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He also trained in MMA for a couple of years due to his immense love for the discipline. Currently, he is training to become a professional wrestler.

WWE fans were in for a shock while watching Monday Night RAW this week when they found out that Pat McAfee was the commentator alongside Michael Cole. The podcaster McAfee returned to the WWE commentary team at Royal Rumble and his presence on RAW confirms that he will be working with WWE going forward. But what happened to RAW’s former commentary team? WADE BARRETT TO SMACKDOWN & COREY GRAVES MOVED TO A DIFFERENT ROLE PWInsider reported an update on SmackDown commentators that the duo of Corey Graves and Wade Barrett would soon break up as Graves is being pushed to a different role. The report stated, “The plan for #SmackDown going forward is for Wade Barrett & Corey Graves to be the new broadcast team. Graves would slide into the lead announce position while Barrett would remain in his color commentary role.” The new role can be considered as a new challenge for Graves, a former wrestler, as he has pretty much always been a heel color commentator. However, with Barrett by his side he will have to play the babyface play-by-play announcer something he’s largely unfamiliar with. Former WWE play-by-play announcers Adnan Virk, Jimmy Smith and Kevin Patrick (who was recently released) would be replaced by Graves. Earlier Michael Cole has also played the same role while doing commentary on both brands. 

The SmackDown commentary team gets a new addition after Pat McAfee appears on WWE Raw as a full-time commentator and Corey Graves gets a new role.

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He enjoys covering the lives of wrestlers, often poring over interviews, podcasts, and overlooked details to back his writing. While he maintains a respect for Gunther, LA Knight, and The Tribal Chief, in his mind, no one can beat one of AEW’s Best Friends, Orange Cassidy. When it comes to the latest speculations or whose podcast you need to listen to to get the hottest gossip, Himangshu is the trustworthy hand. When he’s not writing, Himangshu is also an avid badminton, cricket, and carrom player, and is also a piano virtuoso.

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<h2>WWE Raw 2021: Latest News, WWE Rumors, Results</h2>
Nothing matches the nostalgia of a day spent watch WWE?s Monday Night Raw. The audience, the atmosphere, the entrances - all speak of history, a long and glorious history with generations and generations of Superstars.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://i.pinimg.com/originals/87/08/e4/8708e4d4073248ab46ae3a35ba42541b.jpg" alt="Pin on FATT - Bluff City" data-noaft="1" />
<h2>History</h2>
Raw started off in 1993, as WWF?s Monday Night Raw. The new show was groundbreaking, trumping every other promotion that came before it.

Instead of the traditional way of recording matches in advance with small crowds and taped, voice-over discussions, Raw took place live. The audience could see a story unveil before their eyes instead of on TV.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://cdn3.whatculture.com/images/2018/01/808a8e29a538087c-600x338.jpg" alt="10 Things You Learn Binge Watching Every WWE Raw From 1993 ? Page 6" data-noaft="1" />

The show first began at the Grand Ballroom in Manhattan Centre, New York. However, due to the financial concerns, the show was taken on the road, and events were held at smaller arenas across America.

Monday Night Raw was a class above the rest and became popular quickly. It would have had an easy run if it wasn?t for other forces.
<h3>Monday Night Wars</h3>
Business was good until World Championship Wrestling (WCW) entered the ring. WCW began airing Monday Nitro, its own show which directly clashed with the timings of Monday Night Raw.

The two biggest Wrestling shows in America clashed, and the Monday Night Wars began. The two were neck to neck in the competition. However, Nitro sent Raw flying away with the nWo.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://www.f4wonline.com/sites/www.f4wonline.com/files/field/image/wwenwo.jpeg" alt="nWo announced for 2020 WWE Hall of Fame class" data-noaft="1" />

This angle ensured WCW?s supremacy in the ratings war for 82 straight weeks! Raw seemed out of the competition until WWE decided to pump it up.

