Guest BifEverchad Report post Posted November 11, 2002 WWE attendance numbers continue to plummet. Reports indicate that the WWE House Shows over the weekend had extremely low attendance numbers. It seems that the deeper WWE gets into the brand extension, the more it hurts the company. When the extension first went into effect, the idea was to raise the gross revenue, if not the net profit, even if attendance began to slip. It did work for a while, however, if your run two shows in one night, and draw about 7,000 people, that is not very good. How will WWE deal with this problem? For now, only time will tell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Caliban Report post Posted November 11, 2002 Well, ticket prices are a lot higher than they were 10 years ago, and attendance is at roughly the same level of 10 years ago, if not higher. So where's the problem? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted November 11, 2002 The sollution is obviously to keep pushing the suck up top, because if you do, fans will realize that that's what they want. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest AM The Kid Report post Posted November 11, 2002 It's Jericho's fault...he's driving away fans by the thousands! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BifEverchad Report post Posted November 11, 2002 An example of a house show, last night in Peoria: Smackdown House Show Peoria Civic Center, Peoria, IL 11-10-02 Report by: Ryan Woodrow Match 1 Ron Simmons, D-Von Dudley and Bull Buchanan vs. Val Venis, Shelton Banjaman, and Eric Angle Before the match started D-Von cuts a promo on how rotton Peoria and its citizens are. I of course has to agree, I don't live here, I just go to school here. The faces then come out. After lots of posing the match gets underway. Nothing real interesting, Val Venis get the pin with the Money Shot. Match 2 Nathan Jones vs. Crash Typical big man versus little man humor. Crash went outside to get a chair to stand on so he could look Jones in the eye. We knew the match was over when Crash went for a Chokeslam and had to stretch to reach Jones' neck. Nathan Jones wins with what looked like a big DDT. (The ref was in my line of sight) Match 3 John Cena and Doug Bashem vs. Billy Kidman and Chuck Palumbo What stood out most was how much heat Cena had. The crowd was just nasty to him. I can't remember who got the pin but Billy and Chuck (Billy Kidman that is ) won. Match 4 WWE Cruiserweight Title Match Jamie Noble with Nidia vs. Tajiri Lots of mat work in this one with only minimal interference from Nidia. After Tajiri applied the tarantula, Noble was able to roll up Tajiri for the pin. Match 5 "Kiss My Ass Match" Rikishi vs. Matt v1.0 Lots of back and forth action. Rikishi eventually pick up the pin fall. Matt rolls out of the ring refusing to kiss anyones ass. The ref gives him until the count of 10 to get back in the ring or face indefinate suspension. Matt reluctantly climbs back in and gets on his knees but then low blows Rikishi. Matt grabs the mic and says the only ass kissing that will happen will be Rikishi kissing his "perfect" ass. Matt procedes to pull his pants down and pull his shorts up his crack. (Jeff must be so proud of his brother). Rikishi recovers and throw Matt into the corner and delivers the Stinkface. As Matt leaves, Rikishi pulls a couple kids out of the audience and dances with them for several minutes. Intermission Match 6 Albert vs. Chris Benoit These two can put on a pretty good match. Albert delivered lots of power moves and Benoit reversed them into several different submissions. Beniot put Albert in the Crossface but the match went to no contest when Big Show comes out deliveres the Chokeslam to both of them. Big Show calls out Brock Lesnar saying he doesn't want to wait until next Sunday. Brock comes out and the two have a staredown. The pushing adn shoving starts and the ref rings the bell. Benoit and Albert recover and attack Big Show. The entire locker room emptied out with the faces and heels attacking each other. The heel run off and the face then take out their agression on Tony Chimmel. I hope he got a big raise because he took a Stinkface from about five different people including Rikishi. Match 7 Bonus Bra and Panties Match Torrie Wilson vs. Dawn Marie Typical women's match. Dawn and Torrie end up on top of each other rolling around on the mat. The ref tries to break them up but is pulled in. After that he jumps up and poses on the corner turnbuckle and get a huge pop from the males in the audience. Torrie eventually wins the match. Just as she as about to give us a peek at her too fine rear end, Nidia runs out and attacks her. It doesn't do much good as she soon loses her shorts. Torrie poses for a couple more minutes. Match 8 WWE Tag Team Championship Match Edge and Rey Mysterio vs. Eddie and Chavo Gurerro Eddie and Chavo dominated Edge for most of the match. After Edge tags is Rey, Rey and Chavo put on a good quick show together. Rey hits a double 619 on both Eddie and Chavo. Rey goes off the top rope and hits his finisher for the win. Overall it was a fun show. There was lots of interaction between the wrestlers and the fans. Suprisingly there was not much heat anyone (except Cena of course) The Civic Center holds about 13000 people but I would guess that there were less than 5000 people in attendance. This is interesting since it just back in April when we had a Smackdow taping and the arena was nearly sold out. A 13000 seat arena, got about 4500? There's definately something wrong with today's product. That house show sounded the shits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Your Olympic Hero Report post Posted November 11, 2002 Blame the Big Show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest AM The Kid Report post Posted November 11, 2002 Benoit and Albert? There's your problem right there... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bravesfan Report post Posted November 11, 2002 What the HELL is up with the heavy amount of stinkfaces? Is it a rule to allow Rikishi to "stinkface" opponents every night? Which of the bookers has this insane ass fetish? