How do you solve this "Roster Depth" problem?

**Keith** · 06-14-2012, 02:45 AM

I believe the way to go about it is simply go back to treating the two brands, Raw and Smackdown, as two separate entities. No one from Raw shows up on Smackdown, and viceversa. Create compelling storylines that are exclusive to each of the two brands, and again, don't follow up on any storylines from Raw on Smackdown, and viceversa. We know Raw is and perhaps always will be the "main" program, but in order to Make the fans tune in you must treat each show the same, balance out the top stars so you can have an equal number (or close to it) on each show.

And of course, extend the "exclusiveness" of each brand to house shows. Again, no one from Raw shows up on Smackdown's house shows, and viceversa.

In summary, treat the two brands as if they were two separate companies, independent from each other.

06-14-2012, 02:45 AM	#35
Keith Posts: 3,525	I believe the way to go about it is simply go back to treating the two brands, Raw and Smackdown, as two separate entities. No one from Raw shows up on Smackdown, and viceversa. Create compelling storylines that are exclusive to each of the two brands, and again, don't follow up on any storylines from Raw on Smackdown, and viceversa. We know Raw is and perhaps always will be the "main" program, but in order to Make the fans tune in you must treat each show the same, balance out the top stars so you can have an equal number (or close to it) on each show. And of course, extend the "exclusiveness" of each brand to house shows. Again, no one from Raw shows up on Smackdown's house shows, and viceversa. In summary, treat the two brands as if they were two separate companies, independent from each other.