More Details on the Upcoming WWE Brand Split and Smackdown Going Live, WWE Stars Comment on the Big Announcement and More

May 25, 2016

As noted, WWE Smackdown will be going live on July 19th and the WWE brand split will be returning, as WWE noted Raw and Smackdown will have their own rosters.

Variety.com has picked up on the announcement and confirmed both Raw and Smackdown will have their own storylines and writing teams. A WWE announcement made earlier today noted the shows will each have a “distinct cast, unique storylines and a dedicated writing team.”

Additionally, a roster draft will be taking place soon to determine the rosters for both Raw and Smackdown, and it will take place before the WWE brand split and Smackdown’s live debut on July 19th.

Below are reactions to the big announcement from several WWE stars:

The new era of #Smackdown has arrived. Starting July 19, Smackdown will be broadcast LIVE TUESDAYS on @USA_Network. pic.twitter.com/ULrGy57aFz

— Triple H (@TripleH) May 25, 2016

We’re live pal! https://t.co/nsJhVxvScA

— Zack Ryder (@ZackRyder) May 25, 2016

WE’LL DO IT LIVE!!! https://t.co/8kAXThawFz

— Mauro Ranallo (@mauroranallo) May 25, 2016

YES YES YES

— Queen Kong Banks (@SashaBanksWWE) May 25, 2016

Tuesdays just got drastically better https://t.co/fGH8152VIb

— Cathy Kelley (@catherinekelley) May 25, 2016

Oh hell yeah. Game on. https://t.co/GfKpmW0Fco

— Mojo Rawley (@MojoRawleyWWE) May 25, 2016

Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.

Nick attended New York University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Drama.

Nick first entered the internet wrestling community back in 2004 when he became the co-host of The Voice of Wrestling Radio Show. From there, Nick made the transition from radio personality to editor when he began working with WrestleZone in 2008.

Nick is a member of two Off-Broadway theatre companies, Another Urban Riff, and the Drama Desk Award winning Godlight Theatre Company. Nick has appeared in over a dozen Off-Broadway plays since he moved to New York City, and has shot several short and feature length films. In 2010, he completed principle photography on a film titled "How to Score Your Life," which also features TNA Knockout ODB.

Inspiration in his life has come from many people including his family, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, and of course, Lassie.