TNA's Problems

[Sabretooth]

TBH most people probably wouldn't use the on demand service.

 

[Fuji Vice]

TBH most people probably wouldn't use the on demand service.

So there's no point in trying? Boy, the world would be a pretty awful place if you and your defeatist attitude were in charge. It's not like making an attempt to run a TNA network would break them, so there's no harm in giving it a shot. Better than doing absolutely nothing anyways.

 

[Sabretooth]

So there's no point in trying? Boy, the world would be a pretty awful place if you and your defeatist attitude were in charge. It's not like making an attempt to run a TNA network would break them, so there's no harm in giving it a shot. Better than doing absolutely nothing anyways.

But if it fails it'll set them back even more. They're not in a position to gamble.

 

[Fuji Vice]

But if it fails it'll set them back even more. They're not in a position to gamble.

Sometimes you have to take chances. Nothing else they've been doing has been working so perhaps doing the opposite will.

On the subject of TNA, will there be a live discussion tonight? I should actually be around for a change.

 

[Sabretooth]

Sometimes you have to take chances. Nothing else they've been doing has been working so perhaps doing the opposite will.

On the subject of TNA, will there be a live discussion tonight? I should actually be around for a change.

there will be. I'll make it when I get home

 

[Smart Marx]

But if it fails it'll set them back even more. They're not in a position to gamble.

Their lack of PPV is already killing them. Trying a subcription service couldn't possibly set them back any further than they already are.

Also, an on-demand service is different than a network subscription. I'm completely positive that a TNA Network app would fair much better than their previous on-demand.

They would have to go all in with it and have apps for PS4 and Blu-ray and include past and current shows as they happen live. There is zero reason not to try.

 

[Smart Marx]

Sometimes you have to take chances. Nothing else they've been doing has been working so perhaps doing the opposite will.

On the subject of TNA, will there be a live discussion tonight? I should actually be around for a change.

If anyone knows of a way I can watch it, I'll be here.

 

[Fuji Vice]

I'll try and find a stream before the show begins. If I come up with anything, I'll post it in the LD thread once Sabs makes it.

 

[Lover Boy]

Their lack of PPV is already killing them. Trying a subcription service couldn't possibly set them back any further than they already are.

Also, an on-demand service is different than a network subscription. I'm completely positive that a TNA Network app would fair much better than their previous on-demand.

They would have to go all in with it and have apps for PS4 and Blu-ray and include past and current shows as they happen live. There is zero reason not to try.

TNA sort of do have a network. They have TNAWrestlingPlus on Youtube which is a paid subscription of $5 a month. It shows classic matches and has old PPV's there too. They could surely use this to show PPV's in the way the network does.

 

[Smart Marx]

TNA sort of do have a network. They have TNAWrestlingPlus on Youtube which is a paid subscription of $5 a month. It shows classic matches and has old PPV's there too. They could surely use this to show PPV's in the way the network does.

I would separate it from YouTube and create a new app for devices to watch on TV. And they definitely need to stream live monthly PPV. I would probably charge $7.99.

PS I'll look out for that stream.

 

[Postman Dave]

The lack of PPV is not affecting TNA at all. It's a dying format in the wrestling business in its traditional form. TNA actually gave up on PPV before WWE & the Network did, the only problem is that their alternative (cheaper specials) didn't fill the gap.

It wouldn't hurt them to explore iPPV like the Indy's have. It'd create a wider reach for their "specials" & is probably cheaper to run than traditional PPV.

Failing to pay staff on time AGAIN is a huge problem. Doesn't matter if football teams have done so before, it wasn't a good sign for them either. Most went into administration not long after. The exits of the likes of AJ, Joe, Sting, etc. have been talked about at a great length. When your most loyal followers jump ship, you know there's trouble aboard.

 

[Smart Marx]

The lack of PPV is not affecting TNA at all. It's a dying format in the wrestling business in its traditional form. TNA actually gave up on PPV before WWE & the Network did, the only problem is that their alternative (cheaper specials) didn't fill the gap.

It wouldn't hurt them to explore iPPV like the Indy's have. It'd create a wider reach for their "specials" & is probably cheaper to run than traditional PPV.

Failing to pay staff on time AGAIN is a huge problem. Doesn't matter if football teams have done so before, it wasn't a good sign for them either. Most went into administration not long after. The exits of the likes of AJ, Joe, Sting, etc. have been talked about at a great length. When your most loyal followers jump ship, you know there's trouble aboard.

WWE hasn't given up on PPV, they simply allow WWE Network viewers to view them for $9.99 a month. They still air and produce them.

Also, it is hurting TNA in both they lost a large chunk of revenue and it hurts their ability to promote the product. It's hard getting fans to care about stories and title matches when they don't build to special events and make title matches feel important. Especially when they regularly give title matches away on free weekly TV. I think there has been 3 title matches on Impact in 4 weeks.

I think we're splitting hairs because I don't care if it's "traditional" PPV, iPPV or on a subcription network, all that matters is they host monthly live supercards.

I can say from personal experience TNA dropping all but a ridiculously low TWO PPV events is one of the top reasons this super loyal TNA fan lost interest in watching for almost a year.

 

[Sabretooth]

People will not I repeat WILL NOT spend thirty dollars on a TNA PPV. their buy rates would be so damn low that the provider would drop them like a bad habit.

 

[Smart Marx]

People will not I repeat WILL NOT spend thirty dollars on a TNA PPV. their buy rates would be so damn low that the provider would drop them like a bad habit.

First of all, TNA already had $35 PPV and they were actually able to pay their talent. Second, we're talking about getting a subscription service and charge less than $10.