Partial Source: Pwinsider
It was previously reported that Jerry Lawler was moved from RAW to SmackDown because the company was being age-conscious and was making the move as a way to begin phasing him out. However, several other sources have a different take on the move. One source claims that one of the reasons for the move was because his move from RAW to SmackDown helps boost the show’s credibility among fans by providing the show with its own “A-level announce team.”
Of course, the two takes are not mutually exclusive; it is possible that the company is trying to reduce Lawler’s presence on their flagship show but still recognize that his name value gives the SmackDown commentary a boost among casual fans.
Speaking of the move, Lawler tweeted out the following about his first week on the job.
Really great @WWESmackDown last Thursday with @MichaelCole & @ByronSaxton
This week should be even better! pic.twitter.com/RDTrCiz4OB
— Jerry Lawler (@JerryLawler) January 20, 2015
