N.B. This is NOT a complaints/suggestions thread. It is one to discuss what this age group think of the product and what the WWE can do to improve this demographic.
"The Wrestling Observer is reporting that due to sagging ratings in the 12-17 year old demographic, WWE has plans to hold a focus group for the specific age bracket on 1/26 in White Plains, NY.
WWE is seeking males and females between the ages of 12 and 17 for a 90 minute meeting in order to gather more data on why that age group seems to be tuning in less to WWE programming than they have in the past."
So, as I'm 15, I though I'd share my point of view about the current product and how I think they could improve my demographic. ANYONE of any age can contribute to this thread, but remember to discuss the 12-17 year old demographic.
Anyway, here are where I think the product is a success:
1. Badass characters. The WWE needs more Orton like characters, he's so awesome when he goes apeshit and loses it. If the WWE can make more charachters a little bit more angry, I really think it'll help them get their edge back.
2. Gimmick matches - They're epic. All of them. Even DiBiase vs Hunico in a flag match and McIntyre vs Santino in a blindfold match.
3. Pushing PG boundaries - whenever a character swears or makes an anti-PG joke (R Truths Pinocchio thing) it helps give the product an edge.
Where it's going bad:
1. Promos - For the most part they suck. Lack of emotion is the main reason why. CM Punks been showing the way recently with his intense promo with Lauranitis
2. Pointless feuds and storylines - No explanation needed
3. Lack of intensity and personal/emotional factor in feuds - "I want your title" is the basis for guess far too often in the WWE. Even Cena/Kane feels a bit flat. Why not have Kane do some really heel things, like the Punk/Orton feud on the Road to Wrestlemania, remember the whole tour bus segment? Or when Triple H smashed up Ortons house a few years ago.
At the end of the day, I think there's a simple solution. Make it more edgey.
"The Wrestling Observer is reporting that due to sagging ratings in the 12-17 year old demographic, WWE has plans to hold a focus group for the specific age bracket on 1/26 in White Plains, NY.
WWE is seeking males and females between the ages of 12 and 17 for a 90 minute meeting in order to gather more data on why that age group seems to be tuning in less to WWE programming than they have in the past."
So, as I'm 15, I though I'd share my point of view about the current product and how I think they could improve my demographic. ANYONE of any age can contribute to this thread, but remember to discuss the 12-17 year old demographic.
Anyway, here are where I think the product is a success:
1. Badass characters. The WWE needs more Orton like characters, he's so awesome when he goes apeshit and loses it. If the WWE can make more charachters a little bit more angry, I really think it'll help them get their edge back.
2. Gimmick matches - They're epic. All of them. Even DiBiase vs Hunico in a flag match and McIntyre vs Santino in a blindfold match.
3. Pushing PG boundaries - whenever a character swears or makes an anti-PG joke (R Truths Pinocchio thing) it helps give the product an edge.
Where it's going bad:
1. Promos - For the most part they suck. Lack of emotion is the main reason why. CM Punks been showing the way recently with his intense promo with Lauranitis
2. Pointless feuds and storylines - No explanation needed
3. Lack of intensity and personal/emotional factor in feuds - "I want your title" is the basis for guess far too often in the WWE. Even Cena/Kane feels a bit flat. Why not have Kane do some really heel things, like the Punk/Orton feud on the Road to Wrestlemania, remember the whole tour bus segment? Or when Triple H smashed up Ortons house a few years ago.
At the end of the day, I think there's a simple solution. Make it more edgey.