Thread: Well, ROH might be moving slowly up in the world...
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Old 01-08-2009, 08:23 PM   #50
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Originally Posted by Narcissus View Post
Maybe the movie 'The Wrestler' had something to do with this?
I definitely think it would have helped. As the movie continues to garner praise, ROH would best play up their connection to the movie as the "artistic" brand of wrestling.

Hell, if they can get Mickey Rourke to make an appearance on their show, they've already gotten a bigger celebrity than almost anyone ever involved with the WWE.

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Originally Posted by Destor View Post
Think of all the other companies that are fighting to get on the map brother. Just because you can't see them doens't mean they aren't there. RoH is accomplishing something. Acting like being no.3 ins't an accomplishment is foolish.
Very true. ROH has taken baby steps, and really grown as a promotion. They've always been smart about expanding, and they took their time getting a PPV deal and have since spent a lot of money on production to get them looking far less like an independent fed (although that is a part of their charm). I hope they don't rush into the first television offer they get, just because it's on the table.

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Originally Posted by Class Act Carl View Post
Hmmm, I'd like to see a territory called NWA Parts Unknown, though.

How could they advertise the show venues though? How would you know how to get there?

And Bowfinger is on the TV, Heather Graham is fucking lovely.

I might drink now.

I love you, Carl, but it sounds like you've already started.

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Originally Posted by Xero View Post
There are a few promotions that I'm sure could overtake ROH within a year. You can't say the same about ROH to TNA or TNA to WWE.

It's nothing when it's a situation like that. When ROH is pulling down TNA-like ratings on national TV and running monthly PPVs, we can talk. Until then, ROH is nothing in terms of its success vs the big two.

For the record, I'm not saying ROH ISN'T successful compared to other indy promotions, just that the gap isn't nearly as steep.
See, I'm not sure I agree. ROH is far and away the biggest independent company in the world. It's really got its shit together. They have a PPV deal, and just bought some hi-tech new equipment to increase production values. While a lot of independent promotions are shrinking and cutting back shows, ROH is one that is growing. I mean, who do you really see overtaking them?

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Originally Posted by HeartBreakMan2k View Post
Just throwing this out, if ROH gets a TV deal - I would expect them to be out of business within a year. Their promotion is not formulated or a television format, and if they try to change it, there base (dvd sales) will be gone.
A one-hour show does seem very condensed for a ROH show. A two-hour television spot would be much better for them.
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