The Superstar shakeup will continue on Smackdown. We could be in for a number of important changes from the looks of things.
Joe Koff discussed many ROH topics:
- The Hardys and WM33 weekend REALLY made a difference for SCOH attendance. They've got their work cut out for them drawing big crowds when they can't rely on people from other promotions.
- Crazy that some of those matches got great reviews. Not shocking, though.
- Ummmmmm.... yes, a lot of people were there because Mania was there, too. Other than Bucks/Hardys, the show was blown out of the water by WWE and NXT's offerings.
- Where does ROH go next with no Hardys and potentially no Adam Cole? They can only rely so much on international stars.
- It absolutely was a story that WWE was talking with ROH. Some stretched what was there, but there's more to it than "WWE wanted some content for a Kevin Owens DVD."
- I'm glad Daniels got such a big nod.
- "Yeah we're the place to do flippy moves. Meltzer loves us."
- Bully's in ROH because WWE and Impact wouldn't push him. The Hardys were just there to get some dates before heading back to WWE.
- ROH needs some more veterans working with some of the incredibly green, rough performers in the company.
- Daniels could be a big player behind-the-scenes.
- Whoa. Koff pretty much burying people for leaving for better pastures. I hope WWE picks up some of the talents ROH has lost lately.
- ROH flopped on DA. I don't know if anyone else will take a chance on it unless Meltzer buys a TV network.
WWE Network in Canada is now offering on-demand content as well. WWE really screwed their fans up north with the deal they made there.
Kane gave another interview in the Middle East. From Corporate Kane to Casual Kane and soon Candidate Kane!
For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. Dave's idea sounds like a great way to crash ratings. WWE isn't ROH and they shouldn't try to recreate the business model of a niche promotion. WWE needs to focus on drawing a big crowd rather than trying to get a match rated *****(*) by Meltzer. AJ and Nakamura aren't mainstream stars at the level of Cena or Orton, and they're probably not going to be even with a push all year. I like both of them and want them both to be pushed, but WWE already caters to the vocal minority way too much (to the detriment of ratings). I'd like them to be important players but not THE important players.
2. An important figure behind-the-scenes of the Mexican scene in the past and today.
3. Kind of funny to see Dave criticize the fans he's more or less helped cultivate (see question 1). I think Reigns vs. Brock can be saved for WM34. Finn vs. Brock is an idea for before then. They really want to coronate Roman, so we're pretty much stuck with him beating Brock for the title at WM34. The hipsters can throw beachballs all they want; Vince isn't going to let HHH turn the product into ROH just yet.
4. a. Showing up to do weird things is pretty much what Shinsuke does. It's kind of a mind game thing. I guess it's like if Taker showed up and dimmed the lights or something like that. We'll see what comes of it; it's possible Miz heads to Raw and we don't end up seeing that feud anyway.
b. Ziggler should have lost the career match and taken some time off. It doesn't matter which show they put him on or whom they put him up against; he's still the same guy he's been for years. He works hard, but at some point it's time to completely go back to the drawing board.
5. I'm guessing he's going to be involved in the WWE Title picture some more, and then maybe he'll face Nakamura? They're not going to forget about him.
More wrestling tomorrow.
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