WWE Confirms Two Legends For RAW 1/9/17

[Rosie]

I don't think its ratings tbh, Taker is there for Mania as usual and HBK is promoting WWE's newest film.

Fair point, although the fact that Raw's ratings have slipped and Smackdown's has risen, they kind of need eyeballs on Raw.

 

[MGS32]

Fair point, although the fact that Raw's ratings have slipped and Smackdown's has risen, they kind of need eyeballs on Raw.

You could go with that if you want, I think Smackdown winning was a major one off.

 

[Rosie]

You could go with that if you want, I think Smackdown winning was a major one off.

I say while it could be a one off from all the title matches, considering whenever I look at the Rate threads it is almost always SD winning, and watching it myself I prefer SD, you never know. We're just a small sample of wrestling fans.

 

[MGS32]

I say while it could be a one off from all the title matches, considering whenever I look at the Rate threads it is almost always SD winning, and watching it myself I prefer SD, you never know. We're just a small sample of wrestling fans.

Oh no definitely the gap between Raw and Smackdown is closing rapidly but I don't see Smackdown overtaking until at least next fall. The ratings always improve over Mania and the quality of WWE is always at a peak during the Summer, Raw's ratings will improve but who knows Smackdown could overtake Raw during the Mania build up but I think the most likely outcome is next fall and I feel its not so much if its more so of when.

 

[Solid Snake]

It is funny how SmackDown is the better show yet Raw still somehow gets more viewers and attention.

They must know that Raw is hurting though, seeing as they have Undertaker AND HBK on the same night for Raw.

 

[RedDwarfTechy]

It is funny how SmackDown is the better show yet Raw still somehow gets more viewers and attention.

They must know that Raw is hurting though, seeing as they have Undertaker AND HBK on the same night for Raw.

I'm guessing a lot of that is down to marketing and ads. Not to mention that Raw caters to the 'casual' fans so someone out of the loop might be under the impression that Raw is the show to watch and smackdown not so much (without even watching it).

 

[Solid Snake]

I'm guessing a lot of that is down to marketing and ads. Not to mention that Raw caters to the 'casual' fans so someone out of the loop might be under the impression that Raw is the show to watch and smackdown not so much (without even watching it).

Yeah this is true. I mean if you don't follow WWE regularly then Raw tends to be the one that is recommended. SmackDown seems to have deeper story-lines as well so if you miss a week or two, you may get confused or lost on what is going on.

 

[Gembo]

They've got me hyped. I know it's probably just a ploy to get more viewers, but my favourite wrestler of all time and the Undertaker are both returning on the one night. Maybe we'll see an announcement for the Undertaker-Cena match we've all been waiting for forever. Maybe Shawn Michaels will announce one more match. Sure it's highly unlikely, but it's intriguing and has got me excited for wrestling like I haven't been for a while.