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#3 Pressure from Network
With SmackDown’s move to FOX Network, there are two channels that are now involved in the brand wars. Even during WWE Draft 2019, it was reported that both USA Network and Fox had a huge impact on the distribution of the roster.
While the USA Network hosts two WWE shows (RAW and NXT), Fox only has one. Additionally, the recent developments in the product indicate expensive deals between the shows and their respective networks.
With two different channels at war, it is safe to assume that there will be pressure on the WWE Creative to book the Superstars of each brand in a strong light. This will most likely lead to both networks demanding equal importance.
Unfortunately for NXT, the USA Network might incline towards supporting RAW while choosing between the two brands. The Red brand dominates the Monday nights whereas NXT is still competing with AEW (All Elite Wrestling) to become the top wrestling show on Wednesday nights.
Honestly, a well-established roster filled with decorated Superstars seems like a fair choice if we look at the situation from the network’s perspective. On the other hand, NXT talents will have to settle for respectable performances considering they already have a brand-exclusive PPV (Takeover: WarGames) on the previous night.
