Just another news day today, right? Well, the big news that came within minutes of each other is that Monday Night Raw is moving to 3 hrs. starting July 23 and TNA Impact Wrestling is going live every week in the summer as well as moving to 8pm, which was already announced. I wanted to give you my thoughts on both.
Monday Night Raw going to 3 hrs. You know I have mixed emotions about this. I know some people are saying that Raw will be oversaturated and will become overexposed but there are a lot of wrestling fans, including yours truly, that are going to tune in July 23 at 8pm. Now, I will say that the 3hr.live shows usually stink. Remember the Blast from the Past Smackdown? The holiday edition of Smackdown where Hornswoggle won a battle royal? Your saying, those Smackdown shows were 2hrs. Yes, they were, but they were live. Usually, the live shows WWE puts out are not that great. Raw is struggling as it is. If your struggling with 2 hour live Raw shows plus the live Smackdowns that you occasionally do why add another hour to Raw?
Maybe, WWE shakes it up. Maybe, they will have longer wrestling matches and focus more on talent that has been overlooked. I cant see if they go the route of campy comedy, how that will benefit in the ratings? I think WWE going to 3 hrs. plus the PPVs is a lot to ask for people in this economy. I wouldnt really have a problem with this if there was talent that backs it up but lets face it, there has been a lot of talent overlooked (Ziggler, Swagger, Ryder, Kingston etc.) I wonder if they get pushed or not even though they should have been already. Time will tell how these 3 hr. shows go but with football season coming, I think if they dont get off to a good start, they will get buried in the ratings up against the NFL.
Impact going live every week. This could work. But if there are still the same problems that have been hurting TNA for a long time now (Pushing Garett Bischoff, lack of clean ppv finishes etc.) you could put TNA on the moon and it still wont draw. I think a part of me loves the live tv aspect. You get more of an adrenaline rush during live tv. The problem, like I said, is that if its the same old TNA, what difference does it make if its live? Like Raw going to 3 hrs., Impact will have to deal with the NFL, whether its live or not. Doenst help TNA that the NFL is having more Thursday night game starting this season. We have seen TNA live shows that might look good and not capaitalize on it. Remember the live show when Hogan, Flair and Jeff Hardy debuted? Yes, it was a hot show but did it help in the long run? No, it didnt because the ratings havent moved. They are still floundering around the 1.0 range. So, while I like the aspect of live tv, can TNA get a better rating with the live shows? Can these live shows turn TNA into a major player? We will have to wait and see.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Forget The Ding Dongs and Oz, here are some moments that are even worse
The Ding Dongs, Oz. People have rolled there eyes when you mention these gimmicks. They were corny and stupid. I'll be honest, I kind of dig those gimmicks now. What about that Oz theme music? I know I'll get mocked forever for thinking this. But, I can give you even worse gimmicks or moments than Oz, The Ding Dongs and The Shockmaster. I want to thank WWE Classics on Demand because I think I got this topic from some of there OMG!! programming for the month of May. Here we go.
1) Robocop, Capital Combat 1990. The worst thing ever!! You actually had Robocop involved with a wrestling angle. How the hell was that supposed to happen? He supposed to be this robot or whatever, how would that work as far as a wrestling match. Whats worse, do you know who Robocop was doing at Capital Combat? Yes, he was working an angle. But with all people, Sting!! Sting is going to challenge for the World Title 2 months later and you have Sting stand side by side with Robocop??!!! And what makes it worse, The Four Horsemen, The greatest faction ever in pro wrestling have to back pedal for a robot. Thats terrible. Worse, you never see what happen to Robocop. He appeared, disappeared and the next thing you know Sting is standing next to El Gigante.
2) Sting vs. Rick Steiner, June 13,1999-The Great American Bash. This was at a time where WCW was going down the drain. So instead of talking about that, here is one of the reasons why it went down the drain. Sting and Steiner were having a feud, nothing wrong with that. Falls Count Anywhere, nothing wrong with that. So the match is going on and they go to locker room where Tank Abbott and Scott Steiner are there. So, your thinking 3 on 1 attack? Nope. The next thing I know, you see 2 or 3 dogs appear and they attack Sting??!!! Or at least you would think they were attacking Sting. So, now they pull the cameras away and the crowd boos and rightfully so. So now your lead to believe that the dogs ate Sting, I guess. Well, The Steiners came out and cut a promo but the damage was done. If Big Poppa Pump wants to vent on Hogan and Bischoff, he should list this because that could've killed his career. Remember, dogs attacked Sting. One more thing, at the closing credits of the show it says "No dogs were harmed on this television show" or something to that effect.
