MoS Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 A good friend of mine actually once started a wrestling-thened GoT series but did not finish it. I am curious as to who Jon Snow will be in WWE's version. A bastard who ultimately turns out to be royalty and the heir apparent might have been CM Punk or Daniel Bryan in an alternate world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamthedoctor Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 They have got to show House Shows especially the older ones where there were title changes. Is it likely they filmed alot of them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stiva Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 The idea of WWE-written drama with WWE workers taking roles is making me laugh so much that I want to see that over any unearthed footage they have in the vaults. Having said that, I'd be down for them finding a way to post some classic ROH stuff, even if it's just select Joe/Styles/Bryan matches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goc Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 The people who they haven't yet converted into Network subscribers aren't holding out because there "isn't enough wrestling" so just paying money to buy rights or libraries or produce an "edgy" wrestling show isn't going to suddenly boost numbers. I'm not sure that producing a comedy or drama would either but at least it'd be interesting to see what they come up with since we've seen from GLOW on Netflix that you can base a normal show around a wrestling concept and get good results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-P Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 WWE producing a drama would be fucking awful. They can't write worth a shit. Maybe it would be so bad it's good though. But who, in the audience, really wants to see (and *pay* to) this anyway ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerva Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 Funny that people are looking at these surveys and trying to guess all the things that will be on the Network. I mean did anything from the last couple surveys actually result in anything? Maybe one of the surveys resulted in more dumps of World Class and Mid South but no proof of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peachchaos Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 I'd be willing to bet that they have a drama already in production and they just want to use the survey to make these seem like popular demands to investors. Same with airing footage from other companies etc. Just a hunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sek69 Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 I don't mean this to sound morbid but I was hoping they'd upload a bunch of AWA stuff in memory of Bobby Heenan. It goes against WWE Canon that his best work was not in the company, but they only seem to add AWA stuff if it features a WWF guy anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBscout Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 New programming is the only thing that will pop a number. Not old stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sek69 Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 It's hard to determine what actually pops a number (besides Mania) since they keep the numbers close to the vest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jushin muta liger Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 I don't mean this to sound morbid but I was hoping they'd upload a bunch of AWA stuff in memory of Bobby Heenan. It goes against WWE Canon that his best work was not in the company, but they only seem to add AWA stuff if it features a WWF guy anyway. They are probably going to a Collection Playlist of Bobby's WWF stuff instead since they done it for people that have passed away this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sek69 Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 I don't mean this to sound morbid but I was hoping they'd upload a bunch of AWA stuff in memory of Bobby Heenan. It goes against WWE Canon that his best work was not in the company, but they only seem to add AWA stuff if it features a WWF guy anyway. They are probably going to a Collection Playlist of Bobby's WWF stuff instead since they done it for people that have passed away this year. I know, I just hope it isn't a bunch of Prime Time skits and weasel suit matches against the Warrior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamthedoctor Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 The people who they haven't yet converted into Network subscribers aren't holding out because there "isn't enough wrestling" so just paying money to buy rights or libraries or produce an "edgy" wrestling show isn't going to suddenly boost numbers. I'm not sure that producing a comedy or drama would either but at least it'd be interesting to see what they come up with since we've seen from GLOW on Netflix that you can base a normal show around a wrestling concept and get good results. Im a network subscriber not because of the drama shows but because you can watch the old wrestling shows in decent quality. Im sure its 50/50 with subscribers where half are there because of the old stuff and other half are there because its cheaper to watch the current era PPVs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimmas Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 It can't be 50/50 for old vs new. WWE knows the numbers and puts up way more new stuff than old stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye12 Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 Personally speaking, my brother and I are the only ones I know that subscribe for the older stuff. Can't convince the other friends in our age group to subscribe, even though they can watch the whole Attitude era all over again. The younger ones are about 7 years younger and didn't start watching until 2002 or so. Not saying the others don't dip into the