I think they where the real reason the old territorial system collapsed because they forced local TV markets to be more competitive. and the fact that some networks rerun their shows in the afternoons and weekends made it even harder for a promoter to keep fans watching his show week after week. In the end the 1,2,3 &4 punch of these plus the WWF’s expansion and fewer independent wrestlers willing to work the smaller areas lead to it’s collapse.
Yes it does. You want to know why Vince is on top because your right he nearly runed every other territorial promotion out of business and that why the WWE monopolies the wrestling industry. Unfortunately in the end making wrestling one dimensional and not really diverse. I know a lot of people on here and in real life say that you are not a wrestler if you are not in the WWE. WTF?? It a shame how close minded people have become. The cable network are looking for raings that is it. As for the internet, I think it hurt the wrestlers more than anything because the fans can find out anything about everything like what goes on backstage and results for upcoming shows and dib into their personal life.
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Yes it does. You want to know why Vince is on top because your right he nearly runed every other territorial promotion out of business and that why the WWE monopolies the wrestling industry. Unfortunately in the end making wrestling one dimensional and not really diverse. I know a lot of people on here and in real life say that you are not a wrestler if you are not in the WWE. WTF?? It a shame how close minded people have become. The cable network are looking for raings that is it. As for the internet, I think it hurt the wrestlers more than anything because the fans can find out anything about everything like what goes on backstage and results for upcoming shows and dib into their personal life.
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The old territory system collapsed long before the internet. As for cable/satellite they should have helped the independents, because you could only watch them if you had cable/satellite. Take now for instance. You can only watch Ring of Honor at one place. HDnet. How do reruns make it harder for promoters to keep fans watching? You’re giving them more opportunities to watch. Most independent wrestlers work the smaller areas, because they have to start somewhere. You’re not going to break in the WWE right away.
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