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EDGECRUSHER · « **Reply #200 on:** August 17, 2014, 10:39:16 PM »

Brock's matches are big events, like his UFC fights. The title matches are big, but only sometimes. Having Brock defend the title 3-4 times until Wrestlemania will bring the title back to prominence. Constant defending and switching hands makes really knocked it down recently.

Heyman can carry the title around when Brock is not there just so it's presence is felt. You can close out a PPV with a #1 contender's match, make that seem like a big deal like how it used to be.

Zandrax · « **Reply #201 on:** August 17, 2014, 10:56:14 PM »

Quote from: EDGECRUSHER on August 17, 2014, 10:39:16 PM

Brock's matches are big events, like his UFC fights. The title matches are big, but only sometimes. Having Brock defend the title 3-4 times until Wrestlemania will bring the title back to prominence. Constant defending and switching hands makes really knocked it down recently.

Heyman can carry the title around when Brock is not there just so it's presence is felt. You can close out a PPV with a #1 contender's match, make that seem like a big deal like how it used to be.

This is all correct. But we're dealing with a 70 year old who changes his mind with each swig of energy drink.

I hope they stay the course.

EDGECRUSHER · « **Reply #202 on:** August 17, 2014, 11:01:03 PM »

Yeah, Vince has been extra brutal lately with his mind changing because he lost $300 Million. Still, I am sure they will stay the course with Brock. He did just end the streak and squash Cena. You don't want to waste that by having him lose at Night of Champions.

I think the real worst case is that Brock defends it every month and that wouldn't be bad because Brock is awesome.

Zandrax · « **Reply #203 on:** August 17, 2014, 11:04:32 PM »

And who knows,... Brock has had three whole matches this year. Maybe he has half a dozen dates left in his contract.

Jef Leopard · « **Reply #204 on:** August 17, 2014, 11:05:50 PM »

I can't imagine any way in which closing out a PPV with a #1 contenders match could ever feel like a 'big deal.'

CJC · « **Reply #205 on:** August 18, 2014, 08:08:47 AM »

Quote from: Jef Leopard on August 17, 2014, 11:05:50 PM

I can't imagine any way in which closing out a PPV with a #1 contenders match could ever feel like a 'big deal.'

Ridiculous. They used to do this stuff all the time, back in the territory days, with great success. All it takes is some good booking and the discipline to stay the course until the audience is educated to what's going on. You could argue that they no longer have the booking smarts and/or the discipline to do it, but that's a separate argument.

SouthpawJosh · « **Reply #206 on:** August 18, 2014, 09:59:40 AM »

Back to the Network itself... was anyone else having HD issues with the first two matches? Meaning that it was in SD for some portions.

Zandrax · « **Reply #207 on:** August 18, 2014, 10:08:00 AM »

Quote from: SouthpawJosh on August 18, 2014, 09:59:40 AM

Back to the Network itself... was anyone else having HD issues with the first two matches? Meaning that it was in SD for some portions.

I had a couple of pauses where just clicking the reload solved the problem, but didn't notice any clarity difference.

My hunch is now that there is a true international audience the traffic has increased.

Torgo · « **Reply #208 on:** August 18, 2014, 11:18:18 AM »

Quote from: SouthpawJosh on August 18, 2014, 09:59:40 AM

Back to the Network itself... was anyone else having HD issues with the first two matches? Meaning that it was in SD for some portions.

No issues but I was a half hour behind at first, then I fast forwarded some shit and I was about 4 minutes behind by the time it ended. I think being a bit behind the live feed helps with a consistent feed.

SouthpawJosh · « **Reply #209 on:** August 18, 2014, 11:28:48 AM »

Quote from: Torgo on August 18, 2014, 11:18:18 AM

No issues but I was a half hour behind at first, then I fast forwarded some shit and I was about 4 minutes behind by the time it ended. I think being a bit behind the live feed helps with a consistent feed.

That could have been my issue. I was very behind and was pausing the show a lot. The main event had just started for me when the PPV went off the air (10pm CT), but that was with a lot of fast-forwarding or I would have been further back.

RealMarchHare · « **Reply #210 on:** August 18, 2014, 05:30:44 PM »

I couldn't even get the replay of Summer Slam to load on my PC last night but we got it to load on our 360. I find video's having a hard time loading on my PC a lot now. Using Chrome. On a whim I tried Firefox and found no issues.

FreebirdSTF · « **Reply #211 on:** August 23, 2014, 04:00:43 PM »

Quote from: CJC on August 18, 2014, 08:08:47 AM

Ridiculous. They used to do this stuff all the time, back in the territory days, with great success. All it takes is some good booking and the discipline to stay the course until the audience is educated to what's going on. You could argue that they no longer have the booking smarts and/or the discipline to do it, but that's a separate argument.

