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Post by randomone on May 9, 2024 10:43:29 GMT -6
I think HOOK comes back with Ricky Starks and we get two former Team Taz & FTW Champions going after The Learning Tree & the Big Redwood (those new gimmick names suck for Jericho & Bill, but they’re hell bent on getting them over).
Do I wish Starks was doing something bigger, yes, but this makes sense storyline wise. Also with the history with Jericho.
Then again, I could be wrong, Starks joins the heels or isn’t involved at all.
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Post by randomone on May 9, 2024 10:46:42 GMT -6
It felt like a show primarily for building the PPV. Which is a good thing, however, I do agree, it was a weak card.
You have so many folks on the roster, why did Harley vs Mariah need to be on Dynamite instead of Collision or Rampage? Even though I love me some Mariah & Mina and look forward to seeing how that story with Mariah choosing between Mina & Toni evolves.
Jay & Rocky was a sprint, but again, could’ve been on a different show. Where was Ospreay? Why was PAC in his gear? Fenix came back 2 weeks ago, where’s he? Why not have The Bucks, Perry or Okada have a match?
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Post by Terry's Peeps on May 9, 2024 13:20:07 GMT -6
They do seem to be trying to transition into more of WWE style TV. Not completely angle related, but much more than they used to.
It isn't the worst thing. I was annoyed at the start of the Elite angle, but they are at least trying something and sticking with it so far.
I don't hate it.
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Post by The Original Kid Cairo on May 9, 2024 13:56:21 GMT -6
I was annoyed at the start of the Elite angle, but they are at least trying something and sticking with it so far. I don't hate it. Don't ever doubt me again.
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Post by Terry's Peeps on May 9, 2024 15:22:03 GMT -6
711,000 0.24
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Post by randomone on May 9, 2024 17:01:00 GMT -6
Pretty much throwing ratings out until NBA & NHL are done, but that seems to sound around where I expected based on the card and competition.
Interesting it rose during the women’s segment/match and also with Swerve/Christian and Rocky/Switchblade.
People love Mariah May!
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Post by Rollins Meadows Ryan on May 9, 2024 17:13:41 GMT -6
I don’t really see the point in caring about rating anymore at all. Basically 700k-1m people watch a week. That’s the audience and as long as tbs is good with it, then alls well.
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Post by All Drop In on May 9, 2024 17:20:59 GMT -6
I don’t really see the point in caring about rating anymore at all. Basically 700k-1m people watch a week. That’s the audience and as long as tbs is good with it, then alls well. I still think someone in the wrestling journalism space should create their own methodology for tracking popularity in 2024 and present it as the way.
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Post by Terry's Peeps on May 9, 2024 18:10:27 GMT -6
I don’t really see the point in caring about rating anymore at all. Basically 700k-1m people watch a week. That’s the audience and as long as tbs is good with it, then alls well. They're basically obsolete, or at the very least trending that way. It is a good way just to gauge casual interest in a product, though.
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Post by Positivity KS on May 9, 2024 19:07:05 GMT -6
One thing for sure is that it seems WBD must be awfully happy with AEW. That overrun last night was massive. 20 minutes or so maybe?
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Post by Terry's Peeps on May 9, 2024 19:33:05 GMT -6
It seems like Tony is trying to ride out the exclusive negotiating period with WBD so he can try and create a bidding war.
If WBD loses the NBA, AEW becomes the top programming in the demo on the network.
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Post by randomone on May 10, 2024 10:26:10 GMT -6
I just realized this but minus the Jericho squash, every match this week had the same formula result
Match ends, beat down by heel(s) until babyface is saved.
Orange won, Trent attacked post loss, Stat/refs/Callis saves Mariah won, Saraya & Harley attacked post loss, Mina saves Switchblade won, but heels beat down Rocky, PAC saves Edge won, attacked by Brody after, Kyle saved
Switch that shit up sometimes!
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Post by randomone on May 10, 2024 10:51:52 GMT -6
Also The Gunns & Jay are carrying NINE belts between them
ROH Six Man Titles AEW Trios Titles Unified Trios Titles
What was the point of the actual unification match if you still have to lug around the other belts?
