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Post by KAMALARAMBO: BOOMSHAKALAKA!!! on Nov 10, 2013 17:21:11 GMT -5
Since WWE has never and now would never touch a barbwire match, it seems like something TNA could use to distinguish itself as an alternative. When was the last itme they had one anyways? Was it just Abyss/Sabu one? It seems like something they would have done during all their ECW Reunion stuff, but I'm spacing on it if it happened.
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Post by Crusty Ruffles on Nov 10, 2013 17:40:38 GMT -5
The WWE had a barbed wire cage match between JBL and Big Show ages ago. Barely involved the barbed wire and JBL won by going through the ring and crawling out. Kinda neat, looking back.
I don't really think a barbed wire match these days would generate any good buzz for an company. It'd make them different and stand out, but not for anything good.
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Post by comahan on Nov 10, 2013 17:45:35 GMT -5
I doubt it would really do anything either way. It'd probably be overanalyzed and picked apart by a small minority of people, but not make a bit of difference, good or bad, in the big picture.
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Post by Bob Schlapowitz on Nov 10, 2013 17:50:36 GMT -5
They should have a knockouts barbed wie match.
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Post by Juice on Nov 10, 2013 17:54:19 GMT -5
TNA should have aroller derby match, so everyone will finally realize that wrestling is an outdated form of entertainment and nothing will ever give it enough buzz to actually make a difference to the non wrestling market.
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Post by ZombieElvis on Nov 10, 2013 19:07:39 GMT -5
Who would be in the match? Abyss is a given, but who would he face? The only person I can think of is Jeff Hardy and the only way the match would be good is if Hardy is willing to do some sick things with the barbed wire.
I feel this type of match is better left to the indies where guys are willing to do insane things to make a name for themselves and would be able to do things that TNA wouldn't because bad feedback from sponsors or even Spike.
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Post by metylerca on Nov 10, 2013 19:12:39 GMT -5
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Post by MrBRulzOK on Nov 10, 2013 23:39:49 GMT -5
Doing a barb-wire match solely for the sake of a barbwire match is moronic if you ask me. Maybe if you had a feud that was heated enough that it called for such a gimmick match then you might could justify it. But doing it just because you think it might get more people to watch the product--- even though TNA has tried hundred of other things all to no avail--- just seems like unnecessary risk for non-existent reward.
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Post by siredger on Nov 10, 2013 23:45:01 GMT -5
At this stage, I don't think a barbwire match would do any good for TNA. I understand they need creative ways to promote themselves but that's not the solution. Plus, other than Abyss, who on the current roster could be in that match?
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Post by Slingshot Suplay on Nov 11, 2013 0:02:42 GMT -5
No, they'd get blasted for risking the performers' safety in a dangerous match just to pop a rating.
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Post by KAMALARAMBO: BOOMSHAKALAKA!!! on Nov 11, 2013 0:27:29 GMT -5
Doing a barb-wire match solely for the sake of a barbwire match is moronic if you ask me. Maybe if you had a feud that was heated enough that it called for such a gimmick match then you might could justify it. But doing it just because you think it might get more people to watch the product--- even though TNA has tried hundred of other things all to no avail--- just seems like unnecessary risk for non-existent reward. Roode/Storm from last year had enough heat and animosity in it to warrant a barbwire match. However, I am more than happy with the match that King Mo reffed that capped it off. As for feuds now? I can't really think of one, but that doesn't mean one couldn't come along.
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Post by jimmyjames on Nov 11, 2013 0:31:16 GMT -5
No. It would probably generate mostly negative buzz, along the line of it's just a stunt and a cheap attempt at ratings.
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Post by Wolf Hawkfield no1 NZ poster on Nov 11, 2013 0:34:06 GMT -5
No and TNA would most likely get slagged off (rightly so) for having such a stupid match.
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Post by Urfarkendarf on Nov 11, 2013 1:59:36 GMT -5
Gimmick matches alone won't get a product over. Sure, maybe it pops a buyrate for that month or generates some quick interest, but a feud worthy of a gimmick match like that will create lasting viewers and gets the entire product over. You want to get people invested for 2 or 3 months, not 2 or 3 weeks. One singular match won't do it. That's one of the reasons why the "Hell In a Cell" PPV is a stupid idea. If everyone knows its coming, it's not going to create a lasting effect. Its not like the Royal Rumble or since we're talking TNA, something like the BFG series. Those are centered around an entire event and involve a lot of competitors.
If someone asked me what I thought was TNA's best ever feud, I'd have a hard time coming up with an answer, even just nominees.
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Post by "Gizzark" Mike Wronglevenay on Nov 11, 2013 9:26:47 GMT -5
The WWE had a barbed wire cage match between JBL and Big Show ages ago. Barely involved the barbed wire and JBL won by going through the ring and crawling out. Kinda neat, looking back. I don't really think a barbed wire match these days would generate any good buzz for an company. It'd make them different and stand out, but not for anything good. That was well before WWE stopped down barbed wire matches, though. They still used barbed wire well into late 2006.
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Post by SOR on Nov 11, 2013 13:21:27 GMT -5
Doing a barb-wire match solely for the sake of a barbwire match is moronic if you ask me. Maybe if you had a feud that was heated enough that it called for such a gimmick match then you might could justify it. But doing it just because you think it might get more people to watch the product--- even though TNA has tried hundred of other things all to no avail--- just seems like unnecessary risk for non-existent reward. Came here to post this. Could TNA do one? Yes. Could it make money? Yes. But it needs a hot feud behind it that has some longevity. A simple 1 month feud ending in a Barbed Wire match is dumb. Maybe have a 3-4 month feud and have it end in a Barbed Wire match. Definitely a PPV match as well. Don't give it away on TV.
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Post by Hawk Hart on Nov 11, 2013 18:32:33 GMT -5
TNA should have aroller derby match, so everyone will finally realize that wrestling is an outdated form of entertainment and nothing will ever give it enough buzz to actually make a difference to the non wrestling market. Roller Derby is actually facing a resurgence in popularity so yeah, there's that.
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Post by Sparkybob on Nov 11, 2013 20:36:36 GMT -5
Why the hell will TNA risk it's performers in a match like this just to get some attention. That's irresponsible.
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Post by Juice on Nov 11, 2013 20:42:47 GMT -5
TNA should have aroller derby match, so everyone will finally realize that wrestling is an outdated form of entertainment and nothing will ever give it enough buzz to actually make a difference to the non wrestling market. Roller Derby is actually facing a resurgence in popularity so yeah, there's that. It's actually "huge" here in PA. But its basically bingo halls and all female leagues.
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Post by Andrew is Good on Nov 11, 2013 20:45:09 GMT -5
You know what could distinguish them? Hire the best wrestlers out there, have blockbuster matches and great angles with some great bookers. Boom, instant buzz.
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