Internet Fans and all their rules kill their enjoyment now. It's almost like if they dare enjoy something that they think isn't good for business they won't be able to keep their IWC cred. I saw a guy argue on behalf of non-finishes on free TV because clean finishes should be saved for PPV. You're telling me that you actually enjoy non-finishes more? No, you just want to be "smart." That's all.

Zandrax · « **Reply #212 on:** August 23, 2014, 05:25:12 PM »

Quote from: FreebirdSTF on August 23, 2014, 04:00:43 PM

Internet Fans and all their rules kill their enjoyment now. It's almost like if they dare enjoy something that they think isn't good for business they won't be able to keep their IWC cred. I saw a guy argue on behalf of non-finishes on free TV because clean finishes should be saved for PPV. You're telling me that you actually enjoy non-finishes more? No, you just want to be "smart." That's all.

And I'm positive the only way somebody would respond that way is because they read itin some dirtsheet, forum, or website that THAT'S how you build a feud.

Sure it can work with the right story, the right talent, and the right heat, but it's got to feel organic and not just Chapter 2.

KoppoKick · « **Reply #213 on:** September 01, 2014, 11:13:28 PM »

Nitros from 1995 and 1996 have been added.

RealMarchHare · « **Reply #214 on:** September 02, 2014, 01:03:13 AM »

So am I the only one who can't log in to the network through their computer? Trying through both Chrome and Firefox. Both pull up the Network's home screen that gives the info about it and ability to sign up, click the Log In button in the upper right, and the page refreshes and that's it

Horsehead · « **Reply #215 on:** September 02, 2014, 01:41:47 AM »

I'm watching right now on my comp....Mabye clear your cache?

RealMarchHare · « **Reply #216 on:** September 02, 2014, 12:25:39 PM »

I had never used Firefox till I tried it on there last night so it wasn't a cache issue. Tried again this morning on Chrome and now it's working like normal

Torgo · « **Reply #217 on:** September 11, 2014, 10:43:44 PM »

Another solid NXT special.

Fatal 4 Way had some killer spots. There was one where Aaron Neville did a shooting star press and his foot kicked Tyler Kidd in the head on the way down. I still don't know if it was intentional.

KENTA was introduced. And for those who haven't heard, he announced that he has changed his name to Hitomi Tanaka.

EDGECRUSHER · « **Reply #218 on:** September 11, 2014, 10:48:06 PM »

At least it isn't RicePicker Bonzai.

Torgo · « **Reply #219 on:** September 11, 2014, 10:50:30 PM »

Quote from: EDGECRUSHER on September 11, 2014, 10:48:06 PM

At least it isn't RicePicker Bonzai.

Whoops, looks like I got his name wrong.

Sorry.

It's actually Video Atari.

Zandrax · « **Reply #220 on:** September 11, 2014, 10:55:46 PM »

Quote from: Torgo on September 11, 2014, 10:50:30 PM

Whoops, looks like I got his name wrong.

Sorry.

It's actually Video Atari.

You sure it's not Sushi Konami?

EDGECRUSHER · « **Reply #221 on:** September 12, 2014, 09:44:02 PM »

Super Fun Happy Kickman Awesome.

KoppoKick · « **Reply #222 on:** October 13, 2014, 06:44:20 PM »

An email this morning:

Dear WWE Network Subscriber,

Today WWE Network will begin to run limited video advertisements.

Here's what you can expect:

No commercial breaks during scheduled programming
Limited advertising between shows
Occasional advertising before our video-on-demand content.

If you have any questions regarding your subscription, please visit wwe.com/help. Thank you for being a WWE Network subscriber.WWE Network Support

Torgo · « **Reply #223 on:** October 13, 2014, 10:33:47 PM »

Quote from: KoppoKick on October 13, 2014, 06:44:20 PM

An email this morning:

Dear WWE Network Subscriber,

Today WWE Network will begin to run limited video advertisements.

Here's what you can expect:

No commercial breaks during scheduled programming
Limited advertising between shows
Occasional advertising before our video-on-demand content.

If you have any questions regarding your subscription, please visit wwe.com/help. Thank you for being a WWE Network subscriber.WWE Network Support

I can live with that scenario. Anyone who complains is a fucking whiner.

They need to make money on this somehow and I don't want them to take it away from me anytime soon!

FreebirdSTF · « **Reply #224 on:** October 13, 2014, 10:45:14 PM »

That's me. If it helps make it more successful then let's do it. I've said that all along. Ads aren't a deal breaker for me even though I pay $9.99 a month for the Network.