WWE Raw vs. Smackdown Live: Which Was Better? (17th, 18th September, 2018)

#2. The Mid-Card:

Exhausted from the previous night's Hell in a Cell, both men pushed on

Raw: For the first time in a while, The Intercontinental Championship was the topic of conversation on Raw, as Dolph Ziggler was given a match against Seth Rollins for the title. Seth was expected to fail to turn up for Raw following falling through a table at Hell in a Cell from the cell structure, but turn up he did. In the ensuing match, he was even able to defeat Ziggler and retain his title.

SmackDown: The United States Title was very much a part of the conversation as well, as Rusev took on Shinsuke Nakamura for the title. After not being on the card for Hell in a Cell, Nakamura provided a brilliant match with Rusev, but eventually won it, following what appeared to be an inadvertent distraction by Aiden English, but more on that later. Rusev's title hopes came to an end as he was rolled up for the pin.

Which was better? The storytelling on Raw between an exhausted Seth Rollins and a frustrated and equally tired Ziggler was amazing, but I have to give this one to the Blue Brand. Not only did this see story progression and the United States Title finally back in the picture, but also, an incredible match.

Winner: SmackDown Live