Thread: QUESTION - In your opinion, which BRAND benefited MOST from the 2008 WWE Draft(s)?
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Old 06-25-2008, 04:34 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by Stickman View Post
None, nothing will change.

Maaaaybe Smackdown because of Hunter Hearst Helmsly
The biggest things I notice about Smackdown, is..

A) They are not so "top heavy" right now. Triple H and Edge are the only legit. main-eventers. Undertaker basically works on a part-time basis (and may even be moved to RAW), while Big Show is one of the best "team players" in the history of sports-entertainment (meaning - that he would definitely "do the job" to the emerging talents if he was asked to).

Smackdown's biggest advantage right now, is that guys like Jeff Hardy, Ken Kennedy, MVP, and Shelton Benjamin can EASILY step up....and definitely ready to in my opinion. Umaga, while not in this same class, can also do the same.

Smackdown is easily the "land of opportunity" right now. RAW may be far more 'top heavy', but this IS NOT necessarily a good thing....particularly when you consider that a lot of these top guys are STALE....and that their "promising talents" (i.e. CM Punk, Santino, and even Carlito) will be VERY hard-pressed to get through that glut.

John Cena vs. Dave Batista will definitely turn some heads (particularly if a guy like Cena makes his heel turn), but I still think that RAW will be hampered by the fact that no NEW stars will emerge.

If RAW is to be a success IMO,

A) John Cena vs. Dave Batista will REALLY have to be built up soundly (to the point where Batista looks unbeatable....like he did a few years ago). This will create more interest to their feud.

B) Cena's character will have to refreshed (i.e. a heel turn...perhaps 4-5 months from now). If Cena's heelish character can deliver, THEN I think RAW will be in good shape.

For now however - I think Smackdown looks more promising.
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