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Post by luiginyc84 on Jan 26, 2015 14:25:10 GMT -5
WWE Network is 99% Older/Classic Content, but people want to cancel it because of CURRENT storylines which mainly play out on USA and SyFy on regular Cable.
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Post by Dangerously on Jan 26, 2015 14:28:08 GMT -5
Is saving thousands of dollars worth in DVDs and the saving of hundreds of dollars on pay-per-views a rip off in your eyes? I hate to admit it, but I've bootlegged literally every event since 2004 and the network has successfully changed me into a buyer. It's such a cheap price. The UFC's subscription service doesn't even include their PPVs. I don't understand how you can honestly complain.
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Post by K5 on Jan 26, 2015 14:41:09 GMT -5
As a fan, we're allowed to not be happy with what is handed to us. Indeed we are, but when we decide that it's give me what I want or everything sucks, then we really might as well be lumped in with the #cancelwwenetwork people. For me... If I know what happens on Smackdown and I think it would upset me, I don't watch that Smackdown. I think it comes down to lack of creativity on WWE's part. the holes in the structure of that rumble match are so painstakingly apparent, and there is no reasoning for that bland of a product. Daniel Bryan losing is one thing - Daniel Bryan losing with 0 ramifications, 0 heat or story to who did it, and then the WWE trying to force a 1984-like denial of the audience's reactions is a total other thing. they ed up, plain and simple. overall I agree about the 'don't watch' comment only to a degree - this isn't 1998, there aren't any mainstream alternatives. that said, I might watch a raw a month on third party site.
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Post by Dangerously on Jan 26, 2015 14:45:50 GMT -5
WWE Network is 99% Older/Classic Content, but people want to cancel it because of CURRENT storylines which mainly play out on USA and SyFy on regular Cable. This. The network as a whole is probably the best subscription service deal on the internet right now if you add up the money you're saving.
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Post by Next Manufactured’s Sweater on Jan 26, 2015 14:51:16 GMT -5
I think it comes down to lack of creativity on WWE's part. the holes in the structure of that rumble match are so painstakingly apparent, and there is no reasoning for that bland of a product. Daniel Bryan losing is one thing - Daniel Bryan losing with 0 ramifications, 0 heat or story to who did it, and then the WWE trying to force a 1984-like denial of the audience's reactions is a total other thing. Being dissatisfied with the match is one thing, for sure. It had sections where nothing at all was happening, and was pretty dull after DDP's part except for the lolz at Bryan's elimination and the lolz at everything after Kane/Show teamed up. But let's not fool ourselves... Even if it was the best Rumble ever, the result would have led to at least 95% of the complaints still happening. We don't need mainstream alternatives anymore -- the Internet has a thousand wrestling promotions at our fingertips, many of whom offer on demand services.
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Post by K5 on Jan 26, 2015 15:05:47 GMT -5
I think it comes down to lack of creativity on WWE's part. the holes in the structure of that rumble match are so painstakingly apparent, and there is no reasoning for that bland of a product. Daniel Bryan losing is one thing - Daniel Bryan losing with 0 ramifications, 0 heat or story to who did it, and then the WWE trying to force a 1984-like denial of the audience's reactions is a total other thing. Being dissatisfied with the match is one thing, for sure. It had sections where nothing at all was happening, and was pretty dull after DDP's part except for the lolz at Bryan's elimination and the lolz at everything after Kane/Show teamed up. But let's not fool ourselves... Even if it was the best Rumble ever, the result would have led to at least 95% of the complaints still happening. we'll have to agree to disagree there. while I think that Daniel Bryan losing would've certainly brought some discontent forward, I believe if the rumble (and WWE in general) had a more compelling less dry product that people would be far less likely to nitpick. Music is a perfect example of explaining the fallacy in that logic. While there is endless music people can seek out and find their niche, there are still mainstream artists that due to branding, marketing and exposure by far amass the most media reception, critical reception and success despite whatever credentials or quality they have.
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Post by Next Manufactured’s Sweater on Jan 26, 2015 15:11:19 GMT -5
Music is a perfect example of explaining the fallacy in that logic. While there is endless music people can seek out and find their niche, there are still mainstream artists that due to branding, marketing and exposure by far amass the most media reception, critical reception and success despite whatever credentials or quality they have. That's irrelevant. Alternatives exist. And in particular, anyone crying about WWE on a wrestling forum likely sees hundreds of avatars and signatures for other promotions, as well as subforums for them on a lot of boards -- alternatives right in front of their face. The sad reality, though, is that a lot of people are more interested in hating WWE than enjoying any other wrestling.
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Post by Jonathan Karate on Jan 26, 2015 15:22:25 GMT -5
Im just going to say there is more then enough on the network. The classic stuff alone i would dish out the money for.
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Post by Todd Pettengill on Jan 26, 2015 15:25:14 GMT -5
Yay you cancelled your subscription because someone you didn't like won a fake contest to determine who goes to WrestleMania.......would you like a chocolate chip cookie or sugar cookie?
