We noted earlier today that WWE changed the upcoming Backlash pay-per-view event from a RAW exclusive show to a dual-brand show. It now appears Backlash is not the only event making the change moving forward.
According to @WrestleVotes Twitter account, which has broken some stories in the past, WWE will be abandoning the concept of all single-branded pay-per-view events after WrestleMania 34.
They wrote:
“Starting with the Backlash PPV May 6th, all PPVs going forward will be dual branded. No more RAW or Smackdown exclusive shows. Source states repetitive matchups to fill the card along with so-so ticket sales lead to the decision. “
“To clarify last tweet: the brand split is not ending. RAW & Smackdown will continue to have different rosters. Two separate brands will remain on TV. House shows will remain the same. The only change is for PPVs. Both brands will have matches on each PPV show.”
Starting with the Backlash PPV May 6th, all PPVs going forward will be dual branded. No more RAW or Smackdown exclusive shows. Source states repetitive matchups to fill the card along with so-so ticket sales lead to the decision.The weekly TV shows will not be effected.
— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) February 13, 2018
To clarify last tweet: the brand split is not ending. RAW & Smackdown will continue to have different rosters. Two separate brands will remain on TV. House shows will remain the same. The only change is for PPVs. Both brands will have matches on each PPV show.— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) February 13, 2018
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