2 discussion topics for today:
Does ROH promote their markets, as good as they could??
Its about 3 weeks away from Virgina/NJ double shot weekend, and NOT one match has been signed. Its about 5 weeks from Det/Chi and the talent hasn't even been released yet. I understand Final Battle its supposed to be one of the biggest shows of the year and they are promoting the hell out of it. But show's that big shouldn't need as much promoting. I'd assume some fans would want to see some matches, before spending the money on tickets. It doesn't have to be a main event match, perhaps just a grudge match, or a stipulation match of sorts.
I think the Detroit crowd is going to dive in ticket sales this time around. It seems like they are always giving us a reason to go to the show. So far in the first half of 07 ROH brought in MCMG, Kota Ibushi, Lance Storm and a PPV to Detroit. With a near 7 month layoff, and what most likley leads to be a lackluster (ppv setting up) show, i could see bad reviews coming. I know its still early, but Jan. tends to be the worst month for ROH.
Nigel vs. Challengers (Could ROH do more)
With Bryan Danielson's legendary reign, it seemed like ROH was bringing in all sorts of outside talent. But with Nigel's reign at the 14 month spot, i think there is still a TON of indy talent out there (not in ROH) worthy of a title shot.
- Brent Albright
- Jack Evans
- Paul London
- Low Ki
- Rob Van Damn
- Trevor Murdoch
- Lance Cade
- Davey Richards
- Pac
- Tna talent ( Sabin, Shelly, Homicide, Hernandez)
Would it be in ROH's best interest to showcase Nigel against some outside competition so to speak? If not, should ROH add some stipulations to some of the rematches. The only stipulation used so far was a cage match between Nigel and Hero. They could have a Roddy vs Nigel submission match, or a Nigel vs Steen Fight without honor.
I think if Nigel does retain tonight, ROH is going to have to start bringing in some new talent, or add some stips.