08-28-2009, 04:27 AM | #1 |
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Smackdown is better than Raw
There. I said it
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08-28-2009, 04:33 AM | #2 |
One Of A Kind
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Well duh.
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08-28-2009, 04:39 AM | #3 |
Doin' It Right
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I'm watching Smackdown right now, and the first 20 minutes are already better than anything I've seen on Raw in almost a year.
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08-28-2009, 04:42 AM | #4 |
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Smackdown has been better than Raw in every way ever since the draft.
I used to be able to sit and watch Raw and at least find parts of it entertaining, but lately SD has been so good that I really only watch Raw now out of habit. |
08-28-2009, 04:42 AM | #5 |
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Raw had some high points in 2008 though.
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08-28-2009, 04:46 AM | #6 |
I am the cheese
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SD! is always > RAW
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08-28-2009, 04:46 AM | #7 |
I am the cheese
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TNA > RAW (shoot)
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08-28-2009, 04:50 AM | #8 |
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08-28-2009, 04:51 AM | #9 |
I am the cheese
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TNA is awful btw.
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08-28-2009, 04:53 AM | #10 |
Doin' It Right
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I will never understand why some people still prefer to watch Raw.
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08-28-2009, 04:54 AM | #11 |
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Who still prefers to? If they like seeing the same old dx jokes/big dick johnson, then there's something wrong with them.
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08-28-2009, 04:54 AM | #12 |
I am the cheese
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Cause it's A)got the stars (wrestling doesn't draw [sadface goes here]) and B)it's on Mondays. Big day for TV.
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08-28-2009, 04:55 AM | #13 |
I am the cheese
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08-28-2009, 04:55 AM | #14 |
I am the cheese
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Ok, A million people.
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08-28-2009, 04:56 AM | #15 |
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08-28-2009, 04:57 AM | #16 | |
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I agree that WWE as a whole, isn't as great as it used to be, but Smackdown is fucking unbelievable right now and has been for a few months now. and I agree destor, ever since the brand split in 2002, SD has almost always been better. |
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08-28-2009, 04:58 AM | #17 |
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Micheal Hayes should get an award.
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08-28-2009, 05:06 AM | #18 |
I am the cheese
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YES. The "best damn racist evah" award.
...I kid I kid, cheap shot I know. Yeah, Hayes has done A LOT of good for SD! |
08-28-2009, 05:24 AM | #19 |
dave ain't here?
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1. Smackdown
2. iMPACT 3. RAW Never catch ECW and Superstars isn't broadcast over here. Agreed though, watching Smackdown and thinking 'wow this is actually great, great storylines, great matches and a great roster' is something I haven't done since like 2003, and back then it didn't seem so great 'cos the Attitude Era was a much more recent memory. |
08-28-2009, 07:43 AM | #20 |
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I have to agree that Smackdown > Impact > ECW > Raw
Raw has turned into an entertainment show that happens to sometimes have wrestling on it. RAW/SMACKDOWN is really starting to go like the old WWF/NWA stuff. NWA: We do wrestling Hence why all us ‘smarter’ fans prefer it, but it doesn’t bring in the big ratings, as Raw has more of a cross over appeal and we will all watch anything, because we are sheep |
08-28-2009, 08:16 AM | #21 |
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They need to bring rejuvenate the Smackdown versus Raw rivalry.
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08-28-2009, 08:28 AM | #22 | |
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Have a green dot. |
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08-28-2009, 08:28 AM | #23 |
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Smackdown is the new flagship of the WWE
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08-28-2009, 08:43 AM | #24 |
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Clearly it’s not,
Raw is getting almost double the viewing figures, however, it does have the advantage of having a much bigger market to project to, why USA never tried to get Smackdown was confusing to me, as I always thought it was a big ratings winner for them, so cross-promoting with Smackdown on a Friday would have been in everyone’s interest, IMO |
08-28-2009, 08:57 AM | #25 | |
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My statement was from a fan's standpoint. Clearly SD is the superior show compared to WWE's "flagship" RAW. I know Raw draws more of an audience b/c if USA being one of the top cable channels and the fact it airs on Monday nights. The only thing IMO that really hurts SD ratings and audience is b/c the fact it airs on Fridays. I am the only person in my circle of friends who will sit at home on a friday night and watch wrestling. |
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08-28-2009, 09:18 AM | #26 |
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That has been my opinion for the past 2 years at least
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08-28-2009, 09:35 AM | #28 |
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Definitely agree. I find now that I will make more of an effort to watch SD! on TV than online even (not sure why that makes a difference to me). And I only really watch Raw out of habit anymore.
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08-28-2009, 09:39 AM | #29 |
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Thank you Mr. Obvious
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08-28-2009, 09:39 AM | #30 |
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I would agree with this statement had it been made almost 2 years ago but now I tend to disagree. The problem with RAW is that they have the better roster but we seem to get more of the same week to week. SD roster may not be as deep but I find I can get into the matches more since they do not focus on storylines so much. So if anything i'd say the shows are about on the same level and ECW was showing signs of improvement but that really didn't last for long.
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The point of Smackdown was specifically to have a network presence, so USA wouldn't fill that purpose. Then again, their current network isn't doing the job either, but that hasn't really done much to impact things either. Quote:
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08-28-2009, 09:56 AM | #32 |
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I agree Raw sucks. I agree Smackdown is better, but I watch Raw and do not watch Smackdown for the following reasons:
1) Smackdown is on Friday's. I am always doing something 2) I don't have a love for wrestling anymore where I will download shows or watch things online. Wrestling is just another show to me now. I am home Mondays. I watch Raw. 3) I hate the fact that Smackdown is taped. Kind of kills it a bit for me. I usually just read the spoilers here and that's that. |
08-28-2009, 10:05 PM | #33 |
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I don't feel stupider after watching SmackDown!. Everything is rather quite enjoyable over there. Even their attempts at comedy don't suck at your soul. The Cryme Tyme segments with Slam Master J A-K-A(!) Jeezy have been quite good.
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08-28-2009, 10:22 PM | #34 |
So fucking sexy.
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You're Australian; CAN you feel stupider?
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08-28-2009, 11:19 PM | #35 |
Y2KoTF
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CM Punk. Better than you.
There. I said it. |
08-28-2009, 11:19 PM | #36 |
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08-28-2009, 11:19 PM | #37 |
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And Juan, I agree with your statement.
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08-28-2009, 11:36 PM | #38 |
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08-28-2009, 11:47 PM | #39 |
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what i still dont understand
ratings 1. raw 2. smackdown 3. impact |
08-29-2009, 09:48 AM | #40 |
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