#2 There’s still a lot to look forward to on SmackDown this year
So they might have lost the most entertaining character the WWE has right now in the Miz, and the roster as a whole became a lot less experienced with the departure of Ambrose and Wyatt, but this does not necessarily spell disaster for SmackDown.
After all, the Draft last year left most people fearing the worst as Raw seemed to poach the main stars, but it was the storytelling and extra effort put into building feuds that made SmackDown the better show. Within reason, you could even say that it doesn’t matter too much who is on either show, it's how those talents are used that will make the difference.
SmackDown is now potentially the home of ex-indie star mega matches. Keeping AJ Styles was a must, considering how over he is, but it also means that fans can look forward to future bouts between him and Nakamura, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn. If done right, these feuds could be exceptional, and unless something seriously goes wrong, SmackDown should be able to claim the 2017 match of the year with ease.
Teddy Long snaps when Swerve Strickland's race is brought up HERE
