In WWE, why doesn’t Vince listen to who the fans enjoy, and just does what he pleases?
Because Vince didn’t create a business to please fans… that was the business he purchased from his father. Vince’s plan/dream was simple, to take the product of professional wrestling, package it and market it to children and their parents, in a way that could still include more traditional fans, but not cater to them.That’s exactly what Hulkamania was, a childrens marketing tool and ever since that model has served WWE well. Create colourful, larger than life characters, put their likeness on endless merchandise and promote via your TV shows and live events, with mainstream crossover where you can. The only time that model didn’t work was when Hogan himself defected and WCW got that audience.Vince saw that his business was in REAL trouble so marketed in the same way but to the adults and older teen fans with the Attitude. As soon as he won the Monday Night Wars, the old model was returned to with John Cena and the like.Fans want who they want for reasons that don’t work in the WWE boardroom, on a balance sheet or TV ratings. Finn Balor, Cesaro, Bray Wyatt or Matt Hardy don’t sell in the same way Brock Lesnar, John Cena, Roman Reigns (I give you him, it’s a mistake on Vince’s part), The Undertaker, Triple H and Chris Jericho do. Some like AJ Styles come out of “leftfield” in WWE terms and are able to get over after being elsewhere. Realistically though, a push to the top slot takes YEARS and has to be built brick by brick or the talent will collapse under the weight of expectation, pressure and backlash if things don’t go as planned.The worst part of the modern era is so many guys have had the belt (s) that it really is like “whose turn?” rather than “who deserves it?” In the last 2 years, they’ve started to tone that back with fewer first time champs and longer reigns for people.Think back to that Hogan era or Attitude era… they worked because there were talents who COULD have the belt, but didn’t… Hogan had the belt but Perfect, Rude, DiBiase, The Bulldog and Piper, all could or “should” have for many fans and would have done today…but there were also guys like Rick Martel, Jake Roberts, Big Bossman, Brutus Beefcake, Earthquake, Paul Orndorrf were also needed who were NEVER getting the belt but still a big deal.Today too many people have had the belt and it means they can only go down… When someone like Bret Hart, Chris Jericho or Eddie won the title it was refreshing…now anyone down the card can win it cos Jinder did.
Pro Wrestling Poll?
What do you like to watch as much as wrestling? Would you rather befriend your current favorite wrestler, or date your celebrity crush? How do you want to meet your favorite wrestler? or Where? What wrestler inspires/motivates you? Do you like to see face vs. face matches, or face vs. heel matches better? Do you judge a good match based off of crowd reaction, or not? What impressed you most about your favorite wrestler? current, or all time? What is your favorite submission finishing/signature move? What move do you think is "over-used"? Favorite strike- Kicks, Knees, Uppercuts, Forearms, Headbutt, Chops, or Elbows?
Do fans only supporting heels ruin wrestling?
There are many people who only want heels to win and according to the same people faces are overrated and boring. I understand when people are fans of wrestlers for their in-ring talents rather than entertainment value but in my opinion having so many people preferring heels to faces ruin the crowd atmosphere. For example at the 1000th episode of Raw, CM Punk turned heel (Well it seems that way) and he still got mostly cheers from the crowd. Ok granted he's a good wrestler but what happened to cheering for the "Good guys" and booing the "Bad guys"? Another example is John Cena, although the majority of the crowd cheer him there are still people booing him. With the internet many people decide to follow the "trend" of what everyone else is doing. The majority of the IWC say how bad a wrestler is but when they turn heel suddenly they're "cool". What are your views on this?
World Wrestling Entertainment: What are some of the greatest Wrestlemania moments?
An older fan or a fan of classic WWF would place Hogan slamming Ander the Giant on the top of this list. However, being someone who is actually younger than Wrestlemania, I can't do that frankly. I didn't experience the intensity of that moment. This is my list of top 5 Wrestlemania moments, based on what I saw and felt and experienced.The best of them all? This-WM XII - HBK defeating Bret Hard in WM XII. I was a fan of HBK when I was a little kid. Even when he came in looking better than ever before in WM32 I got chills down my spine. I love him. He is indeed Mr. Wrestlemania.The other spots go to these moments, in decreasing order of awesomeness and electricity. WM XXX - Daniel Bryan's triumph. Say what you want about Bryan. But seeing him celebrating in the middle of the ring and thunderous YES chants was a real feel good moement. It was a really touching moment when he went to hug Conor. WM XIII - The birth of the gutsiest SOB to ever put on a pair of wrestling boots. A bloody Austin passing out to the sharp shooter rather than tapping out was an iconic scene.WM XXX - The end of the strak. 2 years have passed but I still have no words to describe how I feel about it. I realized at that moment that my childhood was over.WM XXIV - HBK defeating Ric Flair, retiring the nature boy. It was an emotional match and even emotional moment when Micheals said ' I am sorry' before hitting the second sweet chin music.Consolation prizes would go to the below moments:Women's championship triple threat match in WM32. Perhaps the best bout of the entire card. This was truely A+ in all aspects.Cesaro slamming big show and winning the innaugural Andre the Giant memorial battle royale
Should WWE give John Cena the Intercontinental Title?
I don't mean right now. I mean after he loses the United States Title and after Kevin Owens drops the IC Title. Kevin Owens is hanging in there after getting buried by Cena. But you agree that John Cena needs a run with the IC Title?
What if you were the new owner of WWE?
I would first turn Roman reigns heel, then I will bring CM Punk back and give him the main event of wrestlemania that he always wanted and rightfully deserved. I would also try to bring Kenny omega in the WWE.Then I would produce dream matches on pa per views like Omega vs Bryan, Punk vs Nakamura, Cena vs gargano. Then I would Finn balor his pending universal championship rematch. I will give matches enough time for them to be 5 stars (especially big ones). I would un-ban some of the moves that were banned like pile driver etc ( I would tell the superstars to only use this moves in big matches when it's necessary).I would tone down the comedy bit and focus more on storytelling wrestling. Superstars will be given more freedom with their promos and unwanted superstars such as primo, epico, Mandy rose, Alicia fox will be fired.Cruiserweight will be given more spotlight and ring time. Part timers will not become champions (atleast not for a long period).50–50 booking will not happen. NXT call ups will get to hang with veteran main roster talents rather than enhancement talent.Throwaway tag teams will have a hard time competing against professional tag teams. Tag team matches and women's division matches will also be properly built and they will also be given efficient time.Commentary team will also be given freedom of speech. Heels will not be presented as cowards but they will be presented as clever, cunning, dominant performers. Baby faces will not be presented as stupid as they get distracted too much.In short, entertainment will be provided by giving fans what they want.
Super Hardcore Fans: Which of these wrestlers do you like better?
You can say neither, both, or you can skip it. Brian Pillman or Owen Hart Vader or Brock Lesnar Taiji Ishimori or Kota Ibushi Rey Mysterio or Drago Johnny Gargano or Ricochet Fenix or Will Ospreay AJ Styles or Shawn Michaels Braun Strowman or Sheamus Chris Jericho or Ricky Steamboat The Miz or Kevin Owens Shinsuke Nakamura or Seth Rollins Jushin Liger or Tiger Mask Abyss or Kane