Published 20:51 IST, October 18th 2019
WWE: Evolution of SmackDown over the years
WWE SmackDown has managed to become one of the most popular wrestling brands in the world today. Know more about its evolution over the years and other details.
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WWE SmackDown me its debut on August 29, 1999. WWE was alrey enjoying a high-profile viewership and popularity with its first brand RAW when CEO Vince McMahon decided to launch blue brand. After 20 long years, SmackDown has become one of biggest wrestling hubs of world, giving stey competition to its sister brand, RAW in terms of television ratings. After recent WWE Draft 2019, SmackDown is surely on top with superstars like Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns, Shinsuke Nakamura and many more in ir draft. Let us look at how blue brand has evolved over years.
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WWE: SmackDown Evolution
WCW-WWF
Back in days, WCW (World Championship Wrestling) h a huge impact on wrestling universe with some great talents in ir roster. However, WCW lost its popularity after WWF(originally WWE) mand to emerge as top-rated wrestling organisation in world. 'RAW is WAR' became one of most iconic shows in 90s but SmackDown finally came in running in 1999. SmackDown got complete hold over Thursday nights. It started having superstars like Dwayne ‘ Rock’ Jhonson and Stone Cold in ir storyline and kcked out entire glory of WCW from ir way. Let us have a look at some WWE Superstars' reactions on top SmackDown moments.
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Women’s Wrestling
blue brand has played a vital role in promoting women’s wrestling. Mae Young and Fabulous Moolah became world-famous women wrestlers when WWE was still t a popular organisation like it is today. According to media reports, SmackDown was initially launched to promote women’s wrestling only but it became a popular brand with wrestling matches of both s equally. Even today, SmackDown has some of best women wrestlers in ir roster with Bayley as Women’s Champion and recently drafted Sasha Banks ‘ Boss’. After a great run of 20 years, WWE SmackDown is reaching new heights every week with great storylines and an incredible roster on line.
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SmackDown current roster
Men: Brock Lesnar. Shinsuke Nakamura. Sami Zayn. Roman Reigns. Bray Wyatt. Braun Strowman. Kofi Kingston. Daniel Bryan.Ali. Miz. King Corbin. Shorty Gable. Elias. Apollo Crews. Drew Gulak. Heath Slater.
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Women: Bayley. Sasha Banks. Lacey Evans. Tamina. Carmella
Tag: Revival. New Day. Dolph Ziggler-Robert Roode. Lucha House Party. Heavy Machinery. B-Team.
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14:09 IST, October 18th 2019