SMACKDOWN RIVALRIES

Introducing the brand split has allowed both RAW and Smackdown to have a large portion of talent to fill the show. Unlike before where almost the same wrestlers would be on both RAW and Smackdown, the brand split has allowed each show to have its own rivalries and own class of talents.

The same amount of matches are used for both of the shows and the same amount of rivalries as well., Here are the rivalries which will be used on the Smackdown brand:

• John Cena vs Alberto Del Rio - 12 weeks

A long storyline with John Cena the face and Del Rio being the hell in this storyline. After John Cena returned from his elbow surgery and claimed the WHC from Del Rio himself, the Mexican is looking to exact his revenge on one of the biggest stars in world wrestling.

• Curtis Axel vs Dolph Ziggler - 4 weeks

A short rivalry which looks set to keep Dolph Ziggler in the public eye. After cashing in his money in the bank title, things have not looked rosey for the self proclaimed show off. A fresh start is needed and who better than the Intercontinental champion Curtis Axel.

• Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara vs Wade Barrett and Drew Mcintyre - 8 weeks

A medium length feud which will see Wade Barrett and Drew Mcintyre who are now known as The Union have a chance to impose themselves upon the current Smackdown tag team champions; Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara. 

This will be a chance for both tag teams to show case their talents with The Union looking set to make an impact as a serious tag team, and Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara to showcase their own style of wrestling in the ring.