WWE program could use a fresh new look all the way around, but USA Network seemingly likes the presentation of Raw, so the likelihood is not high that the Monday night program is going to change aesthetically anytime soon. Which leaves SmackDown, a show that would immediately benefit from a change up in appearance. The basic setup with the HD Titantron is incredibly outdated. It has been a staple of WWE since the company made the switch to high definition programming back in 2008 and thus, has only added to the stagnant nature of the shows. Changing up the look of SmackDown would provide it with its own identity, something it is desperately in need of. Perhaps toning things down, making it more simple in the way that the old Raw episodes of the mid-1990s were, would work wonders. With so many of the same Superstars working each other every week, it is hard to bring diversity to the product through the matchups. So why not at least change the environment? It would catch the eye of the viewer, if nothing else, and convince them to turn in for no other reason than to see what's going on.
Erik Beaston is a freelance pro wrestling writer who likes long walks in the park, dandelions and has not quite figured out that this introduction is not for Match.com. He resides in Parts Unknown, where he hosts weekly cookouts with Kane, The Ultimate Warrior, Papa Shango and The Boogeyman. Be jealous.
