Raw and SmackDown have new directors

I think you're asking for a lot there!

I'd like to see a new version of the draft that mirrors footy, where there's a tranfer window during which time GMs can try to sign wrestlers away from the other brands, and we see kayfabe rumours and negotiations. It would make far more sense than having blokes just turning up on the other show and that means they're on that roster, and some times it all happens in one night and other times it happens over weeks like it did this year. A transfer window of four weeks would be great.

Definitely agree with you about the wildcard rule: If Seth and Kofi are both going to be on every programme, why not just have one champion who appears on both? And long-term writing is essential. If you think about the writing staff they have who all come from Hollywood and telly, that's how they're used to writing anyway! The reason things never make sense is because Vince thinks we have ADHD.

I saw a comment from Bischoff that he believe the current TV product is basically too perfect. Not referring to the writing, but rather TV production. It’s so glossy it’s predictable. I kinda think he is right. You don’t need to watch, it’s the same thing every week - we don’t even have pyro... a little bit of grit isn’t going to hurt.

I kinda look at this way, at least it is a move. Both Bischoff and Heyman have proven history (Vince does too, so that doesn’t really say much) to make quality TV. I’m a fan, and I’ll see where it goes.

I'd like nothing more than them to turn the brand split in to 2003's version. Nothing kills current day TV more for me than having the shows interlope. Undertaker is the only one I can accept appearing on both. There is so much talent, if distributed evenly with two people heading different creative directions, the ratings may not change but the quality sure will

This could be really great for the company if they go about doing things properly here and they aren't just putting this news out to generate buzz when in reality Bischoff and Heyman have no true power. Not to say that Vince goes entirely hands off, as I think we all know that's a pretty slim chance. I am however hoping that Heyman and Bischoff have considerable control over the direction of both shows where Vince is included but ultimately is just kept in the loop, only involving himself for major points of contention...whatever that might be. I would love to see WWE treat both shows differently in terms of production, direction, and storytelling under the tutelage of these men. It's a very interesting time to be a wrestling fan again and I truly hope that this is a turning point for WWE, but I can only see that happening if drastic changes are made to their process.

At the very least, I'm interested to check out the weekly shows once Heyman and Bischoff's tenure officially starts. I'm just getting kind of tired of hearing WWE acknowledging that change needs to happen, followed by false promises only for the product to continuously churn out repetitive and poor storytelling. As a fan I'll continue to follow what they do, but can't guarantee I'll continue tune into their shows (which is already rare for me) or buy tickets when they come to town unless positive change comes to pass. With that said, kudos to them for trying. I just really hope it works out this time.

Crazy to know that the founders of ECW, WCW and TNA are working with Vince in helping them get better and compete against AEW.

I remember the day Vince and the kids came out and said that they weren’t giving us what we deserved. It’s been what, over 6 months now? I wonder how long they’ve been trying to put this together with Paul and Eric? It’s funny, but I feel Vince takes his time on a lot of things to make sure they get done correctly, except the main two shows on television.




Can’t look at the “then, now, forever” tagline the same anymore.

I highly doubt 2 people are going to change the WWE when the one who owns it doesn't want it to change.

Seems like McMahon is setting them up as scapegoats.

Vince McMahon still has 100% total control and final decision making power, so it really doesn't matter what Heyman and Bischoff do or how good they are. If Vince doesn't like it, it's not going to make TV. Vince McMahon's writers have always been tasked with providing him a show that HE wants to see, not necessarily the show that his FANS want to see.

I just have the feeling that 6 months from now we are going to be reading about how Heyman and Bischoff have "stepped down" from their positions and the McMahon's can do another fake apology tour like in December when they blamed it all on Baron Corbin and make the WWE Universe the "new Authority".

That lasted about 2 weeks and we were back to the same old sh*t.

It is what it is, and it's always going to be this way until Vince McMahon is dead.

The two guys responsible for a lot of WCW, ECW and SD's success running RAW/SD is actually groundbreaking news. The fact that WWE released a official press statement proves that this big move could have huge potential for a better product.