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My question is about the WWE Beast in the East special, more specifically the feeling of the show. It actually felt alot like WWF circa 1997, which to me is a good thing. It wasn't overally produced as far as camera work is concerned, I also think the scaled down production just gave the show a more authentic feel. It wasn't all pretty and glamorous like RAW and SmackDown. They had a smaller entrance set, but it actually looked like it should belong on a wrestling show. Why can't WWE go back to this format for the 2 top shows? Just a great wrestling special, and I get the entertainment aspect has to be somewhat apart of the show, but I don't remember the last time I was entertained by anything the WWE did. The highlight of any show has recently been Brock destroying someone or something, and the great John Cena open challenges. People tune into wrestling to see a fight. What is so hard about putting this format together that obviously had a great impact as the numbers have shown to management?
You answered your own question, the entertainment aspect. Vince McMahon and Kevin Dunn are big believes in production values. Their TV partners are as well. So the shows have to look impressive visually. I also liked the gritty feel of the Tokyo show. As I have said many times, I think a weekly house show on The WWE Network would be a great addition.
Is it really all that bad for the wrestling industry that TNA might fold? Sure, there will be backstage personnel that will lose their jobs (that's sad) but for the wrestlers, they'll work the Indys while a few (Angle, Hardy, Bubba) might go back to WWE. TNA is not considered "competition" by WWE so with the company folding, wouldn't ROH and WWE get the opportunity to add new talents, thus improving their product? TNA has proven that although they've housed top-notch talent, they de-value them with silly storylines, brutal acting skits, and unoriginal programs. Wouldn't a wrestler be better off working for another company?
Yes it is a bad thing. You assume those guys will just go back to WWE. Guess what? It’s not that easy. Angle and Bubba both recently were out of contract and couldn’t come to deals with WWE. And that is with TNA as another possible landing spot for them. Take that away and you take away even more leverage for the wrestlers, which means they would make less on the indies and have to compete with more people for a spot on the card. That drives their price down, not up. Plus, without TNA on TV, there are less chances for exposure. EC3 was let go by WWE Developmental. Without TNA, he would have never had the chance to blossom into what he has become. Nope, TNA folding would be bad for the business, not good.
know that math was never one of my best subjects, but answer me this : When they started TE there were 13 competitors. First Hank got the boot. Then Mr. Muscles was eliminated, Then Dianna took a powder. And finally, Daria was put out. Like I say, math has never been one of my best things, but in my mind that leaves 9 contestants. But they keep saying that there are 10. So where am I going wrong?
You should have checked the site. We covered it there. Lance Storm trainee Chelsea Green was bought back after Dianna quit to keep the numbers right for the show. And for those wondering, this question was sent two days after we covered it on the site. Sometimes you can answer your own questions by clicking the Latest News button. We know we cover a lot and things scrolled down quickly.
Why hasn't the WWE did its usually "spring cleaning" this year compared to last year when it release 11 talents in one day?Â
Luckily, they didn’t need to this year. Also, from what I have heard WWE is taking a new approach and when possible, letting contracts expire rather than terminating them early and wishing people well in their future endeavors.
Speaking of the WWE visiting the same cities for its PPVs, one of the cities that the WWE loves to go to for its PPVs is St. Louis. It has hosted a PPV every year since 2012 as well as RAW's 1000th show. Do you think that the Scottrade Center has replaced MSG as Vince McMahon's favorite venue?
I would never speak for Vince. I know The Garden has historically been important to him and the company, but times also change. WWE is global now and the Garden is expensive to run. He has to be a smart businessman and he will take the business where it is best received.
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