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted November 11, 2002 Ooh, I hope this house show is done on TV and next Smackdown has Benoit sacrificed in the name of Brock and Big Show just like Eddy was! That will get me to watch! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Your Olympic Hero Report post Posted November 11, 2002 Benoit and ALBERT in the same ring? Shouldn't that be illegal? And when Benoit can't get the clean win over fucking ALBERT without SLOW taking out everyone, the WWE is in a sad state. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest snowfan Report post Posted November 11, 2002 What the HELL is up with the heavy amount of stinkfaces? Is it a rule to allow Rikishi to "stinkface" opponents every night? Which of the bookers has this insane ass fetish? You really need to ask...*cough* er Uncle Pat... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted November 11, 2002 Benoit and ALBERT in the same ring? Shouldn't that be illegal? And when Benoit can't get the clean win over fucking ALBERT without SLOW taking out everyone, the WWE is in a sad state. No, really? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest razazteca Report post Posted November 11, 2002 Dec 1 show at San Antonio SBC Center will be headlined by Brock vs Big Show and Edge & Rey vs Eddy & Chavo. It looks like it will be the same show as the Peoria Illinois one. With the Stinky Face and Bra N Panty match also. Any predictions or opinions Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted November 11, 2002 Don't go. Or during the Brock/Show match, hold up a big sign that says "W. (Missing: Second "W" and "E") Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bravesfan Report post Posted November 11, 2002 I'll be surprised if the Brock/Big Show feud lasts that long, unless Benoit & Angle are being groomed for long angles with Brock and need the correct blow-off to their feud at Armageddon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted November 12, 2002 unless Benoit & Angle are being groomed for long angles with Brock That's crazy talk. As badly as they are booked, I think (pray) they won't be sacrificed in the name of the push from hell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest the pinjockey Report post Posted November 12, 2002 Heyman already got one program where Benoit got fed to Brock aborted I am sure he could do it again if they dont have some reason for Benoit to be in the feud. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest razazteca Report post Posted November 12, 2002 I want to go just to see Los Guerreros and Misterio, I would not stay for Brock vs Show because the traffic in San Antonio is very bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest the pinjockey Report post Posted November 12, 2002 Go and try to organize a walkout on Brock/Show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted November 12, 2002 Or, if you do stay, start a 'fire them" chant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted November 12, 2002 With my luck, however, it would probably sound like "FIRE! RUN!" Which in actuallity, might prove to be effective... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest the pinjockey Report post Posted November 12, 2002 Start a "porkchop" chant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest AM The Kid Report post Posted November 12, 2002 Lets go tubby! *clap clap clap* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest razazteca Report post Posted November 12, 2002 or I could start one of those long winded chants that last forever just like on the Conan O'Brian show. "We want Eddy Guerrero to be champ, we don't care for the HOSS~ even though every thing in Texas is big that does not mean that we wanted to see Bradshaw as champ or witness boring slow wrestlers with the look we want the Shooting Star Press SSP SSP SSP SSP SSP SSP SSP" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mulatto Heat Report post Posted November 12, 2002 Why am I not surprised that they opted for ECW-esque run-ins in regards to Brock/Show, after the poor receptions their matches have been getting in previous house shows? And this is supposed to co-headline a flagship PPV? At times like this I really hate WWE and think that they deserve everything they've received lately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest the pinjockey Report post Posted November 12, 2002 "You fat fuck" "You fat fuck" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest the pinjockey Report post Posted November 12, 2002 or I could start one of those long winded chants that last forever just like on the Conan O'Brian show. "We want Eddy Guerrero to be champ, we don't care for the HOSS~ even though every thing in Texas is big that does not mean that we wanted to see Bradshaw as champ or witness boring slow wrestlers with the look we want the Shooting Star Press SSP SSP SSP SSP SSP SSP SSP" That would be so awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mulatto Heat Report post Posted November 12, 2002 I shed a tear thinking of all the food Big Show eats, knowing it could feed thousands of starving children around the world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest razazteca Report post Posted November 12, 2002 could start a "Gigante Silva" chant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted November 12, 2002 or I could start one of those long winded chants that last forever just like on the Conan O'Brian show. "We want Eddy Guerrero to be champ, we don't care for the HOSS~ even though every thing in Texas is big that does not mean that we wanted to see Bradshaw as champ or witness boring slow wrestlers with the look we want the Shooting Star Press SSP SSP SSP SSP SSP SSP SSP" Didn't Canada have a REALLY long winded Pro Stacy chant around Mania? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
