Best and Worst of SmackDown after the Royal Rumble - WWE makes mistake with main event, Returning star earns title shot?

#1. Worst: WWE not doing enough to make the show feel bigger

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This has been a recurring problem with SmackDown in the last few months. When you look at Monday Night RAW, you can see that there has been a change in the approach, the direction, and overall focus.

With Paul Heyman in charge, things started taking a turn for the better in July. Not only has he been insistent on pushing the younger superstars that he has on the roster, but he's been doing well to help get them over as well.

As a result, there's been nearly-instant progress with many stars, while the trajectory of previously-neglected stars has changed radically. On SmackDown, despite the title changes and more, there doesn't seem to be an effort made to make the show feel like it's a big deal.

WWE had the opportunity to do so after the Royal Rumble but it didn't work out and we were left with a somewhat average show. WWE needs to put the foot on the gas when it comes to SmackDown.