Sunday, August 31, 2008
WWE to get their own channel?
Reported by: Kyle Faust
Source: ewrestling.news
It appears WWE is considering moving their 24/7 programming from an on-demand pay-per-view subscription service to its own television channel. Currently the company is doing a marketing study which is probably being done to try and present the cable companies with evidence that people will switch to or from satellite, based on the ability to see the WWE channel as a free service.It's known that Vince McMahon has talked about WWE needing its own TV channel for years now. One advantage of having their own channel would be if the USA Network or MyNetworkTV changed their minds on carrying WWE programming, wasn't interested in anymore or had some sort of power shift, then WWE would have its own channel to air their programming on.We will keep you updated on any further developments.
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Two words: BAD IDEA
Many people will disagree with me, but lets look from outside of the box. WWE currently aims their product toward the younger fans. That's what a business has to do in order to grow. Their new rating is PG and they have a kids magazine out now. I have no problems with that. WWE can't put out a product that's directed toward the Bruno Sammartino generation or the Hulk Hogan generation.
If WWE shifted their WWE 24/7 Classics On Demand programing to TV (free service), they'd have to target the younger fan base (as they currently do on their programing), thus you can say goodbye to the 50s, 60s, and 70s matches and content. You might even say goodbye to some of the 80s content as well. Or you wouldn't get as much classic content as you already do on WWE 24/7 Classics On Demand, i.e. ESPN Classic.
Do you think a Jeff Hardy fan could sit through a Bruno Sammartino match? Do you think a John Cena fan could sit through a 45 minute match featuring Harley Race and Dusty Rhodes? Do you think a fan that thinks Michelle McCool is the greatest women's wrestler/diva in the world could sit through a Fabulous Moolah match? I'm not knocking any fans or current wrestlers, but that's the truth. The only classic content you'd see is from the new generation to the attitude era and that's it. To some that's classic wrestling, but not to me.
The only reason why I hope this doesn't happen, is because WWE 24/7 Classics On Demand (if it becomes a channel) WILL CHANGE. I can bet ALL the money I have that it would change. It wouldn't change at first, because WWE would want to grab a hold of the old school fans and those that had WWE 24/7 Classics On Demand and get them hooked on the new channel (same with bringing back ECW). Then, after a while it would change. Look at ECW. When it returned everyone was jumping up and down. . . . . . and look where we are today. It changed. I'd pay $15.00 a month for this service not to change. With WWE having their own free TV channel, I don't think it would be as good as WWE 24/7 Classics On Demand.
The channel would be free, which is great and I think this content should be viewed by everyone. Also, this means more people would be able to watch it, but. . look at today's WWE programing (Raw, Friday Night Smackdown!, ECW, and A.M. Raw). Which is better? WWE 24/7 Classics On Demand or the current programing? A TV channel is ALL ABOUT RATINGS. With WWE 24/7 Classics On Demand you don't have to worry about ratings. You don't have to worry about trying to get the younger fans to watch or an age demographic.
If WWE 24/7 Classics On Demand stays the EXACT same as it is right now, and just moves over to a TV Channel, that would be great. But let me remind you, this is the WWE. I like the WWE, and Vince McMahon has done some good things for wrestling, I just have a problem with people fixing things when there's no need to fix them. I have a problem with people changing things, when things already make me happy.
Let us classic wrestling fans HAVE OUR WRESTLING, while the younger generation has theirs. I wanna watch my Harley Race matches. I wanna watch my Jerry Lawler matches, I wanna watch my Sammartino matches, I wanna watch my Killer Kowalski matches. I wanna see the Freebirds tangle with the Von Erichs. I want to see AWA legend Nick Bockwinkle deliver promos that keep me intuned. I want to see Bobby Heenan make a fool of himself on Prime Time Wrestling. I can do all those things right now, but that could change if WWE gets their own channel and has their way with it. Remember when ESPN Classic us to be ALL classic? Remember when VH1 Classic us to be all classic videos?
If it's not broke, don't fix it. My advice to the WWE is this. Take your money, and get this service on Time Warner, Direct TV, Dish Network, Charter, or any other services that carries Digital Cable and On Demand. It's been 2 years since WWE 24/7 Classics On Demand has debuted on any major cable company. Yes, Time Warner and WWE still have that 'grudge' going on I assume.
Start advertising WWE 24/7 Classics On Demand more. Don't just advertise it on Raw, do the same for ECW and Friday Night Smackdown! Give 1 minute clips about the product, not just a match. Get the fans interested. If you can take 10 minutes to do a "Kiss My Ass" segment, you can do 60 seconds to promote a product. Promote this thing like you promote a pay-per-view. No wait, nevermind on that one. HA HA!
When was the last time you heard someone dislike WWE 24/7 Classics On Demand?
I rest my case.
