5 Reasons Why Smackdown Live is coming along better than Raw

Two hours of programming

Shane McMahon has been able to do more with less

I think Tuesday programming is getting a raw deal – see, I did it again – with only two hours opposed to three on Monday night, but it works. The tighter time slot means there must be more attention to detail. Just like the less is more theory, there are fewer storylines, which means there is more concentration on character development and telling a story between opponents.

Unlike the Attitude Era and Ruthless Aggression a lack of stories and character backstory has hurt crucial to keeping fan interest. The blue team has learned to work with what it has on its roster.