PART 2 - Do you agree or disagree with the following Smackdown/TNA paragraph?

**Heyman** · 11-25-2004, 07:33 PM

PART 2 - Do you agree or disagree with the following Smackdown/TNA paragraph?

Is it an outrageous notion to suggest that the WWE should "sell" Smackdown to TNA? I'm not sure if NWA TNA would be able to afford Smackdown (for the price that Vince would want to sell it at), but this is getting ridiculous.

If I understand correctly, Smackdown had LESS than a 1,000 fans this week at their show (a *TV* show.....NOT House Show

-).

I've talked about this in depth before, but what's the point of HAVING a Roster Split, if management will continuosly favor RAW? In other words - even IF Smackdown can (miracalously?) regain its momentum, can we really expect management to NOT send over an important Smackdown superstar to RAW?

I don't give a crap what the "numbers" say about PPV buyrates, etc. Only a fucking retard would think that Smackdown is a "better" show than RAW right now.

Don't get me wrong - I *try* and support Smackdown by watching it every week, but I just don't have much hope for it.

With Kurt Angle supposedly hurt now, things are only going to get worse.

At this point in time, even if management were to (miraculously) send a main-event RAW superstar over to Smackdown (i.e. Orton), one can argue that it would HURT Raw more than it would HELP Smackdown.

In a sense - I actually feel sorry for the wrestlers on Smackdown.

I genuinely *DO* want Smackdown to be a great show, but I just can't see it happening at this point.

With that being said - Is it possible (feasible?) for the WWE to simply "sell" Smackdown to TNA? If TNA itself can't afford it, then get Ted Turner and Hulk Hogan (or whoever) to buy it as well.

I'm not sure how much Vince would make by doing that, but lets be honest: Competiton will help the wrestling industry in general.

In the future - the WWE could once again get two different, two hour televised shows, while TNA could do the same.

I'd even go as far to say that the WWE should sell them the contracts of some big named superstars such as Eddie Guerrero, Rob Van Dam, Booker T, or Edge (just to ensure that this TNA-run-Smackdown stays "competitive").

Ideally - it would be GREAT to have every single big named Superstar in the WWE (on one show), but it only works in theory.

For instance - if guys like Guerrero and Big Show were to come on RAW, perhaps they wouldn't be as "prominent". Instead - they'd be pushed back to mid-card status (which could lead them in asking to get out of their contracts, etc.).

On that same note however - I think if something like this were to go down, Raw SHOULD take some superstars from Smackdown (who could replace certain superstars on RAW).

For instance...

-Carlitto Carribbean Cool could replace Eugene.
-Luther Reigns could replace Rosie
-John Cena could replace La Resistance.
-Undertaker could replace Kane.

The guys being replaced can then be sent off to TNA with the current Smackdown brand.

However - because TNA would supposedly get SOME WWE superstars who can potentially draw (Guerrero?), then its not like they'd be getting ONLY shit. Hell - even give them Stacy Kiebler and Torrie Wilson to give them some more "eye candy" (we can keep Trish and Christy

).

Probably an unrealistic and (stupid?) idea on my part, but I just feel bad for Smackdown. They should be in the hands of a company that will appreciate them.

11-25-2004, 07:33 PM	#1
Heyman Father of Hinduship Posts: 21,083	PART 2 - Do you agree or disagree with the following Smackdown/TNA paragraph? PART 2 - Do you agree or disagree with the following Smackdown/TNA paragraph? Is it an outrageous notion to suggest that the WWE should "sell" Smackdown to TNA? I'm not sure if NWA TNA would be able to afford Smackdown (for the price that Vince would want to sell it at), but this is getting ridiculous. If I understand correctly, Smackdown had LESS than a 1,000 fans this week at their show (a TV show.....NOT House Show -). I've talked about this in depth before, but what's the point of HAVING a Roster Split, if management will continuosly favor RAW? In other words - even IF Smackdown can (miracalously?) regain its momentum, can we really expect management to NOT send over an important Smackdown superstar to RAW? I don't give a crap what the "numbers" say about PPV buyrates, etc. Only a fucking retard would think that Smackdown is a "better" show than RAW right now. Don't get me wrong - I try and support Smackdown by watching it every week, but I just don't have much hope for it. With Kurt Angle supposedly hurt now, things are only going to get worse. At this point in time, even if management were to (miraculously) send a main-event RAW superstar over to Smackdown (i.e. Orton), one can argue that it would HURT Raw more than it would HELP Smackdown. In a sense - I actually feel sorry for the wrestlers on Smackdown. I genuinely DO want Smackdown to be a great show, but I just can't see it happening at this point. With that being said - Is it possible (feasible?) for the WWE to simply "sell" Smackdown to TNA? If TNA itself can't afford it, then get Ted Turner and Hulk Hogan (or whoever) to buy it as well. I'm not sure how much Vince would make by doing that, but lets be honest: Competiton will help the wrestling industry in general. In the future - the WWE could once again get two different, two hour televised shows, while TNA could do the same. I'd even go as far to say that the WWE should sell them the contracts of some big named superstars such as Eddie Guerrero, Rob Van Dam, Booker T, or Edge (just to ensure that this TNA-run-Smackdown stays "competitive"). Ideally - it would be GREAT to have every single big named Superstar in the WWE (on one show), but it only works in theory. For instance - if guys like Guerrero and Big Show were to come on RAW, perhaps they wouldn't be as "prominent". Instead - they'd be pushed back to mid-card status (which could lead them in asking to get out of their contracts, etc.). On that same note however - I think if something like this were to go down, Raw SHOULD take some superstars from Smackdown (who could replace certain superstars on RAW). For instance... -Carlitto Carribbean Cool could replace Eugene. -Luther Reigns could replace Rosie -John Cena could replace La Resistance. -Undertaker could replace Kane. The guys being replaced can then be sent off to TNA with the current Smackdown brand. However - because TNA would supposedly get SOME WWE superstars who can potentially draw (Guerrero?), then its not like they'd be getting ONLY shit. Hell - even give them Stacy Kiebler and Torrie Wilson to give them some more "eye candy" (we can keep Trish and Christy ). Probably an unrealistic and (stupid?) idea on my part, but I just feel bad for Smackdown. They should be in the hands of a company that will appreciate them.