Insane Bump Machine 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2003 Armageddon will be the first WWE PPV to not air in the UK since 1997 as Sky Box Office has dropped it. They also do not plan to air the Royal Rumble. Credit: WrestlingObserver.com -------------- Despite dozens of rumors regarding WWE bringing in past stars for WrestleMania XX, Vince McMahon is said to be very against the idea of making the show focused on "old timers." Big names from the past may still be involved, but not in major matches. They may hold a ceremony or be spotted in the crowd or be involved in some other type of segment. That doesn't mean one legend may not return for a match, but do not expect a match like Hulk Hogan vs. Randy Savage or Ric Flair vs. Ricky Steamboat, as has been rumored. Vince wants the focus of WrestleMania XX to be on the new stars and the future of WWE, not the past. Credit: PWTorch.com VIP Audio Update ----------------- - WWE RAW did a 3.7 rating this week off hours of 3.5 and 3.8. - WWE Heat did a 1.2 rating with a 1.9 share. Credit: 1wrestling.com ---------------- WWE not confident two can reach level of past matches... After weeks of talk that Mick Foley would return to the ring at WrestleMania XX for a match against Triple H, it appears that WWE has turned against the idea. Right now, if WWE decides to involve Foley at the show, it will likely be in a tag team match or as a special ref. The reason for the turn against Foley/Triple H is that most feel Foley will not be able to get back into "ring shape." Triple H is also in nowhere near the condition he was in when he and Foley had their classic matches. Both Foley and Triple H are also somewhat against the idea of a rematch, feeling that it is best to not come and spoil the legacy of their past matches by trying to do another one. Obviously things can change, but right now, WWE is no longer putting much stock in doing another Foley/Triple H match. Credit: PWTorch.com VIP Audio Updates ---------------------- Kurt Angle and Jim Cornette will both be guests on WWE Byte This todat at 4PM ET on WWE.com. Tommy Dreamer will also be a special co-host. You can call the show at 1-888-LIVEWWE or email them at [email protected]. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corey_Lazarus 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2003 Wait...WWE is doing something...SMART?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garth 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2003 Armageddon will be the first WWE PPV to not air in the UK since 1997 as Sky Box Office has dropped it. They also do not plan to air the Royal Rumble. Credit: WrestlingObserver.com Well that completely sucks, Rumbles my second fave ppv, and i was actually kinda looking forward to Armageddon. Oh well looks like i'll have to fire up Bit torrent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Repo Man jr 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2003 Armageddon will be the first WWE PPV to not air in the UK since 1997 as Sky Box Office has dropped it. They also do not plan to air the Royal Rumble. Credit: WrestlingObserver.com That has to be some kind of mistake. The whole point of Sky is Football and Wrestling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack_Bauer 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2003 Previous Box Office ones probably got shitty buyrates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toxxic 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2003 Know why that is? Cos the rest are shown for free on Sky Sports One. I can stand missing Armageddon if I get Mania. Then again, if the damn things weren't £15 maybe I'd feel like shelling out. A price of more like a fiver would suit me fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dr. Wrestlingphysics Report post Posted December 5, 2003 No wonder no-one bought the uk ppvs, they are on at 1 am Well, i say no-one, but i bought them. Damned sky. If they have the rights they might as well stick it on sky sports. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Repo Man jr 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2003 I remember last year they said Armageddon and Royal Rumble wasn't airing but then changed their mind at the last minute. I can just download it but its is pretty crappy not having the option. The next 2 weeks of shows would be shilling something you can't see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dr. Wrestlingphysics Report post Posted December 5, 2003 I have a group of friends that come round every month to stay up and watch the show. we're not going to sit around my pc and wait for it to download! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTID 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2003 I'm pretty confident Sky will show it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Repo Man jr 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2003 I have a group of friends that come round every month to stay up and watch the show. we're not going to sit around my pc and wait for it to download! Yeah you bring up a good point. Not having the Rumble on tape would be a bit shit really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garth 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2003 Means having to go out and buy them on dvd, because i must have a complete collecton of ppv's. I have every one dating back too Armageddon 1999. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTID 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2003 Not that I actually care or anything, but out of curiosity...when is Armaggedon? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garth 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2003 Its December 14th, so a week Sunday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deancoles 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2003 This reminds me of when wcw refused to show ppvs in the uk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2003 Vince wants the focus of WrestleMania XX to be on the new stars and the future of WWE, not the past Randy Orton vs John Heinreichsteinberg Cade & Jindrak vs La Rez Batista vs HBK Rosie vs Test Shane McMahan vs Kane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