older stuff from time to time, but it's usually something that pops up in a collection (they didn't watch WCW but had seen the Chamber of Horrors for instance). They do watch that camp cartoon, that pranked show, the ride along show and NXT for examples. I kind of wish they'd have a wrestling Jeopardy type show, even if it's the actual wrestlers as the contestants. Have Finkel or Okerlund host it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jushin muta liger Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 The Madusa documentary on the Network is pretty good. There is a small amount of AJW footage of her and they credit Fumi Saito and AJW at the end so I'm guessing it was from Fumi or Madusa's own tapes. If you heard her tell her own story before, it's the same as usual but it's cool with the story of her leading up to the HOF that goes along with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.S. Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 I don't mean this to sound morbid but I was hoping they'd upload a bunch of AWA stuff in memory of Bobby Heenan. It goes against WWE Canon that his best work was not in the company, but they only seem to add AWA stuff if it features a WWF guy anyway. They are probably going to a Collection Playlist of Bobby's WWF stuff instead since they done it for people that have passed away this year. I know, I just hope it isn't a bunch of Prime Time skits and weasel suit matches against the Warrior. Just released: Bobby "The Brain" Heenan Collection on WWE Network No one put the entertainment in sports-entertainment quite like Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. Affectionately known as "The Weasel," Heenan is regarded by many as the greatest manager of all time. Certainly no "ham and egger," Heenan was "The Brain" behind some of the most prolific Superstars in WWE history – none bigger than the "Eighth Wonder of the World," Andre The Giant. When Heenan wasn't leading WWE Hall of Famers "straight to the top," the self-proclaimed broadcast journalist was wielding his sarcastic wit alongside longtime friend and comedic foil, Gorilla Monsoon. Relive all the great moments and celebrate over four decades of Bobby "The Brain" Heenan with this WWE Network Collection. Contents * Intro: Bobby "The Brain" Heenan Tribute Package * Bobby Heenan calls himself "The Brain" for the first time * Battle of the Managers * Weasel Suit Match: Bobby Heenan vs. Greg Gagne * Hulk Hogan vs. Bockwinkel & Bobby Heenan * Bobby Heenan "I am not a Weasel" interview * "$15,000 Slam Match": Andre the Giant vs. Big John Studd (with Bobby Heenan) * Andre aligns with Heenan; Contract signing prior to WrestleMania III * Bobby Heenan - Andre the Giant Interview / WrestleMania III - Hogan vs. Andre the Giant * Vignettes: Bobby and Gorilla in Atlantic City * WrestleMania IV - Heenan and Islanders vs. Koko and The British Bulldogs * Vignettes: Bobby and Gorilla on a Boat * Weasel Suit Match: Ultimate Warrior vs. Bobby Heenan * Vignettes: Western Movie Set * Brookyln Brawler Debuts and attacks Red Rooster/WrestleMania V - Heenan vs. Red Rooster * The Bobby Heenan Show, Episode #1 * Bobby Heenan introduces the Narcissist * Survivor Series 1993: The Knights vs. The Harts * Bobby Heenan tries to sneak into Raw * WrestleMania X-7: Gimmick Battle Royal * Bobby Heenan WWE Hall of Fame Speech http://wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/0922/632431/bobby-heenan-wwe-network-collection-announced/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sek69 Posted September 22, 2017 Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 Lineup for the collection is better than I expected, some people seem surprised with the lack of WCW stuff but I'd bet Bobby would have preferred everyone forget that part of his career anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigelow34 Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 I can't even think of anything memorable he did in WCW... his debut... and I guess when he "coached" Flair and Arn against Mongo and Kevin Greene? I mean he had funny moments on commentary here and there but nothing that really leaps off the page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sek69 Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 You can make the case that the Hogan turn was the culmination of the longtime feud. All those years of his distrust verified in one moment. Everyone always says the "what side is he on" line was a botch, but of course Bobby Heenan the longtime foil of Hulkamania would be distrustful of him. The fact that he ended up being right (finally) was 15+ years of heel work being validated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamthedoctor Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 I can't even think of anything memorable he did in WCW. I can. The Clash when Pillman grabbed his coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamthedoctor Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 WWE just shared on their youtube channel a clip from a unseen match from 1997. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBscout Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 That was random. 20 years since that RAW to the day this week but they haven't uploaded clips of darks like that besides the recent 5 debuts vid (AJ, Scott Hall, etc). Hopefully sign of more to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rah Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 I know it's just the last few minutes, but those are some rather dull and uninspiring performances for a finishing run. Odd upload. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamthedoctor Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 I know it's just the last few minutes, but those are some rather dull and uninspiring performances for a finishing run. Odd upload. Suprisingly HBK lays down for Bret to get a 3 count in the autumn of 1997! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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