WWE Brand Split!!!
The WWE announced Wednesday morning that not only will Smackdown air LIVE on Tuesday’s starting on July 19th, we will also be getting a WWE brand split!!!! Here is the news from WWE.com making it official:
“A SmackDown shakeup is about to completely reshape all of WWE. Beginning July 19, the second longest-running weekly episodic program in television history, SmackDown, will move from Thursday to Tuesday nights and air LIVE each and every week — for the first time ever — at 8/7 C on USA Network, the exclusive cable home to WWE’s marquee properties.
This bold move will have major ramifications for all of WWE and exemplify the New Era, as both Raw and SmackDown will each feature their own unique rosters and rivalries following an imminent Superstar draft.
“WWE’s flagship programs will both leverage the incredible depth of our talent roster, distinct storylines and the unpredictable nature of live TV,” WWE Chairman Mr. McMahon said. “This move will undoubtedly build more excitement and deepen engagement with our fans around the world.”
With so many explosive competitors emerging from WWE NXT, and top Superstars like John Cena and Seth Rollins returning from injury, WWE’s star-powered roster has never been stronger. Its historic division and the monumental revelation of SmackDown’s shift to a live format each week reflect the excitement and unpredictability of WWE’s New Era.
What awaits SmackDown on its new night, starting this July? Which live shows will claim your favorite Superstars? What will this all mean for the future of sports-entertainment? Stay tuned as WWE prepares to get shaken up like never before” (Source: WWE.com)
All we can say is WOW!!! Talk about the WWE changing the landscape!!!!! This is so much to take in!!!!
Let us know what you think in the comment section below! Are you excited for a WWE brand split?
Now for Orton to debut on it
Wow. Kind of excited, kind of not. Monday, 3 hours a week, is enough wrestling for me. My son will want to watch Smackdown also if its gonna be like Raw. Hopefully Smackdown will only be 2 hours.