tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36187249.post7122112736961419913..comments2023-11-30T01:17:23.088-05:00Comments on Sheldon Goldberg on Wrestling: Response to CommentSheldon Goldberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10132141304966233759noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36187249.post-80176104771901641482008-06-24T12:39:00.000-04:002008-06-24T12:39:00.000-04:00The problem though can often happen with the "cont...The problem though can often happen with the "contracted talent" ie "stars". I recently read a story written by a promoter in Canada who had pushed Kenny Omega, who I have heard awesome things about, as his company's top draw. As a special attraction and draw he brought in Samoa Joe, before the TNA Title was on him. Joe dismantled Kenny in the match like it was a squash match and in essence killed 12 months of investment the company had put into building Omega by showing the fans that he was not able to hang with the "top guys". <BR/><BR/>From what the promoter said, Joe was upset because he wanted to work with Alex Shelley who was also on the show and this was his way of protesting. I've never dealt with Joe, but have heard similar stories of "name talent".<BR/><BR/>I guess we've been lucky in the PWF days when we would occasionally bring in guys like Chris Daniels, Tony Mamaluke, Mikey Whipwreck and others who were cooperative and helped come up with ways to help generate more business after they left.<BR/><BR/>NECW is built on a different model, not relying on stars and instead making the local guys the draw. Some other local companies seem to "get it" in using stars to give steam to their talent. The companies that DO get it ARE quite rare though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36187249.post-73106318388517861782008-06-09T17:06:00.000-04:002008-06-09T17:06:00.000-04:00The only reason I was anonymous is that supposedly...The only reason I was anonymous is that supposedly we "have heat" and I didn't want to reveal myself as emotion might take over.<BR/><BR/>Good points. Most WWE Legends show up and do a great job. I haven't heard of too many (Lawler, Duggan, Tito, even Snuka) that show up and don't work hard or don't give the fans what they want.<BR/><BR/>TNA can be a different animal. The only thing you can do is book them on an off-day or make sure they're not running a house show that day.<BR/><BR/>Excellent debate, though. I personally think some people use the names well and other's don't. But I still contend respectfully that you can use the names well as long as your guys stand tall with them at the end.<BR/><BR/>-AAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36187249.post-2958904298299213302008-06-08T00:02:00.000-04:002008-06-08T00:02:00.000-04:00Mr. Goldberg hit the nail on the head. I have bee...Mr. Goldberg hit the nail on the head. I have been looking forward to my first show by planning it between now and two Octobers from now. The one thing I am not willing to do is have "name talent" pull out of my show after being advertised. I'm very reluctant to put people from WWE Legends or TNA on my show at this time because if they pull out, it'll be much more harmful to my shows than anything else.<BR/><BR/>For the record, I plan on putting together one tournament or big show each year. It makes more sense for me to put more thought into how each individual show goes.Josh Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07140856550103888577noreply@blogger.com