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Post by angryfan on Dec 2, 2011 12:53:31 GMT -5
Between the whole "Cena reboot" thing and this, I strongly suspect that wwe.com just enjoys working us and stringing us along. I don't think the spinner belt is going anywhere, unfortunately. Too important for merch sells, and I remember reading that Vince liked it a lot. The only thing that bugs me is the "merch sales' part because, at the end of the day, will people buy more than one? Will they go to a show and say "Well, I bought one of these and have it at home, so I need a new one for the show tonight?" Of course not. But, if you change up the design and make it look good, those fans that bought the spinner will say "wow, I want that one too" and thus you make more money.
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Post by BigWill on Dec 2, 2011 13:37:27 GMT -5
Between the whole "Cena reboot" thing and this, I strongly suspect that wwe.com just enjoys working us and stringing us along. I don't think the spinner belt is going anywhere, unfortunately. Too important for merch sells, and I remember reading that Vince liked it a lot. The only thing that bugs me is the "merch sales' part because, at the end of the day, will people buy more than one? Will they go to a show and say "Well, I bought one of these and have it at home, so I need a new one for the show tonight?" Of course not. But, if you change up the design and make it look good, those fans that bought the spinner will say "wow, I want that one too" and thus you make more money. Yeah, this is how I feel too. The belt's been like this for years so anyone who's wanted to buy one pretty much already has. Making a new one will will more than likely increase merch sales, not hurt it.
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Post by Djm Doesn't Find You Funny on Dec 2, 2011 13:37:48 GMT -5
Ugh.
I thought WWE was going to stop insulting our intelligence. This is about as egregious of an example of shameless pandering as pairing up AJ with Daniel Bryan.
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Post by BigWill on Dec 2, 2011 13:45:42 GMT -5
Ugh. I thought WWE was going to stop insulting our intelligence. This is about as egregious of an example of shameless pandering as pairing up AJ with Daniel Bryan. I don't see the problem with the WWE trying to do something that could potentially appeal to the IWC, just like what the do with the casual fans. Though it seems like some people can't be happy unless it looks like the WWE hates and ignores the internet crowd.
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Post by wrestlegamer on Dec 2, 2011 14:00:27 GMT -5
Winged Eagle with white strap please.
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Post by tigermaskxxxvii on Dec 2, 2011 14:30:22 GMT -5
Make a new one. The nostalgia is okay for the IC title, but a WWE title is a big thing. It should be a new era, new title. Noooooooo! I want the winged eagle back! I want Bret "The Hitman" Hart to be World Champion, and have him defend the title against brand new Intercontinental Champion Shawn Michaels at the next Survivor Series. I wanna watch Sean Moony hype the match on episodes of Superstars that'll be aired on Boston's Fox affiliate WFXT while eating a bowl of sugary cereal and the company to be called the World Wrestling Federation!
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Post by HBL on Dec 2, 2011 14:31:55 GMT -5
This is actually pretty awesome.
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Post by Turd Ferguson on Dec 2, 2011 14:35:24 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2011 15:08:00 GMT -5
If they brought back the "Winged Eagle," then they should consider enlarging the centerpiece. It would look rather tiny next to the WHC otherwise.
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Post by rydndirty on Dec 2, 2011 15:38:23 GMT -5
Between the whole "Cena reboot" thing and this, I strongly suspect that wwe.com just enjoys working us and stringing us along. I don't think the spinner belt is going anywhere, unfortunately. Too important for merch sells, and I remember reading that Vince liked it a lot. The only thing that bugs me is the "merch sales' part because, at the end of the day, will people buy more than one? Will they go to a show and say "Well, I bought one of these and have it at home, so I need a new one for the show tonight?" Of course not. But, if you change up the design and make it look good, those fans that bought the spinner will say "wow, I want that one too" and thus you make more money. Not to mention, its not like they will stop producing that replica. I mean, I can buy older belts from WWE (Winged Eagle, Classic IC, etc.). The "Merchandise Sales" thing sounds like a sad excuse to just not make something better. If they had a new title Monday night, its not like people cannot buy the "Spinner" anymore. If anything, they'd want the new one!
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 2, 2011 16:05:50 GMT -5
If they brought back the "Winged Eagle," then they should consider enlarging the centerpiece. It would look rather tiny next to the WHC otherwise. That is my only problem with it too. It's a great design and probably THE definitive version, but it's very small by modern standards. Would be cool if they did a modern version of the Winged Eagle. Here's a thought I had as well - perhaps the new title will appear when WWE switch to the new logo? Or is that new logo just for the WWE channel?
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Post by Hit Girl on Dec 2, 2011 16:15:38 GMT -5
The WHC is too big IMO
No need to ruin the Winged Eagle by blowing it up in size.
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Post by Pushed to the Moon on Dec 2, 2011 16:19:14 GMT -5
Any of the old belts would be cool with me. I don't trust them to make a good new one.
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Post by jadison on Dec 2, 2011 16:24:23 GMT -5
CM Punk is totally going to debut a new WWE title belt soon. I think it will be a new one that's sort of a composite of previous designs. Make a new one. The nostalgia is okay for the IC title, but a WWE title is a big thing. It should be a new era, new title. Noooooooo! I want the winged eagle back! I want Bret "The Hitman" Hart to be World Champion, and have him defend the title against brand new Intercontinental Champion Shawn Michaels at the next Survivor Series. I wanna watch Sean Moony hype the match on episodes of Superstars that'll be aired on Boston's Fox affiliate WFXT while eating a bowl of sugary cereal and the company to be called the World Wrestling Federation! You'll get that. When you die, and go to heaven.
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Post by salTy on Dec 4, 2011 12:48:52 GMT -5
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Post by 2CSultan on Dec 4, 2011 13:21:16 GMT -5
Some type of larger winged eagle would do just fine. Punk would be the perfect champion to debut it on as well. Hopefully sooner rather than later.
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