Raw and Smackdown, especially with them going forward with Smackdown running live on Tuesday nights.
If USA didn't want separate stars for both shows we never would've seen the Brand Extension come back. If and when USANetwork feels the Brand Extension isn't working out then it will end. Until that day comes we will have to deal with the new Brand Extension.
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