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Post by imnotbooked on Nov 12, 2007 15:43:55 GMT -5
Did anyone else see this?
Mike O'Brien's Northeast Wrestling independent show on 11/3 in Scranton, PA drew 2,800 fans. The main event featured TNA world champion Kurt Angle defeating Christian Cage. TNA, with a weekly national cable show, have difficulty drawing crowds half the size. The show was also highlighted by Samoa Joe beating AJ Styles and Jerry Lawler defeating Joey Mercury. Sgt. Slaughter also appeared on the show.
I call shenanigans on this one....
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Post by Chainsaw on Nov 12, 2007 15:54:14 GMT -5
If that's in O'Brien's words, nice of him to run down TNA in the same sentence, after agreeing to let them use their talent.
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Post by Johnny on Nov 12, 2007 15:57:11 GMT -5
There were some big names on that show. I wouldn't be suprised if it pulled in so many in some place like Philly or Detroit or most of the south.
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Post by Mr. Mediocre on Nov 12, 2007 16:07:57 GMT -5
I call shenanigans, and I'd also point out that the Impact Zone doesn't hold 1400, which is why it would have trouble drawing a crowd that large.
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Post by Richard on Nov 12, 2007 16:13:20 GMT -5
I call shenanigans, and I'd also point out that the Impact Zone doesn't hold 1400, which is why it would have trouble drawing a crowd that large. I think he was taking a shot there house shows which I believe are only drawing 800 to 1800 fans depending on reports not the iMPACT Zone. With the stars on the show I could see them drawing that many but, it does sound suspect. |
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Post by Joekishi on Nov 12, 2007 16:26:24 GMT -5
scrantonicty 2 played live though..so the numbers were there for Scrantonicity 2
not 1
oh any show with Angle should draw atleast 3000
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Post by Hiroshi Hase on Nov 12, 2007 16:29:30 GMT -5
scrantonicty 2 played live though..so the numbers were there for Scrantonicity 2 not 1 oh any show with Angle should draw atleast 3000 It should, but it doesn't as I remember hearing some of the attendance figures for his first tour of house shows with TNA were in the hundreds. |
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Post by thetimekeeper on Nov 12, 2007 19:47:52 GMT -5
If it's true then that's good,it seems like the territorial days when promotions would sell out small arenas and convention centers.
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Post by toodarkmark on Nov 13, 2007 12:55:49 GMT -5
TNA doesnt draw because:
1. Its real expensive. They charge way too much for tickets, and theyre too young to do that.
2. Its too indy for WWE fans, too mainstream for Indy fans.
3. They have suffered from bad booking, althought thats picked up. And an Identity crisis.
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Post by thereallybigshow on Nov 13, 2007 17:24:55 GMT -5
Did anyone else see this? Mike O'Brien's Northeast Wrestling independent show on 11/3 in Scranton, PA drew 2,800 fans. The main event featured TNA world champion Kurt Angle defeating Christian Cage. TNA, with a weekly national cable show, have difficulty drawing crowds half the size. The show was also highlighted by Samoa Joe beating AJ Styles and Jerry Lawler defeating Joey Mercury. Sgt. Slaughter also appeared on the show.I call shenanigans on this one.... No shenanigans. This is a legit number. I've worked for NEW in the past and they KNOW how to promote. Hell, they did well over 1000 the week before. Mike O'Brien knows how to promote. Most hack promoters don't. Who knows why TNA doesn't draw. NEW tickets aren't exactly cheap either. So for all you crappers, this is a legit number for the show. NEW is a great promotion. They know how to bring people in. They have meet and greets and give casual fansa reason to go to the show. It's a great mix of talent also. ROH isn't the only Indy you know... |
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Post by Styx Cover Band on Nov 13, 2007 17:47:47 GMT -5
ROH isn't the only Indy you know... This man speaks the truth and Indy wrestling isn't as bad as many make it out to be |
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Post by mike5286 on Nov 13, 2007 18:11:08 GMT -5
Did anyone else see this? Mike O'Brien's Northeast Wrestling independent show on 11/3 in Scranton, PA drew 2,800 fans. The main event featured TNA world champion Kurt Angle defeating Christian Cage. TNA, with a weekly national cable show, have difficulty drawing crowds half the size. The show was also highlighted by Samoa Joe beating AJ Styles and Jerry Lawler defeating Joey Mercury. Sgt. Slaughter also appeared on the show.I call shenanigans on this one.... No shenanigans. This is a legit number. I've worked for NEW in the past and they KNOW how to promote. Hell, they did well over 1000 the week before. Mike O'Brien knows how to promote. Most hack promoters don't. Who knows why TNA doesn't draw. NEW tickets aren't exactly cheap either. So for all you crappers, this is a legit number for the show. NEW is a great promotion. They know how to bring people in. They have meet and greets and give casual fansa reason to go to the show. It's a great mix of talent also. ROH isn't the only Indy you know... Was this the show from the old Catholic Youth Center in Scranton. |
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Post by thereallybigshow on Nov 13, 2007 18:12:31 GMT -5
I'm not sure of the venue.
This was the most recent Scranton show though. I think it was last weekend.
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Post by Mozenrath on Nov 13, 2007 18:25:25 GMT -5
No shenanigans. This is a legit number. I've worked for NEW in the past and they KNOW how to promote. Hell, they did well over 1000 the week before. Mike O'Brien knows how to promote. Most hack promoters don't. Who knows why TNA doesn't draw. NEW tickets aren't exactly cheap either. So for all you crappers, this is a legit number for the show. NEW is a great promotion. They know how to bring people in. They have meet and greets and give casual fansa reason to go to the show. It's a great mix of talent also. ROH isn't the only Indy you know... Was this the show from the old Catholic Youth Center in Scranton. Could of been, though we know mick isn't ever allowed back. Heh. |
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Post by Can you afford to pay me, Gah on Nov 13, 2007 18:29:07 GMT -5
Have you guys seen the venues TNA does house shows at? They look very small to me. I think I saw a clip of Jay Lethal and it looked like they were in a High School Gym and the ring look small.
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Post by mike5286 on Nov 13, 2007 20:05:04 GMT -5
I believe it's the Catholic Youth Center which is now known as the Lockawanna Student Council Center.
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Post by Chris Decker-The Wild Rover on Nov 13, 2007 23:40:56 GMT -5
yeah, thats bullshit, being a NEPA representative. drawing that much is total horse shit
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