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EPISODE · May 31, 2023 · 16 MIN

Vince Russo & EC3: Why WWE Smackdown was created | Wrestling Outlaws

from Sportskeeda Wrestling · host SportsKeeda Wrestling

Recorded May 28, 2023 Former WWE head writer Vince Russo joins EC3 and Dr. Chris Featherstone as the three men go BROing down memory lane. This time they touch upon the origin of the WWE SmackDown brand. Russo reveals why he wasn't a fan of the SmackDown concept, to begin with. He also sheds light on whether the idea was inspired by WCW Thunder. Also, did Vince McMahon sabotage Booker T vs. Buff Bagwell? Find out in this edition of The Wrestling Outlaws. #WWE #SmackDown #VinceMcMahon ------- You can also visit our site: https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe For more updates on Wrestling, follow us on: - Sportskeeda Wrestling: https://www.youtube.com/c/Sportskeeda... - Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/749eMMN... - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SKWrestling - Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/SKWrestling_ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skwrestling_ - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportskeedawr...

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Recorded May 28, 2023 Former WWE head writer Vince Russo joins EC3 and Dr. Chris Featherstone as the three men go BROing down memory lane. This time they touch upon the origin of the WWE SmackDown brand. Russo reveals why he wasn't a fan of the SmackDown concept, to begin with. He also sheds light on whether the idea was inspired by WCW Thunder. Also, did Vince McMahon sabotage Booker T vs. Buff Bagwell? Find out in this edition of The Wrestling Outlaws. #WWE #SmackDown #VinceMcMahon ------- You can also visit our site: https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe For more updates on Wrestling, follow us on: - Sportskeeda Wrestling: https://www.youtube.com/c/Sportskeeda... - Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/749eMMN... - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SKWrestling - Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/SKWrestling_ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skwrestling_ - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportskeedawr...

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Recorded May 28, 2023 Former WWE head writer Vince Russo joins EC3 and Dr. Chris Featherstone as the three men go BROing down memory lane. This time they touch upon the origin of the WWE SmackDown brand. Russo reveals why he wasn't a fan of the...

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