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Post by K5 on Jan 26, 2015 15:25:14 GMT -5
Music is a perfect example of explaining the fallacy in that logic. While there is endless music people can seek out and find their niche, there are still mainstream artists that due to branding, marketing and exposure by far amass the most media reception, critical reception and success despite whatever credentials or quality they have. That's irrelevant. Alternatives exist. And in particular, anyone crying about WWE on a wrestling forum likely sees hundreds of avatars and signatures for other promotions, as well as subforums for them on a lot of boards -- alternatives right in front of their face. The sad reality, though, is that a lot of people are more interested in hating WWE than enjoying any other wrestling. the point is actually very relevant. just like in music, some will choose to seek out alternatives while unfortunately most will continue as they are. but that doesn't excuse or give reason to WWE's lack of creative direction and shoddy product. and in general, anyone crying about the forums fans not liking last night's results likely sees ads to endless forums other websites - alternatives right in front of their face. see what I did there?
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Post by PJ on Jan 26, 2015 16:20:46 GMT -5
Im just going to say there is more then enough on the network. The classic stuff alone i would dish out the money for. Exactly. That was why I ordered the network to watch the classic wrestling I used to have with WWE 24/7 until it was canceled. Sure there's maybe 5-10 modern wrestlers on RAW/SD I enjoy watching but for the most part my Network watching is the classic content. These monthly ppv's are an added bonus when I choose to watch them, because besides WM every year I had stopped ordering WWE PPV's aftervthe Montreal Screwjob. And stopped ordering WCW PPV's after Arquette won the title.
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Post by DeadHeadKing on Jan 26, 2015 16:27:19 GMT -5
I'm keeping my network subscription. How else am I going to watch NXT. and everyone knew that Roman Reigns was going to win, they had it planned for months, don't get me wrong i'm a huge Bryan fan, but I think Reigns has what it takes to be a main eventer. I'm just really happy that Cena didn't leave with the title. I hate Cena!
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Post by dakis on Jan 26, 2015 16:36:38 GMT -5
I'm currently not happy with the product but the $10 a month is worth it just for nxt. Not to mention all the classic content.
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Post by mikey1974 on Jan 26, 2015 16:37:04 GMT -5
I watch - and pay for - the Network because of all the older content and original programming :
WCW Monday Nitro Rivalries Countdown Quick hits WrestleMania Rewind ECW Hardcore TV Monday Night Raw 93 - 96 older PPV's
... are MY reason for paying $9.99 a month. I consider the current monthly PPV's just a free bonus . so if they suck,then they suck. watch it once,then never again. but they won't interfere with what I really have the Network for.
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Post by noir on Jan 26, 2015 16:37:47 GMT -5
I enjoy NXT more than I disliked the royal rumble match... Although that might have been the worst one I've seen.
But I think cancelling my subscription is about the best way to send a message. Regardless of the winner, the match itself HURT the career of Wyatts, Ambrose, Rusev, Ziggler and Bryan and was not remotely enjoyable. There isn't much I can do, but the bigger the hit on the network subs, the change we are likely to get. I want to enjoy this product!
Can someone please tell me how to cancel. I'm getting a headache here trying to figure it out haha. Tell me they didn't delete the cancel button...
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Post by Miztery on Jan 26, 2015 16:42:39 GMT -5
I won't be cancelling mine any time soon. It's a tremendous value and I only use it to watch the PPV's. I don't mind Reigns winning, but the match was awful. I haven't been around WWE as long as I know many of you have but I feel comfortable saying that was one of the worst Rumbles ever. Certainly ever since I've been watching. As soon as Bryan was gone we all knew what was going to happen. That just shouldn't happen in the Rumble. I had a small feeling Ziggler would shock everyone but he didn't do much of anything before being tossed out. One of the few things I did like outside of Bubba Ray, DDP, and Boogeyman making an appearance yesterday was that Bray Wyatt looked strong. But honestly, that's about it.
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Post by | NLS™ | on Jan 26, 2015 17:06:38 GMT -5
Sigh... heres what irks me: You got all these armchair booker "crybabies" whining about the outcome of every high profile match they don't agree with, they cancel their subscription to the network in protest, then they turn around and watch every WWE show afterwards... Every week. Religiously. Don't you people understand that if you don't support the WWE and you rally for their demise that IF the unthinkable were to actually happen and the WWE goes out of business YOU WON'T HAVE ANY WRESTLING TO BITCH AND MOAN ABOUT ANYMORE! Not only that, but they'd no longer produce these awesome figures. I mean c'mon, what are you guys going to do if you write off the WWE and their network? Flock over to Dixie Carter and that circus sideshow act? Gimmie a in' break, WWE and what they're doing currently dwarfs anything else wrestling related on the market. NXT don't count, CAUSE IT'S THE ING WWE! Don't you understand that if you all cancel your subscription and WWE Network fails... guess what? NXT dies too! Nothing good will come out of the network going belly up. So quit your bitching and stiffen that upper lip cause you and I BOTH know that as a wrestling fan, you (and I) aren't going anywhere. Whatever the case, children... be careful what you wish for, 'cause you just might get it.
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Post by Sizzle on Jan 26, 2015 17:13:09 GMT -5
I personally don't like him winning. But I haven't liked a lot of things, and I haven't stopped watching WWE for it.
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Post by skribbel24 on Jan 26, 2015 17:25:25 GMT -5
$9.99 is a great value to wrestling fans and I won't be canceling my lifetime dream of having a dedicated wrestling network, but I agree that wwe has to start listening to the fans to make them happy.
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Post by wrestlingdelorean on Jan 26, 2015 17:29:01 GMT -5
No thanks.
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