Which brand is better between Raw and 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.

Why is WWE Network not Raw?

But in spite of the pandemic, WWE is continuing their Raw and SmackDown Live shows, but they are already pre-taped. So this the reason they are not aired on WWE network. Every show is been held at the Performance Centre of WWE. This year first time WrestleMania was held without any audience in the venue.

What did WWE do before Raw?

WWF Prime Time Wrestling aired on the USA Network from 1985 to 1993. A precursor to Monday Night Raw, Prime Time Wrestling was a two-hour-long, weekly program that included stars of the World Wrestling Federation.

Why did SmackDown split raw?

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.

Is RAW and SmackDown live?

WWE confirmed Saturday that it will resume live airings of Raw, SmackDown and NXT next week amid the coronavirus pandemic. With a complete elimination of house shows and no live gate for events since fans cannot attend, WWE’s television revenue is key.

Can you watch RAW and SmackDown on the WWE Network?

On Demand. Subscribers can watch RAW and SmackDown on WWE Network starting 30 days after they air on their respective networks. Raw and SmackDown episodes can be easily found on the main navigation in the WWE Network section of the app.

When was WWE SmackDown created?

April 29, 1999
WWE SmackDown!/First episode date

SmackDown! debuted in the United States on UPN on April 29, 1999 and was formerly broadcast on Thursday nights. The show would move to Friday nights on September 9, 2005, and, after the merger of UPN and the WB, would begin airing on The CW in September 2006.