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Post by mysterydriver on Nov 22, 2007 22:17:18 GMT -5
The 11/20 edition of ECW on Sci Fi scored a 1.3 cable rating, which is down from a 1.4 rating the week before.
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I predict a rise next week, which I plan on calling the "Benjamin Effect"
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Post by JMA on Nov 22, 2007 22:30:47 GMT -5
Looks like the crossover deal is starting to fizzle. Back to the drawing board.
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Post by Timmy8271 on Nov 22, 2007 23:32:16 GMT -5
Back to the drawing board? What else can they do besides bring HHH on to the brand and rename it the DX comedy hour? That's the only thing that gets good ratings nowadays.
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Post by Lenny: Smooth like Keith Stone on Nov 23, 2007 0:15:49 GMT -5
I really think WWE needs to stop looking for quick fixes and "band-aids", and realize that ECW is never going to truly prosper unless they start doing the fundamentals: better characters, more intriguing storylines, and solid wrestling.
I think ECW already has a decent amount of solid wrestling. However there are only like 8 guys on the roster not counting the Smackdown guys. Having lots of Smackdown guys on the show makes ECW look like the Smackdown B-show, and people are not going to tune in regularly to see a B-show. That's a time-proven fact with shows like Heat and Velocity never even coming close to the ratings as the main shows. However if they invested the time in creating new characters and interesting storylines, it will be less like a Smackdown B-show and more like an ECW A-show.
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Post by JMA on Nov 23, 2007 0:33:47 GMT -5
ECW HAS to stop leeching off the other brands. It needs a chance to succeed or fail on its own. It also needs the proper wrestlers and storylines to have a chance of success.
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Post by Kyle on Nov 23, 2007 0:35:59 GMT -5
We don't need a 3rd roster of wrestlers. Hell at this point we don't even need a 2nd roster of wrestlers. Give me ONE solid Raw roster and I'll be happy.
~Kyle
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Post by Avalanche Alvarez on Nov 23, 2007 11:45:44 GMT -5
Hmm. A 400 pound guy with man boobs wrestling a pasty 6'7" guy in a main event that needed a colonic to get it moving.
Wow, I'm shocked it didn't rate higher.
TIP: When you want to increase ratings on your struggling wrestling program, DON'T go to your struggling Friday night show. Tap your Monday night show.
They DID send Shelton over, didn't they?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2007 11:51:54 GMT -5
I really think WWE needs to stop looking for quick fixes and "band-aids", and realize that ECW is never going to truly prosper unless they start doing the fundamentals: better characters, more intriguing storylines, and solid wrestling. I think ECW already has a decent amount of solid wrestling. However there are only like 8 guys on the roster not counting the Smackdown guys. Having lots of Smackdown guys on the show makes ECW look like the Smackdown B-show, and people are not going to tune in regularly to see a B-show. That's a time-proven fact with shows like Heat and Velocity never even coming close to the ratings as the main shows. However if they invested the time in creating new characters and interesting storylines, it will be less like a Smackdown B-show and more like an ECW A-show. Agreed, 100%. If WWE don't make the brand seem important, then the fans won't feel the importance. This is why there should have never been an 'A' show, or a 'B' show. Each show should be treated equally because they should be unique. But, that ship is sailing now. It's obvious the core audience only see Raw as being important.
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Post by acressl on Nov 23, 2007 11:56:27 GMT -5
ECW HAS to stop leeching off the other brands. It needs a chance to succeed or fail on its own. It also needs the proper wrestlers and storylines to have a chance of success. I agree. They were wrong to borrow wrestlers in the first place. It didn't not work because nobody wants to see ECW guys, it didn't work because it was lame. Rework the formula, don't just plug guys in there in an attempt to score cheap points with fans. That's a short term fix and will only hurt the show in the long run. Oh wait, it has.
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Post by Fantozzi on Nov 23, 2007 12:20:16 GMT -5
We don't need a 3rd roster of wrestlers. Hell at this point we don't even need a 2nd roster of wrestlers. Give me ONE solid Raw roster and I'll be happy. ~Kyle i agree
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Post by mysterydriver on Nov 23, 2007 12:27:09 GMT -5
Well...last week did advertise a Rey Mysterio/Kane vs. Finlay/Big Daddy V match before having The Hardyz vs. MVP/Kennedy.
I'd say that they lost a bit because the Survivor Series hype is over. Of course, I realise that I try to not be too negative about the show. Then again, I think some people are overly negative. That's just me.
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Post by Timmy8271 on Nov 23, 2007 18:03:13 GMT -5
Raw has always been and always will be more important than Smackdown/ECW. There is no way they can change that. They couldn't survive with the same guys on the show every week(Punk, Morrison, Miz, Balls, Dreamer, Thorn Etc.) I don't think they had a choice but to tap into the other brands. It might not be successful but they had to do it. Kane is good but they need a bigger star on that show. Someone like Rey Jr. I think would be great. They can't do it though because he's the main draw on Smackdown.
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