SpoodBeest
City Dweller, Successful Fella
Well for the second year in a row WWE is letting NBC air their biggest event of the year in WrestleMania 26 on free television. I could of swore they also aired WrestleMania 24 on cable but maybe it didn't happen, or just aired on a different network. Now even though it's only one night they will be airing it, do you think it's a good or bad thing that they do this?
I know how many people actually order that show every year (myself included) but there are probably plenty of fans who for whatever reason cannot order the show whether it be due to the economy, like if they lost their job, are not making enough, or even for other unknown reason. I think it is a good thing that these unfortunate fans will now be able to see WWE's biggest spectacle and see exactly how good of a show WrestleMania truly was. However it is a bit of a let down for them as well, why do you ask? Well Mania happened back at the end of March and if they have been consistently following the product they know what the aftermath of Mania already is. So they will be able to know exactly what is going to happen at every match that comes on the air.
Also one bad thing about this is what is stopping the major fans like ourselves from recording this show? No matter if we have a DVR, Tivo, or even a spare tape to toss in the old VCR to record, what is prohibiting us from recording this show and watching it over and over again after it's one night premiere is over? Nothing we could do this since they are basically giving us the show for free. So that could affect potential DVD sales if anyone even buys those anymore. Which if they do is a potential loss of business and revenue.
This just some food for thought. I really don't care that they do this, but I thought it would make out for a rather good discussion. I look forward to seeing what everyone's views on this deal is, so without any further ado post and reply.
I know how many people actually order that show every year (myself included) but there are probably plenty of fans who for whatever reason cannot order the show whether it be due to the economy, like if they lost their job, are not making enough, or even for other unknown reason. I think it is a good thing that these unfortunate fans will now be able to see WWE's biggest spectacle and see exactly how good of a show WrestleMania truly was. However it is a bit of a let down for them as well, why do you ask? Well Mania happened back at the end of March and if they have been consistently following the product they know what the aftermath of Mania already is. So they will be able to know exactly what is going to happen at every match that comes on the air.
Also one bad thing about this is what is stopping the major fans like ourselves from recording this show? No matter if we have a DVR, Tivo, or even a spare tape to toss in the old VCR to record, what is prohibiting us from recording this show and watching it over and over again after it's one night premiere is over? Nothing we could do this since they are basically giving us the show for free. So that could affect potential DVD sales if anyone even buys those anymore. Which if they do is a potential loss of business and revenue.
This just some food for thought. I really don't care that they do this, but I thought it would make out for a rather good discussion. I look forward to seeing what everyone's views on this deal is, so without any further ado post and reply.