1234-5678 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2004 What areas of the country have access to this service now? I wouldn't mind watching the "History Of ECW" and "Monday Night Wars" shows they have been running. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exslade ZX 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2004 From what I understand...only Pennsylvania right now..? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2004 Is Philly the center of the wrestling universe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Trivia247 Report post Posted October 10, 2004 Forget the history just plug in actual ECW 2 hour events, like they would with prime time wrestling or Main event etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Dames 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2004 I'd pay a ridiculous amount of money per month for this channel. Dames Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MillenniumMan831 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2004 From what I understand, it's about $6.95 per month. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Salacious Crumb Report post Posted October 10, 2004 EDIT: Opps wrong post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1234-5678 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2004 From what I understand...only Pennsylvania right now..? I'm right outside Philly, so I guess I will have to look into this. The 24/7 site doesn't list where it is available however. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2004 WWE 24.7 is a bit away from being on your TV screen. It could be 4 months, 6 months, or a year away. Right now they are in the testing phases, and that will probably go for about 3 months. Then there is convincing cable companies to carry it, advertise it well in advance, and actually making sure they have the ability to carry it out nationally. And if they find there isn't sufficient demand for it, then the price could go up dramatically. This could be make or break for the WWE, so if they're smart they'll take all the time they need to get it right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exslade ZX 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2004 And if they find there isn't sufficient demand for it, then the price could go up dramatically. Wouldn't it be the opposite? If they find out everyone does want it...the price would go up. I can't see why they would raise the price if not as many people as they thought it would...wants it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2004 It's about balancing revenue with costs. Right now, their $7 price tag is pretty fucking cheap, especially considering that there people like Dames who would spend a lot more for it. So it's not a price thing. If they see that demand for WWE 24/7 is low, they could jack it up to $20 and still keep the potential customer base/hardcore fans (well, there would be drop off, but I imagine it would't be significant). They have to be able to cover their initial costs in the start-up, so for the first 6 months-year the price would be high. Then, hoping for word of mouth to spread and continued advertising and promotion, and lower cost of production, they drop the price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MillenniumMan831 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2004 I highly doubt once a price for WWE 24/7 is set, it will ever go down. They may add more programming or market it differently, but the price will either stay steady or go up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted October 10, 2004 The lower price thing is probably more for cable companies than anythings else. It may be hard to convince some of these companies that they (the WWE) have fans who would spend $20 a month for old wrestling shows, and if that were the case, then no one would carry WWE 24/7. It would be much easier for them to sell $7, which is probably the median rate anyways (most channels up here are like 3 bucks a month). Much like the WWE today, WWE 24/7 would be about lowering costs. Since they don't have to produce (a lot of) original programming and they have an in-house production facility, the main cost would be deveoping and maintaining the film librar, as well as sharing the income with cable companies (how would that work?). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Styles 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2004 So, wait, is this actually avaliable anywhere yet? Does anyone actually have it as an option on their digital cable? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Dames 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2004 Think about it this way. Wresting fans have been paying $35 a month for 3 hours of PPV, meanwhile, for a month of classic footage, which includes old PPV's in its entirety, they'll be charging less than that. If WWE really gets this thing to be successful, they'd be in a prime position to demand a high contract from the other networks and companies or else they can always just run their shows exclusively on their channel...kinda like the YES network. And they make DOUGH. Dames Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2004 Totally. The WWE can survive on 24/7 alone if it's successful. That's the right route to go, not movies or football. Stay within the comfort zone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2004 Just to throw this out there, theres not much chance of getting 24/7 on any satellite sytem in the current on demand form since both Sat. services can't do on