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Post by 2 Cold Scorkum on Apr 3, 2011 13:19:18 GMT -5
Looking for honest opinions guys. I have a confession to make. I think of myself as a pretty big wrestling fan, BUT I have never watched a wrestling PPV. Sure, I've seen random matches and clips but I have never sat through a PPV the whole way through, either live or on tape. This is mainly because I've only recently gotten back into pro wrestling. I don't think any of the bars in my area are showing it and my friends live about an hour away, so the chances of getting them to come up and watch it with me are pretty slim.
I would love to watch a Wrestlemania finally, but the 54.95+taxes+plus fees charge has got me torn. What do you guys think? Is it worth it, or should I just look up the results tomorrow morning?
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Lancers
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Post by Lancers on Apr 3, 2011 13:20:32 GMT -5
I'm the last person to ever suggest anyone to order a PPV. I haven't ordered a PPV in six years and have never regretted it. Not even once.
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Post by D2: Sweet & Sour Edition on Apr 3, 2011 13:24:33 GMT -5
I only ever pay for 1 PPV a year, and it's WrestleMania.
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Post by amdrag502 on Apr 3, 2011 13:27:16 GMT -5
I'm the last person to ever suggest anyone to order a PPV. I haven't ordered a PPV in six years and have never regretted it. Not even once. |
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Post by edgehead on Apr 3, 2011 13:32:49 GMT -5
I have never regretted ordering a Wrestlemania. I'll do it tonight, there will be threads bashing it as we all know and I'm still going to be glad I ordered it.
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Post by wrestlinggod13 on Apr 3, 2011 13:34:33 GMT -5
The last WWE PPV I ordered was WM 19 (which was a great show), and I also haven't regretted not ordering any since then.
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Post by 2CSultan on Apr 3, 2011 13:35:12 GMT -5
Wrestlemania is the only PPV I order all year. I have never been disappointed or regretted it.
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Post by Krazee on Apr 3, 2011 13:38:35 GMT -5
i remember back in the 90s when we used cable boxes to get free ppvs
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Post by DavidArquette on Apr 3, 2011 13:41:22 GMT -5
Dude, it's Wrestlemania! If you can afford it, ORDER IT!
Though, it IS up to you.
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Post by Nikki Heyman on Apr 3, 2011 13:47:21 GMT -5
Dude, it's Wrestlemania! If you can afford it, ORDER IT! Though, it IS up to you. +1 |
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Post by Bobeddy on Apr 3, 2011 13:52:14 GMT -5
Man, ye guys get charged ridiculous amounts.
Over here it's only €21 ($30), and I'm still splitting it with two of my buddies.
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Post by Djm Doesn't Find You Funny on Apr 3, 2011 13:57:44 GMT -5
I never have, and never will order a PPV from any wrestling company "just because".
And I won't be ordering Wrestlemania. I could get 2 or 3 DVDs of wrestling shows I'm much more likely to enjoy.
People that order a show 'just because' give the wrestling business reason to look down on the fans.
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Post by BlahBlah on Apr 3, 2011 14:22:20 GMT -5
I never have, and never will order a PPV from any wrestling company "just because". And I won't be ordering Wrestlemania. I could get 2 or 3 DVDs of wrestling shows I'm much more likely to enjoy. People that order a show 'just because' give the wrestling business reason to look down on the fans. Huh? Like others, Mania and maybe The Rumble are the only shows I order all year. I definitely order Mania "just because" its Mania. Therefore people should look down on me? I'm a diehard Lions fan but I watched every second of the super bowl this year, does that make me a bad football fan? |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2011 14:24:52 GMT -5
By yourself? Maybe, depending on what you like on the card.
With a group of friends splitting the bill? Absolutely. Even if the show sucks, you and your friends can sit back, drink a few beers, have some food and hang out, maybe even go all MST3K on the show. It's always worth it.
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Post by Emilio Estevez on Apr 3, 2011 14:25:35 GMT -5
Is WrestleMania pricey, absolutely, but I have seen every WrestleMania as it aired since WrestleMania 5. I'm not stopping anytime soon.
There are only two "I definitely will buy this" PPV's per year, and that's WrestleMania and the Royal Rumble.
Granted I usually order more PPV's throughout the year than just those two.
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Post by molson5 on Apr 3, 2011 14:27:10 GMT -5
I spend almost no money on wrestling (no live events, no merchandise, no dvds), and its a product gives me a ton of entertainment all year round. So I splurge at mania and don't feel bad about it.
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Krimzon
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Post by Krimzon on Apr 3, 2011 14:27:53 GMT -5
I can not justify $60 on a 1-night viewing, even if it is WrestleMania, especially since the DVD will be out in a few months at a fraction of the cost.
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Post by edgehead on Apr 3, 2011 14:32:10 GMT -5
I don't understand people saying they don't buy it because the DVD will be out in a few months. With all the extras it will be nearly 30 bucks. Why not spend the 25 more and get it live with no music edits and the "What's going to happen next?" mentality AND DVR it?
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Post by Square on Apr 3, 2011 14:32:42 GMT -5
People that order a show 'just because' give the wrestling business reason to look down on the fans. How. How in all that is sensible and reasonable does that make sense? |
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Post by Raja Lion on Apr 3, 2011 14:39:58 GMT -5
PPV in general is a con business IMO. Its cheaper to get a ticket if you can go to the show. Granted, it wouldnt be the best of seats, but good seats for Mania went for $100. I cant watch standard broadcast anymore as Im just used to HD, so even there if I was by myself watching it, I couldnt justify that.
I think PPV is best served with a group splitting the cost. In years past, we'd have 5-10 people over and that more than justified it. This year, we're going to a club in NYC to watch it with a bunch of other fans and its free admission and buying drinks isnt mandatory, but there will be many purchased from my group lol.
I havent ordered a PPV alone since 2001. For me no PPV is worth that, especially since theres so many ways of seeing it. If it was truly a one-time only thing, I could see more value.
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