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  • aholbert32
    (aka Alberto)
    • Jul 2002
    • 33106

    #3886
    Re: WWE Network Discussion Thread

    "The Observer has noted that the reason WWE hasn't added more older shows to the Network is because no one is watching the older content. It's why they are putting an emphasis on specials lately."

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    • Majingir
      Moderator
      • Apr 2005
      • 47682

      #3887
      Re: WWE Network Discussion Thread

      Maybe not so much the stuff from the 80s and early-mid 90s but if they uploaded alot more stuff from 97-04, I'm sure lots of people would watch it.

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      • nate1986
        MVP
        • Sep 2012
        • 1185

        #3888
        Re: WWE Network Discussion Thread

        Originally posted by aholbert32
        "The Observer has noted that the reason WWE hasn't added more older shows to the Network is because no one is watching the older content. It's why they are putting an emphasis on specials lately."
        Thats a load of crap, i am subscribed through the App Store via iPhone how can I unsubscribe through that

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        • cima
          Hall Of Fame
          • Sep 2004
          • 13478

          #3889
          Re: WWE Network Discussion Thread

          Originally posted by aholbert32
          "The Observer has noted that the reason WWE hasn't added more older shows to the Network is because no one is watching the older content. It's why they are putting an emphasis on specials lately."
          It doesn't surprise me, although I'd have to assume that this is predominantly stuff from the 80s and before.

          I wonder what the stats are on the live streaming schedule viewing vs. on-demand viewing. Their streaming schedule has always been horribly repetitive. I did notice that they are actually showing a RAW flashback Thursday night this week instead of at 3 AM like they usually do, so maybe some changes are in order?

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          • DJ
            Hall Of Fame
            • Apr 2003
            • 17756

            #3890
            Re: WWE Network Discussion Thread

            Originally posted by aholbert32
            "The Observer has noted that the reason WWE hasn't added more older shows to the Network is because no one is watching the older content. It's why they are putting an emphasis on specials lately."
            I'd like to see a detailed breakdown of the viewing numbers. The home page tile for the Network is very repetitive and features most of the content (Jericho interview, Graves' show, PPVs) that is getting the higher numbers. I'm sure there's lots of people that mistakenly click on the show that's currently playing before backing out and finding what they want to watch.

            At least we know why WWE isn't in a hurry to upload these shows. I don't agree with it (what can it hurt to have the content available?), however.
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            • cima
              Hall Of Fame
              • Sep 2004
              • 13478

              #3891
              Re: WWE Network Discussion Thread

              Originally posted by DJ
              At least we know why WWE isn't in a hurry to upload these shows. I don't agree with it (what can it hurt to have the content available?), however.
              Agreed that it can't hurt. Their thought process is likely "it can't hurt but it won't help either".

              I don't know if I'm alone in my view towards the Network, but I like having all buildup and context available. It's great that we have every PPV ever available; however, it's really hard to get into a certain timeline when there's no TV shows available to buildup to those PPVs.

              At the same time, I know most of those old shows are filled with enhancement talent or jobbers, which people today don't care to watch. For example, I've been re-living RAW/Nitro from May 96 when the war began because the shows are filled with talent (Nitro moreso than RAW) up and down rather than mostly jobbers. When they first started releasing RAW from 93, I tried to watch so there'd be proper buildup but I couldn't sit through more than 5 episodes of RAW 93 before I gave up from boredom. I'd have to imagine the majority of today's audience, especially the younger subscribers would feel the same way but even worse; they'd probably be bored from 1996.

              So it's kind of a catch 22...I want the buildup especially for the older shows, but at the same time, that **** is hard to sit through since we're used to almost 20 years now of not seeing jobbers.

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              • Majingir
                Moderator
                • Apr 2005
                • 47682

                #3892
                Re: WWE Network Discussion Thread

                That Jerry Springer stuff shows you just how bad some stuff were in WWEs past. Too bad they didn't just make it more like that "are you serious" youtube show they used to have where they flat out made fun of their past moments.

                Everyone knew it was bad the moment it happened,but the Mr.McMahon mocking JRs surgery stuff was just pathetic. Not just cause it's mocking a real life thing like that,but the segment itself was just horrible,even if he wasn't making fun of a real moment.

                The Sunny-Elmo stuff....Again,just horrible.

