Thread: WHAT IF? Impact gets canceled
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Old 05-03-2010, 11:48 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by FearedSanctity View Post
I know it's a bit premature, but it's not exactly out of the realm of possibility either

What if after TNA moves back to Thursday ratings remain what they are now? And by that I mean in the .4-.6 range. This week's show has probably been one of the worst, so surely it's rating will be almost as bad, but that's to be expected going against RAW.

But what if the terrible ratings continue? Spike seems to be losing patience and I'd hate to be in the TNA office when another .x rating comes in.

So:

What do you think it would take for Spike to end it?
How long do you think the show has to turn it around?
What happens to TNA if it gets canceled?
What networks would realistically be interested in having Impact?
What could TNA do while they wait for the show to re-debut?
Most of the nights don't do .4-.6. I just wanted to address that before I jumped into the answers:


What do you think it would take for Spike to end it?

A lot, actually. They seem really big on TNA at this point, despite the fact that ratings aren't specifically better. They shifted the time slot, but they probably should have already popped them back considering the potential damage this does.

How long do you think the show has to turn it around?

Before or after they move back to Thursdays? Currently, I'm betting they have a good chunk of time, probably at least a year. Most Impacts have managed to hold their own with a million plus fans, comparable to their Thursday deal. Since Spike seems to want a wrestling show, it seems they'll probably stick with it. but still.

If they move to Thursdays again, I could see them having limited time. However, I'd expect them to live out the rest of their contract.

What happens to TNA if it gets canceled?

Well, they still have Panda backing them, so they probably don't die. Weekly PPVs seem possible, like before, but I'm betting they can find someone to buy a wrestling program.

What networks would realistically be interested in having Impact?

MyNetworkTV, WGN or whatever they're called, and I bet a lot of the other non-major networks. They're better off on Spike, because I can't picture TNA being wanted by another network as close to as "big" as they are.

What could TNA do while they wait for the show to re-debut?

National tour? Assuming they do have to wait.
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