demand like cable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreatWhiteNope 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2004 So, wait, is this actually avaliable anywhere yet? Does anyone actually have it as an option on their digital cable? According to PWInsider - yes it is: WWE 24/7 ALREADY ON THE AIR; WHAT YOU CAN WATCH RIGHT NOW by Mike Johnson @ 5:22:00 PM on 10/1/2004 PWInsider.com Elite Member Chris Catanese sent word that WWE 24/7 is already available on his cable provider, Blue Ridge Cable, in Pennsylvania for $6.95 a month. Chris sent along the following list of the current programming available: Buried Treasures: AWA Best of the 70's - A trip back to the wild days of the American Wrestling Association during the 1970s. Features on Jesse Ventura, the Heenan Family. WWE Saturday Night's Main Event - A night of Holloween Fun and exciting action. Junkyard Dog vs -Terry Funk. Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant battle Big John Studd ECW -The History of ECW 1 - Hosted by Tazz, The History of ECW takes you through the evolution of Extreme Championship Wrestling -The History of ECW 2 - Hosted by Tazz, The History of ECW takes you through the evolution of Extreme Championship Wrestling Monday Night War -The Monday Night War 9/11/95 - The Monday Night War begins as WWE's Monday Night Raw Battles WCW's Monday Nitro for the first time. Nitro features WCW Champion Hulk Hogan vs Lex Luger. Raw features Shawn Michaels vs Sycho Sid for the WWE Intercontinental Title. - The Monday Night War 9/18/95 - Nitro features Ric Flair vs Brian Pillman. Raw features Tag Champs Owen Hart and Yokozuna vs Men on a Mission. Old School -WWE Old School Madison Square Garden - 1976 Bruno Sammartino defends WWWF title vs Ernie Ladd -WWE Old School Madison Square Garden - 1983 Bob Backlund defends against Magnificent on Muraco -WWE Old School Madison Square Garden - 1989 Hulk Hogan defends WWE Championship vs Macho Man Randy Savage -WWE Old School Madison Square Garden - 1989 Continuation Hulk Hogan vs Macho Man Randy Savage Primetime -WWE Primetime Wrestling - Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan host a weekly look at the best in WWE action. Featured wrestlers include Nikolai Volkoff, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, The Iron Sheik and King Tonga -WWE Primetime Wrestling - Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby Heenan celebrate Halloween with a look at the best in WWE Action. Junkyard Dog battles King Kong Bundy. -WWE Tuesday Night Titans - The debut of TNT. Vince McMahon hosts talk show with Lord Alfred Hayes. Guests include Tito Santana and Captain Lou Albano. Specials -Paul Bearer's WWE Hits From the Crypt - Paul Bearer presents an eerie look at some of his favorite matches. Razor Ramone vs Shawn Michaels. Lex Luger vs Jeff Jarrett. Bret Hart vs Kwang. -Undertaker: He Buries Them Alive - A look at some of the Dead Man's greatest matches. Opponents include Yokozuna, Kwang, Jim Neidhart and Jerry Lawler. -Wrestlemania's Greatest Hits - Highlights from WWE's showcase event, Wrestlemania. Hulk Hogan vs King Kong Bundy in a steel cage match. Macho Man Randy Savage vs Ted DiBiase. -Wrestlemania's Greatest Hits - A look back at the greatest matches from WWE's showcase event, Wrestlemania. Hulk Hogan and Mr. T vs Rowdy Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff. -WWE Best of Confidential - Fans get a behind-the-scenes look into the world of Sports Entertainment. Including Bret Hart vs Shawn Michaels controversy. The Big Ones -WWE In Your House I - The 1st in the WWE In Your House Pay Per View series. WWE Champion Diesel defends title vs Sycho Sid. WWE Hall of Fame -Andre the Giant and the Bruiser - Andre the Giant, Billy Whitewolf and Chief Jay Strongbow vs Bruiser Brody, Exceutioner's 1 and 2, in a 3 out of 5 falls 6 man tag team match from Madison Square Garden -Andre the Giant headlines AWA - Andre the Giant battles the greats of the AWA in an over the top rope battle royal. -Andre the Giant vs Big John Studd - Andre battles Big John Studd in a Body Slam match. Andre the Giant vs Gorilla Monsoon - Andre the Giant in a rare boxing match against Gorilla Monsoon. Fight takes place in a rain storm in Puerto Rico. WWE Hall of Fame: Andre the Giant - Gene Okerlund hosts a look back at the career of the "Eighth Wonder of the World". Classic interviews and matches. WWE Tuesday Night Titans - Vince McMahon hosts a talk show with Lord Alfred Hayes. Guests include Andre the Giant, Roddy Piper, Paul Orndorff, Bob Orton Jr. -WWE Wrestling Challenge - Show highlights include Andre the Giant/Hulk Hogan confrontation on Piper's Pit, Hart Foundation vs British Bulldogs for the WWE Tag Team Titles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UseTheSledgehammerUh 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2004 I've got it on my Dig... I haven't planned on taping anything yet (VHS), but if anyone *really* wants anything specific I can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Placebo Effect 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2004 You bastards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ravman77 Report post Posted October 11, 2004 If watching Lex Luger vs JJJ is what gets Paul Bearers rocks off, he's not a mortician, he's a frigging sadist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ISJ981 Report post Posted October 11, 2004 I've got it on my Dig... I haven't planned on taping anything yet (VHS), but if anyone *really* wants anything specific I can. I live in the same area (South Jersey, if anybody wonders/cares) and I was wondering which cable provider you have it on? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MillenniumMan831 0 Report post Posted October 11, 2004 If watching Lex Luger vs JJJ is what gets Paul Bearers rocks off, he's not a mortician, he's a frigging sadist. That is probably one of the top 5 dullest matches in Coliseum Video history. Even Monsoon is bored out of his mind. He cites Luger possibly coming off an international trip for his lack of effort . . . well he puts it more eloquently than that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UseTheSledgehammerUh 0 Report post Posted October 12, 2004 I don't live in South Jersey, that's my hometown. PA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Styles 0 Report post Posted October 12, 2004 When will Comcast in the DC area get this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Styles 0 Report post Posted October 12, 2004 Well, I emailed Comcast: Will WWE 24/7 be added to Comcast Digital Cable On Demand service? This channel is currently available as a pay service on several cable providers in the country. I greatly anticipate its arrival on Comcast Digital Cable Montgomery County. Please consider adding it, if you have not and I look forward to a response on the timeframe of its availability. Thank you. And here's the response I got: Thank you for contacting Comcast Cable of Montgomery County regarding the addition of WWE to the Comcast line-up. Currently, that channel is unavailable in your area. Our goal is to provide a wide choice of quality cable networks and local broadcast channels reflecting the diverse programming interests of our customers. In addition to requests from customers, the following factors play a part in our decision making process: * FCC regulations, such as requirements to carry all local broadcast channels * Requirement by local broadcasters to carry their affiliated cable networks * The number of access channels required by local government * Customer satisfaction with networks carried in other systems * Customer satisfaction with similar networks * Importance of the network to our diverse community * Level of interest across a percentage of our customer base * Per-subscriber programming fees charged by the network versus the value added to the line-up (Digital Systems Only) As you may know, we have been investing millions of dollars in new technology to increase the channel capacity of the system through digital technology. So an additional factor in launching new channels is whether or not a particular network is available in the digital format. What this all means is that we take all requests for new networks very seriously, and that we carefully consider the overall impact of adding each network. While we cannot honor every request, we do take each request into consideration in planning future changes to the line-up. Sincerely, Jackie Comcast Customer Care Specialist What a bunch of bullshit.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMann2003 0 Report post Posted October 13, 2004 I just called Time Warner cable in Dayton, they don't have the channel yet and no info, but the tech said she'd bring it up as a request at the next meeting and to check back later on. I'm confident they'll pick it up soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MillenniumMan831 0 Report post Posted October 13, 2004 ^^^ If so, you have to hook a Clevelander up w/ some MSG/SNME goodness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JHawk 0 Report post Posted October 13, 2004 ^^^ If so, you have to hook a Clevelander up w/ some MSG/SNME goodness. I'll settle for the MSG goodness, especially if shows are complete. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justcoz 0 Report post Posted October 13, 2004 I also emailed Comcast this week and received a similar response, although one that didn't seem as cookie cutter. Hello. It has come to my attention that some cable providers in Pennsylvania (see below) are offering a new startup digital subscription channel called WWE 24/7 - pretty much a 24 hour pro wrestling channel. I am interested in finding out if there is any possibility of Comcast offering this channel in the near future. I would very much subscribe to such a channel and several of my friends are also interested. Thank you for your time. --------------------- PWInsider.com Elite Member Chris Catanese sent word that WWE 24/7 is already available on his cable provider, Blue Ridge Cable, in Pennsylvania for $6.95 a month. Thank you for contacting Comcast Cable. Thank you for taking the time to e-mail us in reference to WWE On Demand. We appreciate your feedback. At this time, Comcast does not currently offer WWE On Demand. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. This is a very new service and we are looking into the possibility of bringing this to our subscribers. It is important for us to know which networks appeal to our customers. Our Marketing department works diligently to offer customers the broadest range of choices and the best mix of programming services possible. I have forwarded your request to our Marketing department for review. While we are not able to accommodate every request, we take each request into careful consideration and use this information when adding networks to our line-ups and to our Video On Demand services! Please feel free to contact us if you have any more questions. Sincerely, Valerie Comcast Customer Care Specialist I like my Comcast Customer Service Specialist better than that Jackie girl... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