So there you have it so far. What do you guys think of my post so far? Do you agree or disagree? Do you have any other moments thats worst than what I listed?
1) Robocop, Capital Combat 1990. The worst thing ever!! You actually had Robocop involved with a wrestling angle. How the hell was that supposed to happen? He supposed to be this robot or whatever, how would that work as far as a wrestling match. Whats worse, do you know who Robocop was doing at Capital Combat? Yes, he was working an angle. But with all people, Sting!! Sting is going to challenge for the World Title 2 months later and you have Sting stand side by side with Robocop??!!! And what makes it worse, The Four Horsemen, The greatest faction ever in pro wrestling have to back pedal for a robot. Thats terrible. Worse, you never see what happen to Robocop. He appeared, disappeared and the next thing you know Sting is standing next to El Gigante.
2) Sting vs. Rick Steiner, June 13,1999-The Great American Bash. This was at a time where WCW was going down the drain. So instead of talking about that, here is one of the reasons why it went down the drain. Sting and Steiner were having a feud, nothing wrong with that. Falls Count Anywhere, nothing wrong with that. So the match is going on and they go to locker room where Tank Abbott and Scott Steiner are there. So, your thinking 3 on 1 attack? Nope. The next thing I know, you see 2 or 3 dogs appear and they attack Sting??!!! Or at least you would think they were attacking Sting. So, now they pull the cameras away and the crowd boos and rightfully so. So now your lead to believe that the dogs ate Sting, I guess. Well, The Steiners came out and cut a promo but the damage was done. If Big Poppa Pump wants to vent on Hogan and Bischoff, he should list this because that could've killed his career. Remember, dogs attacked Sting. One more thing, at the closing credits of the show it says "No dogs were harmed on this television show" or something to that effect.
So there you have it so far. What do you guys think of my post so far? Do you agree or disagree? Do you have any other moments thats worst than what I listed?
Friday, May 11, 2012
Why The Miz should've attacked Brodus Clay on Raw
I was thinking about this. The Miz was against Brodus Clay on Raw, this past Monday night. Brodus won, Miz lost and you probably dont even remember it come this Monday night. I had a scenerio that could help both the Miz and Brodus out. How about if The Miz, so upset about being overlooked and being on the pre-show at Extreme Rules, just snaps and attacks Brodus Clay. Here what that would have accomplished.
1) The Miz takes out Brodus Clay and Clay is out for a few weeks maybe months. It would help Clay because when he came back he would be fresh. Its getting pretty obvious that Clay has somewhat peaked. And adding Hornswoggle to his act didnt help. Clay would come back as the sympathetic babyface and The Miz would be the sinister heel.
2) Attacking Clay would give Miz his edge back. Hes been floundering as long as his sidekick Alex Riley. Attacking a strong babyface would give Miz some heel heat thats been lacking for a long time now. Maybe even do Miz vs. Clay at Summerslam? I dont think its the world's worst idea. Miz has to be built up anyway but it has to be done with baby steps. Also, if Clay gets injured and comes back, maybe he can come back a little fresh and maybe a new attitude. He could still be "funky" but he could add that edge that you saw in his promos and when he was on NXT and with Alberto Del Rio.
1) The Miz takes out Brodus Clay and Clay is out for a few weeks maybe months. It would help Clay because when he came back he would be fresh. Its getting pretty obvious that Clay has somewhat peaked. And adding Hornswoggle to his act didnt help. Clay would come back as the sympathetic babyface and The Miz would be the sinister heel.
2) Attacking Clay would give Miz his edge back. Hes been floundering as long as his sidekick Alex Riley. Attacking a strong babyface would give Miz some heel heat thats been lacking for a long time now. Maybe even do Miz vs. Clay at Summerslam? I dont think its the world's worst idea. Miz has to be built up anyway but it has to be done with baby steps. Also, if Clay gets injured and comes back, maybe he can come back a little fresh and maybe a new attitude. He could still be "funky" but he could add that edge that you saw in his promos and when he was on NXT and with Alberto Del Rio.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Welcome to the Hulk Hogan Retirement Tour, brother!!
