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Is the WWE brand split ending?
The first brand extension ended on August 29, 2011, after which the Raw and SmackDown brands were dissolved. In September 2021, NXT would be rebooted as NXT 2.0 and reinstituted to its original function as a developmnetal brand for Raw and SmackDown.
Why did WWE end the brand split?
While those are all reasons for fans to lose interest, the end of the brand split is perhaps the biggest problem that WWE has inflicted on itself in years. Because the company lacked patience, and because they failed to build up enough stars over the past decade, they decided to merge the brands.
Which WWE brand is better Raw or SmackDown?
While Raw is usually bloated with non-wrestling segments, interviews and recap videos, the blue brand has generally put a greater focus on in-ring action. At three hours, Raw can drag and make fans want to see what else is on. SmackDown is a crisp two hours and usually leaves fans wanting more.
When did WWE split brands?
2002
In 2002, the then-World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) introduced the brand extension, splitting its roster into two “brands”, Raw and SmackDown, represented by the shows of the same name where their talent would exclusively perform.
Did Raw and SmackDown combine?
The last time WWE merged the rosters from Raw and SmackDown in 2011, a lot of superstars in the middle and lower end of the card started getting less TV time. If all of the biggest stars from each show suddenly need time on both brands, there are a lot less minutes to go around for everyone else.
Who is running SmackDown?
| WWE SmackDown | |
|---|---|
| Producers | Vince McMahon (Chairman/CEO) Bruce Prichard (Executive Director) Kevin Dunn (Executive Producer) |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera setup |
| Running time | 120 minutes (including commercials) |
| Production company | WWE |