10 New Directions After WWE Survivor Series 2022: WarGames

5. An Emphasis On TV Main Events

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There won't be another main roster pay-per-view until Royal Rumble on 28 January. NXT's Deadline takes place in mid-December, but that shouldn't affect Raw or SmackDown long-term (if at all). Basically, Triple H's crew has a lot of TV time to fill without actually building towards PPV matches.

Expect to see several bouts that would've taken place on a December supershow occur on free telly instead. GUNTHER vs. Braun Strowman, for example, is an Intercontinental Title clash that could easily headline SmackDown. The same could be said for Bayley vs. Becky Lynch over on Raw.

The deep talent pool makes it easy to sling endless marquee attractions at fans.

This is also a good thing for the overall weekly quality of Raw and SmackDown. Triple H will be on the hunt for bouts that can fill the final half hour of both, and that means everyone will be treated to pay-per-view quality each Monday and Friday.

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