Best and worst of SmackDown Live: August 22, 2017

1 Worst: Is the roster far too packed?

There's no TV time for most of the active roster, these days

Tye Dillinger made his debut on the SmackDown Live after Wrestlemania, and there already isn't a spot for him on a weekly basis. After all, SmackDown Live only has two hours of weekly television time. The same could be said about Mike and Maria Kanellis, who came in with a reasonable amount of fanfare. Let's not even mention Luke Harper and Erick Rowan who haven't been seen on TV for a while. While Roode's arrival certainly could help bolster the ranks, doesn't SmackDown Live need to elevate its own ranks before bringing new talent in?

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Even Zayn was only booked in a backstage segment this week. We certainly hope that Roode does not get lost in the shuffle like so many of the others have over the past months. The problem of 'plenty' is a very real issue and one that needs to be addressed very soon. For all their equity with the comedic skits, Breezango still aren't booked in a program yet. WWE needs to write storylines for its talent before bringing new stars into the fold.