simonworden Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I was just reading the wikipedia page for Raw and noted it said it has been filmed in 10 different countries. They included the tribute to the troops shows in Iraq and Afghanistan there and England, Italy, Germany, Canada, Mexico, Japan and of course the US but also said South Africa.... Â I cannot think of an episode from South Africa or any kind of taping. Have I forgotten something recent, was it like the Germany deal in 1997 or are they counting like footage from a house show or something i've forgotten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members IANdrewDiceClay Posted December 17, 2013 Paid Members Share Posted December 17, 2013 It was infamously one of the worst Raws in history. 50 times worse than what you consider boring today. They gave Vince Russo the head writer position after that. I remember a Crush vs Ahmed Johnson match from South Africa which was particularly horrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wooly Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I was just reading the wikipedia page for Raw and noted it said it has been filmed in 10 different countries. They included the tribute to the troops shows in Iraq and Afghanistan there and England, Italy, Germany, Canada, Mexico, Japan and of course the US but also said South Africa.... I cannot think of an episode from South Africa or any kind of taping. Have I forgotten something recent, was it like the Germany deal in 1997 or are they counting like footage from a house show or something i've forgotten  there have been 28 house shows in south africa but only 1 was a tv taping. that was on 09/04/1997  here is the line up  1. Aldo Montoya vs. TL Hopper (dark match) 2. Flash Funk vs. Salvatore Sincere (dark match) 3. WWF World Heavyweight Title Match: Crush vs. The Undertaker © (dark match) 4. Hunter Hearst Helmsley vs. Jesse James 5. Rocky Maivia vs. Savio Vega 6. Goldust vs. The Sultan 7. Ahmed Johnson vs. Crush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PowerButchi Posted December 17, 2013 Moderators Share Posted December 17, 2013 It looked like it was taped on a Sharp Viewcam as well. Early 97 wasn't great for non US episodes of Raw. The episode filmed in darkness at the Toronto SkyDome because they sold relatively fuck all tickets especially stands out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 It looked like it was taped on a Sharp Viewcam as well. Early 97 wasn't great for non US episodes of Raw. The episode filmed in darkness at the Toronto SkyDome because they sold relatively fuck all tickets especially stands out. Â Hadn't they drawn amazing crowds in the same venue on earlier dates? I'm sure I recall a pic of HBK vs Goldust main eventing an exceptionally busy house show in Autumn 96. Rotten luck giving them a taping and no-one turns up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PowerButchi Posted December 17, 2013 Moderators Share Posted December 17, 2013 Not according to this. Â http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/skydome.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members garynysmon Posted December 17, 2013 Paid Members Share Posted December 17, 2013 Check out the WCW show in 1993 on Butch's link. I imagine 3,000 rattling around in a 60,000 seater is pretty surreal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members JNLister Posted December 18, 2013 Paid Members Share Posted December 18, 2013 Assuming WCW knew what they'd likely draw, it would have been OK. The building can be set up for several different capacities, the smallest of which ("Theater Setup") is only 5,200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members bAzTNM#1 Posted December 18, 2013 Paid Members Share Posted December 18, 2013 (edited) I remember Mick Foley failing a few of these. What's in a WWE "impact test"? Cheers! Edited December 18, 2013 by bAzTNM#1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthofsin Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 It looked like it was taped on a Sharp Viewcam as well. Early 97 wasn't great for non US episodes of Raw. The episode filmed in darkness at the Toronto SkyDome because they sold relatively fuck all tickets especially stands out. Â Hadn't they drawn amazing crowds in the same venue on earlier dates? I'm sure I recall a pic of HBK vs Goldust main eventing an exceptionally busy house show in Autumn 96. Rotten luck giving them a taping and no-one turns up! Â The triple threat dark match main event on that '97 Skydome taping drew a decent crowd. Was watching it the other day and it looks far from terrible crowd wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Pitcos Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I remember Mick Foley failing a few of these. What's in a WWE "impact test"? Cheers! http://www.impacttest.com/ Â Developed by clinical experts who pioneered the field, ImPACT (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) is the most-widely used and most scientifically validated computerized concussion evaluation system. ImPACT provides trained clinicians with neurocognitive assessment tools and services that have been medically accepted as state-of-the-art best practices -- as part of determining safe