DISCUSSION: Invasion II (Raw vs. SD), Vince Russo's "philosophy", etc.

[The CyNick]

I would rather see Jericho-Benoit work 50 minutes if I had the choice. But this isn't about what I would like as a fan. My likes are quite frankly irrelevant because I represent such a small portion of the fanbase that they would go out of business if they only tried to cater to my likes. You have to adjust the product to represent the biggest group of people as possible. I think people prefer to see shorter matches. Just from the people who I know and consider casual fans,t hey get bored when matches go beyond 10 minutes on RAW or SD, and they especially hate it when a match goes to a commercial.

The other problem, like I said, is that when you have 20+ minute matches once or twice every single RAW and SD then what do you do on PPV? At least with the 7-10 minute match formula, you had those matches, usually the big ones end in DQ (which is fine for TV), and thn on PPV you could come back and go 15-20 and it seems special and therefore worth the money. Now they are giving away a 35 minute match between HBK and Benoit, well whats left for PPV? Why would I order a PPV when I can see those matches for free?

The TV should be built to draw as many fans as possible and keep them as long as possible, and then the PPVs should cater to the hardcore fans who are likely to enjoy longer matches.

In terms of getting experience, well thats why they have house shows. Learn how to work there, not on TV.