*Just a wrestling fan who doesn't want classic wrestling content to change*
Friday, August 29, 2008
WWE 24-7 Schedule (Aug 26th - Sept 2nd)
Here's the schedule for this week's content on WWE 24-7 On Demand. Depending on your cable company, content may be uploaded to On Demand at a different date. Mine is updated at 12:00 A.M. ET on Wednesday. Someone else's could be updated on Friday, it just depends on your local cable center. After waiting 3-4 days if nothing has been updated, please call your local cable company and let them know of the problem.
Note: Some programs might not be on the schedule. That's because someone might have a program that I don't have that week, but I'll get it the following week or a few days later. It depends on your local cable provider (center). That's what I was told.
Hosted by Gene Okerlund
Ends: 9/2/08
Ends: 9/9/08
[Putski 6 Man Tag]
Date: 10/13/75
[Putski VS. Ventura]
Date: 4/23/89
World Wrestling Federation (WWF)
Maple Leaf Wrestling
Arena: Maple Leaf Gardens
City: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Ends: 9/2/08
World Wrestling Federation (WWF)
Ends: 9/2/08
[The Monday Night War]
World Championship Wrestling (WCW)
Hosted By: Michael Cole
Ends: 9/02/08
[The Monday Night War]
Date: 9/15/97
World Wrestling Federation (WWF)
Monday Night Raw
Hosted By: Michael Cole
Ends: 9/02/08
Date: 6/14/86
Jim Crockett Promotions (NWA)
TV: World Championship Wrestling
Ends: 9/2/08
[ECW 5/28/96]
Date: 5/28/96
Hosted by Joey Styles & Tazz
Ends: 9/9/08
[Francine VS. Dawn]
[Sable VS. Jacqueline]
[Torrie VS. Stacy]
Ends: 9/2/08
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Those That Do/Don’t Have WWE 24-7 On Demand
Those That Do/Don’t Have WWE 24-7 On Demand
There are many people that don’t have WWE 24-7 Classics On Demand because their local cable provider doesn’t carry it (Satellite doesn’t carry it at this time, only digital cable). There’s those like myself that do get WWE 24-7 Classics On Demand, but are always in need of more wrestling. So what’s a fan to do?
WWE 24-7 Online is the next best thing. WWE 24-7 Online is a subscription service that you can subscribe to by paying a monthly or yearly fee. There are roughly 25-30 matches per month filled with classic video matches and unforgettable moments in wrestling history. The matches/content play in 750K, which is very clear.
Featured content themes are as follows:
* Matches & Material:
from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and today’s wrestling
* JR’s Pick: Jim Ross picks his favorite match of the month
* Wrestling’s Hot-beds:
Matches/segments that took place in the most popular wrestling regions in the country
* Introducing:
Introducing a new WWE superstar each week, which includes a match of theirs
* Favorite Match:
A WWE superstar each month picks their favorite wrestling match
* History Of The WWE Intercontinental Championship
[Chronicle of the history of the WWE Intercontinental Championship starting from 1979]
* Raw History:
Each episode of Raw is aired (in order)
* Wrestling Challenge:
Each episode of Wrestling Challenge is aired (in order)
* Segments:
Special segments are aired each month that fits with that months theme
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All the catogories you see above (including matches of the month) can be seen on the ‘left’ side bar on WWE 24-7 Online. Also, any episodes of Raw, Wrestling Challenge, or special segments (archived) can be found there as well. So you won’t miss out if you’re just joining WWE 24-7 Online.
WWE 24-7 Online Library features
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)
Jim Crockett Promotions (NWA)
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling (NWA)
American Wrestling Association (AWA)
Championship Wrestling From Florida (CWF)
Smoky Mountain Wrestling (SMW)
World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW)
Stampede Wrestling (SW)
World Championship Wrestling (WCW)
Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW)
Subscription service:
Yearly: $39.95 (you save $7.00)
Monthly: $3.95
Please feel free to ask any questions. Enjoy.
Official WWE 24-7 Online Website
http://www.wwe.com/subscriptions/247online/august08/
System Requirements:
http://www.wwe.com/subscriptions/help/systemrequirements
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
WWE 24-7 Schedule (Aug 19th - Aug 26th)
Here's the schedule for this week's content on WWE 24-7 On Demand. Depending on your cable company, content may be uploaded to On Demand at a different date. Mine is updated at 12:00 A.M. ET on Wednesday. Someone else's could be updated on Friday, it just depends on your local cable center. After waiting 3-4 days if nothing has been updated, please call your local cable company and let them know of the problem.
Note: Some programs might not be on the schedule. That's because someone might have a program that I don't have that week, but I'll get it the following week or a few days later. It depends on your local cable provider (center). That's what I was told.
