Wow I think WWE is listening to me.

[ToyfareMark]

Awhile back I posted this thread...

officialfan.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=WWE&thread=204618&page=1

And today I come across this news item.

www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/106943/WWE-Possibly-Looking-Into-Closed-Circuit-Events-For-PPV.htm

Is WWE about to go old school?

During screenings of the WWE Extreme Rules PPV at various locations, such as Hooters, WWE representatives were handing out surveys to the fans. These surveys were asking for feedback on different ways of PPV viewing of future PPVs. One of the questions was regarding fans paying cover charges at bars or restaurants to watch WWE PPVs.

Another portion of the survey questioned fans about the interest in watching WWE PPVs aired via closed circuit in high definition at movie theater chains. Cineplex Entertainment in Canada already does this. Before the boom of PPV, major arena shows, including the first three WrestleMania events used closed circuit. WWE did some testing for this back in 2008, when they released the Greatest Superstars of Wrestlemania DVD for a short run in Carmike Cinemas.

In the last few years, Fathom Events and Sony's Hot Ticket have used closed circuit theatres to show live concerts, opera events, Broadway shows and other events.

Credit: Pwinsider.com

I feel kind of proud that WWE was thinking the same thing I was. I'm sure opinions on this vary greatly though. Discuss.

[YellowJacketY2J]

I'm all for showing PPV's in movie theaters. It be much more fun to watch the events with a crowd. It would make the events feel a little bit more special.

Of course, if this does happen, I most likely won't get any of the PPV's in theaters or closed circuit in my area.

[Fade]

I'd actually be down to go to my Local theater and watch WrestleMania or the Royal Rumble but..here's my question (Since I know little of this)

How much would it theoretically cost to go watch..let's say..The Royal Rumble at your local Edwards Cinema?

[YellowJacketY2J]

Jun 11, 2009 16:01:25 GMT -5 Fade said:

I'd actually be down to go to my Local theater and watch WrestleMania or the Royal Rumble but..here's my question (Since I know little of this)

How much would it theoretically cost to go watch..let's say..The Royal Rumble at your local Edwards Cinema?

I'm hoping nothing more than the actual PPV price.

[rrm15]

I am all for this. It's actually a really good idea, especially for the big PPV's. I know a lot of people who wouldn't shell out the money to watch it at home, but if it was at the theater they'd go for it.

[salsashark]

I'd go to see WrestleMania and Royal Rumble at one of these for sure.

[salsashark]

Jun 11, 2009 16:02:33 GMT -5 YellowJacketY2J said:

Jun 11, 2009 16:01:25 GMT -5 Fade said:

I'd actually be down to go to my Local theater and watch WrestleMania or the Royal Rumble but..here's my question (Since I know little of this)

How much would it theoretically cost to go watch..let's say..The Royal Rumble at your local Edwards Cinema?

I'm hoping nothing more than the actual PPV price.

Wait, what? $40 - $50? I'd be out, then.

[YellowJacketY2J]

Jun 11, 2009 16:05:29 GMT -5 salsashark said:

Jun 11, 2009 16:02:33 GMT -5 YellowJacketY2J said:

I'm hoping nothing more than the actual PPV price.

Wait, what? $40 - $50? I'd be out, then.

I'm hoping for cheaper as well. I was just stating that I can't see it being any more expensive than the PPV price.

As for me, I'd still be game if the price was $40-50. If I'm going to order it at home, why not just go down to the local theater and see it for the same price with a different (and most likely better) experience?

[Gobbledy Demon]

Theres a theatre by my house that shows the PPV it's usually 8 bucks

[YellowJacketY2J]

Jun 11, 2009 16:38:16 GMT -5 Gobbledy Demon said:

Theres a theatre by my house that shows the PPV it's usually 8 bucks

That's awesome! I'd see every PPV of the year if the asking price was just $8.