The rise and fall of Independent wrestling. One would have had to think with all the exposure ROH is currently getting, TV, IPPV, and the current WWE/TNA superstars coming from ROH, they would really be booming business with tomorrow's stars. With ROH doing well, so would the other alternatives to wrestling be thriving. Chikara with it's unique and interesting style, PWG, Evolve, and DGUSA putting on some fantastic shows. But within the past few years these companies seem to be on a major decline. What do you think is the factor behind this?
I think it's of reasons that are possible causes:
1) Oversaturated market (Too many indies)
2) WWE/ TNA absorbing top Indy talent more frequently
3) DVD vs. IPPV market and the cost invovlved.
4) WWE / TNA are easier to follow, with a somewhat better wrestling product than years past.
5) Lack of new stars coming up fast enough.
6) Contracts.
What do you think is the cause, and what is the solution.... or is there not a solution, it's more of a changing of the times.
I personally think it's in the decline for all those reasons, and not a good solution at this point. I think some companies need to join forces to survive, and I think they need to figure out a way to get the product out there enough on a weekly/bi weekly basis, and yet drum up enough buzz to sell PPV's or IPPVS.
I think it's of reasons that are possible causes:
1) Oversaturated market (Too many indies)
2) WWE/ TNA absorbing top Indy talent more frequently
3) DVD vs. IPPV market and the cost invovlved.
4) WWE / TNA are easier to follow, with a somewhat better wrestling product than years past.
5) Lack of new stars coming up fast enough.
6) Contracts.
What do you think is the cause, and what is the solution.... or is there not a solution, it's more of a changing of the times.
I personally think it's in the decline for all those reasons, and not a good solution at this point. I think some companies need to join forces to survive, and I think they need to figure out a way to get the product out there enough on a weekly/bi weekly basis, and yet drum up enough buzz to sell PPV's or IPPVS.