Hosted by Gene Okerlund
Ends: 9/2/08
Ends: 8/26/08
[Putski 6 Man Tag]
Date: 10/13/75
[Putski VS. Ventura]
Date: 4/23/89
World Wrestling Federation (WWF)
Maple Leaf Wrestling
Arena: Maple Leaf Gardens
City: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Ends: 9/2/08
World Wrestling Federation (WWF)
Ends: 9/2/08
[The Monday Night War]
World Championship Wrestling (WCW)
Hosted By: Michael Cole
Ends: 9/02/08
[The Monday Night War]
Date: 9/15/97
World Wrestling Federation (WWF)
Monday Night Raw
Hosted By: Michael Cole
Ends: 9/02/08
Date: 6/14/86
Jim Crockett Promotions (NWA)
TV: World Championship Wrestling
Ends: 9/2/08
[ECW 5/20/96]
Date: 5/20/96
Hosted by Joey Styles & Tazz
Ends: 8/26/08
[Prime Time 11/5/87]
[Stampede 10/31/86]
[Francine VS. Dawn]
[Sable VS. Jacqueline]
[Torrie VS. Stacy]
Ends: 9/2/08
Thursday, August 14, 2008
WWE 24-7 Schedule (Aug 12th - Aug 19th)
Here's the schedule for this week's content on WWE 24-7 On Demand. Depending on your cable company, content may be uploaded to On Demand at a different date. Mine is updated at 12:00 A.M. ET on Wednesday. Someone else's could be updated on Friday, it just depends on your local cable center. After waiting 3-4 days if nothing has been updated, please call your local cable company and let them know of the problem.
Note: Some programs might not be on the schedule. That's because someone might have a program that I don't have that week, but I'll get it the following week or a few days later. It depends on your local cable provider (center). That's what I was told.
Hosted by Gene Okerlund
Ends: 9-2-08
Ends: 8-26-08
Ivan Putski VS. Bruiser Brody
Date: 1-17-77
Ivan Putski VS. Stan "The Lariat" Hansen
City: New York, NY
WWE Old School
Date: 9-23-84
World Wrestling Federation (WWF)
Maple Leaf Wrestling
Arena: Maple Leaf Gardens
City: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Ends: 8-19-08
World Championship Wrestling (WCW)
Ends: 8-19-08
The Monday Night War
World Championship Wrestling (WCW)
Hosted By: Michael Cole
Ends: 9-02-08
The Monday Night War
Date: 9-15-97
World Wrestling Federation (WWF)
Monday Night Raw
Hosted By: Michael Cole
Ends: 9-02-08
Date: 6-7-86
Jim Crockett Promotions (NWA)
TV: World Championship Wrestling
Ends: 8-19-08
The History Of ECW
Date: 5-20-96
Hosted by Joey Styles & Tazz
Ends: 8-26-08
Tuesday Night Titans
Stampede Wrestling
Miss Royal Rumble
Ends: 8-17-08
Torrie Wilson VS. Sable
Terri VS. Molly Holly
Date: 10-25-99
Ends: 8-17-08
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
WWE 24-7 Schedule (Aug 5th - Aug 12th)
Here's the schedule for this week's content on WWE 24-7 On Demand. Depending on your cable company, content may be uploaded to On Demand at a different date. Mine is updated at 12:00 A.M. ET on Wednesday. Someone else's could be updated on Friday, it just depends on your local cable center. After waiting 3-4 days if nothing has been updated, please call your local cable company and let them know of the problem.
Note: Some programs might not be on the schedule. That's because someone might have a program that I don't have that week, but I'll get it the following week or a few days later. It depends on your local cable provider (center). That's what I was told.
Hosted by Gene Okerlund
Ends: 9-2-08
Ends: 8-12-08
Ivan Putski VS. Bruiser Brody
Date: 1-17-77
Ivan Putski VS. Stan "The Lariat" Hansen
City: New York, NY
WWE Old School
Date: 9-23-84
World Wrestling Federation (WWF)
Maple Leaf Wrestling
Arena: Maple Leaf Gardens
City: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Ends: 8-19-08
World Championship Wrestling (WCW)
Ends: 8-19-08
The Monday Night War
World Championship Wrestling (WCW)
Hosted By: Michael Cole
Ends: 8-12-08
The Monday Night War
Date: 9-8-97
World Wrestling Federation (WWF)
Monday Night Raw
Hosted By: Michael Cole
Ends: 8-12-08
Date: 6-7-86
Jim Crockett Promotions (NWA)
TV: World Championship Wrestling
Ends: 8-19-08
The History Of ECW
Date: 5-13-96
Hosted by Joey Styles & Tazz
Ends: 8-12-08
Prime Time Wrestling
Stampede Wrestling
Miss Royal Rumble
Ends: 8-17-08
Torrie Wilson VS. Sable
Terri VS. Molly Holly
Date: 10-25-99
Ends: 8-17-08