10 Things You Learn Binge Watching Every WWE SmackDown From 2001

10. The New Set Was Instantly Iconic

When people think of SmackDown, they think of this set.

That's a generational thing, of course, but the classic "fist" look has become synonymous with the blue brand's identity despite only being around for approx seven years. People still talk about it now, which says everything. Younger folks are probably bored of oldies talking about, but they'll never stop.

The WWF changed from the “ovaltron” to the “fist” look starting with the 16 August 2001 episode. Salt Lake City had the pleasure of seeing it first, which is a nice little bit of trivia. This show also took place just days before SummerSlam '01, so management clearly weren't in the mood to wait until after a major pay-per-view.

It was a vast, immediate improvement when binging, and the same could be said for some of the snazzy new graphics that flashed up on screen. Marilyn Manson’s ‘Beautiful People’ track also replaced the original song ("Hubba-doo-dee-dah-doo-dee-dah-dah"), which was another welcome change.