Guest rawmvp Report post Posted September 13, 2003 I can't believe it, but as I'm browsing through the latest RAW magazine with Lita on the cover, I came a across SummerSlam 2003, which will hit video stores pretty soon. Guess who was on the cover of a PPV that featured an Elimination Chamber and rematch from WrestleMania? Sable. Fucking Sable. She had a small cameo on the PPV and now she gets to grace the cover of the DVD and video? Why??? This is a main indicator of what the McMahon family thinks. Obviously, Sable is more important to them than all their wrestlers combined. Sure, most of you guys will probably think I'm over-reacting, but don't you guys remember what the WrestleMania 6 video cover looks like? Exactly. Video/DVD covers are indelible - they're incapable of being erased. Because of their tangible nature, they last forever, unlike last week's RAW episode. Ten years from now, when someone asks me about SummerSlam 2003, I'm going to think of Sable. Ugh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Use Your Illusion 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2003 That was the most idiotic post I've ever read. UYI Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jobber of the Week 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2003 Aw, and I was really looking forward to that Shane/Eric staredown cover, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damaramu 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2003 WM6....Warrior/Hogan posing in with the snowy mountains in the background...yes I remember it well.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Coffey Report post Posted September 13, 2003 Sex sales and for the WWE, they need all the help they can get. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2003 WM6....Warrior/Hogan posing in with the snowy mountains in the background...yes I remember it well.... I never got that one. WM VI was in Toronto. Do they have any mountains in Toronto? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Dames 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2003 WWE has gotten lazy in terms of their DVD covers. Lately, they just take the promo poster for it (which is made months in advance and with no real connection to the current storylines) and use that as the DVD cover. Sable was on the SummerSlam poster and hence, the same pic is the DVD cover. Dames Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fökai 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2003 (edited) Exactly. Video/DVD covers are indelible - they're incapable of being erased. Because of their tangible nature, they last forever, unlike last week's RAW episode. Ten years from now, when someone asks me about SummerSlam 2003, I'm going to think of Sable. You think of the video cover when you recall an event? So, when you think of the 2003 Rumble, you'll going think of HHH first and not Angle/Benoit? When recalling the 1998 KOTR, you're going to think of Sable posing in leather with UT/Foley in a little inset in the corner? Remembering this year's Vengeance for the Undertaker's face? WWE has gotten lazy in terms of their DVD covers. Lately, they just take the promo poster for it (which is made months in advance and with no real connection to the current storylines) and use that as the DVD cover. Sable was on the SummerSlam poster and hence, the same pic is the DVD cover. Well, it's not so such "lazy" as it was "forced". WWEHV are releasing PPV DVD's one month after their initial airing, probably due to some order from the head of the production department. Keeping that in mind, I think THAT will explain why they're sticking with the promo posters and not including new artwork based on the show. Edited September 13, 2003 by bravesfan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest JericholicEdgeHead Report post Posted September 13, 2003 I hear ya on Sable being on the cover, it's a joke. I know it's no big deal, but when you think about it , it's the little things like that cover that WWE drops the ball with. I mean think about it, if the NFL released a DVD of a SuperBowl or some other memorable game would they put a cheerleader on the cover of it?? I doubt it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2003 WrestleMania 19 cover. Need i say more? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest thrall585 Report post Posted September 13, 2003 You think of the video cover when you recall an event? So, when you think of the 2003 Rumble, you'll going think of HHH first and not Angle/Benoit? When recalling the 1998 KOTR, you're going to think of Sable posing in leather with UT/Foley in a little inset in the corner? HHH was one of the main guys involved in the Royal Rumble PPV and Sable was hugely popular back then, so it makes sense. Sable is NOTHING right now so it makes no sense at all to put her on the cover. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2003 Summerslam is out already?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fökai 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2003 HHH was one of the main guys involved in the Royal Rumble PPV and Sable was hugely popular back then, so it makes sense. Sable is NOTHING right now so it makes no sense at all to put her on the cover. But we're not vouching the importance or validity of the worker on the cover - the original poster's argument was that they'll think of Sable when they recall Summerslam 2003. It's foolish to believe the video cover should be the first memory you have of a show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest gregb7677 Report post Posted September 13, 2003 the bottom line no matter what we all think is that Tits and Ass Sell. Not to a fan like myself who enjoys women that can actually Wrestle a bit. But the focus for them is horny teens and horny adults looking for a cheap thrill. and with that said is there any wonder why the quality is in the crapper? