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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2016 18:17:51 GMT -5
Was just thinking what if the WWE Network had a show like Kitchen Nightmares or Hotel Hell but instead of someone coming in to fix restaurants or hotels it was Vince or HHH or Shane or Steph coming in to indie feds to fix them up? Of course they would never do this but what would that be like?
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Post by Mozenrath on Oct 12, 2016 18:23:53 GMT -5
Still a better chance than a Japanese equivalent.
"Hmm, we sold like 1/15th the house but still are reporting a profit. Good job, accountant with a cigarette burn on his forehead and his buddy with full tattoo sleeves."
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Post by Reflecto on Oct 12, 2016 18:44:29 GMT -5
I'm not sure if this is the worst or greatest idea for a WWE Network show ever, just because considering how shindies are, every episode of that series would be:
"Hunter, help save Grindhouse Championship Wrestling! I'm losing money every show, I'm close to losing my shirt! I've tried everything- I booked angles with a few regular fans so they'd get their family to buy 30 tickets to the show, I cut down my costs to wrestling school students...help save my promotion!"
Hunter goes to meet the promoter.
"...so, you're the promoter for Grindhouse Championship Wrestling?"
"Yeah- I need the help to save the dream."
"Your next show is...October 29 at this church's rec room, correct?"
"Yeah, we sold it as part of a safe trick or treating event- so the faces all have to go over and our performers have to hand out candy to all the kids as well...so whatever you do, we need to fix it."
Hunter thinks for a second...
"...Zack Ryder (or some random worker on the lowcard) isn't being scheduled for much on that loop that weekend. We'll send him over to work in your main event. Start making up your fliers."
Clips of the match happens. Ryder defeats the local guy who's the Grindhouse heavyweight champion.
"We got our best gate ever- we even made money this time! Hunter, you saved my promotion!"
"It's what we do. Our work here is done..."
"So...when's Zack Ryder coming back to defend the Grindhouse Heavyweight Title?"
"...I SAID, our work here is done. Now, don't sell DVDs of this- you agreed this was WWE Network property for the full show. Play your cards right and we'll put the show up on the $15 package and give you and your workers a lot of exposure."
The promoter is seen, disheartened by this result. The final package...
"...still a lot easier to deal with than that time I booked Raven..."
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Post by hargh on Oct 12, 2016 22:43:48 GMT -5
"For the last time Ian, we're just not interested. Now go home, and no, you can't borrow money for gas either."
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Post by lws on Oct 12, 2016 22:47:10 GMT -5
This is a vague memory I heard about and never actually saw, but I'm pretty sure Raven actually did this. There was a video of him going to an indy fed and helping people with their gimmicks or something. Someone else know more about this so I don't look like I'm making stuff up.
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Post by Reflecto on Oct 12, 2016 22:56:45 GMT -5
This is a vague memory I heard about and never actually saw, but I'm pretty sure Raven actually did this. There was a video of him going to an indy fed and helping people with their gimmicks or something. Someone else know more about this so I don't look like I'm making stuff up. I think that shoot series was "Raven helping random small-timers with a gimmick", not a real "save a promotion thing- so it's different. ...still better, because if WWE did it, the result would still be the same: Send a WWE or a top NXT performer to work on the show. See the tickets skyrocket due to that. Promotion "saved". |
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Post by Error on Oct 12, 2016 23:52:45 GMT -5
This is a vague memory I heard about and never actually saw, but I'm pretty sure Raven actually did this. There was a video of him going to an indy fed and helping people with their gimmicks or something. Someone else know more about this so I don't look like I'm making stuff up. I was coming in to mention this. I think the idea could work with guys and gals helping a wrestler with their ring work, mic work or gimmick like Raven in that KC series over helping to rebuild a promotion. Hell, you could turn it into something almost like TNA's Gut Check. Focus on 2 or 3 people over a 10 episode run and they get voted on for a potential NXT or better, an EVOLVE, deal. |
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Post by saintpat on Oct 13, 2016 0:39:32 GMT -5
Episode 2: HHH arrives to save the day. Hunter: OK, Dixie, I've got a check for a cool million for your tape library. Dixie: But I keep TNA and I'm still in charge? Hunter: Well, yes and no. Dixie:  Hunter: Yes, you're still in charge. But no, the company no longer exists once you cash our check. So you're in charge of nothing. Dixie: Which means I'm still in charge, right? Hunter: Whatever. Boys in the back: Where does that leave us? Hunter: You don't have to work for Dixie anymore. Consider yourselves saved. Boys in the back: Good point. Hunter: Oh, and tell Matt and Jeff I'll see them on Monday. Billy C: What about me? Hunter: Don't worry, you're taken care of. You get a free month of the WWE Network, where you can catch all of the archived TNA action. Billy C: But, but ... Hunter: OK, crew, pack it up. Our work here is done. Let's go see if we can save Chikara from those clowns next week. |
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Post by Oh Cry Me a Screwball on Oct 13, 2016 1:05:47 GMT -5
Chris Jericho could host. He already looks the part.
