Thread: I guess Mayweather is a draw...
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Old 03-05-2008, 05:52 PM   #40
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Originally Posted by Kane Knight View Post
Right. He's on fire in the boxing world, with an incredible record. None of that means shit in a scripted company. Though there's more than enough evidence boxing is rigged, WWE has showed us how it's done. The thing is, they assumed his PPV buys would carry over because he's a name.
This has been my thought on it since the beginning. I don't think people give a shit about the Mayweather name. If he showed up on the The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, would all the people that order his PPVs watch? Definitely not. If he "fought" Jay Leno, in a scripted bit, would it draw? Not at all.

That's why it's my belief that the WWE needs to either let Mayweather/Big Show be legit, which is not going to happen, or they should at least do their best to hype it as such. Put over Big Show's boxing training, and have him release statements about being intimidated by Mayweather, because he's making his boxing debut against an undefeated fighter, or whatever. Make it experienced little man vs. inexperience big man.

Anyone who believes wrestling to be "real," is already watching it. Mayweather appearing at WrestleMania is unlikely to make too many new wrestling fans. 50 Cent will probably do more good for the WWE, because at least people are invested in his personality and entertainment worth.

This could end up making the WWE a lot of money, but I do not think it is a sure thing at all. I'm hoping the WWE haven't agreed to give Mayweather a payday. Seeing as it is a one-off appearance, I think they'll just have Mayweather collect his $20 million and go on his way.

It's a shame the WWE couldn't do their best to make sure WrestleMania draws money in other ways, like having a fresh main event. It seems the WWE want to make money with Mayweather (which may or may not work), but at the same time look afraid of success by putting three guys, none of whom draw, in the main event.
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