Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless have been at each other ever since both of them released their own entertainment in network channels, establishing a competition. After a two-month hiatus, Bayless is back for more!
Skip Bayless had introduced his “dream team” for “Undisputed Live” and had already begun its broad advertising. However, it is not without competition behind. Just a while ago, Smith established a competition against his opponent by introducing his own debate, and spoiler alert, Smith is totally winning the race against Bayless!
Stephen A. Smith throws subtle shades at Skip Bayless’ “Undisputed” debate ratings
It has been reported that a “live war” has begun in “X” (formerly known as Twitter) between ESPN’s Bayless and First Take’s Stephen A. Smith on a fine evening of 1st September.
Recently, it was revealed that Skip Bayless cutting himself a deal with his “dream team” after cutting off Shannon Sharpe with three former NFL players and the names are as follows; Richard Sherman, Michael Irwin, and Keyshawn Johnson, thinking that he might get more views but the man must’ve forgotten that he has a competition lurking behind him and that is Stephen A. Smith himself.
Although, Smith’s opponent introduced “Undisputed Live” On FS1 this week but took a fair beating from Smith’s “First Take” in TV ratings.
With “Undisputed Live” debute draws 131,000 views to “First Take” 440,000 views! But that’s not all! As Bayless’ debate had started out great turned out to be a ship-sinking situation and you might want to blame it on Shannon’s removal from the show.
After hearing such news, Being a meme figure as well, Stephen took It to his account to throw shade (or war) at his opponent on ESPN.
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) September 1, 2023
JPAFootball has taken the shocking news into account and didn’t waste much time posting the firing news on “X” On 1st September.
Stephen A Smith is winning the debate show wars:
Skip Bayless’ revamped premiere of ‘Undisputed Live’ only averaged 131k viewers, while Stephen A’s ‘First Take’ averaged more than triple that, with an average of 448k viewers, per @byajperez
By Wednesday Undisputed’s numbers… pic.twitter.com/YTIBiwV40N
— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) September 1, 2023
Now for most, Obviously it might be Stephen informing his fans about the show’s success however, the shading just does not stop from the “First Take” Star. Looks like someone is definitely having fun in this situation, and it doesn’t look like Bayless at all.
NFL Community reacts to Stephen A. Smith vs. Skip Bayless debute show wars
Now, when one does post a firing tweet especially when it is directly hinted at something (or someone), how will the fans react to such news?
Judging from the recent tweets, it looks like the NFL community has a lot to say, and oh, the comments are adding fuel to the fire!
NFL community fans Reacted to the recent news from Smith’s account and their comments are not to be read for comfort.
One of the NFL fans said: “Skip Bayless laid off”
Skip bayless fall off 😭😭😭
— krazzie (@yoennalcides) September 1, 2023
This doesn’t stop here, fans! One of the fans might have hinted that they don’t support either of the team under the JPAFootball “X” account.
TV sports media is dead. McAfee show clears all.
— Nick✈TheJetsFanatic (@JetsFanNick) September 1, 2023
Currently, Bayless is speechless and has yet to respond back to the shade thrown by his Opponent but you might want to look out for what he says. These NFL men do know how to not back down from a fight.
