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Post by angryfan on Jun 12, 2014 17:45:28 GMT -5
If the current product is not drawing the money, and the network is not gaining the viewership, then I start looking at the names appearing on TV the most. Hopefully people don't call you insane for suggesting this! Think about it. New Coke ain't selling, so get rid of Tab, but keep stocking that New Coke! |
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Post by Savage Gambino on Jun 12, 2014 17:45:47 GMT -5
Psychologically, this makes zero sense. They are not making the money they had hoped, which speaks more to a dissatisfaction, or a lack of connection, with their current product. Firing a dozen people who rarely, if ever, appear on TV, will save some money but it will not change, solve, or even help the current problem. It'd be like my doctor telling me that I don't get enough fiber in my diet, so I go home and clean the ice cream out of my fridge since it's unhealthy, despite the fact that I don't eat it. If the current product is not drawing the money, and the network is not gaining the viewership, then I start looking at the names appearing on TV the most. I understand where you're coming from, but that's not really a fair comparison. Even though they aren't on television, they're still on payroll. I imagine even Evan Bourne was still receiving a paycheck. |
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Post by angryfan on Jun 12, 2014 17:48:19 GMT -5
Psychologically, this makes zero sense. They are not making the money they had hoped, which speaks more to a dissatisfaction, or a lack of connection, with their current product. Firing a dozen people who rarely, if ever, appear on TV, will save some money but it will not change, solve, or even help the current problem. It'd be like my doctor telling me that I don't get enough fiber in my diet, so I go home and clean the ice cream out of my fridge since it's unhealthy, despite the fact that I don't eat it. If the current product is not drawing the money, and the network is not gaining the viewership, then I start looking at the names appearing on TV the most. I understand where you're coming from, but that's not really a fair comparison. Even though they aren't on television, they're still on payroll. I imagine even Evan Bourne was still receiving a paycheck. Yes, and I get one side of it. If they're not being utilized, then no sense in keeping them and paying them. However, that does nothing to change the financial predicament or the worry over the product not doing numbers. If you want to change that, then you have to look at the product you do put out there. Otherwise it's just a stop-gap. |
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Post by Phil Parent on Jun 12, 2014 17:48:43 GMT -5
CM Punk's contract is up this month isn't it?
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Post by delaney on Jun 12, 2014 17:49:04 GMT -5
Are all these cuts to make room for masters and the sombrero?
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Post by GEOLINK on Jun 12, 2014 17:49:20 GMT -5
WWE have 7 hours of TV (Not Counting NXT or Total Divas) and yet they couldn't find time to do ANYTHING with alot of the talent they have or just let go. I'm baffled Everyone needs to watch the same Raw replay segments over and over again on all the shows incase they forgot! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2014 17:50:03 GMT -5
Dunno why but something tells me we're in for at least one more before the week's over. Why do I have a forboding feeling that will be either Ryder or Ziggler |
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Post by "Evil Brood" Jackson Vanik on Jun 12, 2014 17:50:25 GMT -5
Who will be the new "Hey, that guy's still employed?" guy now?! Mason Ryan? As I recall, he quit on RAW a couple of weeks ago to film some movie. Hopefully he will come back later this year. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2014 17:51:22 GMT -5
WWE have 7 hours of TV (Not Counting NXT or Total Divas) and yet they couldn't find time to do ANYTHING with alot of the talent they have or just let go. I'm baffled "I wish they'd end the brand split already" - IWC pre-2011. Yeah, the brand split became worthless by the end, but at least it actually gave more talent more to do. |
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Post by Gummydavidson on Jun 12, 2014 17:52:22 GMT -5
Vickie Guerrero has been released.
