So what are we to visually expect from the first episode in this supposed 'new era' of Monday Night Raws? On 30 July will there be a new set? A new production style? New Raw logo? New opening credits or theme song?
Personally, I've never been fond of the HD design of Raw (and by extension Smackdown). The million LEDs on the stage are just an eyesore, and I'd much rather see the production scaled back a little. I feel we're due another change in format since these things tend to shift every 4-5 years.
Furthermore, since we're moving into three hour Raws every week, is there anything you feel should change to make the product more accessible over it's extended time period?
So what do you think?
Are you expecting Raw to stay the same with it's all-singing, all-dancing, in-your-face, flashing lights and sounds?
Or are you like me and would rather see a 'less is more' approach to presentation where the focus is on the performers?
Personally, I've never been fond of the HD design of Raw (and by extension Smackdown). The million LEDs on the stage are just an eyesore, and I'd much rather see the production scaled back a little. I feel we're due another change in format since these things tend to shift every 4-5 years.
Furthermore, since we're moving into three hour Raws every week, is there anything you feel should change to make the product more accessible over it's extended time period?
So what do you think?
Are you expecting Raw to stay the same with it's all-singing, all-dancing, in-your-face, flashing lights and sounds?
Or are you like me and would rather see a 'less is more' approach to presentation where the focus is on the performers?
OP's NOTE: This thread is not concerned with the one-thousandth episode of Raw, who will cameo, or what the matches will be. I want to discuss the direction Raw will be heading for the rest of 2012. You're welcome.