Thread: DISCUSSION - What exactly do you want to see with the new Roster Split?
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Old 03-21-2004, 08:52 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by The CyNick
Actually, I would say La Res and WGTT are the two best tag teams in the WWE right now, so why break them up?
La Res could stay together, but they need new gimmicks IMO. Their gimmicks are stale.


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I dont want to see one show become an "A" show and another a "B" show, because, well thats just dumb.

The point of the brand extension is create artificial competition and build two equal brands to run more shows and increase branded merch and so on.
True, but the advantage of having a 'B' show, is that it forces/allows new stars to be created on the 'B' show. Once they have become established, they can get an immediate push on the 'A' show. Meanwhile, a guy from the 'A' show can get demoted to the 'B' show and help put over up-and-comers. The 'B' show will almost be like a two-hour Sunday Night Heat, but they will also have titles, etc.

I'm personally not too fond of the idea, but it's just food for thought I guess.

I'm much more in favor on my "make Smackdown composed of main-event virgins" idea.


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In otherwords, the two shows have to be as close to equal as possible, with a mix of over guys and up and coming talents.
The disadvantage in doing that, is that it creates glass ceilings. In this day in age, it's very rare to see someone put over someone else. I think a major reason why the WWE started to 'go up' in popularity around 1998, is because the WWE HAD to create new stars. In a short time span, guys like Austin, Vince McMahon, Degeneration X, The Rock, Mankind, and Kane all became house hold names.

My main premise is that if Smackdown were to be composed of guys like Eddie Guerrero, RVD, Kane, Cena, Orton, Batista, and other "main-event virgins", then a whole bunch of these guys will get World title reigns within the next 2 or 3 years.....and subsequently, could become house hold names

On Raw, you have guys like Ric Flair, Angle, HBK, Triple H, Chris Benoit, Chris Jericho, Big Show, and Taker........all of whom are multiple World Champions. Since all of these guys are "established" to some degree, I don't think anyone will complain when it comes time to jobbing.
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