5 reasons why WWE SmackDown is now better than RAW

#3 SmackDown has helped revive characters while RAW has not

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Several superstars on SmackDown have gone through a career rejuvenation since the start of 2021. For a long time, there were a lot of stars on SmackDown, who the fans knew had the potential to be a lot better.

The past five months of SmackDown have seen these stars go through a career revival. Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura were never booked strongly on the brand. Both stars, individually capable of great runs, never found that success on the main roster.

In a matter of months, Cesaro is now challenging for the Universal title, while Shinsuke Nakamura looks much better than he has for a long time.

Aleister Black just received a new gimmick. Apollo Crews, as mentioned previously, finds himself the new Intercontinental Champion as a fresh new heel character. Even Tamina, who fans had long given up on, has found herself being booked better. Paired with Natalya, she appears to be ready for anything.

RAW, on the other hand, has not been similarly successful. Their roster has suffered from a lack of clear direction. Mustafa Ali, after a revival, has once again fallen by the wayside, as has Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin.

Only Bobby Lashley, Braun Strowman, Drew McIntyre and Sheamus have been booked with any sort of consistency.