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| Topic Started: Feb 8 2008, 11:34 AM (803 Views) | |
| WWEFootos48 | Feb 8 2008, 11:34 AM Post #1 |
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| _DL_ | Feb 8 2008, 12:31 PM Post #2 |
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I wonder if they'll move to cable so that they'll be more open to doing things on SD. |
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| Cybrus | Feb 8 2008, 12:53 PM Post #3 |
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I know that WWE would be allowed to do more risque things on cable than on network TV, but I really don't see much of a difference between Raw and SD! The divas dress th same. The language is pretty much the same. I don't see how moving to cable would really affect SD! much.
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| TheObserver | Feb 8 2008, 06:55 PM Post #4 |
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It seems that diffent places are also covering this, such as Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, MovieWeb, and tv week. Not sure what other network could be good for them seeing as much of Cy's post is agreeable. I was just roaming around my tv and trying to see what options they have and so far I came up with, they could try and get some deal with USA, being that they already run a couple shows, but instead of running a recap show like WWE AM, they could cut that out and leave a open slot for more time on a different day to put SD! on. Then there's FX which doesn't seem to bad being that they don't have much going on fridays. VS is another option but I don't see them being on the same channel that has WEC and hockey, and even boxing, more of the brutal stuff. WGN would look good since they play mostly reruns of sitcoms. There are options I just don't know if going to an actual cable station would change what they are doing overall? Just what I think though. |
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| Purple Marauder | Feb 8 2008, 07:47 PM Post #5 |
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The thing about FX and VS etc is that they are not in nearly as many homes as the CW or USA. If WWE moves, they will want it to be on a bigger network like Fox. |
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| TheObserver | Feb 8 2008, 08:23 PM Post #6 |
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I thought that FX was an outlet of Fox? |
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| Purple Marauder | Feb 8 2008, 08:52 PM Post #7 |
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It is. But, What I am saying is that the WWE would prefer a network outlet like Fox, than the cable small channel of FX. I don't think they will downgrade from the CW to FX or VS. They may end up on cable, but they aren't going to go that far back IMO. |
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| Kame | Feb 8 2008, 09:21 PM Post #8 |
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I think they should merge the ECW and SmackDown! rosters. Then, they could simply change the name of "ECW" to something new and keep it on Sci-Fi. |
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| Kraul | Feb 8 2008, 09:26 PM Post #9 |
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I've been saying something along those lines for months. Since ECW and SmackDown have reached a point where neither can really exist without the other, they should just merge and become something new. How are ECW's ratings compared to SmackDown's? How much of a loss in ratings would SmackDown suffer if it took ECW's spot? Though, honestly, I would rather see ECW and SmackDown merge then the new show is on USA along with RAW - like back in the day when it was RAW is WAR and Heat on USA Network. |
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| WWEFootos48 | Feb 8 2008, 09:31 PM Post #10 |
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I think SD! should stay on network TV, at least. (the type of outlet, not that dumb network) It's the best mass exposure you could get, especially a cheap Friday night slot on NBC. (since NBC and USA are partners) There are a lot of people who don't even have cable that can't find anything other than SD! to watch, so though it won't show in the ratings (since you can't detect homes without cable) you might actually be losing viewers. I know CW must be kicking themselves because they're losing their highest-rated show. |
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| Purple Marauder | Feb 8 2008, 09:34 PM Post #11 |
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The only problem with that is that then ECW would need a 2 hour time slot. Sci-Fi is still hesitant about ECW because it's a wrestling show on the network for science fiction. It would be difficult to gain that second hour to me. |
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| Legacy | Feb 8 2008, 11:36 PM Post #12 |
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I don't have SciFi. They should put it on TNT. That'd be tight. |
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| TheObserver | Feb 9 2008, 10:17 PM Post #13 |
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| MY85 | Feb 9 2008, 10:36 PM Post #14 |
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It's a fabulous new day, yes it is!
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The CW wants female audience...
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| TheObserver | Feb 9 2008, 10:37 PM Post #15 |
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I was just about to post the article lol. Here anyways...
