Only one episode in with each brand, but the new era has begun. I wasn't too focused on draft picks as it didn't really matter given different styles was all that mattered. I did question some picks though, such as Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens being on the same show after their feud having already gone on for so long. Like many, although only just starting things I have an opinion, and of course I typed it out for you haha Here it is...
RAW
I like how there will be a new title, WWE Universal Championship, and not a rehatching of the old World Championship. Not that I dislike the World title, it is just that it is well known to be #2 to the WWE Championship. Now the World Heavyweight Championship and Universal Championship can be on par. Universal is technically bigger than World.
I am hoping perhaps Cesaro's "dislike" of being on RAW, was actually part of the storyline. A feud against The Authority could work in his favor. If it was a shoot, here's hoping he isn't "too right" about it being about Steph and Mick.
Having the WWE Women's Championship change hands on the opening show was good to see, and hoping it is a look into the future of the womens division is a major part of the show.
Unlike Ric Flair, I am overly happy that Finn Balor was put over by Roman Reigns. I am a fan of Balor, and think Reigns should be out of the title picture for a bit. I can't wait to see The Demon make its way into things.
Although I used to like the Cruiserweight division, I saw how it pigeon holed some guys into being "too small" for the top titles. But, if they perhaps pushed the fact that someone like Shawn Michaels could have fit into the weight class, it could make sure that doesn't happen. I must say that I don't like how they always promote the division with mainly high flying vignettes, as it isn't just high flying as we see in the WWE Cruiserweight Classic. Hopefully things go well when it debuts.
Smackdown! Live
With this show, I am taking mainly a wait and see approach. The initial brand extension had Smackdown! even with RAW, and at times surpassing it in some stories, and matches. So, the inaugural Smackdown! Live being good wasn't surprising. Even the WWE title going there wasn't shocking, as it was done the first time around.
Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan has seemed hyped about everything but the Smackdown! Live women's division. Sure, there was a match and then all the ladies came out, but nothing about the future. Is there going to be a new title? I pray that they don't bring back the Divas title, a new WWE Universal Womens Championship would be better. I am hoping it is simply a case of what happened on RAW, and things will be explained next episode.
Is Dean Ambrose about to set on a long run with the WWE World Heavyweight Championship? They say that there will be opportunity, but does that mean a lot of guys will get a title shot? And then will it be simply a shot or will the championship get "whorey" for awhile? Dolph is the new #1 contender, but that isn't something new. Ziggler has been on top before, and then reduced to simply being the overly good hand who can make anyone look better than they are. Is this the start of something, or again just a shot?
I like that Smackdown! Live is getting their own special events/ppv's, as at times it becomes clear as to which is Vince's preferred brand via main event (last match) in joint shows. Plus, keeping them separate allows for more stories from one brand. Which is always a matter of opinion, which feud one prefers, but that way we don't have to sit through something from say RAW when Smackdown! is why I am watching.
It is still too early to say how things will be of course. Especially since the rosters aren't "full" yet with some big names returning and some more NXT call-ups happening in the near future. I am curious as to how they will all fit, especially with Smackdown! Live still being a two-hour program. Of course, I am also already wondering how this affects the Royal Rumble haha
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RAW
I like how there will be a new title, WWE Universal Championship, and not a rehatching of the old World Championship. Not that I dislike the World title, it is just that it is well known to be #2 to the WWE Championship. Now the World Heavyweight Championship and Universal Championship can be on par. Universal is technically bigger than World.
Having the WWE Women's Championship change hands on the opening show was good to see, and hoping it is a look into the future of the womens division is a major part of the show.
Unlike Ric Flair, I am overly happy that Finn Balor was put over by Roman Reigns. I am a fan of Balor, and think Reigns should be out of the title picture for a bit. I can't wait to see The Demon make its way into things.
Although I used to like the Cruiserweight division, I saw how it pigeon holed some guys into being "too small" for the top titles. But, if they perhaps pushed the fact that someone like Shawn Michaels could have fit into the weight class, it could make sure that doesn't happen. I must say that I don't like how they always promote the division with mainly high flying vignettes, as it isn't just high flying as we see in the WWE Cruiserweight Classic. Hopefully things go well when it debuts.
Smackdown! Live
With this show, I am taking mainly a wait and see approach. The initial brand extension had Smackdown! even with RAW, and at times surpassing it in some stories, and matches. So, the inaugural Smackdown! Live being good wasn't surprising. Even the WWE title going there wasn't shocking, as it was done the first time around.
Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan has seemed hyped about everything but the Smackdown! Live women's division. Sure, there was a match and then all the ladies came out, but nothing about the future. Is there going to be a new title? I pray that they don't bring back the Divas title, a new WWE Universal Womens Championship would be better. I am hoping it is simply a case of what happened on RAW, and things will be explained next episode.
I like that Smackdown! Live is getting their own special events/ppv's, as at times it becomes clear as to which is Vince's preferred brand via main event (last match) in joint shows. Plus, keeping them separate allows for more stories from one brand. Which is always a matter of opinion, which feud one prefers, but that way we don't have to sit through something from say RAW when Smackdown! is why I am watching.
It is still too early to say how things will be of course. Especially since the rosters aren't "full" yet with some big names returning and some more NXT call-ups happening in the near future. I am curious as to how they will all fit, especially with Smackdown! Live still being a two-hour program. Of course, I am also already wondering how this affects the Royal Rumble haha
For more Wrestling, Nerd Fit, Comic Book, Movie, TV Show, and Video Game stuff! Head on over to Non-Geeky Nerd and check things out! Stay Nerdy!
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