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Originally Posted by BigCrippyZ
Is the idea that WWE is going to change something re: commentary or production/presentation for Smackdown but won't be bringing in bigger names when they move to USA not news? It's certainly news to me. I had no idea.
Now I'll agree it's not necessarily exciting news. Maybe his source is only in a position currently to know that there are plans to make changes to Smackdown and that those plans don't involve bringing in bigger names.
Should he not report that because it doesn't meet your standards of "quality" pro wrestling journalistic integrity? I'm all for having strict journalistic standards, especially as it relates to potentially damaging someone's reputation or causing inappropriate outrage or hysteria. I.e., accusing someone of a crime, making sure you report the facts accurately when reporting on criminal activities and the accused, important political, legal or policy issues, etc.
In fairness I have no idea re: the quality of Meltzer's reporting on other sports like MMA and UFC. I'd be willing to bet that his reporting on UFC, etc., might be a little more thorough re: the inner workings because 1. there's no "creative" story line planning going on that can change at any time, 2. its easier to get direct access to the competitors, their agents, UFC executives, etc. through more regular press conferences, etc., and 3. it's not "entertainment" but actual sport so there's less need to be secretive.
You're criticizing journalistic quality of people reporting on the inner workings, plans, outcomes and politics of a scripted and predetermined dramatic television show on the premise of athletic "competition". Seems to me like you take your pro wrestling "news" a little too seriously.
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If the story is "no big names will be used" and he has a credible source, sure that's news. But being so vague proves to me his sources are junk and makes everything else in the story suspect.
He's kinda irrelevant when it comes to MMA journalism in my onion. Helwani gets all the big interviews and Front Row Brian is a better source for what I would call behind the scenes info. His website isn't what I would call must visit when it comes to MMA info. He can't play the same game with UFC that he does with WWE.
I don't care what he does. People who are dumb enough to spend 12$ a month to hear his quarter truths can do what they want. But he passes himself off as a journalist, so I think it's fair to question his practices. Especially when much of what he "reports" is just flat out wrong or can't be proven.