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| MY85 | Feb 9 2008, 10:44 PM Post #16 |
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It's a fabulous new day, yes it is!
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When Smackdown arrived to The CW, didn't The CW had Gilmore Girls as a show to air? Losing that show hurt The CW, as it brought female audience to watch it. I think The CW shouldn't get rid of SD! for their own good. |
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| Kraul | Feb 9 2008, 10:54 PM Post #17 |
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That's part of the reason why I really dislike when non-wrestling fans talk about wrestling. All the horrible puns. I don't think CW will be around much longer anyway. If CW sees it's fifth anniversary (as in, fives years since becoming the CW), I will be hugely suprised. |
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| Cerebral Assassin | Feb 10 2008, 04:31 PM Post #18 |
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I'd be shocked if WWE put Smackdown on Sci-Fi. Let's face it, ECW barely pulls in big numbers at all, partly because Sci-Fi isn't available on many outlets. Same can be said for UPN and the CW. The smart move would be to put Smackdown on Fox or USA. I'd be curious to see how the ratings would be for Smackdown at that point. |
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| 15 Shows | Feb 10 2008, 06:10 PM Post #19 |
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Aint cheatin aint tryin
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I always knew Smackdown would get cancelled. |
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| Kame | Feb 10 2008, 08:55 PM Post #20 |
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Who said that it's being "cancelled"? |
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| 15 Shows | Feb 11 2008, 12:42 AM Post #21 |
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Aint cheatin aint tryin
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It was a joke. |
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| Ashy Shaq | Feb 12 2008, 11:37 PM Post #22 |
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Woah, I hope that all the brands can just merge now. I know they want to push 3 people at once, but it sounds logical. |
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| MY85 | Feb 12 2008, 11:42 PM Post #23 |
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It's a fabulous new day, yes it is!
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If they merge all 3 brands, more jobbers for Cena, Orton and Trips... :wallball: |
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| Cybrus | Feb 13 2008, 12:03 AM Post #24 |
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If the brands were merged, then it would actually mean less domination from one guy at top. On Raw, you have Cena at top constantly with guys like Triple H, HBK, and Orton playing back up. On SD!, you have Batista constantly near the top with Edge edging his way into the absolute top spot, and Undertaker and, to a lesser extent, Rey Mysterio playing back-up. So if the brands merged, then you'd have Cena, Batista, Edge, Undertaker, HBK, Triple H, Rey and Orton all in the main event. And you cannot forget guys like Jericho and JBL who used to be in main events but are currently just below that level. That would be 10 guys that have held the title before and could easily hold the title again, which makes for a very strong division. I don't see it happening any time soon, but it's a far way away from "more fodder for...". :wallball: |
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| Nubochanozep | Feb 13 2008, 01:06 AM Post #25 |
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merging the brands brings up a whole bunch of other problems though. I never watch Smackdown so I honestly don't care. It sends me to sleep. Zzzzzz |
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| JVicious | Feb 13 2008, 01:56 AM Post #26 |
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Doesn't matter much to me because I can just watch it on TheScore in Canada. |
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| 15 Shows | Feb 13 2008, 05:00 AM Post #27 |
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If we could just snag Edge back and send Kennedy and Cena to Smackdown, the world would be perfect. And maybe grab MVP while were at it. |
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| TheObserver | Feb 18 2008, 11:10 PM Post #28 |
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| WWEFootos48 | Feb 18 2008, 11:15 PM Post #29 |
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Yeah, MyNetworkTV would be the right direction to commit suicide.
Seriously, since it's looking for that one big hit I think WWE would have a lot of creative freedom on the network, but the fact is, nobody watches that network, and probably only 2/3 of WWE fans actually have the channel, so they'll be losing a lot of audience. (besides that whole lack of advertising thing) The only thing they have is that (at least in my area) the channel's affiliate, my 9, is a sister station of Fox 5, one of the largest local networks in the country, which could help in cross-promoting it. |
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| _DL_ | Feb 19 2008, 12:01 AM Post #30 |
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Ohhh, I know what MyNetworkTV is now. I can get that at home, but I don't have access to it at the dorms. |
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