10 Things We Learned From WWE SmackDown's First Ever Episode

7. There’s A Reason Why Gangrel Didn’t Do Much Talking

Three-quarters of the way through the first SmackDown, Gangrel, Edge and Christian hit the ring for an interview with a jumpsuit-wearing Dox Hendrix (Michael Hayes). It was a chance for The Brood, who had recently left The Ministry Of Darkness, to speak and build their own fanbase.

It's just a shame Gangrel was the leader and thus the designated spokesman.

The blood-spitting vampire gimmick Gangers and pals had was bad-ass, no doubt, but there's a reason he wasn't called upon to cut many interviews. His promo here was cringeworthy stuff that proved Gangrel was better off looking the part than sounding it, and the fact he was outperformed by a young Edge tells the full story.

Edge provoked a reaction from fans, ran through his heavily-scripted dialogue as best he could and had presence on the mic. Gangrel didn't. His delivery was awkward, cheesy and lacked the kind of punch needed to get the group over.