Vince McMahon has sadly died, and left you in control of the company.
You decide that you're sick of the way things are being run and you decide to have a major shake up. What do you do?
For those who can't think of some things to change, here are some things you may want to change.
Creative Team (E.G. Get rid of the Soap writers and get actual wrestling bookers)
The way the show is produced (I.E. A new set, maybe 3D shows? New shows, different commentary team etc.)
Which wrestlers you employ (Would you want to bring others in from different company's/Indies?)
Company HQ (Would you build a new Titan Tower in a different state?)
The Hall of Fame (Would you build a physical HoF? Maybe in NY or Florida?)
There are plenty others, just think of things that annoy you and go for it :smile:
Firstly, for me it would be the sponsors and the shareholders.
I would get rid of all deals with sponsors like Disney etc. child orientated ones, and any shareholders who wouldn't want TV-14 rating.
I'd buy the shares back (if that's possible, I'm not into all the business stuff.)
Secondly,
With the new TV-14 rating I would then do a major shakeup of the Creative Team.
First I'd remove Stephanie as head of creative and I'd hire professional wrestling bookers, people who know what fans want and what they enjoy, things that make a good show.
For me the current soap/drama writers don't know how to engage the product with the audience, and as a result produce poor shows which fans don't enjoy.
Now just because it has a TV-14 rating it doesn't mean the shows are now going to be amazing and every match must have a gimmick like first blood or whatever,
however it gives the option for those gimmick matches when neccessary, because we all know that blood can increase peoples enjoyment of the match.
There's nothing better than a steel chair to the head and watching the blood gush out. (See reference below. RIP Eddie.)
Next up, a new set.
The RAW set has pretty much stayed the same throughout the entirety of RAW, and SmackDown has also had little change.
A change for both shows is long, long overdue and this would be one of my top priorities.
Don't you just love Michael Cole?
Of course not, we all hate him.
I would definitely replace Michael Cole as the lead announcer on RAW with Good Ol' J.R. There's nothing quite like Jim Ross calling a match,
he puts passion into his performance and is the best PBP announcer on the planet IMO.
The Roster...
I'd bring in: Samoa Joe, Jeff Hardy, Sting, Jay Lethal and maybe a few others who I'm currently un-decided on.
I'd bring Sting in on a short-term contract just for that Wrestlemania Moment in a match against The Undertaker.
Jeff Hardy is one of those guys who will always sell merchandise and people will always get behind.
The Hall of Fame...
For too long the HoF has only been in Vince's mind, and I think having a HoF to see all the memorabilia etc. would one; generate income,
but two engage the audience more with the product. Most other sports such Baseball, Basketball, Football all have Hall of Fame's and the WWE is 'Sports Entertainment'
Pay Per Views...
Right now there's only really 3 or 4 RAW shows before a Pay Per View which is nowhere near enought time to effectively build up a storyline.
I would change the current amount of PPV's from 12/13 to 6/7 per year. This not only makes people want to buy them because you've built up a good storyline on RAW,
but it means that people are more likely to spend the $45 because it's only once every 2 months, not once a month as it is now.
This may appear a stupid move because obviously less PPVs = less money coming in, however hoping that more people buy the 6/7 PPVs a year,
you would potentially make equally as much by having lesser PPVs but more buyers per PPV.
The 6/7 I would have would be:
This thread took over an hour to make, so if you read it please leave a comment and post your own changes.
Thank you, and enjoy your company!
You decide that you're sick of the way things are being run and you decide to have a major shake up. What do you do?
For those who can't think of some things to change, here are some things you may want to change.
Creative Team (E.G. Get rid of the Soap writers and get actual wrestling bookers)
The way the show is produced (I.E. A new set, maybe 3D shows? New shows, different commentary team etc.)
Which wrestlers you employ (Would you want to bring others in from different company's/Indies?)
Company HQ (Would you build a new Titan Tower in a different state?)
The Hall of Fame (Would you build a physical HoF? Maybe in NY or Florida?)
There are plenty others, just think of things that annoy you and go for it :smile:
Firstly, for me it would be the sponsors and the shareholders.
I would get rid of all deals with sponsors like Disney etc. child orientated ones, and any shareholders who wouldn't want TV-14 rating.
I'd buy the shares back (if that's possible, I'm not into all the business stuff.)
Secondly,
With the new TV-14 rating I would then do a major shakeup of the Creative Team.
First I'd remove Stephanie as head of creative and I'd hire professional wrestling bookers, people who know what fans want and what they enjoy, things that make a good show.
For me the current soap/drama writers don't know how to engage the product with the audience, and as a result produce poor shows which fans don't enjoy.
Now just because it has a TV-14 rating it doesn't mean the shows are now going to be amazing and every match must have a gimmick like first blood or whatever,
however it gives the option for those gimmick matches when neccessary, because we all know that blood can increase peoples enjoyment of the match.
There's nothing better than a steel chair to the head and watching the blood gush out. (See reference below. RIP Eddie.)
Next up, a new set.
The RAW set has pretty much stayed the same throughout the entirety of RAW, and SmackDown has also had little change.
A change for both shows is long, long overdue and this would be one of my top priorities.
Don't you just love Michael Cole?
Of course not, we all hate him.
I would definitely replace Michael Cole as the lead announcer on RAW with Good Ol' J.R. There's nothing quite like Jim Ross calling a match,
he puts passion into his performance and is the best PBP announcer on the planet IMO.
The Roster...
I'd bring in: Samoa Joe, Jeff Hardy, Sting, Jay Lethal and maybe a few others who I'm currently un-decided on.
I'd bring Sting in on a short-term contract just for that Wrestlemania Moment in a match against The Undertaker.
Jeff Hardy is one of those guys who will always sell merchandise and people will always get behind.
The Hall of Fame...
For too long the HoF has only been in Vince's mind, and I think having a HoF to see all the memorabilia etc. would one; generate income,
but two engage the audience more with the product. Most other sports such Baseball, Basketball, Football all have Hall of Fame's and the WWE is 'Sports Entertainment'
Pay Per Views...
Right now there's only really 3 or 4 RAW shows before a Pay Per View which is nowhere near enought time to effectively build up a storyline.
I would change the current amount of PPV's from 12/13 to 6/7 per year. This not only makes people want to buy them because you've built up a good storyline on RAW,
but it means that people are more likely to spend the $45 because it's only once every 2 months, not once a month as it is now.
This may appear a stupid move because obviously less PPVs = less money coming in, however hoping that more people buy the 6/7 PPVs a year,
you would potentially make equally as much by having lesser PPVs but more buyers per PPV.
The 6/7 I would have would be:
- Royal Rumble (Mid January).
- Elimination Chamber(Late February) [Allows you to shake up the champions before Mania].
- Wrestlemania (Mid April).
- King of the Ring(Late June).
- SummerSlam(Late August).
- Survivor Series(Mid November).
This thread took over an hour to make, so if you read it please leave a comment and post your own changes.
Thank you, and enjoy your company!
