This was not a mistake. This builds interest in the product, not only are people going to be more attuned to what is going on on TV now, but tickets to the house shows are going to sell better now because there is the thrill of missing a title change.
Think what you will. But this is a proven strategy that works to this day and is used by promotions all over the world.
No. House shows shouldn't be treated like they are a part of anything connected to storyline. People expecting that are dumb.
It kind of had to since PPV events didn't exist for half the decade, and it wasn't until 1989 that there were four shows a year (the '88 Royal Rumble was a special on USA). That said, they would usually air the title switch after the fact on one of the syndicated shows and/or Prime Time Wrestling (what was on Monday nights on USA before RAW), which is what I'm hoping they do here.
No, the Attitude Era was the W/WWF/E's greatest period as a business, particularly from 2000 through WrestleMania XVII.
They are airing the match on NXT. Cameras were present at the house show. Also, WWE made more money last year, than in any other year of their existence. They may not be popular amongst fans and outsiders, but they are making loads of money.
House shows are almost always connected to storylines. A clear example would be 2004, JBL giving Eddie's mother a heart attack was a major plot point in the feud that put JBL on the map and led to one of the longest title reigns in WWE history. I think it's a good way to draw more people to show up, by sprinkling a title change in there. House shows have always had a significant importance, and I'm not sure about facts, but they probably draw more money overall than RAW/SmackDown. Also, they're likely airing the match on NXT.
