16 Things You Probably Missed From WWE SmackDown (Sep 10)

13. Just Like Any Other Arena

WWE SmackDown Madison Square Garden
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There was a time when Madison Square Garden looked killer on camera. The short entrance way, the timeless look of the place and the unique hard cam angle all contributed to making those Garden shows must-see. Now, as shown in WWE's wide shots on SmackDown, it's just like any other arena.

That's sad.

What happened to the place, and where did the magic go? If anything, MSG resembles a smaller building that WCW would've used for Nitro between 1999-2000 these days (on camera anyway). That shouldn't sit well with any older fan.

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