The 2016 WWE draft, which took place back on July 19, sent shock waves throughout the WWE Universe, forever shaking up the landscape of Raw and SmackDown Live. It has been years since the brand split was last in effect in WWE, but it has already proved to be beneficial to everyone on the roster.
From an increased amount of television time for the midcard faces to a surplus of stories, both Raw and SmackDown feel significantly more important than they did a few short weeks ago.
Granted, it's still too soon to say whether bringing back the brand extension was a wise move, but so far, it has been a success. Raw has felt fresher than it has in years, and SmackDown has finally found its groove with the right mixture of seasoned ...
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