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I know some of you don't like to admit it, but sadly it's the truth. I think the tie thing has to cement it in people's head now, WWE is more like a rated G product. Whether people like to admit it or not, a lot of people watch(ed) the WWE for the story, the acting, what happens leading up to a match, what random things happen on the show. All these things are something that entertain you and lead you up to the match, which is the icing on the cake. Just seeing a good match without a GOOD back story isn't good enough for a lot of people that watch the WWE. But the thing is, in my opinion, it's hard to get someone over the age of 15 excited leading up to a match with this G type of rated show.
Now the reason I say WWE is a G rated show is because look at what happens when you compare it to other PG rated era's, and no I am not just talking about 1998-2001. First off do you all remember when a King Cobra bit Macho Man Randy Savage? The commentators really put it over and acted like Savage could ultimately die that night if he didn't receive medical attention. That was pretty scary as a kid, but it kept us watching. The kids don't have much to fear today other then some "straight edge" guy coming to the barricade and stareing at them. Moreover do you remember that that when Ultimate Warrior was locked in a coffin by the Undertaker? Savage had to come to his aid but couldn't get the coffin open and it was played as UW was suffocating to death. Very freaky. Would something of that nature happen in the WWE today? Hell no.
A lot of people blame the writing. While I admit it is bad, I don't think the writers should be solely blamed. Do you guys really think the writing team really think like a bunch of kids? I am sure Stephanie McMahon or the others have thought about something freaky and over the top that is freaky and edgy. But they just aren't allowed to do it because the product seems to be solely directed towards kids. The only thing I can see why the adults watch is because of the actual matches. They see it as an art and enjoyable, that is fine. But I can't see many adults watching and being excited over the likes of John Cena saying stuff like Poopy and Hornswoggle getting a lot of air time.
Many people here keep defending the WWE, but wouldn't you watch it to be entertaining in all aspects and not just one (the wrestling)? Unless you are a kid of course, but I do not see many on this message board. Surely this can't be good for the product you love and support since you were a kid. The future is also changing. More people and even high school kids are into MMA now. It's not just the UFC either, a lot of kids, and i'm talking about kids in their pre teen years are learning things like Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Karate, etc. I know kids have learned this stuff let's say 10 years ago, but it's more popular now then before. I don't see nearly as much kids aspiring to be a pro wrestler or a WWE super star. Their are still some out there, but times have changed. Also the kids and people who train in this Martial Arts have a lot of self discipline and a serious nature to them. Which therefore doesn't really make the WWE attractive to them because it's a really childish product, and that's just the plain truth guys, it's not bashing it.
So I think the WWE need to change their product and try to gain a more broad fan base. I'm not saying make it so the kid's don't watch, just try to gain more viewers according to the times. How they gonna do that? I'm not sure, that is up to Vince and Stephanie and whomever else to figure out. But they are pretty low on the totem pole when it comes to entertainment of today.
Now the reason I say WWE is a G rated show is because look at what happens when you compare it to other PG rated era's, and no I am not just talking about 1998-2001. First off do you all remember when a King Cobra bit Macho Man Randy Savage? The commentators really put it over and acted like Savage could ultimately die that night if he didn't receive medical attention. That was pretty scary as a kid, but it kept us watching. The kids don't have much to fear today other then some "straight edge" guy coming to the barricade and stareing at them. Moreover do you remember that that when Ultimate Warrior was locked in a coffin by the Undertaker? Savage had to come to his aid but couldn't get the coffin open and it was played as UW was suffocating to death. Very freaky. Would something of that nature happen in the WWE today? Hell no.
A lot of people blame the writing. While I admit it is bad, I don't think the writers should be solely blamed. Do you guys really think the writing team really think like a bunch of kids? I am sure Stephanie McMahon or the others have thought about something freaky and over the top that is freaky and edgy. But they just aren't allowed to do it because the product seems to be solely directed towards kids. The only thing I can see why the adults watch is because of the actual matches. They see it as an art and enjoyable, that is fine. But I can't see many adults watching and being excited over the likes of John Cena saying stuff like Poopy and Hornswoggle getting a lot of air time.
Many people here keep defending the WWE, but wouldn't you watch it to be entertaining in all aspects and not just one (the wrestling)? Unless you are a kid of course, but I do not see many on this message board. Surely this can't be good for the product you love and support since you were a kid. The future is also changing. More people and even high school kids are into MMA now. It's not just the UFC either, a lot of kids, and i'm talking about kids in their pre teen years are learning things like Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Karate, etc. I know kids have learned this stuff let's say 10 years ago, but it's more popular now then before. I don't see nearly as much kids aspiring to be a pro wrestler or a WWE super star. Their are still some out there, but times have changed. Also the kids and people who train in this Martial Arts have a lot of self discipline and a serious nature to them. Which therefore doesn't really make the WWE attractive to them because it's a really childish product, and that's just the plain truth guys, it's not bashing it.
So I think the WWE need to change their product and try to gain a more broad fan base. I'm not saying make it so the kid's don't watch, just try to gain more viewers according to the times. How they gonna do that? I'm not sure, that is up to Vince and Stephanie and whomever else to figure out. But they are pretty low on the totem pole when it comes to entertainment of today.
