WWF 2002: The Brand Extension

BRAND EXTENSION

(presented by NotoriousMEAT & cmuk316)



As ordered by WWF CEO Linda McMahon and the Board of Directors, in response to the growing friction between WWF co-owners Vince McMahon and Ric Flair, the World Wrestling Federation will from here on out be representing its business through two separate brands, RAW and SmackDown. After personal conflicts between WWF Co-Owner Ric Flair and WWF Superstar The Undertaker, the Board found it necessary to return full ownership of the World Wrestling Federation to Mr. McMahon. Now after reviewing the situation and more importantly after speaking with Mr. Flair who has guaranteed he will refrain from anymore in ring action with active WWF Superstars, the Board of Directors find it only fair to give each owner full reign of control of their respective brands.



Therefor, Ric Flair will be in control of the RAW brand while Mr. McMahon runs things on SmackDown. The WWF roster will be split between the brands after the first ever WWE Draft, the results of which can be seen below. This brand extension takes full effect on Monday April 1st when WWF RAW emanates from Albany, New York. In order to avoid any future conflict, the Board has also decided to separate the WWF Undisputed Championship giving each brand it's own World Champion. Further details of this change are expected to be announced this Monday on RAW.



The only time the RAW and SmackDown brands are expected to interact are at the monthly WWF Pay-Per-Views. This is when the WWF as a whole will truly shine and each brand is expected to give their best, and prove superiority. The Pay-Per-View schedule for the next year can also be found below.







After a draft held at WWE Headquarters where Mr. McMahon and Mr. Flair alternated in selecting superstars, the rosters for the RAW and SmackDown brands are as follows..









RAW

Owner: Ric Flair

Commentary: Jim Ross & Jerry Lawler



Albert

Billy

Bubba Ray Dudley

Chris Benoit

Chuck

D-Von Dudley

Diamond Dallas page

Edge

The Hurricane

Jazz

Kane

Kevin Nash (nWo)

Kurt Angle

Lita

Mark Henry

Matt Hardy

Maven

Molly Holly

Mr. Perfect

Raven

Rico

Scott Hall (nWo)

Spike Dudley

Stacy Keibler

Stone Cold Steve Austin

Test

The Undertaker

Trish Stratus

William Regal

X-Pac (nWo)



Champions

WWF Tag Team Champions: Billy & Chuck

WWF European Champion: William Regal

WWF Hardcore Champion: Maven

WWF Women's Champion: Jazz









SmackDown

Owner: Vince McMahon

Commentary: Michael Cole & Tazz



Big Show

Billy Kidman

Booker T

Bradshaw

Brock Lesnar

Chavo Guerrero

Chris Jericho

Christian

D-Lo Brown

Eddie Guerrero

Farooq

Goldust

Hollywood Hulk Hogan

Jeff Hardy

Lance Storm

Rikishi

Rob Van Dam

The Rock

Scotty 2 Hotty

Tajiri

Tommy Dreamer

Triple H



Champions

WWF Undisputed Champion: Triple H

WWF Intercontinental Champion: Rob Van Dam

WWF Cruiserweight Champion: Tajiri