WWE will be doubling up on Smackdown tapings as much as possible, at least through Wrestlemania, and at that point they will evaluate how well this is working. This, along with recent releases is being done as a way to cut $20-million dollars in expenses out of the budget. On the side of the wrestlers, they will make less money per month. Lower card guys will lose out on around $1,000 a month, while upper card talent will stand to lose upwards of several thousand a month with the only upside being two extra days off a month. By doubling up on tapings, the company will save about $696,000 in production expenses twice a month, not including the money saved from the talent working less.
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Wow, alot of money to lose for 2 extra days off. Maybe a few superstars will like that but I am sure the undercards will not as they do not make alot as it is. Smart idea to cut down costs though but one problem is that what if someone gets hurt at a PPV and the Smackdown is already taped for the show after that PPV lol.
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