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MIZ VS. 205, WORKING WWE VS. NXT, LESNAR VS. LASHLEY AND MORE

By Dave Scherer on 2018-07-22 10:00:00

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I couldn't help but notice the Miz's new reality show is set to run on TV in the US directly after Smackdown Live, which is also when 205 Live airs, creating a bit of conflict for WWE and its fans. Which show do you think the WWE is going to plug more during SD Live - 205 Live or The Miz's show? 

As HHH has said many times, they look at the WWE Network as being something that one can view on their own terms.  205 Live is a WWE “extra” show.  On the other hand, Miz and Mrs. is a show that they get rights fees for, bringing in revenue.  I think they would rather have you tune into that in real time and watch 205 Live later.

I've seen it said on the site when it comes to WWE, guys should want to be on the main roster as opposed to NXT and 205 Live even when maybe they aren't used in the best way possible because the main roster is where the money is.  I'm curious, if all things were equal from a money standpoint, what roster/company do you think most performers would wanna work for?  Would most still choose WWE's main roster?  Or would they choose NXT, New Japan, Impact, etc?

I think it’s fair to say that in most cases talents get into the business to work for WWE, main roster.  People get into the business to work for WWE, it’s the dream.  I am sure that there are cases where talents, if all things being equal pay wise, would rather be in NXT because they got a much better push there.  NXT also has less of a grind and it’s the “funner” place to work.

There are rumblings going around, which I don’t believe, that USA Network may be interested in airing Impact since WWE SmackDown is leaving the channel.  But in theory would it even be possible - I expect WWE has exclusivity with NBC Universal?

There is nothing to that at all, for a few reasons.  One, Impact has been available for a while now and the best that they could do was get a deal with Pop TV. Beyond that, USA has always been about airing the top products, which Impact is not.  USA knows the numbers that Impact draws.  I haven’t heard from anyone credible that they are interested in adding Impact to their schedule.

With the potential of a Bobby Lashley Brock Lesnar match. Do you see WWE potentially doing a worked shoot MMA style match ala Samoa Joe and Kurt Angle? 

I sure hope not.  WWE is not MMA, it’s sports entertainment.  I don’t want to see them do a worked MMA style match for something that important, if Lashley makes it.  The idea is to get the Title off of Lesnar before he goes to UFC, and also entertain the fans.  That is what they should do, not an MMA style match.

Is it fair to say Lacey Evans in NXT really has something? I've really been enjoying her work as of late, and dig her character.

I like her too.  She can work, has a really good look and portrays her character very well.  

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