Just how big time is the WWE/Wrestlemania

[Steve J. Rogers 0]

Don't ask why I'm wondering this, but despite all the overhype that the WWE does for its product and of course Wrestlemania, I wonder just how much the two are really considered the "big time" in terms of the industry as a whole

 

Well, I ask because so many times both get dumped on by wrestlers and other promotions (going back to WCW, ECW, ect) granted some of the shots come from people with grudges against Vince and/or someone with the Federation, or just hate their business practices but it does seem that the only "Yeah that is the big time" comes from people employed by the WWF/WWE at the time they are making the statements.

 

So is main eventing a WWE Wrestlemania actually considered a pinnacle spot in the industry? (Granted there have been many questionalble MEers in WM's history) or is it just the overhype machine of the WWE promoting its product

 

Put it this way (and yes I'm aware I'm comparing an on the level sport with a scripted one but go with me) The MVP of the Arena Bowl or the Grey Cup may keep that moment as a special one that no one can every take away, but he would trade all that just to play a down in the NFL's Super Bowl, and I'm wondering if an MEer on an Indy fed (or ROH/TNA, ect) would feel the same way Curtian Jerking at WrestleMania?

 

Steve

[spman 0]

I'd imagine so. While it may not be true for EVERY Wrestler, headlining Wrestlemania is probobly the pinnacle of the career of any wrestler in America. What else higher is there?

[JST 0]

Same reply from Misc. folder.

 

Better payday, for starters. I don't recall seeing a lot of indy guys making a fortune staying local. While on the other hand I'm sure you can make a decent living while working for WWE. I'd worry first about building up a nest egg, then the grudges would come later.