I have been thinking this for a while now. Hulk Hogan in TNA. How do you capitalize on the guy who put pro wrestling on the map? Well, for the money they are paying him and some of the off the wall ideas that he has including the latest one about having fans film the wrestlers, I would think of a different way to use Hogan. Not in a GM role like he is now but what about as a...wrestler?
Now I know what your thinking. "Hogan cant really wrestle anymore." Thats true but look at it like this. If you sell a best of Hogan in TNA DVD, it would fly off the shelves. The one thing about Hogan in general is that hes still well known, well liked by the fans and he can sell merchandise. I dont want you to think of me as an unfeeling human being. I know Hogan is old and has had numerous surgeries but Im not saying cast him as a threat for Bobby Roode or have him win the world title. Why make Hogan kind of like The Undertaker? A special attraction.
Think about this. You can put Hogan in with some of the lower TNA guys. Guys like Rob Terry or even Gunner. Hey, Gunner already lost to Garett Bischoff so why not lose Hogan, right? Also, what I would do is have him tag team with guys. Maybe Styles/Hogan vs. Daniels/Flair? Or how about Hogan/Abyss vs. Bully Ray and Gunner? Then, to get the most of my investment, how about Hogan vs. Sting, Hogan vs. Sting vs. Flair and obviously Hogan vs. Flair? Im not saying he has to bleed or go 30 mins. How about a typical Hogan match. Even if Hogan cant do a singles match anymore, what about tag team or 6 man matches? Heres somewhat of a line-up that I would put together for a Hogan DVD:
Hogan vs. Rob Terry
Hogan vs. Robbie E.
Hogan vs. Robbie E. and Robbie T.
Hogan/Abyss vs. Bully Ray and Gunner
Hogan/Sting/Abyss vs. Daniels/Kaz/Flair
Hogan/Styles vs. Flair/Daniels
Hogan vs. Sting
Hogan vs. Sting (Bound for Glory 2011)
Hogan vs. Sting vs. Flair
Hogan vs. Flair
Hogan/Abyss vs. Flair/? (Jan..2010 live show)
There you have it. 11 Hogan matches where he wouldnt really be doing much. Then you can somewhat justify Hogan's salary AND TNA gets to sell a DVD which people would buy. Its seems like a win-win situation. What do you guys think?
Now I know what your thinking. "Hogan cant really wrestle anymore." Thats true but look at it like this. If you sell a best of Hogan in TNA DVD, it would fly off the shelves. The one thing about Hogan in general is that hes still well known, well liked by the fans and he can sell merchandise. I dont want you to think of me as an unfeeling human being. I know Hogan is old and has had numerous surgeries but Im not saying cast him as a threat for Bobby Roode or have him win the world title. Why make Hogan kind of like The Undertaker? A special attraction.
Think about this. You can put Hogan in with some of the lower TNA guys. Guys like Rob Terry or even Gunner. Hey, Gunner already lost to Garett Bischoff so why not lose Hogan, right? Also, what I would do is have him tag team with guys. Maybe Styles/Hogan vs. Daniels/Flair? Or how about Hogan/Abyss vs. Bully Ray and Gunner? Then, to get the most of my investment, how about Hogan vs. Sting, Hogan vs. Sting vs. Flair and obviously Hogan vs. Flair? Im not saying he has to bleed or go 30 mins. How about a typical Hogan match. Even if Hogan cant do a singles match anymore, what about tag team or 6 man matches? Heres somewhat of a line-up that I would put together for a Hogan DVD:
Hogan vs. Rob Terry
Hogan vs. Robbie E.
Hogan vs. Robbie E. and Robbie T.
Hogan/Abyss vs. Bully Ray and Gunner
Hogan/Sting/Abyss vs. Daniels/Kaz/Flair
Hogan/Styles vs. Flair/Daniels
Hogan vs. Sting
Hogan vs. Sting (Bound for Glory 2011)
Hogan vs. Sting vs. Flair
Hogan vs. Flair
Hogan/Abyss vs. Flair/? (Jan..2010 live show)
There you have it. 11 Hogan matches where he wouldnt really be doing much. Then you can somewhat justify Hogan's salary AND TNA gets to sell a DVD which people would buy. Its seems like a win-win situation. What do you guys think?
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