return to play decisions. Â Through tools such as the ImPACT Concussion Management Model ImPACT addresses the need for an accurate, medically accepted assessment system that is used as part of an overall concussion management protocol. This Model builds partnerships with healthcare professionals and athletic trainers to offer training and resources for affordable concussion management. ImPACT benefits athletes at all levels of play, from professional sports teams to students and their parents. Â ImPACT has the largest database of clinical research (190 peer reviewed and over 125 independent studies) on concussion management, validating ImPACT's model. Further, ImPACT's comprehensive normative data includes more than 75,000 (and growing) results, which provides reliability and validity of testing, even without a baseline. Â ImPACT has received numerous accolades and endorsements from many of the world's leading sports authorities, governing bodies, teams and athletes. Currently, more than 10,000 medical professionals have been trained by ImPACT on concussion management and the ImPACT Program. ImPACT is in use by many teams in MLB, NHL, NFL and WWE. More than 7,400+ high schools, 1,000+ colleges and universities, 900+ clinical centers, 430+ Credentialed ImPACT Consultants, 200+ professional teams and select military units use ImPACT. Cirque du Soleil, Irish and South African rugby teams, among many other organizations around the globe also use ImPACT. Â ImPACT and its products continue to evolve by incorporating the latest advancements in neurocognitive science and in technology for portability and ease of use. In addition, ImPACT is constantly expanding educational resources and tools to raise awareness regarding the importance of proper concussion management. Proof of ImPACT's clinical value can be found more than a thousand clinics and hospitals throughout the United States and elsewhere. Â The ImPACT Test is a fundamental element of ImPACT's overall approach to concussion management. Here are important facts about the ImPACT Test: The ImPACT Test is: Â One important piece of the overall concussion evaluation and management process. A sophisticated test of cognitive abilities. The most scientifically researched concussion management tool. A tool that can help health care professionals track recovery of cognitive processes following concussion. A tool to help communicate post-concussion status to athletes, coaches, parents, clinicians. A tool that helps health care professionals and educators make decisions about academic needs following concussion. Â The ImPACT Test is not: Â A "panacea" or cure-all for concussion, as there is no such thing. As long as contact to the head occurs, concussion will continue to happen. A tool to diagnose concussion, which should always be diagnosed by a qualified health care provider. A substitute for medical evaluation and treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PowerButchi Posted December 18, 2013 Moderators Share Posted December 18, 2013 It looked like it was taped on a Sharp Viewcam as well. Early 97 wasn't great for non US episodes of Raw. The episode filmed in darkness at the Toronto SkyDome because they sold relatively fuck all tickets especially stands out. Â Hadn't they drawn amazing crowds in the same venue on earlier dates? I'm sure I recall a pic of HBK vs Goldust main eventing an exceptionally busy house show in Autumn 96. Rotten luck giving them a taping and no-one turns up! Â The triple threat dark match main event on that '97 Skydome taping drew a decent crowd. Was watching it the other day and it looks far from terrible crowd wise. Â 25,000 in a stadium for 70,000 looks awful though. Here's a match from that Raw. They had to film in darkness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallicks Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 There was a documentary on CNN over here called "Ted Turner - The Maverick Man", which was a biography of his whole life and it never once mentioned wrestling or WCW. Two things: 1) Was WCW really that much of a non-event in the Turner empire that it doesn't warrant a meniton? 2) If the answer to 1) is no, who is airbrushing them from history? Or could it be because WWE has the rights to the tape library? It wasn't a bad show by any means, but I waited for a whole hour to see some wrestling and was bitterly disappointed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PowerButchi Posted December 19, 2013 Moderators Share Posted December 19, 2013 I'd say WCW is a drop in the water compared to the CNN Gulf War stuff and him organizing goodwill games and buying the massive film libraries. Also, WCW was sold for something like 2m when he bought JCP for 9m and it only made money for 3 or 4 years. It's actually a prettyminor part of Ted's history when you look at the rest of his stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallicks Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Yeah I guess, I thought maybe the Monday night wars might have had a mention. It was interesting how opposed to the AOL merger he was. I wonder if WCW would have limped on if the merger hadn't gone through? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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