Changing the brand name to Raw is War, WWE brought the fight to WCW with gold content, excellent promos, and huge matches. However, it still needed a golden push.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://img.bleacherreport.net/img/images/photos/003/864/996/9fc685e08fdf181117345fd4d3b355c5_crop_exact.jpg?w=900&amp;h=600&amp;q=75" alt="Ranking the 25 Most Unforgettable Moments of WWE's Attitude Era | Bleacher Report | Latest News, Videos and Highlights" data-noaft="1" />

In 1998, WWE introduced something that would become immortal in the mind of every wrestling fan. WWF's Attitude Era immediately drew attention and closed in the gap with Nitro. The finest hour was yet to come.
<h3>Breaking WCW's winning streak</h3>
In the Raw following WrestleMania XIV, Vince McMahon himself went head-to-head with crowd favorite ?Stone Cold Steve Austin? in a match that would finally break the winning streak of WCW.<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span>

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Everyone tuned in to watch the boss getting a beating from their own hero. Stone Cold had turned the tide and had the universe of fans backing him.

The involvement of Mr. McMahon and Shane McMahon in the fight made it all the more fun, and thousands of fans preferred to watch the Boss get a stunner than the normal WCW content.

Unable to trump the rallying powers of Stone Cold and a young Rock, Eric Bischoff attempted to turn the tide himself.<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span>

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b8/56/c0/b856c0a1e9ff0e8919e7fcd0e42a2c5d.jpg" alt="WWE Attitude Era The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin and the Undertaker | Steve austin, Wrestling superstars, Wwf superstars" data-noaft="1" />

Bischoff received leaked information that ?Mankind? Mick Foley was going to win the WWF Championship from The Rock on January 4, 1999. Bischoff ordered announcer Tony Schiavone to give away the results before Raw aired, in order to take away the viewers.

However, the entire plan blew up in his face. 600,000 viewers immediately switched channels to watch ?Mankind? defeat The Rock!<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span>

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ghwBHBvra5Y/maxresdefault.jpg" alt="The Rock vs. Mankind - WWE Championship No Disqualification Match: Raw, January 4, 1999 - YouTube" data-noaft="1" />

WCW viewers got to see Hulk Hogan pin Kevin Nash after a single touch instead. This received huge criticism from their own fans.
<h3>Post-Attitude Era</h3>
This marked the moment where WWE won the Monday Night Wars, and?the Attitude Era was at its peak.

Shortly after, Raw is War was renamed permanently to Raw once again, as WWE stepped into a world where it was king.<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span>

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://amp.thenational.ae/image/policy:1.611926:1500562261/image/jpeg.jpg?f=16x9&amp;w=1200&amp;$p$f$w=dfa40e8" alt="Q&amp;A with John Cena on WrestleMania, winning the US title and taking the WWE to China and India - The National" data-noaft="1" />

Since then, Raw has been airing every Monday without fail, shifting from the traditional 2-hour format to a full three hours. WCW was soon bought by WWE, ending the war once and for all.

In 2016, Raw saw a brand split that divided its large roster to better accommodate Superstars. It occasionally clashes with the rival brand SmackDown at Survivor Series every year.

The 1000th episode of Raw aired on July 23, 2012, and featured a reunion of Superstars. The 25th Anniversary of Raw was celebrated on January 22nd, 2018, that saw a reunion of some Superstars.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://www.f4wonline.com/sites/www.f4wonline.com/files/field/image/raw25ratings.jpg" alt="Raw's 25th anniversary episode draws huge ratings for WWE" data-noaft="1" />

Although WW Raw Ratings are seeing some hard times during the pandemic, it is set to make a full recovery to the Raw we know and love. We may be heading into yet another war, with AEW climbing up the ladder. Who knows? Maybe the best is yet to come.
<h2>Raw Roster</h2>
The Raw roster has seen some of the best Superstars come and go. Currently, the roster includes WWE Champion Drew McIntyre as one of the best competitors.

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Not far behind is Randy Orton, ?The Legend Killer,? who is on a rampage, destroying everyone in his path.