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest thrall585 Report post Posted September 13, 2003 the bottom line no matter what we all think is that Tits and Ass Sell. Not to a fan like myself who enjoys women that can actually Wrestle a bit. But the focus for them is horny teens and horny adults looking for a cheap thrill. Not true, the HLA segment from a Raw did a terrible rating. Interesting stuff sells, "tits and ass" do not automatically sell. Sable is an old lady who doesn't get much of a reaction when she comes out, so having her on the cover definitely won't have an impact on VHS/DVD sales. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewTS 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2003 "Sable is an old lady who doesn't get much of a reaction when she comes out, so having her on the cover definitely won't have an impact on VHS/DVD sales." Yeah, she will. I now have no desire to get the Summerslam tape or DVD. So there's a negative impact for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest gregb7677 Report post Posted September 13, 2003 the bottom line no matter what we all think is that Tits and Ass Sell. Not to a fan like myself who enjoys women that can actually Wrestle a bit. But the focus for them is horny teens and horny adults looking for a cheap thrill. Not true, the HLA segment from a Raw did a terrible rating. Interesting stuff sells, "tits and ass" do not automatically sell. Sable is an old lady who doesn't get much of a reaction when she comes out, so having her on the cover definitely won't have an impact on VHS/DVD sales. yes you have a good point there and are right. NOW trying convincing Vince and his lackeys of that same thing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2003 It being a crap show helps though ATS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest thrall585 Report post Posted September 13, 2003 I would buy the DVD so I can watch the PPV, but I would never buy the Sableslam 03 poster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2003 I'd buy it if only for the Angle match. The rest of the card really had no bearing on me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewTS 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2003 I'd buy it if only for the Angle match. The rest of the card really had no bearing on me. I don't buy DVDs for one match--I wish I was in Canada where I would have been able to tape the Angle/Lesnar match instead of getting the Mullets. Okay, that's the only time I ever wished I was in Canada, but whatever. It being a crap show helps though ATS. Yeah, that too. Leave it up to WWE to fuck the streak of bitchin' Summerslams up, even when they didn't do it last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haVoc 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2003 Do most of you buy the PPV and then get the DVD also? You sure do spend alot of money on something you bitch so much about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewTS 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2003 Do most of you buy the PPV and then get the DVD also? You sure do spend alot of money on something you bitch so much about. My cable company doesn't allow you to buy PPVs unless you have the digital cable service, which I don't need. So I buy the PPV DVDs if the PPVs were good. You can't know for sure the quality of the PPV if you haven't seen it yet, although you can read recaps and get a good idea of the quality of the show after it has happened. Then in the middle of it is replays, which I might do now and then if it were an option for me. It comes down to 35 bucks vs. 20 or less for me. I'm patient enough to wait if it is a good show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest thrall585 Report post Posted September 13, 2003 I don't buy the PPV but I get the DVDs. However most people watch the PPV for free in a bar then buy the VHS/DVD. Even if they bitch about the PPV overall, they would still buy the PPV if there is a match or two that they really like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fökai 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2003 Yeah, she will. I now have no desire to get the Summerslam tape or DVD. So there's a negative impact for me. So the cover decided whether you'd buy the DVD or not? Not anything like, you know, match quality, or overall entertainment value? Honestly, either you liked the show or you didn't - that up's to you, but that should be your sole motivating factor in buying the DVD (save for the price) On the opposite end of the spectrum, would you buy a DVD just because of a awe-inspiring cover? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest thrall585 Report post Posted September 13, 2003 On the opposite end of the spectrum, would you buy a DVD just because of a awe-inspiring cover? If a person couldn't find the poster available for the PPV and they were willing to dish out the money, they would buy the DVD just for the cover. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewTS 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2003 Yeah, she will. I now have no desire to get the Summerslam tape or DVD. So there's a negative impact for me. So the cover decides whether you'll buy the DVD or not? Not anything like, you know, match quality, or overall entertainment value? On the opposite end of the spectrum, would you buy a DVD just because of a awe-inspiring cover? If it is an embarrassing cover, I won't buy it at a store, but rather online. Summerslam sucks overall this year, so I probably wouldn't buy it anyway without a ton of great extras. If it was good I'd get the DVD online probably. And of course not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2003 On the opposite end of the spectrum, would you buy a DVD just because of a awe-inspiring cover? If the person couldn't find the poster available for the PPV and they were willing to dish out the money, they would buy the DVD just for the cover. Those people still exist? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Billy Stark Report post Posted September 13, 2003 .porn some get: people those for words Two Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2003 No!!! Dont start talking like that crap outside of NHB!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
