WWE News: Roddy Piper Update, FX Wants In The Cable Ratings War, Dreamer Interview, More
Posted by Larry Csonka on 07.02.2009
More news on a busy day…
- Roddy Piper was bailed out earlier today. He has to appear in court on July 23rd due to the DUI charges. [Credit: Pwinsider.com]
- Broadcasting and Cable ha an article up, where FX Networks President-General Manager John Landgraf discusses competing with TNT and USA for ratings supremacy. It is noted that without a major sport or pro wrestling, that they will not be able to compete with those two networks. You can check out the full article here.
- PhilStar.com has an interview up with Tommy Dreamer, discussing wrestling in the Philippines, keeping the ECW Title, working out and more. You can read the full interview here.
- WWE.com has a "Where Are They Now?" article up on Bob Backlund, which you can read here.
Posted By: neverAcquiesce (Guest) on July 02, 2009 at 05:12 PM
Well then, FX has three options that I see. They could contact ROH. Better yet, contact the NWA and get them back on TV again. I've enjoyed the stuff I've seen on their website that they broadcast on Colours. Or, contact Bischoff, Jimmy Hart or somebody and start a new promotion.
Then again, there are some crazier ideas. They could talk with TNA and get them to jump as soon as possible, restarting a Monday night war. Not just crazy, suicidal at this point.
Or, have Vince go to his trophy case and pull out the WCW or AWA name and "restart" one of those companies. WCW would seem most likely. Bring in Flair or Arn as the GM or to restart a new Horsemen stable, put the belt on Jericho with his WCW ties.
Add Mysterio, Show, Helms and a few others. Heck, they could bring in Buff, Hall (if sober enough), Alex Wright, Disco... Even if they intended to release most of these guys in a few months in favor of young talent, they add old school WCW cred.
The new WCW would air on Wednesdays. It won't happen, of course. I doubt wrestling would even come to FX, but if it did it would be one of the first three scenarios if it happened.
Posted By: Guy Incognito (Guest) on July 02, 2009 at 05:14 PM
move smackdown to fx, at least then i can watch it
Posted By: cerulean (Guest) on July 02, 2009 at 05:19 PM
ROH to FX?
Posted By: Cleveland California (Guest) on July 02, 2009 at 05:56 PM
Well, the WWE DOES have a certain DVD coming out, about a certain company, a company that put on a wrestling show. And since we all know what happened the last time WWE did that. FX MAY be getting their wrestling show sooner rather than later. It would definitely do better than Superstars. Then again, that ain't saying much.
Posted By: Auron (Registered) on July 02, 2009 at 06:12 PM
Maybe the WWE should think about moving Smackdown to the FX Network. Its got to be better than My Network right?
Posted By: cbear (Guest) on July 02, 2009 at 06:55 PM
You too can have a body like Tommy Dreamer.
Posted By: splatt (Guest) on July 02, 2009 at 07:15 PM
wwe would not be able to put smackdown on fx even if they wanted to because nbc universal would not allow wwe to compete with them on another cable channel.
if wwe wants sd on cable so it can draw good cable ratings then they have to get a deal with usa, sci fi, bravo, etc which are under the nbc universal umbrella.
wwe is NOT bringing back wcw. wcw is dead and has been dead since 2001.
the only thing mcmahon needs to do is to sell wcw dvds as long as there are wcw fans who still live in the 1990's and want to buy them
Posted By: Guest#9446 (Guest) on July 02, 2009 at 07:27 PM
move smackdown to fx, at least then i can watch it
Posted By: cerulean (Guest) on July 02, 2009 at 05:19 PM
Not sure i would start watching wrestling again but atleast i would have the option as it is now i dont get Smackdown
Posted By: Guest#6508 (Guest) on July 02, 2009 at 07:48 PM
OF COURSE, fx is 5 times better than my net tv for smackdown.
however, the problem is that nbc universal would never allow wwe to put a wrestling show on an opposing cable network and help fx get ratings.
wwe needs to speak with nbc universal and get sd moved to either bravo or even syfy on any night besides friday and the ratings will shooot up to the high 2.0s each week or even over 3.0.
one time, the wwe divas appeared on a bravo tv show and they got a 3.0 cable rating.
my net tv is a joke and the fact that they have zero shows and they put sd on fridays is an even bigger joke.
hell, in fall 2009, my net tv will be a programming service except for sd, there will be zero new programming.
Posted By: Guest#2197 (Guest) on July 02, 2009 at 07:51 PM
I wish I were on the drugs you guys are.
Posted By: Foolio (Guest) on July 02, 2009 at 08:06 PM
Ah, Bob Backlund...the answer to a question no one asked.
Posted By: Guest#1290 (Guest) on July 02, 2009 at 08:15 PM
You shouldnt be out drinking if youre 55 Piper.
Posted By: guestwwe (Guest) on July 02, 2009 at 08:15 PM
this shows that wrestling is not in a bad state financially and is only growing. so thats good but obviously we need better storylines
Posted By: Ian (Guest) on July 02, 2009 at 08:42 PM
fx can't get a wrestling promotion because wwe can't put their shows on cable outside nbc universal. Plus FX is owned by fox, which owns mynetwork tv, so fox would not want to sour their relationship with wwe.
Posted By: Brett (Guest) on July 02, 2009 at 08:53 PM
When AOL/Time Warner decided they didn't want Wrestling on TNT anymore, I was hoping Bischoff would negotiate a deal with FX and bring WCW there.
By the way, what's up with AOL/Time Warner these days..? yeah, nice move guys.
Maybe Bischoff can find some investors and get some money going to start up a company and have them compete with TNA/Spike, WWE/USA, maybe HDnet/ROH.
More competition means we, the viewers, win.
Posted By: Booker T (Guest) on July 02, 2009 at 09:21 PM
FX, you want a wrestling show? One word: Wrestlicious!
Posted By: Jay (Guest) on July 02, 2009 at 10:10 PM
- WWE.com has a "Where Are They Now?" article up on Bob Backlund, which you can read here.
most of them still don't have a proper job
Posted By: Guest#7745 (Guest) on July 02, 2009 at 10:17 PM
damn im sad to hear that about roddy piper i met him at wrestlmania axxcess this year and he was the most genuine guy there along with chavo i mean i didnt really meet him meet him he signed autographs for me and my lil girl but i have to say it feels like i met him he was just so....i dont know how to say it i guess genuine and cool,but my prayers are with him and hope everything goes well for him he is one of the classiest pple in the world in my opinion...
Posted By: yes i am a guest (Guest) on July 03, 2009 at 12:08 AM
Boy, I hope when in my 60's after beating my body to death my whole life, I too can deliver oil to people at 6 in the morning on New Years Eve!
It was all worth it, right Mr. Backlund!
Posted By: Little Kid (Guest) on July 03, 2009 at 09:22 AM
ROH to FX...book it please!
Posted By: bighustle (Guest) on July 04, 2009 at 12:56 AM
