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#4 A new direction - A sports-like approach
While WWE RAW will continue in its entertainment-oriented direction that WWE has been following for so long, the same doesn't seem to be the case for SmackDown. Since it's now a show that's on a huge TV network like FOX - one that prides itself in extensive sports coverage, it appears that the rumors of WWE taking a new direction are true.
In short, the rumor stated that Shane McMahon would, in fact, be losing since WWE is planning a new direction that's very sports-like. This will see the end of authority figures on screen and it's probably for the best, given that Paul Heyman and Eric Bischoff are now in charge.
Moreover, the entire idea of authority figures have been done to death. It was good in 2016-18 when there were a bunch of babyface authority figures and it wasn't overdone. This is the best possible direction for WWE and we're glad to know that this may very well be implemented.
