new pre-RAW show planned on USA

[Madagascar Fred]

found this link on the USA Network page:

www.wrestlezone.com/news/article/exclusive-changes-coming-to-monday-night-raw-131457

someone please copy/paste that,Im on my iphone now

[Madagascar Fred]

sounds like TNA Reaction doesnt it?

[unoriginalalex]

I broke the story on this past weeks "Wrestling Reality 1 on 1" that airs on TribLIVE Radio in Pittsburgh, that WWE is preparing to implement some new changes to Monday nights.

After speaking with sources I have learned that there is a plan to add a pre-show to RAW from 8:30-9pm EST. It would be a countdown show to RAW that would take place at the arena where RAW is being held each week. The production would include Superstar interviews, fan interaction and obviously further promoting the major stories going on.

I have been told it would be something similar to a college game day live countdown like ESPN on any major network might do leading up to a big game.

From what I am hearing, this addition to WWE's programming is very close to being a done deal and would likely start this fall. Its more time on the USA network during prime time hours on a Monday night which can mean more money. The ability to insert sponsors and promotions in the countdown show also can mean more profit for the WWE.

This is apparently an idea that the WWE has been discussing for quite some time.

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[comahan]

Huh, a pre-game show. Interesting.

[Marvelously Mediocre]

That sounds dull. I hope they don't have any important stuff on it so I can afford to miss it. Also chances are Sky Sports won't show it so if anything important happens it'll feel like we miss part of the show.

[mystikz]

I'd rather a new season of Tough Enough

[Cactus Jack]

That sounds pretty cool, I hope the UK gets it (although I doubt it will )

[forgottensinpwf]

They do this in Canada with Raw too. Only that actually causes a 15 minute delay before Raw should normally start.

[Bang Bang Bart]

Interestingly enough, The Score (the network here in Canada which airs RAW), already does a similar type of concept before RAW, with recaps of the last week's important events and the like.

[Cronant]

Sounds like it could be fun. For 30 minutes it could be alright.

[The Summer of Muskrat XVII]

Jun 16, 2011 17:21:38 GMT -5 @forgottensinpwf said:

They do this in Canada with Raw too. Only that actually causes a 15 minute delay before Raw should normally start.

God I hate Countdown to Raw. It's so f***ing pointless, and it's only there to provide a buffer so the show isn't live in Canada so they can censor if they need to

[Ron Woodsman aka Shempaholic]

I don't see this happening, at least not from 8:30 to 9:00. What would USA show from 8:00 to 8:30? I can't think of a single half hour show that currently airs on USA.

[forgottensinpwf]

Jun 16, 2011 17:27:38 GMT -5 Ron Woodsman aka Shempaholic said:

I don't see this happening, at least not from 8:30 to 9:00. What would USA show from 8:00 to 8:30? I can't think of a single half hour show that currently airs on USA.

Well, it's still better than another episode of NCIS

[DSR]

Jun 16, 2011 17:27:38 GMT -5 Ron Woodsman aka Shempaholic said:

I don't see this happening, at least not from 8:30 to 9:00. What would USA show from 8:00 to 8:30? I can't think of a single half hour show that currently airs on USA.

Maybe they'll bring back Duckman?

[Deleted]

This could be a good exercise in forcing the WWE to give its roster some character depth. I like it.

[Society of the Spectacle]

I think this could be interesting, though I must say with one caveat. I have a fear that even though this whole hour could be used to build up different guys on the roster, it will be mostly used on building up Cena and Orton even more.

I'd have no problem with Cena or Orton getting the occasional segment, but they also already get a good chunk of their respective shows (fitting of course, as they are the most over on each.) If this becomes just another main event wank-fest, then in turn, RAW and Smackdown should be less devoted to them solely, so as to have more room for some midcard storylines.

However, if both the pre-show and overwhelming percentage of the actual taping are focused on a small group of guys, I see this crashing and burning after a few weeks, purely on the notion that too much is just too much.

If the average pre-show went something like this:

-Opening segment, short recap of the absolute biggest stories in the WWE.
-Segment with Jimmy and Jey Uso, showing their wrestling pedigree as well as their street smart upbringing they alluded to in their debut promo.
-old school style promo building up a feud that won't get time on RAW.
-Zach Ryder (TLIS?) or Santino comedy segment.
-Recaps of what has been going on on the internet shows like Superstars/NXT.
-Breaking news of Backstage altercation/feud starter.
-Quick preview for RAW that gets things pumped up.

I could see this working. Maybe even an FCW segment?

[Brick Killed a Guy]

Could you imagine a pre-game show before the RAWs where Triple H would cut a 20+ minute promo?

[Cronant]

It'd only be 30 minutes. So a couple of hype videos and a few interviews sounds like it.

[Apricots And A Pear Tree]

Just put Superstars there,film it on Monday and Tuesday and air it the next week.Just have it go on a one week hiatus in the places it already airs so it is even.

[BigWill]

I would love if they were to give like 1-2 short interviews each week with the superstars. Would give a few more of the midcards a some mic time.