Other prominent Superstars in the Raw Roster are Asuka, "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt, Alexa Bliss, New Day, Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, Bobby Lashley, MVP, Nia Jax, Keith Lee, and Triple H.
<h2>How do I watch WWE Raw 2021?</h2>
Raw airs every Monday Night at 8 PM E.T. You can watch the show through traditional streaming services and sports channels or exclusively on WWE Network.
<h2>How do I live stream WWE Raw?</h2>
You can live stream Monday Night Raw through WWE Network. You need to be a member to do this, so sign up now!
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<td valign="middle">Created by</td>
<td valign="middle">Vince McMahon</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">Country Of Origin</td>
<td valign="middle">United States of America</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">Original Network</td>
<td valign="middle">USA Network (current)

TNN/ Spike TV</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">Distributor/ Live Streaming</td>
<td valign="middle">WWE/ WWE Network</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">History</td>
<td valign="middle">1993 - present day</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">First event</td>
<td valign="middle">January 11, 1993<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span>

Grand Ballroom Manhattan Centre,

New York City, USA</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">Date</td>
<td valign="middle">Every Monday at 8 PM E.T.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">Location</td>
<td valign="middle">WWE Performance Centre/ WWE ThunderDome (Amway Centre), Orlando, Florida</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">Live Streaming</td>
<td valign="middle">WWE Network</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">TV Channels</td>
<td valign="middle">USA Network,<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span>

Sky Sports,

Paramount Network,

RTL9</td>
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</tbody>
</table>

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WWE Raw 2021: Latest News, WWE Rumors, Results Nothing matches the nostalgia of a day spent watch WWE?s Monday Night Raw. The audience, the atmosphere, the entrances &#8211; all speak of history, a long and glorious history with generations and generations of Superstars. History Raw started off in 1993, as WWF?s Monday Night Raw. The new show was groundbreaking, trumping every other promotion that came before it. Instead of the traditional way of recording matches in advance with small crowds and taped, voice-over discussions, Raw took place live. The audience could see a story unveil before their eyes instead of on TV. The show first began at the Grand Ballroom in Manhattan Centre, New York. However, due to the financial concerns, the show was taken on the road, and events were held at smaller arenas across America. Monday Night Raw was a class above the rest and became popular quickly. It would have had an easy run if it wasn?t for other forces. Monday Night Wars Business was good until World Championship Wrestling (WCW) entered the ring. WCW began airing Monday Nitro, its own show which directly clashed with the timings of Monday Night Raw. The two biggest Wrestling shows in America clashed, and the Monday Night Wars began. The two were neck to neck in the competition. However, Nitro sent Raw flying away with the nWo. This angle ensured WCW?s supremacy in the ratings war for 82 straight weeks! Raw seemed out of the competition until WWE decided to pump it up. Changing the brand name to Raw is War, WWE brought the fight to WCW with gold content, excellent promos, and huge matches. However, it still needed a golden push. In 1998, WWE introduced something that would become immortal in the mind of every wrestling fan. WWF&#8217;s Attitude Era immediately drew attention and closed in the gap with Nitro. The finest hour was yet to come. Breaking WCW&#8217;s winning streak In the Raw following WrestleMania XIV, Vince McMahon himself went head-to-head with crowd favorite ?Stone Cold Steve Austin? in a match that would finally break the winning streak of WCW.? Everyone tuned in to watch the boss getting a beating from their own hero. Stone Cold had turned the tide and had the universe of fans backing him. The involvement of Mr. McMahon and Shane McMahon in the fight made it all the more fun, and thousands of fans preferred to watch the Boss get a stunner than the normal WCW content. Unable to trump the rallying powers of Stone Cold and a young Rock, Eric Bischoff attempted to turn the tide himself.? Bischoff received leaked information that ?Mankind? Mick Foley was going to win the WWF Championship from The Rock on January 4, 1999. Bischoff ordered announcer Tony Schiavone to give away the results before Raw aired, in order to take away the viewers. However, the entire plan blew up in his face. 600,000 viewers immediately switched channels to watch ?Mankind? defeat The Rock!? WCW viewers got to see Hulk Hogan pin Kevin Nash after a single touch instead. This received huge criticism from their own fans. Post-Attitude Era This marked the moment where WWE won the Monday Night Wars, and?the Attitude Era was at its peak. Shortly after, Raw is War was renamed permanently to Raw once again, as WWE stepped into a world where it was king.? Since then, Raw has been airing every Monday without fail, shifting from the traditional 2-hour format to a full three hours. WCW was soon bought by WWE, ending the war once and for all. In 2016, Raw saw a brand split that divided its large roster to better accommodate Superstars. It occasionally clashes with the rival brand SmackDown at Survivor Series every year. The 1000th episode of Raw aired on July 23, 2012, and featured a reunion of Superstars. The 25th Anniversary of Raw was celebrated on January 22nd, 2018, that saw a reunion of some Superstars. Although WW Raw Ratings are seeing some hard times during the pandemic, it is set to make a full recovery to the Raw we know and love. We may be heading into yet another war, with AEW climbing up the ladder. Who knows? Maybe the best is yet to come. Raw Roster The Raw roster has seen some of the best Superstars come and go. Currently, the roster includes WWE Champion Drew McIntyre as one of the best competitors. Not far behind is Randy Orton, ?The Legend Killer,? who is on a rampage, destroying everyone in his path. Other prominent Superstars in the Raw Roster are Asuka, &#8220;The Fiend&#8221; Bray Wyatt, Alexa Bliss, New Day, Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, Bobby Lashley, MVP, Nia Jax, Keith Lee, and Triple H. How do I watch WWE Raw 2021? Raw airs every Monday Night at 8 PM E.T. You can watch the show through traditional streaming services and sports channels or exclusively on WWE Network. How do I live stream WWE Raw? You can live stream Monday Night Raw through WWE Network. You need to be a member to do this, so sign up now!  Created by Vince McMahon  Country Of Origin United States of America  Original Network USA Network (current) TNN/ Spike TV  Distributor/ Live Streaming WWE/ WWE Network  History 1993 &#8211; present day  First event January 11, 1993? Grand Ballroom Manhattan Centre, New York City, USA  Date Every Monday at 8 PM E.T.  Location WWE Performance Centre/ WWE ThunderDome (Amway Centre), Orlando, Florida  Live Streaming WWE Network  TV Channels USA Network,? Sky Sports, Paramount Network, RTL9

