20 Things You Probably Missed From WWE SmackDown (4 Oct)

17. The First Wrestler Out Was A Raw Champion

Becky Lynch
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Also, whether she ends up on the brand long term or not, Becky Lynch is still technically a Raw superstar. Plus, she's a Raw champion, and it felt a bit off to open this new era for SmackDown with the overbearing image of a flagship that has held it down for decades.

This, just like a ton of other things, will change post-Draft.

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