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...just the begginning of the brand extension...

Started by hellrazor, April 13, 2007, 09:19:19 pm

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hellrazor

April 13, 2007, 09:19:19 pm
I've heard this around the way, and maybe you have too:

WWE currently has plans to take the brand extension...   international.
They are wanting to create several brands and assign them exclusive territories in the global market.
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Newport Hog

April 14, 2007, 02:03:10 pm #1
That stupid if anythang combine Raw and Smackdown.  Too many world champs it makes everythang cheap.
 

HawgAdvocate

April 14, 2007, 04:43:24 pm #2
I read about it as well. Supposedly the WWE intends to use 3 of the "Big 9" (HHH, HBK, Cena, Orton, Edge, Undertaker, Mysterio, Lashley, & Batista) in various international markets to help break into the markets.

Supposedly, we in America won't be watching much of the international flavor like what we already do. They'll just be expected to create a more global image that can help sustain them in multiple markets.

Pretty risky strategy, but definetly necessary to attract better world-wide talent. Plus, we should all fully realize that the WWE's American market will always retain the best in the business. if it helps the overall product to bring in better characters, I'm down with it. Having an actual Samoan badass instead of Jamal from East L.A. would defeinetly be an upgrade.

It will take some time to produce positively for us viewers in America, but if they'll make smart moves (something the WWE doesn't always do) then I think it's gonna help.



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ErieHog

April 14, 2007, 04:53:20 pm #3
I live in Western Europe, and every time the WWE tries to come to a UK or Irish venue, they not only sell out, but the demand is so high that tickets will go for up to 8 times the face value from scalpers.

They could easily get a very viable UK/Ireland brand going, giving the leadership to some of the older 'Brit' wrestlers.  The talent doesn't have to be overwhelming to generate a ton of interest.
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hellrazor

April 15, 2007, 03:49:19 pm #4
Quote from: HawgAdvocate on April 14, 2007, 04:43:24 pm
Supposedly the WWE intends to use 3 of the "Big 9" (HHH, HBK, Cena, Orton, Edge, Undertaker, Mysterio, Lashley, & Batista) in various international markets to help break into the markets.

Pretty risky indeed.

Quote from: ErieHog on April 14, 2007, 04:53:20 pm
They could easily get a very viable UK/Ireland brand going, giving the leadership to some of the older 'Brit' wrestlers.  The talent doesn't have to be overwhelming to generate a ton of interest.

I could see the WWE doing well in Europe and MAYBE Asia or Australia.
But places like Japan and Latin America have a very distinct style. I think the way they will win over other markets is by the spectacle-  Bigger stage, more pyro, and better television production. The style of the WWE talent will not win over other markets on their own. A lot of the talent in those markets now have already worked for the WWE and the fans still go crazy for them for that reason, but I think what WWE is good at is absorbing other styles and making it their own. 
I mean, instead of taking talent from around the world and selling it to Americans. They will be taking American style and selling it around the world. Very risky, indeed.
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