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<h2>WWE SmackDown 2021: Latest News, WWE Rumors, Results</h2>
Probably the most popular brand in WWE right now, SmackDown has come a long way since it started off as a brand extension to Raw. The Blue brand has seen some of the best Superstars to ever step foot in the ring and continues to host the best fights in WWE.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://mms.businesswire.com/media/20190812005320/en/737919/5/SmackDown_Crowd.jpg" alt="WWE? and FOX Sports Celebrate SmackDown's 20th Anniversary on October 4 | Business Wire" data-noaft="1" />

The event may be your weekly Friday Night watch, but you may not know why it started in the first place.
<h2>History</h2>
SmackDown was initially introduced in 1999 to compete with WCW?s Thunder that aired on Thursdays. This sub-branch to Raw was going to be a second home for WWE Superstars.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BNmJiZWIxYzEtNGZlZS00YTBmLWExZGItYThlMzIxZjIwYjNlXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyOTA0NzE2MzA@._V1_.jpg" alt="WWE Smackdown! (1999-)" data-noaft="1" />

The first episode of SmackDown took place in a Raw ring until it got its own theme.<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span>

A young and fiery Dwayne ?The Rock? Johnson was moved to SmackDown to hold up the flag for WWE. These were arguably his golden years, where his segments were going viral.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://www.wwe.com/f/styles/gallery_img_l/public/all/2016/11/004_8.26.99-004--6a6f334bf95da505967bcce6c00db032.jpg" alt="100 Definitive Photos of The Rock | WWE" data-noaft="1" />

