WWE: The Pros And Cons Of New Pay-Per-View Format

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1. Not Having Enough Time For Certain Superstars To Make The Card

One positive to take away from the brand split that took place in the summer of 2016 is with having brand-exclusive pay-per-views, it gave more chances for underutilized superstars to make the card.  However, with the pending pay-per-view change, that could directly affect those circumstances.

When Raw has an exclusive pay-per-view or SmackDown has an exclusive pay-per-view, it gives that individual brand a chance to showcase the majority of its roster.  But with brand-exclusive pay-per-views coming to an end, that threatens the course of Raw and SmackDown’s underutilized superstars.

By having both Raw and SmackDown superstars performing on one pay-per-view, mid card talent like Rusev and Aiden English, Tye Dillinger, Elias, and others could find it harder to make it on a pay-per-view card than if their specific brand occupied the entire show.  Not to mention, superstars of that caliber that are over with the crowd could lose every bit of their momentum if not given a chance to shine.

Granted, there has been a rumor that with this pay-per-view change, the WWE will add an extra hour to each pay-per-view.  If that happens, this con could be a non-factor.  But if the pay-per-view duration stays at three hours, this con could definitely be an issue.

The WWE needs to give its superstars a chance to shine, but if this pay-per-view format stays at three hours, many up-and-coming superstars that need a break could be stuck in neutral.