Meltzer: You can't blame cord cutting for WWE's declining ratings

[Breh Obama]

1. Cord cutting is the main reason Disney's stock doesn't go up much because ESPN is constantly losing viewers due to cord cutting. Its why they just had a bunch of layoffs.

2. Couldn't WWE just air Raw on the Network?


And...

3. I'm convinced @Da King is really Vince Russo

 

[RammerJammer]

1. Cord cutting is the main reason Disney's stock doesn't go up much because ESPN is constantly losing viewers due to cord cutting. Its why they just had a bunch of layoffs.

2. Couldn't WWE just air Raw on the Network?


And...

3. I'm convinced @Da King is really Vince Russo

Cause they would lose hundreds of millions of dollars if they air RAW exclusively on the Network

 

[Da King]

first of all fukk "da king".

2nd, you almost feel at some point you should give Russo a chance. Don't give him complete control, but let it be monitored and take it from there. He did a great job with TNA, they were getting their highest ratings with Russo in charge.

WWE already has one of the best rosters of pure wrestlers ever assembled. I'm sure Russo can give them character, sure it might be dumb shyt like "fat chick thrilla" but the casual viewers love dumb soap opera type shyt.

you saying fukk Da King then repeat exactly what I say

 

[dh86]

South Park has been on the air for like 20 years and their highest rated shows have happened in the last few years. So the chord cutting/people watching on their iPhones BS excuses need to stop

RATINGS ARE THE ONLY INDICATOR of quality



Yes the WWE makes more money now, because there are 100x more revenue streams for the WWE to make money that wasn't there before. Imagine the subscriber count for the WWF Network in 1999

The ratings peaked with the second episode of season two, "Cartman's Mom Is Still a Dirty Slut", which aired on April 22, 1998. The episode earned an 8.2 rating (6.2 million viewers) and, at the time, set a record as the highest-rated non-sports show in basic cable history.

Terrible episode with a dumbass finish, and South Park never reached those ratings again. In 1998, you had to watch the tv show at the time it came on. In 2017, you can peruse through the good stuff at the click of a button.

 

[dh86]

first of all fukk "da king".

2nd, you almost feel at some point you should give Russo a chance. Don't give him complete control, but let it be monitored and take it from there. He did a great job with TNA, they were getting their highest ratings with Russo in charge.

WWE already has one of the best rosters of pure wrestlers ever assembled. I'm sure Russo can give them character, sure it might be dumb shyt like "fat chick thrilla" but the casual viewers love dumb soap opera type shyt.

Read 'Death of WCW'.

 

[Da King]

The ratings peaked with the second episode of season two, "Cartman's Mom Is Still a Dirty Slut", which aired on April 22, 1998. The episode earned an 8.2 rating (6.2 million viewers) and, at the time, set a record as the highest-rated non-sports show in basic cable history.

Terrible episode with a dumbass finish, and South Park never reached those ratings again. In 1998, you had to watch the tv show at the time it came on. In 2017, you can peruse through the good stuff at the click of a button.

South Park Season 20 Premiere is Highest-Rated Episode in A Decade

 

[FooFighters]

You just reminded me of a thread idea I had once. I have no idea why they don't advertise outside of WWE programming. It would be a goldmine if they could find lapsed fans who have no problem shelling out 9.99.

Because the mainstream gives no fukks about wrestling

 

[dh86]

South Park Season 20 Premiere is Highest-Rated Episode in A Decade

That's still half of the Cartman's mom episode.

 

[Breh Obama]

The ratings peaked with the second episode of season two, "Cartman's Mom Is Still a Dirty Slut", which aired on April 22, 1998. The episode earned an 8.2 rating (6.2 million viewers) and, at the time, set a record as the highest-rated non-sports show in basic cable history.

Terrible episode with a dumbass finish, and South Park never reached those ratings again. In 1998, you had to watch the tv show at the time it came on. In 2017, you can peruse through the good stuff at the click of a button.

I'd neg your ass into fukkin oblivion if I could

 

[RammerJammer]

first of all fukk "da king".

2nd, you almost feel at some point you should give Russo a chance. Don't give him complete control, but let it be monitored and take it from there. He did a great job with TNA, they were getting their highest ratings with Russo in charge.

WWE already has one of the best rosters of pure wrestlers ever assembled. I'm sure Russo can give them character, sure it might be dumb shyt like "fat chick thrilla" but the casual viewers love dumb soap opera type shyt.

Either put him or Heyman in charge. SmackDown was great with Heyman in charge.

It honestly wouldn't hurt to put either one in charge at this point, somebody needs to step in.

 

[dh86]

I'd neg your ass into fukkin oblivion if I could

 

[dh86]

Either put him or Heyman in charge. SmackDown was great with Heyman in charge.

It honestly wouldn't hurt to put either one in charge at this point, somebody needs to step in.

Heyman put booking to rest when the TNA deal fell thru.

 

[mrken12]

No one needs Russo in 2017 for anything. He's not coming back nor should he.

 

[qnsfinest]

No one needs Russo in 2017 for anything. He's not coming back nor should he.

I definitely feel like you need someone who has a passion for wrestling to be in charge, can be anybody, a former wrestler, former manager. It doesn't work randomly picking out a Hollywood writer who worked on "modern family.

There are so many retired wrestlers who have a great mind for the business like a raven (obviously suing wwe, so he won't be available).

 

[JerseyBoy23]

Because the mainstream gives no fukks about wrestling

It doesn't have to be every lapsed fan though. There's 300+ million people in America, 1 million more subscribers isn't no where near mainstream.