The Rock made SmackDown his own brand and even claimed that it was named after him. This was due to his previously introduced catchphrase ?Laying the Smackdown?.<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span>
<h3>Victory over WCW</h3>
WCW Thunder could not compete with SmackDown at all and was forced to move to Wednesdays. Unlike the long and fierce battle between Raw and Nitro, SmackDown had won its side of the battle already.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://www.wwe.com/f/styles/gallery_img_l/public/all/2017/10/006_WM16_04022000_0657b--4a46fccda63f677e23004a9dcbb0b13a.jpg" alt="Stephanie McMahon &amp; Triple H through the years: photos | WWE" data-noaft="1" />

Following WWE?s victory in the Monday Night Wars and the subsequent acquisition of WCW, SmackDown was moved to Friday nights in 2005. This was possible only because the popular show <em>Star Trek: Enterprise</em> had been canceled.

Taking its slot, WWE renamed SmackDown to Friday Night SmackDown to emphasize the change in airing day.

Since then, SmackDown has seen a steady rise in viewership. At its peak from 2002-2005, the show pulled in an average viewership of 5 million!

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200617231732/undertaker-wrestlemania.png" alt="You Pushed the Limits Yesterday" data-noaft="1" />

This made it the second-highest-rated series behind America?s Next Top Model.

The SmackDown Logo has now permanently adopted a blue theme, which is reminiscent of the one it originally started off with in 1999.
<h3>Lockdown Success</h3>
During the pandemic, the brand has been able to somehow maintain pre- lockdown numbers and is doing steadily well. The impressive rise in numbers following the introduction of ThunderDome is commendable.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://www.wwe.com/f/styles/og_image/public/2020/08/20200821_SD_Vid_Seg11_InterconAlt--37d932e39ba9504ebaad96e043156148.jpg" alt="Jeff Hardy vs. AJ Styles ? Intercontinental Championship Match: SmackDown, August 21, 2020 | WWE" data-noaft="1" />

SmackDown, once being the subsidiary of Raw, has taken over the main show and is now the leading brand in terms of viewership.

The two brands compete annually at Survivor Series in a massive SmackDown vs Raw showdown.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://www.wwe.com/f/styles/og_image/public/2020/05/20191011_Smackdown_TheFiend--273df341293e9636428bf3c0e3a9e9eb.jpg" alt="The Fiend? Bray Wyatt drags Seth Rollins to hell: SmackDown, Oct. 11, 2019 | WWE" data-noaft="1" />

The show is set to float through the pandemic in calm waters. If you ever need consistently good content every week, tune in to SmackDown every Friday Night.
<h2>WWE Smackdown Roster</h2>
The SmackDown roster has upheld its standards of having the best even today.

The WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns is the dominant figure of the roster. His recent return has made him more popular than ever before.

<img class="n3VNCb" src="https://img.bleacherreport.net/img/images/photos/003/883/705/5b312eb73369f7714ee448e39700122a_crop_exact.jpg?w=1200&amp;h=1200&amp;q=75" alt="Backstage WWE and AEW Rumors: Latest on Roman Reigns, Raw Creative and More | Bleacher Report | Latest News, Videos and Highlights" data-noaft="1" />

The SmackDown Women?s Champion Sasha Banks is another prominent figure in the division. Her massive feud with Bayley shot up the ratings for SmackDown.

Intercontinental Champion Big E also makes the headlines for this roster.

<img class="n3VNCb alignnone" src="https://cdn.gouki.com/scoreboard-image-wwe/d41ebc72f13d43d4b046486869db5af9.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="675" data-iml="30489" />

Other big names from SmackDown include Bayley, Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, Rey Mysterio, and Bianca Belair.
<h2>Where to watch WWE Smackdown?</h2>
You can watch WWE SmackDown live every <strong>Friday Night at 7:30 PM E.T.</strong> on traditional Streaming platforms and exclusively on <strong>WWE Network</strong> and <strong>Fox Network</strong>.
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<td valign="middle">Created By</td>
<td valign="middle">Vince McMahon<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">Country of Origin</td>
<td valign="middle">United States Of America</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">Original Network<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span></td>
<td valign="middle">Fox (Present)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">Distributor /<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span>

