Perry Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Even the highlight shows on Channel 5 got booted over to their Paramount channel. It doesn't say much for the current product when a broadcaster like Channel 5 doesn't even want it on their main channel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra_gordo Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 I'd love to know what sort of numbers that highlight show does and specifically how many of those are casuals or started off as casuals. A mate of mine has got really in to WWE despite never liking wrestling previously because that show fitted in nicely with his weekend viewing with the kids after Match Of The Day. Him and his daughter have got really invested to the point they're up for going to live events and he's telling me what happened that week when I see him which is really nice to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members BomberPat Posted September 28, 2021 Paid Members Share Posted September 28, 2021 33 minutes ago, Hannibal Scorch said: The weird thing is, I see as man WWE toys now then back in the early 90’s Hasbro days and early 00’s Jakks days. We have less toy shops, but Smyths normally have half an aisle dedicated to WWE, The Entertainer, B&M and Home Bargains normally have up to date ranges as well. Even Sainsburys and Asda have some. So kids certainly have access, but I think the visibility of the whole product is largely down to parents. Are they being sold to kids, or to adult collectors, though? Saying that, when I was waiting for my second Covid jab there was a young lad sat playing with The Rock and Big E figures, so they're out there. I still occasionally see kids in John Cena or just generic WWE merch. The brand's the draw, innit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinity Land Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 53 minutes ago, cobra_gordo said: I'd love to know what sort of numbers that highlight show does and specifically how many of those are casuals or started off as casuals. A mate of mine has got really in to WWE despite never liking wrestling previously because that show fitted in nicely with his weekend viewing with the kids after Match Of The Day. Him and his daughter have got really invested to the point they're up for going to live events and he's telling me what happened that week when I see him which is really nice to see. A quick look at the last 4-5 weeks on BARB and none of the WWE shows on Paramount make their Top 15. They'll be scoring less 120k-140k. Given the time slots I doubt any particular airing would hit 6 digits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Hannibal Scorch Posted September 28, 2021 Paid Members Share Posted September 28, 2021 2 hours ago, BomberPat said: Are they being sold to kids, or to adult collectors, though? Saying that, when I was waiting for my second Covid jab there was a young lad sat playing with The Rock and Big E figures, so they're out there. I still occasionally see kids in John Cena or just generic WWE merch. The brand's the draw, innit. You see way more basics out in the wild then elites, so more aimed at kids. I know two friends with kids under 12 and they all have WWE figures. But the collectors market is clearly growing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum1993 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Alex McCarthy of Talksport is reporting that the plan is to do Summerslam in the UK next year with the Principality Stadium in Cardiff as the front runner for the venue https://t.co/BCPcBteyH0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Statto Posted September 28, 2021 Paid Members Share Posted September 28, 2021 Given they are doing MITB in the new stadium in Vegas next year, I could actually see Summerslam in a stadium over here being a goer. Wonder if it's in any way related to the hinting that AEW might run Craven Cottage next summer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members mim731 Posted September 28, 2021 Paid Members Share Posted September 28, 2021 23 minutes ago, Callum1993 said: Alex McCarthy of Talksport is reporting that the plan is to do Summerslam in the UK next year with the Principality Stadium in Cardiff as the front runner for the venue https://t.co/BCPcBteyH0 Principality has a retractable roof doesn't it? I can imagine that being a big factor to doing a stadium show over here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinity Land Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 45 minutes ago, mim731 said: Principality has a retractable roof doesn't it? I can imagine that being a big factor to doing a stadium show over here. Yes, curious how they'll handle Raw and Smackdown. The Cardiff arena is on the small side. So maybe they'd try and do all of them at the Stadium, or have at least Raw in London/elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Healy52003 Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Reckon there could be an official travel package by wwe but very possible it could be over priced and DIYing it might be best esp coming from Ireland (quick Ryanair flight across and back) Be nice if this was announced soon as it gives time to plan and save Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonworden Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Healy52003 said: Reckon there could be an official travel package by wwe but very possible it could be over priced and DIYing it might be best esp coming from Ireland (quick Ryanair flight across and back) Be nice if this was announced soon as it gives time to plan and save I hope the travel package is a seat on the Megabus (if it still exists) a room in an F1 hotel and bag of Gregs sausage rolls so any fans coming over here get the full Britwres trip experience. Any Axxess type event needs to have a stall where you can get your photo taken in front of Gangrel eating crisps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Tommy! Posted September 29, 2021 Paid Members Share Posted September 29, 2021 15 hours ago, Perry said: Even the highlight shows on Channel 5 got booted over to their Paramount channel. It doesn't say much for the current product when a broadcaster like Channel 5 doesn't even want it on their main channel. They should have got Shannon Tweed in to GM Raw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slapnut Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 16 hours ago, Callum1993 said: Alex McCarthy of Talksport is reporting that the plan is to do Summerslam in the UK next year with the Principality Stadium in Cardiff as the front runner for the venue https://t.co/BCPcBteyH0 I’ll only go if the musical act is Ninjah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Did anyone know that WWE are doing a PPV on New Year's Day?  https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/wwe-reveals-name-new-years-day-ppv-351201 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Healy52003 Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 (edited) Spurs Stadium or Wembley prob the best in regards if its the whole hog Fri- SD in the O2 Sat- summerslam outdoors or NXT Takeover (O2) Sun- summerslam outdoors or NXT Takeover(The o2) Mon- Raw the o2 My wallet hurts thinking of that Wouldn't surprise me if it's only Summerslam in Cardiff on a Saturday and then back to the states for raw on Monday. They could pre record the go home SD show Anyones guess really but hopefully it's announced sooner rather than later  Edited September 29, 2021 by Healy52003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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