Here’s how Smackdown managed to turn the tide against Raw!
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Daniel Bryan and Talking Smack add a lot to Smackdown
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Think about it like this! One of the hottest angles in the last five years was when Daniel Bryan, the ultimate babyface, faced off against the Authority and triumphed against the heels. If one were to compare the authority figures, between the two shows, once again it’s Daniel Bryan vs. the Authority, in Commissioner Stephanie McMahon.
Who do you think the fans will root for?
Daniel Bryan is the most popular WWE Superstar of the modern era, and even in his non-wrestling GM role, he’s more popular than everyone in the WWE locker room right now. His associations with the show and Talking Smack add significantly to the appeal of SmackDown for WWE fans.
Riju Dasgupta is the most-read active writer in Sportskeeda at the moment, across all sports. Having come on board in 2016, Dasgupta is best known for the 'Best and Worst' column, something that has become a staple for the site!
In addition to his writing responsibilities, Dasgupta is also the Assistant Manager of the Combat Sports division. In 4 years, Dasgupta has conducted over 150 interviews with stars from WWE, Impact Wrestling, PCW Ultra, WOS, UFC, ONE FC and the world of boxing as well.
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