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Post by CATCH_US IS the Conversation on Jun 12, 2014 17:53:00 GMT -5
Psychologically, this makes zero sense. They are not making the money they had hoped, which speaks more to a dissatisfaction, or a lack of connection, with their current product. Firing a dozen people who rarely, if ever, appear on TV, will save some money but it will not change, solve, or even help the current problem. It'd be like my doctor telling me that I don't get enough fiber in my diet, so I go home and clean the ice cream out of my fridge since it's unhealthy, despite the fact that I don't eat it. If the current product is not drawing the money, and the network is not gaining the viewership, then I start looking at the names appearing on TV the most. I understand where you're coming from, but that's not really a fair comparison. Even though they aren't on television, they're still on payroll. I imagine even Evan Bourne was still receiving a paycheck. Then they should've released those guys a long time ago so they could find success elsewhere rather than continuing to keep them on, squandering years of their prime, and turning them into punchlines among wrestling fans. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2014 17:53:10 GMT -5
As I recall, he quit on RAW a couple of weeks ago to film some movie. Hopefully he will come back later this year. I loled, and so did Christopher Lambert |
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Post by angryfan on Jun 12, 2014 17:53:57 GMT -5
WWE have 7 hours of TV (Not Counting NXT or Total Divas) and yet they couldn't find time to do ANYTHING with alot of the talent they have or just let go. I'm baffled "I wish they'd end the brand split already" - IWC pre-2011. Yeah, the brand split became worthless by the end, but at least it actually gave more talent more to do. But what does the brand split have to do with anything? Does it mean the same 3 lower card guys are the only ones that can be used? Does it mean we need double the segmetns for the same main event guys? Ending the brand splint didn't (or shouldn't have) mean that we needed twice the appearances of the same few guys. |
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Post by CATCH_US IS the Conversation on Jun 12, 2014 17:54:01 GMT -5
WWE have 7 hours of TV (Not Counting NXT or Total Divas) and yet they couldn't find time to do ANYTHING with alot of the talent they have or just let go. I'm baffled "I wish they'd end the brand split already" - IWC pre-2011. Yeah, the brand split became worthless by the end, but at least it actually gave more talent more to do. The problem wasn't ending the brand split. The problem was that they didn't continue making time for those midcarders even after ending it. Not only that, but they continued to keep two World Titles around, which meant they overpushed and over protected a huge backup reserve of "main eventers" who just crushed everyone below them. The problem compounded itself because Creative crusheed the midcard so badly, that instead of feuding with those midcarders, newly debuting acts had to be shoved into the upper midcard or higher to get over and be taken seriously, thus those new acts just continue to squash the midcard guys. |
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Post by Joe Neglia on Jun 12, 2014 17:54:56 GMT -5
Psychologically, this makes zero sense. They are not making the money they had hoped, which speaks more to a dissatisfaction, or a lack of connection, with their current product. Firing a dozen people who rarely, if ever, appear on TV, will save some money but it will not change, solve, or even help the current problem. Have to look at this way: They make money, what they're hurting on is stock drops. Letting a lot of "deadwood" go is always an attempt at easing shareholder concern and is often used to help get that part of things back under control. Most of the really big outside entities that have stock in WWE wouldn't be able to tell you the difference between Xavier Woods and Professor Xavier, but if they see "underperforming" losses getting the boot, they get the notion the company is taking steps to get things under control. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2014 17:57:15 GMT -5
"I wish they'd end the brand split already" - IWC pre-2011. Yeah, the brand split became worthless by the end, but at least it actually gave more talent more to do. The problem wasn't ending the brand split. The problem was that they didn't continue making time for those midcarders even after ending it. True, but I still think most of the issues involving not using a lot of guys could have been fixed if the brand was still split. |
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Post by chazzbusby on Jun 12, 2014 18:00:04 GMT -5
Brodus Clay TNA naming ideas:
Bulbous Clay (if he's put on weight)
Shrunkasauras (if he's lost weight)
Bogus Clay
Pissed Off Terry (if he's angry) - shortened to P.O Terry. Pottery. That's right, like clay. Hold your applause.
No Just Clay (if copyright's an issue) - "Is that Brodus Clay?" "No, just clay". "Oh".
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Post by jagilki on Jun 12, 2014 18:07:07 GMT -5
Brodus Clay TNA naming ideas: Bulbous Clay (if he's put on weight) Shrunkasauras (if he's lost weight) Bogus Clay Pissed Off Terry (if he's angry) - shortened to P.O Terry. Pottery. That's right, like clay. Hold your applause. No Just Clay (if copyright's an issue) - "Is that Brodus Clay?" "No, just clay". "Oh". Put him in a mask as Samoa Joe's non-Samoan Brother from another Mother, Samoa Moe. |
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Post by chazzbusby on Jun 12, 2014 18:08:07 GMT -5
Somamma Joe.
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Post by Famous Rocking Chimes on Jun 12, 2014 18:08:08 GMT -5
WWE heard that 2K and Visual Concepts were planning on having the most up-to-date roster possible and thought that it was best to keep one tradition alive.
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