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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2020 3:40:53 GMT -5
How exactly do we quantify "star"? If we're looking at people that really moved PPVs and ratings segments, and house show numbers post-attitude era, the only star that has really been made is John Cena. Not counting Brock, who UFC really made the star. I think it would be more of a question, is can they establish someone as a main eventer in the eyes of their audience.
If we're going by moving PPV numbers, I mean, taking WrestleMania out of the equation, in WWE's hottest year of 2000, they were turning 8-10% of their television audience into PPV buyers. AEW currently is doing 10-12%, depending on which TV rating you want to use.
If we're talking a true, viable mainstream star, it's not going to happen for WWE or AEW right now. In a few years? Who knows. The whole Monday Night Wars thing really came out of left field. Neither show was anything to write home about before then.
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Post by Midnight: Dark Knight on Sept 16, 2020 8:52:29 GMT -5
so much unknown right now, it will be interesting to see how the brand does once live attendance and travel is back up and running. in order to make mega stars they need to start giving more singles a chance. everyone is in a group, tag team or faction. Really start to separate your roster and divisions to focus on the hunt for each title in each (to make a star or see who can become one in each). the only faction i want to see and have subtly seen hints of is a new horsemen group with FTR, Hangman, and hopefully when cody returns he will be the leader. group can be managed by tully and arn.
I think Jungle Boy, Luchasaurus, Darby, Cody, Hangman, Omega all potentially have the ability to become megastars (if written/booked correctly)Its just to soon
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2020 11:03:35 GMT -5
so much unknown right now, it will be interesting to see how the brand does once live attendance and travel is back up and running. in order to make mega stars they need to start giving more singles a chance. everyone is in a group, tag team or faction. Really start to separate your roster and divisions to focus on the hunt for each title in each (to make a star or see who can become one in each). the only faction i want to see and have subtly seen hints of is a new horsemen group with FTR, Hangman, and hopefully when cody returns he will be the leader. group can be managed by tully and arn. I think Jungle Boy, Luchasaurus, Darby, Cody, Hangman, Omega all potentially have the ability to become megastars (if written/booked correctly)Its just to soon I'd add MJF, Adam Page, and Britt Baker to your list too. |
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Post by celflessness on Oct 10, 2020 16:18:37 GMT -5
It's a combination of right place, right time, right gimmick, right guy. And then the right push. I think if anything, AEW's desire to give everyone a chance is something that will hold them back. When their Rock/Austin shows up, they'll need to be featured heavily, with the correct weight given to their presence/absence. Not just waiting their turn to have 15 minutes on TV every other week. They are the beginning and the end. You can't be perceived as the No.1 Megastar by the mainstream if your aren't considered the No.1 MegaStar on your own show. And no one in AEW is. Not Moxley. Not Cody. Not Jericho. The variety show approach is enjoyable, but there are drawbacks. Hangman could be a star, but he isn't on every week. MJF often only gets a short promo.
It'll be a while before AEW can build a Triple H, because he really benefited from just being 'there' for decades. In the main events. Being in all of the important stories. Working with Rock and Austin and Undertaker and Foley and Cena and Batista and Bryan and every transcendent star that got hot. His legend has grown through longevity. I imagine Rollins will have a similar aura in 2030. AEW's a long way from being able to do that.
There's also no one to beat. Wins and losses have been rendered fairly meaningless in the past 20 years. AEW are doing their best to fix that, even building Jericho's undefeated streak... but how much did Moxley gain by beating him? When Jungle Boy gets his first big win, that will be cool, but it's not going to put him on the map.
It's tough, but AEW seem to be doing pretty well without one. A fun show that enough viewers enjoy to be profitable.
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