It works because they’re obnoxious heels and having a ton of titles is funny, but realistically (it’s wrestling, I know) it’s ludicrous.
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Post by All Drop In on May 10, 2024 12:12:28 GMT -6
What was the point of the actual unification match if you still have to lug around the other belts? I'd ask randomone. He used to have answers for these types of questions. Oh, shit.
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Post by randomone on May 10, 2024 15:10:43 GMT -6
My guess, Tony knows people think there are way too many belts and this is his way to troll
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Post by All Drop In on May 14, 2024 6:07:26 GMT -6
I don’t really see the point in caring about rating anymore at all. Basically 700k-1m people watch a week. That’s the audience and as long as tbs is good with it, then alls well.
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Post by Terry's Peeps on May 14, 2024 7:15:41 GMT -6
I don’t really see the point in caring about rating anymore at all. Basically 700k-1m people watch a week. That’s the audience and as long as tbs is good with it, then alls well. This was interesting. Cable was the only category in The Gauge to escape decline as it achieved a second consecutive monthly increase in share, moving up from 28.3% of TV in March to 29.1% (+0.8 pt.) in April. Cable sports viewing increased 28% vs. March, bolstered by NCAA basketball tournament coverage, NBA playoffs and the NFL draft. Women’s NCAA basketball finals and semifinals coverage accounted for four of the top six cable telecasts in April, and the WNBA draft notched 17th. While cable viewing increased about 1% on a monthly basis, a year-over-year comparison shows viewing has declined 8.2% vs. April 2023, and its share has lost 2.4 points.
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Post by The Original Kid Cairo on May 14, 2024 7:42:50 GMT -6
Good breakdown.
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Post by randomone on May 15, 2024 13:16:18 GMT -6
Okada vs Dax Bucks vs Daniels & Sydal Toni vs Harley Swerve vs Cage Mox & Danielson vs Cobb & Fletcher Malakai Answers Copeland’s PPV Challenge HOOK Returns Willow & Mercedes Contract Signing Ospreay & Roddy Face To Face
Celtics could close out the Cavs, Mavs & OKC are tied up. NHL Colorado could close out Dallas. Also to a lesser extent, but it’s a finale no less, Amazing Race ends tonight and Survivor next week.
It’s a loaded show tonight, but I’ve tempered expectations when Playoffs and finales are in play this time of year
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Post by Terry's Peeps on May 15, 2024 15:40:03 GMT -6
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Post by All Drop In on May 15, 2024 18:06:39 GMT -6
Jeff Cobb!!!
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Post by All Drop In on May 15, 2024 18:31:46 GMT -6
That was a well-formatted first 30 minutes. I planned to see what the open was for 5 minutes and stuck around until 7:30.
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Post by Terry's Peeps on May 15, 2024 18:41:21 GMT -6
Trying to get the Bucks on TV as close to the start as possible to try and minimize the decline in viewers that always happens when they're on the TV is smart.
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Post by Terry's Peeps on May 15, 2024 18:48:11 GMT -6
My God, Mariah May.
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Post by Terry's Peeps on May 15, 2024 18:48:57 GMT -6
Nice to see them promoting the release of The Iron Claw on Max.
I'll watch it another dozen times.
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Post by Terry's Peeps on May 15, 2024 18:53:17 GMT -6
I thought Hook was gonna be in the rafters like Sting for a second...
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Post by Terry's Peeps on May 15, 2024 19:02:28 GMT -6
Ooh, almost a carbon copy of the new WWE camera shot showing Swerve finishing his promo heading to the ring. They cut away though and didn't follow him out.
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Post by Terry's Peeps on May 15, 2024 19:03:52 GMT -6
This is one time where I don't want them to try and make Brian Cage look strong.
Swerve needs a dominating win.
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Post by Terry's Peeps on May 15, 2024 19:10:16 GMT -6
Come on, man.
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Post by Terry's Peeps on May 15, 2024 19:19:22 GMT -6
Really need Swerve to have a dominant showing.
Postmatch is going well, though.
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