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Post by Mozenrath on Oct 13, 2016 3:18:39 GMT -5
This is a vague memory I heard about and never actually saw, but I'm pretty sure Raven actually did this. There was a video of him going to an indy fed and helping people with their gimmicks or something. Someone else know more about this so I don't look like I'm making stuff up. I do remember small bits of advice he's given in the past, like when he was talking about how as Polo, he'd always hit up thrift stores to get jackets, glasses, and other accessories to make his look more unique, and that a lot of guys could benefit from something as simple as spending a few bucks at a Goodwill to be more memorable. Of course, it's been years, so I can't recall the specifics, but it's something he's always done well, either as Johnny Polo or his various stages of Raven. You're not going to confuse him for someone else on the roster. |
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Post by 111111 on Oct 13, 2016 4:31:33 GMT -5
This is a vague memory I heard about and never actually saw, but I'm pretty sure Raven actually did this. There was a video of him going to an indy fed and helping people with their gimmicks or something. Someone else know more about this so I don't look like I'm making stuff up. and that a lot of guys could benefit from something as simple as spending a few bucks at a Goodwill to be more memorable. I don't think they sell much tapout stuff at goodwill..... |
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Post by Mozenrath on Oct 13, 2016 4:42:53 GMT -5
and that a lot of guys could benefit from something as simple as spending a few bucks at a Goodwill to be more memorable. I don't think they sell much tapout stuff at goodwill..... Just have someone throw house paint at a black t-shirt through a screen door, and they can at least pass for Affliction shirts. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2016 16:54:38 GMT -5
Would like to see Vince's reaction in saving one of those Christian wrestling promotions.
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Post by Dub H on Oct 31, 2016 7:47:09 GMT -5
Chris Jericho could host. He already looks the part. God he would be amazing too if in character. " WHAT YOU MEAN YOU DONT HAVE THE MATCH PROPERLY BOOKED , YOU STUPID IDIOT?!" " not hearing my advice are you? YOU ARE ON THE LIST!" " Of course I have a very successful wrestling red. It is called wrestling...Montreal.... United |
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Post by thegame415 on Nov 4, 2016 3:05:22 GMT -5
Anyone else thought this was going to be a show about stars bad experiences in the indies?
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Post by sfvega on Nov 4, 2016 6:11:55 GMT -5
I saw this thread, and my first reaction was that it was a real show where guys just talked about the shit they had to go through to make it to the big leagues. Like that Edge/Christian/Rhyno story about the van. I was already excited about it and the prospects. Like Luke Harper telling a story about his plane going down and how he ate other survivors, only it was in like Pittsburgh, PA and he didn't have to do it at all. But alas, it only exists in me head.
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Post by A Platypus Rave on Nov 4, 2016 9:41:48 GMT -5
I saw this thread, and my first reaction was that it was a real show where guys just talked about the shit they had to go through to make it to the big leagues. Like that Edge/Christian/Rhyno story about the van. I was already excited about it and the prospects. Like Luke Harper telling a story about his plane going down and how he ate other survivors, only it was in like Pittsburgh, PA and he didn't have to do it at all. But alas, it only exists in me head. Luke Harper is the sole survivor of a five minute delay  |
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Post by GuyOfOwnage on Nov 6, 2016 4:25:43 GMT -5
The whole Gordon Ramsay formula could actually work for a show like that. Have some WWE representatives come in, watch a show from backstage and see what isn't working, and do a complete overhaul and relaunch, all the while hearing a million bleeps an hour.
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