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RAW is a three-hour show, while SmackDown is on the air for two hours. RAW is considered the flagship show of the WWE, while SmackDown has been giving RAW a run for its money in recent years.
- Is SmackDown and Raw the same?
- Is Raw or SmackDown better?
- Is raw bigger than SmackDown?
- Why did WWE split into Raw and SmackDown?
- Who runs Raw and SmackDown?
- Is WWE real?
- Is punching allowed in wrestling?
- What does raw in wrestling stand for?
- Why is NXT so good?
- Who owns Raw WWE?
- Why is there a WWE Draft?
- Do Raw and SmackDown travel together?
Is SmackDown and Raw the same?
RAW is live, Smackdown is taped; that's the only difference since they merged the two shows together. Before the merge, there was a separate RAW roster and Smackdown roster, and there was a "draft" every year to see who would be on which show.
Is Raw or SmackDown better?
Raw has always been the flagship brand of WWE programming, so SmackDown has usually had an uphill battle to catch up. ... With a greater emphasis placed on it from a roster depth and storyline development standpoint, the show has surpassed SmackDown as the higher-quality program in WWE.
Is raw bigger than SmackDown?
This is something that Monday Night Raw typically does more than SmackDown. The show is always filled with a mixed bag of content and having that wide variety makes the show appeal to more people, which is what the "A" show should do.
Why did WWE split into Raw and SmackDown?
In order to allow equal opportunity to all roster members, the company endorsed a brand extension to have the WWF represented and promoted with two brands, Raw and SmackDown!, named after the promotion's two primary television programs, Raw and SmackDown!, respectively.
Who runs Raw and SmackDown?
On the July 11 episode of Raw, Vince McMahon named Stephanie McMahon the Commissioner of Raw. The draft took place on the live premiere of SmackDown on July 19, with the General Managers of the respective brands hand-picking the wrestlers for their brands.
Is WWE real?
As in other professional wrestling promotions, WWE shows are not legitimate contests, but purely entertainment-based performance theater, featuring storyline-driven, scripted, and partially choreographed matches, though matches often include moves that can put performers at risk of injury, even death, if not performed ...
Is punching allowed in wrestling?
The wrestler makes a punching motion, but tucks their hand towards the chest so the elbow and forearm make contact. These can be used in place of punches, for striking with a clenched fist is illegal in most wrestling matches.
What does raw in wrestling stand for?
WWE RAW. World Wrestling Entertainment - Real American Wrestling.
Why is NXT so good?
One of the best parts of NXT is its consistency when it comes to storylines. ... The long-term booking in NXT shows the dedication of both the creative and the Superstars who give their all to ensure that feuds look promising both on paper as well as inside the squared circle.
Who owns Raw WWE?
| WWE Raw | |
|---|---|
| Producers | Vince McMahon (Chairman/CEO) Bruce Prichard (Executive Director) Kevin Dunn (Executive Producer) |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera setup |
| Running time | 166 minutes (including commercials) |
| Production company | WWE |
Why is there a WWE Draft?
The WWE Draft, alternatively called the WWE Superstar Shake-up from 2017 to 2019, is a process used by the American professional wrestling promotion WWE to refresh its rosters between the Raw and SmackDown brands (2002–2011; 2016–present). ... The draft was first used during the brand split of 2002.
Do Raw and SmackDown travel together?
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Although WWE doesn't pay for a wrestler's ground travel, hotels, or meals, they do pay their airfare. According to thesportster.com though, this means basic flights.
