Vince Not Happy with Ratings

"If you don't like it, STOP WATCHING!" Good one internet...

Vince doesn't have a solution because he's the problem. I'm sure he could always put the title on Sheamus. I bet that will really put asses in seats.

As much as I hate to admit it, its the truth. But at the same time, the old Vince was always willing to take risks and do whatever it takes to keep his audience.

What gives? How can this period of stagnancy be completely overlooked?


I know they are doing a lot right with NXT - but even still, these guys come to the main roster and most of them will falter in the midcard.

To me, we need a really good and fresh storyline that utilizes more than just Cena, Brock and the Authority to the most of their potential.

NFL will always steal ratings. The new fantasy league cash winnings gimmick has made NfL's following even bigger. Another thing, is Football creates a party/get-together, where wrestling is orobabky 1 out of every 1000 fans that generates a party night, and thats mostly PPV's.

What could WWE fo to spice things up? Well, he's currentky NXT World Champion. But, I feel Finn Balor is nothing but raw ratings. His entrance alone is a spectacle.
Bringing him up to have a NXT title match on Raw, would not only create ratings, but it would also sell Network Subscriptions. I feel we have re entered a time where people want to see characters. Not over the top Matadores gimmicks, but The Demon fits the bill perfectly.

So, let's announce a NXT World Title match for Raw 2 weeks from now, with Balor vs Kevin Owens. ( Although I'd rather see it be a returning Zayne, so we get a run in beatdown by Kevin Owens. This would sell subscriptions for their big match in NXT).

We also need a change up in cards. Lets face it, Raw has seemed to be the same show for the last 2 years. I eant my 2 hour show back, but USA loves those 3 hour shows.
Lets see gimmick matches intergraded on Raw. Bring back Spin the Wheel, Make a Deal. Give us a Tornado Tag Table match between Dudleys and New Day. Lets see a submission match eith Charlotte and Brie.

Then, we have Seth Rollins. Is he a weak champion? Sure. Thats his shtick. But, lets get him involved in a Bullrioe match. No escape! Cage matches are over done in WWE, to a point where there are no spotsleft to oooo and aahgh the audience.

The main point here, is Raw was once a don't miss show. We have DVR's and Social Media where if you missed it, you are still updated to the second things happen. WWE needs to make the product shift directions back to Don't Miss. Remember the Pipe Bomb? Punks promo's leading to Taker at Mania? Brock ending the streak? Thise classify as Don't Miss. I don't need every show to be a diamond. I hust want every show to be different.

"If you don't like it, don't watch it." actually worked I guess.

Vince not understanding the best way to pop rating is by having his MILF daughter come out every week in minimal clothing.

When Vince gets worried and wants to shake things up john cena ends up with the wwe title so this is NOT good

Unfortunately, I can see the blame getting placed on Seth, similar to how Daniel Bryan was reportedly blamed for SummerSlam 2013's buyrate and how Miz was blamed for Survivor Series 2011's buyrate.

Rinse, repeat.

The problem is, they can't blame the NFL this time.

My percentages may be off (it's been about a week since I read/listened to the numbers), but as a general rule of thumb, WWE has seen a 3-5% decrease in ratings when football comes into play over the last several years. It's a hit, but it's not really that big of a deal.

This year, they're down over 10%, and there's absolutely no indication that things couldn't get even worse. We're at 18 year lows for Raw, and all time lows for Smackdown. This isn't the usual fall ratings doldrums, this is a serious problem that can't be fixed overnight and requires legitimate, wholesale changes.

Unfortunately, those changes begin with Vince McMahon and Kevin Dunn, and both are ridiculously stubborn and incapable of even considering that they are part of the problem.

There are so, so many micro changes they could make on a weekly basis that would impact the macro in the long term, but they refuse to do it.

Their answer, thus far, has been to make Kane and the Big Show two of the focal points of Raw. That's their idea of a solution.