Why did the WWE get rid of all their online shows?

[Indiana Miz]

I'm talking about the online shows like Santino's Casa, The Dirt Sheet, Word Up, The Palace of Wisdom, Top Rope Theater, etc.

If it wasn't for shows like those on WWE.com, then Miz & Morrison might not have been as popular as they were. Zack Ryder probably wouldn't have his current gimmick. The closest thing they have now is Ask the Divas.

They were a good way to get the characters over and show some of their personalities that you don't get to see on TV. If they don't plan on bringing some of them back, then they should try to make new ones for newer wrestlers so that they can establish their characters and have a greater chance of getting over.

[The Saviour]

Pah!

It's typical WWE. I really liked Byte This, it had some classic moments.

[AriadosMan]

Presumably because they put their eggs in the NXT basket.

[Dr. Bolty, Disaster Enby]

They probably weren't making a big enough impact to justify the cost of making and hosting them.

[pink]

I loved them. Dirt Sheet was kinda a guilty pleasure for me, and I really liked the episode of Santino's Casa hosted by Beth Phoenix.

Maybe its becuase of the possible WWE Channel thats coming up, and they're saving all the material for when that comes around.

[-Lithium-]

Meh on all of these. I want Byte This back...

[Nerdkiller the threadkiller]

I would probably assume that the shows cost too much for their worth...but then again, I never watched their online shows anyway, so I wouldn't care.

[rnrk supports BLM]

What a pity, the Dirt Sheet was easily one of the most entertaining things WWE's put out in years.

[hajimenoippo]

Jun 6, 2010 13:31:53 GMT -5 Dr. Bolty, Disaster Enby said:

They probably weren't making a big enough impact to justify the cost of making and hosting them.

Camera+Talent+Green Screen.

That's all the shows were.

[Dub H]

Striker stopped because he was becoming a commentarist in ECW

Dirt Sheet stoped because Miz and Morrison were being split.

Santino Casa and Word Up ,i dont know,maybe they tought "no dirt sheet,no other online show"

[Slammywinner]

Jun 6, 2010 14:39:15 GMT -5 hajimenoippo said:

Jun 6, 2010 13:31:53 GMT -5 Dr. Bolty, Disaster Enby said:

They probably weren't making a big enough impact to justify the cost of making and hosting them.

Camera+Talent+Green Screen.

That's all the shows were.

+ Cameraperson + audioperson + gaffer + make-up and hair + wardrobe + non-camera equipment + producer + editing suite + editors + graphic designers + script writers + hosting + music composition and/or licensing + craft services (and as needed, set design and props)

[VersionOne]

Jun 6, 2010 15:30:51 GMT -5 Slammywinner said:

Jun 6, 2010 14:39:15 GMT -5 hajimenoippo said:

Camera+Talent+Green Screen.

That's all the shows were.

+ Cameraperson + audioperson + gaffer + make-up and hair + wardrobe + non-camera equipment + producer + editing suite + editors + graphic designers + script writers + hosting + music composition and/or licensing + craft services (and as needed, set design and props)

Yep, it may look simple but it hardly ever is. Even though it all might not be relevant to WWE but this guy can explain it better then I ever can.


Around 1:40 onwards, language, I thought I'd warn you.

[Dr. Bunsen Honeydew]

Jun 6, 2010 13:58:42 GMT -5 -Lithium- said:

Meh on all of these. I want Byte This back...

Especially if we get more thoughts on TNA from Todd Grisham like this:

[Dean-o]

I love how that caller buried Chris Masters live on the air.

I miss this show.