                Same with that Al Snow-Dawn Marie stuff they showed in the previous episode. Another horrible angle, and it was an angle I can't believe I actually watched/didn't hate when I saw it live lol. And you know they'll one day be showing the Katie Vick stuff on that show....do people really want to relive it? Even if they are making fun of it.

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                • jvalverde88
                  Moderator
                  • Jun 2008
                  • 11787

                  #3893
                  Re: WWE Network Discussion Thread

                  Originally posted by aholbert32
                  "The Observer has noted that the reason WWE hasn't added more older shows to the Network is because no one is watching the older content. It's why they are putting an emphasis on specials lately."
                  I just wanted to touch on this a little bit, I get why they're not uploading older stuff but I still think its a load of crap. The original series aren't that great, I like Renee Young but her show really? Who are their target audience with Network? Pretty sure most of their subscribers are die hard wrestling fans and I'm pretty sure people don't watch some of the original programming they have.


                  Anyways I just saw HBK vs Diesel from In Your House 7 and it was pretty good match with a vey unique finish.
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                  • IndianBird
                    MVP
                    • Nov 2004
                    • 2909

                    #3894
                    Re: WWE Network Discussion Thread

                    Originally posted by jvalverde88
                    I just wanted to touch on this a little bit, I get why they're not uploading older stuff but I still think its a load of crap. The original series aren't that great, I like Renee Young but her show really? Who are their target audience with Network? Pretty sure most of their subscribers are die hard wrestling fans and I'm pretty sure people don't watch some of the original programming they have.


                    Anyways I just saw HBK vs Diesel from In Your House 7 and it was pretty good match with a vey unique finish.

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                    • DonkeyJote
                      All Star
                      • Jul 2003
                      • 9194

                      #3895
                      Re: WWE Network Discussion Thread

                      Originally posted by jvalverde88
                      I just wanted to touch on this a little bit, I get why they're not uploading older stuff but I still think its a load of crap. The original series aren't that great, I like Renee Young but her show really? Who are their target audience with Network? Pretty sure most of their subscribers are die hard wrestling fans and I'm pretty sure people don't watch some of the original programming they have.


                      Anyways I just saw HBK vs Diesel from In Your House 7 and it was pretty good match with a vey unique finish. [emoji38]
                      I don't think that's their target audience though. That's a small group, and I think it'd be hard to cater to them and make money. They have access to the numbers regarding who's watching what. I'd like to see more older content, but I can believe that old raws and nitros aren't being watched. I consider myself a very avid wrestling fan and I don't really watch the old shows besides ppvs

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                      • SmashMan
                        All Star
                        • Dec 2004
                        • 9754

                        #3896
                        Re: WWE Network Discussion Thread

                        Just announced on Payback preshow...Stone Cold Podcast with Heyman. June 1 after Raw.

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                        • Paul Heyman Guy
                          Banned
                          • Oct 2014
                          • 117

                          #3897
                          Re: WWE Network Discussion Thread

                          WWE has now added two more 1996 editions of Raw to the Network. The December 23rd and December 30th shows have been added meaning Raw and Nitro are both at the same point in terms of uploads.

                          I hope this means 1997 Nitros are coming soon.

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                          • Kearnzo
                            Banned
                            • Jul 2002
                            • 5963

                            #3898
                            Re: WWE Network Discussion Thread

                            After watching the WWE 24 special on Roman, I just honestly wanna see the guy succeed. Seems like a total class act, and someone you would want representing your company.

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                            • SPTO
                              binging
                              • Feb 2003
                              • 68046

                              #3899
                              Re: WWE Network Discussion Thread

                              Wow am I ever out of the loop...I just found out the online network has been integrated in Canada.

                              I shall be watching a ton of the network tonight
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                              • SPTO
                                binging
                                • Feb 2003
                                • 68046

                                #3900
                                Re: WWE Network Discussion Thread

                                Regarding the older material: I would LOVE to see the old stuff like Wrestling Challenge or Superstars not really for the wrestling but just for the back and forth on commentary where they just shoot the crap and not really give a damn what's going on in the ring. I'd also love to see more of the televised house show stuff as well.

                                I realize most fans today would be bored to tears by watching enhancement talent but I grew up on that stuff and it'd be fun to see it again.
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