WWE News: RAW-SmackDown brand split announced for July

You can see it on his face

It is official. The WWE has decided to divide and conquer. As of July 19th, Smackdown will be restored to its former glory, getting a prime slot at 8/7 PM CT on USA on Tuesdays. The show will also start airing live.

Upholding tradition, WWE.com has announced that SmackDown will get its own roster, all to itself, following a draft. Could this mean new titles being introduced? Thrilling new rivalries? Exciting new Superstars? We’ll have to wait and see.

With 874 original episodes, WWE SmackDown is the second longest-running weekly episodic program in U.S. television history, only behind Monday Night RAW at 1,200 episodes. WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon explained the decision saying, “WWE's flagship programs will both leverage the incredible depth of our talent roster, distinct storylines and the unpredictable nature of live TV. This move will undoubtedly build more excitement and deepen engagement with our fans around the world.”

Chris McCumber, President, Entertainment Networks, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, welcomed the move, saying, “The fan base for our WWE shows is one of the most passionate and engaged audiences in all of entertainment. There is a huge appetite among our viewers for live programming, and the ability to move SmackDown to a live format brings a new level of excitement and helps truly eventize this every week.”

Shane and Stephanie McMahon are practically glowing about in the video below:

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