I don't think the venue has anything to do with the buyrate. I honestly don't think anyone says LA is their dealbreaker for not buying.
I do want it to move out of LA though.
I do want it to move out of LA though.
Fun fact
SummerSlam will be in LA, and it has been in LA for the last few years. 2009, 2010, 2011 and now 2012.
Each year, the buys dropped substantially.
Question:
Why put the same PPV in the same place four years in a row if it isn't working?
Also I know Brock and HHH wrestling will probably bring buys back anyway.
Each year, the buys dropped substantially.
Question:
Why put the same PPV in the same place four years in a row if it isn't working?
Also I know Brock and HHH wrestling will probably bring buys back anyway.
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Brye hit the nail on the head. Not sure why you've made a correlation between the venue and the PPV buys.
The buys are down (not just on Summerslam but on basically all PPVs) because the product simply isn't as interesting and people don't have as much disposable money to throw on PPV.
The buys are down (not just on Summerslam but on basically all PPVs) because the product simply isn't as interesting and people don't have as much disposable money to throw on PPV.
They have a deal with the Staples Centre apparently. I like it there every year personally. Last year, the crowd was pretty good, and it provides for some entertaining shows. Bar 2010, all the other SummerSlams were really good.
Also, it's smart on there part. They get some publicity during the summer while there are some big blockbusters coming out in Hollywood. This way, they're guarenteed a show a year in LA as well.
Also, it's smart on there part. They get some publicity during the summer while there are some big blockbusters coming out in Hollywood. This way, they're guarenteed a show a year in LA as well.
The venue is certainly NOT the problem as you can see below, LA is one of the hottest markets for WWE. Blame the overall interest in the product, aside from punk vs cena last year there was no other top main event like there will be this year (brock/HHH).
Summerslam isn't going anywhere else anytime soon.
Summerslam isn't going anywhere else anytime soon.
SUMMERSLAM GROSSES MORE THAN $1 MILLION
LOS ANGELES, CA – August 15, 2011 – WWE® announced today that the hottest event of the summer, SummerSlam, attracted a sold out crowd of 17,404 fans last night at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, grossing more than $1 million. This marks the highest grossing SummerSlam ever held at the Staples Center.
Both fans and celebrities alike witnessed the high flying action of SummerSlam, along with musical performances by three time Grammy Award winner Cee Lo Green and Tool's Adam Jones. Notable celebrities in attendance included actor Kellan Lutz, Los Angeles Lakers' Ron Artest, Dancing With The Stars' Cheryl Burke, Karina Smirnoff and Lacey Schwimmer, Jenny McCarthy, Rose McGowan, Michael Clarke Duncan and Morris Chestnut, among others.
SummerSlam made WWE history, as Alberto Del Rio™ shocked the world by cashing in his "Money InThe Bank™" contract to become the new undisputed WWE Champion, seconds after CM Punk® scored a controversial victory over John Cena. Tonight on Raw at 9 PM ET on USA Network, Rey Mysterio will get the chance to regain the Championship against Del Rio.
Venue has nothing to do with PPV buys.
The arena is only a major factor for the PPV for a WM, because usually, the most buys are from the host city so if you do a WM from New York for example, the market is much bigger with much more potential buyers and media buzz than on a random and small city. Same thing WWE are doing in LA, Vince's dream always was and still is, to be mainstream and Hollywood, LA is the best option.
As for Summerslam 2012, with Brock Lesnar on the show against a star like HHH + CHARLIE SHEEN, A-list celebrity, there's not even 1% they're doing below last year. Last year was horrendous, the lowest domestic Summerslam buyrate of all time(maybe even overall), the standard should be much higher for a big show like that with Sheen and Lesnar/HHH.
If Sheen is really going to be there + they're doing a great angle for Lesnar/HHH(not like that brawl last week). My prediction is 375-450k.
As for Summerslam 2012, with Brock Lesnar on the show against a star like HHH + CHARLIE SHEEN, A-list celebrity, there's not even 1% they're doing below last year. Last year was horrendous, the lowest domestic Summerslam buyrate of all time(maybe even overall), the standard should be much higher for a big show like that with Sheen and Lesnar/HHH.
