Post by 'The Cyclone' JK on Apr 24, 2010 9:57:04 GMT -5
(Credit to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter for some of the info used in this report)
As previously reported, TNA recently hired a consulting firm to analyze their television ratings data and conduct surveys to learn what fans think about the product. One of the findings that have caught the attention of TNA management is that males 18-34 still have strong positive feelings about the original ECW. Based on that research, Eric Bischoff is said to interested in starting a stable of ECW originals - led by none other than Paul Heyman.
Among the names discussed to be included in the faction include TNA Champion Rob Van Dam, Team 3D, Raven, Mick Foley, Stevie Richards, Taz and Tommy Dreamer, who is currently a free agent.
People within TNA are torn as to whether Heyman would come to TNA as an on air character or writer - but it's certainly being talked about. Heyman is currently working on his autobiography and another book.
source: rajah.com/base/node/19161
personally, I think that this won't help as much with bringing in the targeted demograph, as they'd still be playing within the normal wrestling rules, which ECW didn't do as matches ending in count-out or DQ never really solved anything.
thoughts/oppinions?
As previously reported, TNA recently hired a consulting firm to analyze their television ratings data and conduct surveys to learn what fans think about the product. One of the findings that have caught the attention of TNA management is that males 18-34 still have strong positive feelings about the original ECW. Based on that research, Eric Bischoff is said to interested in starting a stable of ECW originals - led by none other than Paul Heyman.
Among the names discussed to be included in the faction include TNA Champion Rob Van Dam, Team 3D, Raven, Mick Foley, Stevie Richards, Taz and Tommy Dreamer, who is currently a free agent.
People within TNA are torn as to whether Heyman would come to TNA as an on air character or writer - but it's certainly being talked about. Heyman is currently working on his autobiography and another book.
source: rajah.com/base/node/19161
personally, I think that this won't help as much with bringing in the targeted demograph, as they'd still be playing within the normal wrestling rules, which ECW didn't do as matches ending in count-out or DQ never really solved anything.
thoughts/oppinions?
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