QUESTION - Should CM Punk be the "inverse" of John Cena?

[parkmania]

While I like the idea, WWE will never do it, because kids are where the money is - therefore the kids are what the WWE will build their programming toward.

[Heyman]

Originally Posted by parkmania While I like the idea, WWE will never do it, because kids are where the money is - therefore the kids are what the WWE will build their programming toward.

Great point.

However, let's not forget that John Cena would still be around......and he could still cater to that particular age demographic.

Cena still has many good years left. However - I do see your point. If the biggest target audience is kids, then Cena would still have to be the top guy....or in the very best case, share the "top billing" with CM Punk.

[Majunior]

Originally Posted by parkmania While I like the idea, WWE will never do it, because kids are where the money is - therefore the kids are what the WWE will build their programming toward.

You know, as a longtime friend of mine constantly points out, "Kids don't buy Pay Per Views."

I think it's been established that the current family-friendly programming is less about kids and more about advertisers.

[Theo Dious]

Originally Posted by Majunior You know, as a longtime friend of mine constantly points out, "Kids don't buy Pay Per Views."

This is correct. However, it should be pointed out to your friend that adults often buy PPVs because their kids want to see them.

[parkmania]

Originally Posted by Majunior You know, as a longtime friend of mine constantly points out, "Kids don't buy Pay Per Views." I think it's been established that the current family-friendly programming is less about kids and more about advertisers.

Originally Posted by Tedious This is correct. However, it should be pointed out to your friend that adults often buy PPVs because their kids want to see them.

This. There's a Dairy Queen I drive by at least once a week that has on their marquee "Hey kids, scream until Daddy pulls in".