If Sheen is really going to be there + they're doing a great angle for Lesnar/HHH(not like that brawl last week). My prediction is 375-450k.
fpalm you think people look at the venue before buying a PPV? Its the match-card and storylines they look at, and no matter what location, if the match-card isn't good, the buy-rate will be low.
Also, the buys have been getting lower for every PPV in general (except maybe WM this year), so this is the decreasing popularity of WWE that is to blame.
Also, the buys have been getting lower for every PPV in general (except maybe WM this year), so this is the decreasing popularity of WWE that is to blame.
They should've held it in England this year. With the Olympics gimmick to cash in on, and the 20th anniversary of Summerslam 1992, it would've been ideal. It should've happened.
Last year's was a great show, tbh.The arena is only a major factor for the PPV for a WM, because usually, the most buys are from the host city so if you do a WM from New York for example, the market is much bigger with much more potential buyers and media buzz than on a random and small city. Same thing WWE are doing in LA, Vince's dream always was and still is, to be mainstream and Hollywood, LA is the best option.
As for Summerslam 2012, with Brock Lesnar on the show against a star like HHH + CHARLIE SHEEN, A-list celebrity, there's not even 1% they're doing below last year. Last year was horrendous, the lowest domestic Summerslam buyrate of all time(maybe even overall), the standard should be much higher for a big show like that with Sheen and Lesnar/HHH.
If Sheen is really going to be there + they're doing a great angle for Lesnar/HHH(not like that brawl last week). My prediction is 375-450k.
Yes, because everyone buys PPVs based on what building the show takes place in. :shocked:
It's smart business on WWE's part. Sure, they go into overdrive sucking dry every last drop of mainstream publicity they can get their hands on leading up to Summerslam, but it's all about moving the brand onward and upward.
It's smart business on WWE's part. Sure, they go into overdrive sucking dry every last drop of mainstream publicity they can get their hands on leading up to Summerslam, but it's all about moving the brand onward and upward.
I hope they don't have Summerslam 2013 in LA. LA has absolutely terrible crowds and bad crowds can kill a good show.
I was talking about the buyrate but even as a show. You had an awesome Orton/Christian match, a decent Cena/Punk match and a nice surprise from Nash, that's it. Not enough for me to call it a good Summerslam.Last year's was a great show, tbh.
I thought Henry/Sheamus and Bryan/Barrett were good as well.I was talking about the buyrate but even as a show. You had an awesome Orton/Christian match, a decent Cena/Punk match and a nice surprise from Nash, that's it. Not enough for me to call it a good Summerslam.
What does the venue have to do with PPV buys?
I always wondered why they don't give the UK one big show a year like a SummerSlam because it looks great and they'll get great attendance.
I think with it being the 20th anniversary of Summerslam 1992, WWE could have sold out Wembley Stadium, especially with Brock vs HHH and Punk vs Cena(I'd rather not see Show in it)They should've held it in England this year. With the Olympics gimmick to cash in on, and the 20th anniversary of Summerslam 1992, it would've been ideal. It should've happened.
It's a shame they didn't try. Hell Rock vs Brock II 10 years later would have been a huge event for Summerslam.
Brye hit the nail on the head. Not sure why you've made a correlation between the venue and the PPV buys.
The buys are down (not just on Summerslam but on basically all PPVs) because the product simply isn't as interesting and people don't have as much disposable money to throw on PPV.
I'm not trying to pair them together I'm just saying its a coincidence.The venue is certainly NOT the problem as you can see below, LA is one of the hottest markets for WWE. Blame the overall interest in the product, aside from punk vs cena last year there was no other top main event like there will be this year (brock/HHH).
Summerslam isn't going anywhere else anytime soon.
That would be greatest double main event ever Punk-Cena & Rock-Brock 2. I'll add HBK Vs HHH No Holds Barred with that, Sheamus-Taker world title, Orton-Del Rio & Jericho-Christian IC title ladder matchI think with it being the 20th anniversary of Summerslam 1992, WWE could have sold out Wembley Stadium, especially with Brock vs HHH and Punk vs Cena(I'd rather not see Show in it)
It's a shame they didn't try. Hell Rock vs Brock II 10 years later would have been a huge event for Summerslam.
its deffo not the venue, as that sells out no problem every year
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