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Post by Magic knows Black Lives Matter on Jan 8, 2014 23:17:22 GMT -5
Maybe some wrestling fans have no need to constantly rewatch old PPVs or old shows they've already seen back then, and a couple of times since, and on youtube, and on dvd, and on demand, and.... and so on. Maybe some wrestling fans are tired of nostalgia-driven programming, and don't find current WWE worth the time or the money either. And maybe (that's my case) some wrestling fans just don't care about it because it won't be available in their country until 2016, if ever. So you don't like old wrestling shows, or new wrestling shows - what exactly are you a "fan" of? Sports Entertainment.
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Post by ASYLUMHAUSEN on Jan 8, 2014 23:17:41 GMT -5
And, lastly, if you call yourself a wrestling fan and you're not marking the f*** out over this....I don't know what to tell you. You may as well find a new hobby/switch the MMA I guess. Maybe some wrestling fans have no need to constantly rewatch old PPVs or old shows they've already seen back then, and a couple of times since, and on youtube, and on dvd, and on demand, and.... and so on. Maybe some wrestling fans are tired of nostalgia-driven programming, and don't find current WWE worth the time or the money either. And maybe (that's my case) some wrestling fans just don't care about it because it won't be available in their country until 2016, if ever. (that 2016 part suuuuucks though...)
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Post by RareTradU on Jan 8, 2014 23:18:03 GMT -5
WWE has had a very long time to think this through. Everything WWE tries, you at least know they are trying to be the best, top-notch, and innovative at whatever they are doing. I'm sure there will be a few glitches but I was totally sold that this is the future of WWE. A netflix-style app where you have wrestling 24/7 without the need for cable or satellite ( I canceled mine 2 years ago). I know some people don't have high speed access but this is 2014, 90% or more has access to high speed internet so the market is there. This will be a first day buy and probably for the rest of the forseeable future a must have for me. Thank you WWE!!!
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Post by Toxik916 on Jan 8, 2014 23:19:32 GMT -5
I'm getting this shit fo sho!
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Post by SenorCrest on Jan 8, 2014 23:20:02 GMT -5
I hope they have a road to wrestlemania theme leading up to wrestlemania 30. Interviews, confessionals, Hall of Fame live stream, matches, countdowns, maybe even wwe 2k14 face offs.
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Post by Crusty Ruffles on Jan 8, 2014 23:20:58 GMT -5
I honestly haven't really followed the WWE with any regularity in years. For the price point (the 6 month commitment isn't a big deal) and having access to literally every PPV ever from the three major companies of my youth....sold. So. f***ing. Sold.
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Post by andrew8798 on Jan 8, 2014 23:23:26 GMT -5
Bryan Alvarez @bryanalvarez 5m #WWENetwork will only be available in 6 month commitment cycles, no month to month option Monthly billing, but it's a 6 month commitment so likely if you try to cancel early you will be billed remainder #WWENetwork wwe
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Post by grunt on Jan 8, 2014 23:24:29 GMT -5
So you don't like old wrestling shows, or new wrestling shows - what exactly are you a "fan" of? I like old wrestling shows. I've seen a whole lot of them. To the point I wouldn't pay to watch them again. I like good, new wrestling shows. Keywords being "good" & "wrestling". WWE, right now, doesn't qualify. Esp. their PPVs. (don't get me wrong, I get why wrestling history buffs or hardcore fans would be enthusiastic, but I'm just not the target audience)
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Post by The Trashman on Jan 8, 2014 23:25:31 GMT -5
monthly billing means I am sold
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Toates Madhackrviper
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Post by Toates Madhackrviper on Jan 8, 2014 23:27:27 GMT -5
I'm in
I'm broke and unemployed right now but I'll find a way to be in I swear.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2014 23:28:08 GMT -5
I just realized. I can watch Wrestlemania live on my smartphone sitting in a toilet at Arby's.
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Post by BEARD on Jan 8, 2014 23:29:20 GMT -5
So you don't like old wrestling shows, or new wrestling shows - what exactly are you a "fan" of? I like old wrestling shows. I've seen a whole lot of them. To the point I wouldn't pay to watch them again. I like good, new wrestling shows. Keywords being "good" & "wrestling". WWE, right now, doesn't qualify. Esp. their PPVs. (don't get me wrong, I get why wrestling history buffs or hardcore fans would be enthusiastic, but I'm just not the target audience) WWE now, more than ever, very much qualifies as a wrestling show.
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Post by Vice honcho room temperature on Jan 8, 2014 23:29:58 GMT -5
I hope they got their ducks in a row when everyone logs on at once during Wrestlemania
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Post by Crappler El 0 M on Jan 8, 2014 23:30:39 GMT -5
The main selling point for me is the PPVs. I find I don't go watch and re-watch stuff like I used to/ Plus, I've got a lot of DVD/Blurays that would serve this purpose. The network would make a lot of the DVDs/blurays unnecessary, though the network is not all the content at once.
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Post by D2: Sweet & Sour Edition on Jan 8, 2014 23:32:48 GMT -5
Did anybody have the balls to ask the Benoit question?
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Post by Apricots And A Pear Tree on Jan 8, 2014 23:33:50 GMT -5
Did anybody have the balls to ask the Benoit question? There were no questions.
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Post by Professor Chaos on Jan 8, 2014 23:34:17 GMT -5
I hope they got their ducks in a row when everyone logs on at once during Wrestlemania That would be disastrous if the thing crashed at Mania.
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Post by Apricots And A Pear Tree on Jan 8, 2014 23:35:29 GMT -5
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Post by Sparkybob on Jan 8, 2014 23:35:32 GMT -5
Did anybody have the balls to ask the Benoit question? It's been mention that they will show his footage with a viewers discretion showed before the show saying we don't endorse his action etc.
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Post by Hiryu on Jan 8, 2014 23:37:01 GMT -5
How do they even expect to make money off of this?
9.99 a month with a six month commitment?
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