10 Mistakes WWE Is Repeating With The Current Brand Split
1. Each Episode Isn't A Must-See
Speaking of not giving fans enough reason to tune in, WWE has fallen into the dangerous habit of not providing must-see episodes which is the biggest mistake they're repeating with the current brand split.
To harken back to RAW's better days, each episode was a can't miss. Not every segment was perfect, but the entire show wasn't a meaningless time-killer like RAW so often is today. In addition to all the replays WWE shows throughout their programs, especially the 3-hour RAW, the audiences and viewers have no reason to tune in from the beginning and watch until the end.
Whereas other cable favourites like The Walking Dead, or Breaking Bad in the past would reward their dedicated, observant viewer by subtly foreshadowing events or even throwing in easter eggs, WWE openly ridicules its fans and constantly disrespects their loyal audience. Considering WWE has as much subtlety as a hammer to the head, rewarding brand loyalty can be done in many ways. WWE just needs to make the developments of each episode matter and ensure that events must have consequences.
The promos are boring and pointless, match outcomes don't matter, stipulations get ignored, and many of the championships are irrelevant because WWE has failed to do the one thing that is imperative for any pro-wrestling company to do to thrive - make the work matter.