If history is the key indicator in this newly revived sibling war, Steph has the clear advantage. She's being given the keys to the flagship brand. Raw is and could very well always remain the go-to brand for all fans.
From the casual fan who only watches on random occasions, all the way up to the die-hard WWE fanatic who would auction off their first born before they'd miss a single episode, they all have that undeniable, inadvertent loyalty to Monday Night Raw.
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Monday nights have become synonymous with wrestling, the same way that very same night is important for football fans. Simply put, a vast majority of WWE fans get their fix on Monday nights. Regardless if it's Stephanie in charge, or Peter Pan running the show, millions of eyes will be on Monday Night Raw.
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So, with all of this talk about how mighty the Monday Night ship is, where does this leave Shane and his Blue boys?
Is the pie big enough for both brands to share equal success? Well, that's a simple question, which has a complicated answer.
The short response is yes. Sure, Shane could pull off a huge upset and topple the Monday Night juggernaut. It would be an impressive feat, but it could certainly be done. It's been a while since Smackdown legitimately competed with Raw in overall ratings, but it has been done.
However, unless several key items are addressed, Shane is fighting a tremendous uphill battle.
At the end of the day, the real struggle goes on within the walls of WWE's creative team. They're the ones who have to contend with the challenge of making sure that at the end of the day, both siblings come out looking like rockstars.
Stephanie and Shane McMahon are both outstanding performers.
Each of the two possesses individual strengths and qualities that the other may fall short in. While Steph is the better overall storyteller of the two, Shane has that proverbial "it factor" which is what keeps him so popular among the fan base.
Just as his sister has the ability to instantly ability to make the whole world loathe her sight, Shane is capable of igniting that very same audience and creating a buzz like no other.
In a perfect world, Raw gets trimmed back to two hours and Smackdown remains the same, as far as the time format. While I'm sure some of the younger fans will not agree with that notion, it's simply the best move at this point.
The last thing we need is a show full of backstage interviews and 20 minute in-ring promos. Raw is a more exciting and meaningful experience, when it's a two hour live show.