Live Streaming</td>
<td valign="middle">WWE /<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span>

WWE Network, Fox Network<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">History</td>
<td valign="middle">1999- Present</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">First Event<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span></td>
<td valign="middle">April 29, 1999</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">Date</td>
<td valign="middle">Friday nights at 7:30 PM E.T.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">Location</td>
<td valign="middle">ThunderDome (Amway Centre), Orlando, Florida<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">Live Streaming</td>
<td valign="middle">WWE Network, Fox Network</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="middle">TV Channels</td>
<td valign="middle">Traditional Sports Streaming Channels<span class="Apple-converted-space">?</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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WWE SmackDown

WWE SmackDown 2021: Latest News, WWE Rumors, Results Probably the most popular brand in WWE right now, SmackDown has come a long way since it started off as a brand extension to Raw. The Blue brand has seen some of the best Superstars to ever step foot in the ring and continues to host the best fights in WWE. The event may be your weekly Friday Night watch, but you may not know why it started in the first place. History SmackDown was initially introduced in 1999 to compete with WCW?s Thunder that aired on Thursdays. This sub-branch to Raw was going to be a second home for WWE Superstars. The first episode of SmackDown took place in a Raw ring until it got its own theme.? A young and fiery Dwayne ?The Rock? Johnson was moved to SmackDown to hold up the flag for WWE. These were arguably his golden years, where his segments were going viral. The Rock made SmackDown his own brand and even claimed that it was named after him. This was due to his previously introduced catchphrase ?Laying the Smackdown?.? Victory over WCW WCW Thunder could not compete with SmackDown at all and was forced to move to Wednesdays. Unlike the long and fierce battle between Raw and Nitro, SmackDown had won its side of the battle already. Following WWE?s victory in the Monday Night Wars and the subsequent acquisition of WCW, SmackDown was moved to Friday nights in 2005. This was possible only because the popular show Star Trek: Enterprise had been canceled. Taking its slot, WWE renamed SmackDown to Friday Night SmackDown to emphasize the change in airing day. Since then, SmackDown has seen a steady rise in viewership. At its peak from 2002-2005, the show pulled in an average viewership of 5 million! This made it the second-highest-rated series behind America?s Next Top Model. The SmackDown Logo has now permanently adopted a blue theme, which is reminiscent of the one it originally started off with in 1999. Lockdown Success During the pandemic, the brand has been able to somehow maintain pre- lockdown numbers and is doing steadily well. The impressive rise in numbers following the introduction of ThunderDome is commendable. SmackDown, once being the subsidiary of Raw, has taken over the main show and is now the leading brand in terms of viewership. The two brands compete annually at Survivor Series in a massive SmackDown vs Raw showdown. The show is set to float through the pandemic in calm waters. If you ever need consistently good content every week, tune in to SmackDown every Friday Night. WWE Smackdown Roster The SmackDown roster has upheld its standards of having the best even today. The WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns is the dominant figure of the roster. His recent return has made him more popular than ever before. The SmackDown Women?s Champion Sasha Banks is another prominent figure in the division. Her massive feud with Bayley shot up the ratings for SmackDown. Intercontinental Champion Big E also makes the headlines for this roster. Other big names from SmackDown include Bayley, Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, Rey Mysterio, and Bianca Belair. Where to watch WWE Smackdown? You can watch WWE SmackDown live every Friday Night at 7:30 PM E.T. on traditional Streaming platforms and exclusively on WWE Network and Fox Network.  Created By Vince McMahon?  Country of Origin United States Of America  Original Network? Fox (Present)  Distributor /? Live Streaming WWE /? WWE Network, Fox Network?  History 1999- Present  First Event? April 29, 1999  Date Friday nights at 7:30 PM E.T.  Location ThunderDome (Amway Centre), Orlando, Florida?  Live Streaming WWE Network, Fox Network  TV Channels Traditional Sports Streaming Channels?

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