Brysynner Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 I’m going to be curious what the viewership for this will be. While WWE is promoting this heavily there seems to be a bit of disinterest from the fan base from what I can tell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 2 hours ago, Brysynner said: I’m going to be curious what the viewership for this will be. While WWE is promoting this heavily there seems to be a bit of disinterest from the fan base from what I can tell At last night's nxt Bethlehem house show, the Saudi Rumble and Roman Reigns were booed heavily when mentioned by the ring announcer, followed by a very loud Rusev Day chant. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(BP) Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 I think there's a mix of political and non-political viewpoints that are converging for people to shit on the show. There are people taking issue with the female performers situation, the people that think we got a garbage Wrestlemania main event because the Saudis bought a title change, and people that listen to podcasts or watch YouTube videos that are "anti-globalization" and froth at the mouth at any mention of KSA. Ultimately though, I don't think airing the show is that important to them and they aren't concerned with viewership. They're getting paid well and developing a market to keep getting paid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Web Conn Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 My big gripe is that This is getting a Network Special but Starrcade, The MSG Shows and the last show from The Joe Louis Arena did not get Network Specials. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niners Fan in CT Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 I think it all comes down to the money exchanged. For this show they are actually making a big set and everything. I'm curious what kind of money we're talking here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Cant imagine the Saudi show will get a good reaction in the red state part of MD tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paintedbynumbers Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 I mean politics aside lets call a spade a spade here guys. They are getting a Wrestlemania caliber show and the majority of the audience won't give a shit or know the angles. I will likely enjoy the show as a fun 5-6 hr afternoon break from work. The only big complaint I have is that the card for this show is overshadowing Backlash and how can Backlash live up to the hype of the rumble? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Cincinnati Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 I get Roman vs Joe at Backlash. Probably Orton vs Hardy as well. Hype be damned, I’m sure I’ll enjoy Backlash more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stefanie Without Stefanie Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 On 4/20/2018 at 10:47 AM, Mickie Zeidler said: Ironic that the stage will be a cross your heart bra Itchy, uncomfortable, and tacky as heck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Niners Fan in CT said: I think it all comes down to the money exchanged. For this show they are actually making a big set and everything. I'm curious what kind of money we're talking here. Based on the folks who follow wrestling economics - the number will be in the 2nd quarter report so probably August-ish (their 1st Quarter report is happening May 3) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydneybrown Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 9 hours ago, Web Conn said: My big gripe is that This is getting a Network Special but Starrcade, The MSG Shows and the last show from The Joe Louis Arena did not get Network Specials. Oh give me a break. If all of those shows aired on the Network, you'd be only be whining about what a letdown they all were. They shot house shows. You can watch them RIGHT NOW ON the network. Have any of you revisited any of them since? No? That's why they stopped doing them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thee Reverend Axl Future Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 It's a sold show, people - paid for by a king. WWE is not paying for the stage set-up, nor seeing any money from the tickets, or deciding about the seating of single males and families or the royal bloodline. VKM & WWE had little to say about who got booked, and it certainly affected the booking and results of WrestleMania. If it tickles the fancy of the Saudis expect a yearly out-of-continuity major show with the same restrictions and arbitrary match-ups. It's like Collision In Korea but with less sports emphasis and more sports entertainment. - RAF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niners Fan in CT Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 This is canon though. I mean they can certainly change everything back once they hit the states but with 7 title matches there are going to be changes. The RAW tag titles will crown new champions for sure. I don't think it affected how WrestleMania was booked and I don't think the King is telling Vince who he wants to win matches. It's more likely they said something along the lines of "We want a huge event and we want all the stars to be here" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Web Conn Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 3 hours ago, sydneybrown said: Oh give me a break. If all of those shows aired on the Network, you'd be only be whining about what a letdown they all were. They shot house shows. You can watch them RIGHT NOW ON the network. Have any of you revisited any of them since? No? That's why they stopped doing them. I probably wouldn’t be whining if thisevahows were on the Network. Starrcade absolutely should have been a Special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 So we have 18 confirmed men for the Rumble (Daniel Bryan, Braun Strowman, Big Show, Kurt Angle, Chris Jericho, Elias, Baron Corbin, Big E, Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods, Apollo Crews, Shelton Benjamin, Sin Cara, Chad Gable, Goldust, Titus O’Neil, Mojo Rawley, Dolph Ziggler). 4 not confirmed but on the poster (Mark Henry, Shane McMahons, Rey Mysterio, Great Khali). And one spot guaranteed to the winner of the KSA tryouts they are holding. The rest of the card has 23 people announced plus the to be determined CW challenger. I'm assuming most of them not named Brock are doing double duty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 1 hour ago, Brian Fowler said: So we have 18 confirmed men for the Rumble (Daniel Bryan, Braun Strowman, Big Show, Kurt Angle, Chris Jericho, Elias, Baron Corbin, Big E, Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods, Apollo Crews, Shelton Benjamin, Sin Cara, Chad Gable, Goldust, Titus O’Neil, Mojo Rawley, Dolph Ziggler). 4 not confirmed but on the poster (Mark Henry, Shane McMahons, Rey Mysterio, Great Khali). And one spot guaranteed to the winner of the KSA tryouts they are holding. The rest of the card has 23 people announced plus the to be determined CW challenger. I'm assuming most of them not named Brock are doing double duty. You're assuming what Brock does to be pulling single duty. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niners Fan in CT Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Are y'all watching this live? It's right in the middle of work, I'll try to catch some of it on my phone but it couldn't be a worse time for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Hero Morganti Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 I ll have it on, but won't be paying much attention to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt925 Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 I can’t watch live, but I’ll watch the rumble and a few other matches. No way I’ll watch 5 hours after wrestlemania. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Cincinnati Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Maybe if we let Bryan win this Rumble, the mutants won’t care in January! - Vince, probably 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyld Samurai Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Bryan would look ridiculous carrying the trophy everywhere. So I'm on favor of this booking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Web Conn Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Give it to Mark Henry, have him win. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 2 hours ago, Niners Fan in CT said: Are y'all watching this live? It's right in the middle of work, I'll try to catch some of it on my phone but it couldn't be a worse time for me. Even if I didn't have work, I don't have any interest to watch this. I like to call this event Malice in the Palace after the Three Stooges short. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoBaltimore Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Even if work was super slow I won't have this shitshow on. I very much have a "Fuck Saudi Arabia" mentality for a multitude of reasons. They might not give a shit about one person not watching it but it's my decision. Heck, I might as well do something ridiculous like watching the 24 special on women's empowerment at the time this is airing. Sounds weird, but I bet it'll be a better use of my time. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwoy2j Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 20 hours ago, Niners Fan in CT said: Are y'all watching this live? It's right in the middle of work, I'll try to catch some of it on my phone but it couldn't be a worse time for me. I work from home on Fridays so I'll be able to catch it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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