Mark Henry explains to the crew why he believes that dropping non-televised events won’t stifle the development of younger talent in any wrestling company.
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I think they're doing less house shows because they have so much at stake with Netflix they don't want the wrestlers getting hurt. They've had a lot of injuries and people getting burnt out especially with traveling overseas now
I mean that one Elimination chamber where you just was standing still in the ring. Dolph screaming spots out to you Mark.
Good because they're unnecessary,, this ain't About " makin towns" anymore, it's about physical and emotional preservation so they can perform at the top of their game
People say wwe don't let their wrestlers rest: OMG SUCH AN EVIL COMPANY!!1!!1! FUCK EM!111!!!1!
WWE actually let their wrestlers breathe a bit more: OMG THEIR PAY IS GETTING CUT!1!!1! THAT'S NOT HOW YOU DO BUSINESS!1!!!
Lol. The old saying "you're damned if you do and damned if you don't" is so true.
OMG!! I’m laughing so hard at Mark and Tommy talking about doing Vancouver Island (Victoria is the city that they wrestled in) and THEN having to drive on the Coquihalla Highway to Kamloops! Mainly because I had to do that when doing shows and when you’re on that highway all you can think is, “How is my life only worth $500?! What the EFF IS WRONG WITH ME?!” But, to do that when you’re on TV, making serious bank?! That makes NO sense!! 🤣🤣🤣 Vince was one hell of a greedy guy.
Unscripted live events?
I think Triple H said something about utilizing smaller promotions for their developing wrestlers to get more live ring time.
Violetta and I love doing Live events all the time
wwe is a joke owee i dont wan to get hurt i soo sad
It's less house shows in places that get WWE year after year…. many places in the world where they get to see their favorite stars once or every few years. Globally they're will be more shows but less shows scheduled in North America.
Since Netflix is supported by subscribers, I just hope that would be enough to maintain viewers!
When mark smiles it’s the best
I just went to a WWE house show a little while back. Man, if they stop doing them, im gonna be really sad. It was so much fun to see the guys and gals do non-canon stuff and just have fun.
The ufc does do live events they don’t do “house shows” and I don’t see how a pro wrestling model could work for mma.
Didn't it come out Triple H was giving wrestlers more time off in September? So that may explain lack of live events?
I actually love the live events it’s easier to connect with the wrestlers that’s how I met Roman and asked him to touch my son moms belly when she was pregnant with him my son’s name is Prince Roman Markell 😂 I’ve also made the news paper for fussing with Bobby Rude 😂
It sucks because I refuse to pay the ticket prices for raw/sd live tv. Dont wanna sit there thru commercial breaks , watching backstage segments on a screen, etc. house shows are so much more fun, esp for my 7 year old son
The WWE now has NXT to create its talent now. There's less stakes while also getting the on camera experience. House shows are a relic of the past and old school talent should be happy that life is easier for modern day talent.
We haven’t had a house show in Hawaii since 2018 they use to come maybe once a year four like 4 years straight. And before that it was once every few years or so. They’d stop here only going or coming back from a Japan tour. I wish we could get a damn PLE here.
Everything is great guys. Nothing is dying
Limiting live events prevents unnecessary injuries also.
Dreamer always leaves me dreaming at the end of these clips. Dude is the cure to insomnia
WWE always came to Fayetteville, NC at least once a year. Attitude era, it was televised events. This eventually became house shows (which I actually kind of enjoyed more). I think this is the first year that I recall them not doing a show there. It feels a little sad to see them seem to cut out those smaller cities and towns that used to see a lot of shows from NWA/WCW and WWE back in the day.
Yakima, WA is pronounced "yack-ih-Ma" from a Guy that lives in WA State & has traveled to & through Yakima. Some fam used to live in Soap Lake. Yes, Real Place also!
Uhhh… Is it just me or is Tommy starting to look like Paul Bearer? Those dark spots under his eyes and his white face! He looks like he is NEVER sleeping. Did Tommy Dreamer become a vampire? Are you okay man?
Love this podcast!! Cheers from New Zealand 🍻🍻
WHY ISNT ANYONE COMMENTING ON TOMMY’S BAGS UNDER HIS EYES?? MAN LOOKS TERRIBLE. SHOULDNT BE ON A PODCAST LOOKING LIKE THAT. HE LOOKS TERRIBLE.
Good interview yesterday
rip live events
A BUNCH OF OLD GUYS TALKING ABOUT THE PAST. PROTECT WRESTLERS FROM INJURY, PRESERVE THEIR BODIES, LET THEM HAVE FAMILY LIVES, AND LET THEM RECOVER. RECOVERY ALLOWS FOR PERFORMANCE TO ELEVATE TO NEW LEVELS. THESE MEN AND WOMEN CAN TRAIN ON THEIR OWN OR PRACTICE WITH OTHER WRESTLERS. I RATHER HAVE OSPREAY WRESTLE 2 – 3 MATCHES A MONTH, AT PEAK LEVEL, THEN HAVING HIM WRESTLE HOUSE SHOWS 3-4X A WEEK. THERE IS A REASON AMERICAN FOOTBALL PLAYERS NEED TIME TO RECOVER. MARK HENRY IS TERRIBLE. HE IS NOT INTERESTING ENOUGH TO LISTEN TO. HIS TIME WITH AEW WAS BRUTAL. HATED HAVING TO LISTEN TO HIM
Independents in canada are doing great the scene is thriving here for indi shows
Me being from Milwaukee Wisconsin it was Milwaukee and Green Bay twice a year.