Roman Reigns had some surprising comments burying the network change and suggesting a brand split in a new interview promoting Smackdown:
on whether the switch to USA matters
I wish I could say (USA) makes a huge difference and it’s a super positive move and everyone’s so pumped about it,” Reigns said. “But as a competitor, all I need is the ropes and hopefully people show up in the arena. From a wrestling standpoint, not too much has changed for us.
on whether Smackdown is the B show
I don’t look at it as any less of a show, it’s pretty much the same talent
on a brand split:
“It’s been seen and proven that a split brand, it can work. It can create really cool storylines