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Post by Cody Rhodes Diva on Mar 17, 2016 22:22:57 GMT -5
Since 2012, the Allstate Arena in Chicago has hosted either Extreme Rules or Payback and this year is no exception (the 2016 edition of Payback). The last time that Chicago hosted a PPV that was not Extreme Rules or Payback was the well-received 2011 Money In The Bank PPV. I know that Chicago is one of the Big 5 WWE markets, but why not have Chicago host maybe Survivor Series, Night of Champions or even the Royal Rumble?
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Post by HHH316 on Mar 17, 2016 23:21:21 GMT -5
We had a 6-7 year long stretch where we didn't get a single PPV. We're getting something, so I'm not going to bite the hand that feeds me.
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Post by hbkowns on Mar 18, 2016 0:15:42 GMT -5
Yeah it kinda pisses me off. If a big 4 ppv comes to Chicago it's almost a guaranteed sellout.
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Post by The Hitman on Mar 18, 2016 3:06:31 GMT -5
I always wonder why the WWE doesn't host events at the United Center. Considering it holds more people, looks way more modern (somewhat), and is literally in Chicago and not an hour outside of it. I would love a Summerslan or Royal Rumble at the UC.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2016 3:54:53 GMT -5
I wonder why WWE seemingly never takes Pay-Per-Views to states like Iowa, Minnesota and North/South Carolina anymore. It seems like they just cycle through Chicago/Philadelphia/Florida/New Jersey/Ohio/Texas every year.
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Post by Dan on Mar 18, 2016 4:42:56 GMT -5
My guess is that because it's such a vocal crowd they are worried that the audience might spoil whatever it is they have planned going into a 'Big 4' PPV. The last thing they want is to have situations like Reigns @ the Rumble, which despite being their own booking problem, they are always going to be stubborn with what they want so would rather play it safe. Plus, a vocal city like Chicago could then add more to a PPV that would otherwise be flat and less cared about.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2016 7:35:01 GMT -5
Probably because they're too dumb to realize CM Punk isn't in every other match.
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Post by punksnotdead on Mar 18, 2016 10:08:35 GMT -5
It's the absolute best building on Earth to watch pro wrestling in imo. It has a lot of the same sound trap qualities as the Chicago Stadium did where it just goes everywhere because there is no place for it to go. Such a great venue.
PPVs running the same cities has happened a ton over the years. The only one that really bothers me is SummerSlam. They need to treat that more like Mania (b) and spread it around imo.
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Post by 5D's on Mar 18, 2016 12:14:32 GMT -5
Screw Chicago. The only city I care about is St. Louis; Night of Champions, Survivor Series, and the Royal Rumble should ALL be there this year.
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Post by hbkowns on Mar 18, 2016 12:37:53 GMT -5
No offense, St. Louis has no environment like Chicago does. Crowd is always hyped. St. Louis usually seems dead.
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Post by HHH316 on Mar 18, 2016 13:42:16 GMT -5
I always wonder why the WWE doesn't host events at the United Center. Considering it holds more people, looks way more modern (somewhat), and is literally in Chicago and not an hour outside of it. I would love a Summerslan or Royal Rumble at the UC. WWE PR has told me that the United Center is significantly more expensive to rent out, and even though they can fit more people in the UC, it would take quite a price increase on tickets for it to be worth the profit. IMO, props to WWE for not trying to bleed every last penny out of the Chicago fans. |
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Mar 18, 2016 13:47:52 GMT -5
I wonder why WWE seemingly never takes Pay-Per-Views to states like Iowa, Minnesota and North/South Carolina anymore. It seems like they just cycle through Chicago/Philadelphia/Florida/New Jersey/Ohio/Texas every year. They go to the cities where they usually get good crowds. Remember how bad the crowd was for FastLane last year in Memphis? Or the Corpus Christi crowd for Elimination Chamber? |
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Post by cordless2016 on Mar 18, 2016 13:57:03 GMT -5
I always wonder why the WWE doesn't host events at the United Center. Considering it holds more people, looks way more modern (somewhat), and is literally in Chicago and not an hour outside of it. I would love a Summerslan or Royal Rumble at the UC. All State Arena is literally next door to the airport so it's an easy in and out of the Chicago-land area. United Center is a b**** to get to, especially for WWE stars who need to get in and out of cities as quick as possible. |
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Post by Cody Rhodes Diva on Mar 18, 2016 14:00:08 GMT -5
My guess is that because it's such a vocal crowd they are worried that the audience might spoil whatever it is they have planned going into a 'Big 4' PPV. The last thing they want is to have situations like Reigns @ the Rumble, which despite being their own booking problem, they are always going to be stubborn with what they want so would rather play it safe. Plus, a vocal city like Chicago could then add more to a PPV that would otherwise be flat and less cared about. Actually, it has to do with scheduling conflicts as the Allstate Arena also hosts the Chicago Wolves (a minor-league ice hockey team), the Chicago Sky (a WNBA basketball team) as well as DePaul men's and women's basketball teams. However, the reason that I can think of is to why Chicago hasn't hosted a Royal Rumble so far as because of the Chicago Sports and Outdoor Show which takes place at the Rosemont Convention Center which is near the Allstate Arena and from my knowledge, Allstate Arena is unavailable during that time. Hope this helps. |
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Post by Cody Rhodes Diva on Mar 18, 2016 14:02:48 GMT -5
I wonder why WWE seemingly never takes Pay-Per-Views to states like Iowa, Minnesota and North/South Carolina anymore. It seems like they just cycle through Chicago/Philadelphia/Florida/New Jersey/Ohio/Texas every year. Don't forget about St. Louis, Los Angeles and Boston as well and the WWE also doesn't visit places like Seattle, Portland, Denver, Kansas City, Jacksonville and San Antonio for PPVs anymore is because they are weak WWE markets IMO. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2016 14:04:18 GMT -5
It'd be great if Houston can get a non-B show PPV.
Though, we got Sting in his first/only WWE Championship match, so that's nice..
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Post by gawd6sic6™ on Mar 18, 2016 17:48:26 GMT -5
No offense, St. Louis has no environment like Chicago does. Crowd is always hyped. St. Louis usually seems dead. Im pretty sure they meant it as a joke.... as CRD has this weird thing for always mentioning St Louis . |
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