TheHitman Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 IMPACT Wrestling tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey2Dope Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 (edited) In the year 2008, WWE's total revenue from corporate sponsorship was $7.4 million. Since then, the company has been focused on a more PG product and promised sponsors that the days of racy TV were over. This year, WWE's total revenue from corporate sponsorship is expected to be $20 million. Credit: The Wrestling Observer via wrestlezone.com Pretty insane numbers and a huge reality check for anyone that thinks the WWE PG era will be ending anytime soon. Edited October 17, 2013 by Mikey2Dope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drvannostren Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I think Vancouver changed the taxes or something on pro wrestling (am i way off) which is why WWE has kinda shunned us in recent years no? I remember back when business was hot and there'd be Smackdown/Thunder tapings in places like even Kelowna and Yakima/Everett. Now we get maybe 1 house show a year at best. With that being said... I actually bought a ticket to the house show, I happen to be off and tix are cheap so I figured it'd been a long time since I've been to an event (No way out/Elimination chamber years ago in Seattle). Then decided, what the hell I'd go to Raw in Seattle as well. I was pretty impressed with how cheap it CAN be, as they're clearly looking for the family market (which even if you hate the PG era or whatever, it's good business), but I was amazed at how pricey ringside still was. I can't recall the exact number but I just kinda thought "do i really wanna be able to bring a sign in exchange for spending $100 more and having to go up and down the stairs to get beer or piss". Cheapest tix were right next to the Tron which I wanted to avoid so I ended up paying like $55 with "convienience" fees and such, how many other people heading down for the marathon taping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Sparkle Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 (edited) it was posted way back in this thread or maybe the old one by marleau i think that explained why we don't get shows here anymore. wwe wouldn't make much from doing a show at rogers arena, even if it sold out but their house shows always do pretty well here when they come around. don't normally sell out but it's a fairly healthy crowd Edited October 18, 2013 by Twilight Sparkle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 When I was a kid, I would have loved to go see a WWE show. Now, I don't think I'd go see one unless it was a big PPV or something. I'd love to see Wrestlemania one year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapefruits Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 (edited) it was posted way back in this thread or maybe the old one by marleau i think that explained why we don't get shows here anymore. wwe wouldn't make much from doing a show at rogers arena, even if it sold out but their house shows always do pretty well here when they come around. don't normally sell out but it's a fairly healthy crowd Here is the link to the story: http://slam.canoe.ca...4/15686986.html Here is another one on the issue http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/10/17/pf-15723431.html I'm assuming they finally worked out a workable deal. The house show is a good start towards a Raw, Smackdown, or even a Wrestlemania in Vancouver. A Wrestlemania at BC Place would be awesome! Edited October 18, 2013 by Grapefruits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHitman Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I hope it happens just for the indy and TNA shows that would happen here due to that weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Brie and AJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaNuCkSLoUiE23 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 The Bella's Probably the most untalented divas in WWE history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Big E face turn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 (edited) Out of any WWE game though, it would be Firefly by Breaking Benjamin from Day of Reckoning Forgot about Firefly. Yeah that would probably be mine too, the Day of reckoning games were the best, I remember I always used that one as my superstar's theme music is DOR1. Edited October 19, 2013 by Smashian Kassian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 In the year 2008, WWE's total revenue from corporate sponsorship was $7.4 million. Since then, the company has been focused on a more PG product and promised sponsors that the days of racy TV were over. This year, WWE's total revenue from corporate sponsorship is expected to be $20 million. Credit: The Wrestling Observer via wrestlezone.com Pretty insane numbers and a huge reality check for anyone that thinks the WWE PG era will be ending anytime soon. I don't think anyone thinks it will end soon, it just means the product won't likely improve & become great for awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHitman Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Can't wait, Bound For Glory tonight! Really hope Bad Influence wins the preshow gauntlet~! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 I wanna order this show so badly but I won't be able to watch it live. And I don't have spike so I can't watch the preshow right now either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHitman Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 YES AJ STYLES THE NEW TNA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Sparkle Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 didn't watch it with my friends this year but was told it was a good ppv with a great main event and angle putting on a 5* match hay hitman, you listen to MLW radio right? you gonna give their subscription deal a look? i'm thinkin about it since it's like 7 bucks for the year or something, at least from what court said when they floated the idea around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opmac Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Wonder if they will release Sin Cara and put Hunico back as Sin Cara. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapefruits Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 (edited) Edited October 21, 2013 by Grapefruits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Sparkle Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Wonder if they will release Sin Cara and put Hunico back as Sin Cara. i would love that since hunico is more in with the wwe style, while still having a lucha background Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHitman Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 didn't watch it with my friends this year but was told it was a good ppv with a great main event and angle putting on a 5* match hay hitman, you listen to MLW radio right? you gonna give their subscription deal a look? i'm thinkin about it since it's like 7 bucks for the year or something, at least from what court said when they floated the idea around Yeah the Angle/Roode match and AJ/Bully match were spectacular. I'm tired of MLW tbh, they never do mailbag anymore and they just bitch and complain most of the time now. It's just hard to listen to at this point. What's included in the subscription? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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