I think it would make perfect sense for AEW to run Collision/Shockwave exclusively from venues such as Hammerstein or the e-sports stadium, as well as trying to tap into new markets with intimate settings around the country Continued 👇 - ThreadSky

wrestlingmark.bsky.social • 83 days ago

I think it would make perfect sense for AEW to run Collision/Shockwave exclusively from venues such as Hammerstein or the e-sports stadium, as well as trying to tap into new markets with intimate settings around the country

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scrapfrmchi.bsky.social•83 days ago

Also need better Promoting when attending these cities .

ian10.bsky.social•83 days ago

The problem with doing that is you look small time. The last thing I want is for AEW to be TNA.

imjustahappykid.bsky.social•83 days ago

I think that it would be fine if they hammered home the distinction. Dynamite/Collision are our big shows. This show, and this show only, is our small show.

wrestlingmark.bsky.social•83 days ago

I’m not saying do what they do and go to 300 seater places… but even last night, 70% of the bottom tier was taken up, and that added so much

Saturday shows should be distinctive, and quirky 2000 seater venues make sense for me

tenzil.bsky.social•83 days ago

I'd look for a venue similar to Korakuen. There's gotta be something similar in the US.

normalnotodd.bsky.social•83 days ago

Do them at Daily’s Place. That’s AEW’s Korakuen.

dark-architect.bsky.social•83 days ago

100%, the e-sports stadium run was great. They should even bring back the universal studios set they used for ROH/ AEW Dark, those were great settings

granadosocon.bsky.social•83 days ago

Totally! This is a great idea. Part of me thinks that Collision run in Texas was a test run for this kind of idea, but I hope they run with it or something similar.

kevsflanagan.bsky.social•83 days ago

Do monthly residencies for Collision? Dynamite is the all over the map show? Plus would allow some talent to crash locally which in turn allows for more promotion work. A tv appearance here, a radio show guest spot there, a signing over there. -shrugs-

abe112983.bsky.social•83 days ago

I totally agree with the shows needing different feels. The only thing i think is that Fox is gonna want Shockwave to be a flagship show if they're giving you a weekly broadcast slot on Tue or Thur

kmac941.bsky.social•83 days ago

FOX/WBD should want the best TV product possible. A sold out Hammerstein is a far better TV product than 3,500 people in a 15,000 seat arena

wrestlechaps.bsky.social•83 days ago

Is it possible to agree with something more than 100% ?

Those shows from the eSports arena looked great. Same with the Jericho Cruise and Daily's Place. I love it when the shows look different than usual.

Sports Hangar Number 4 just doesn't excite me especially.

wrestlingmark.bsky.social•83 days ago

100%, sometimes it’s a step back to take two forward… visuals are affective, and small venues full with 2500 are far more enticing for new eyes than 3192 people in a 17,000 seater

marcquill.bsky.social•83 days ago

Those shows as a modern version of what WWF Shotgun Saturday Night started out (running unique, intimate venues) could work.

bigbearlife.bsky.social•83 days ago

I’m somewhat new to AEW, as I’ve only been watching about 9 months. Was an old WWE fan (undertaker hey days). I love AEW and have a hard time now with WWE. My take is that AEW should do just two shows a week and drop the one hour show on Friday, also go to smaller arenas. Love the product

btodd.bsky.social•82 days ago

They are actually dropping rampage but not sure if they'll be replacing it, however if they ran a 1 hour show in an intimate venue filmed same time as collision but had your lesser known wrestlers on there in some good storylines it would work nicely still

hayabusatech.bsky.social•83 days ago

I hate to say it but AEW needs to do more than just use smaller venues...

dragonfc1.bsky.social•83 days ago

It could (partially) address the cool factor too (Dave)? Seems people are drawn to 'cool'. Is 'different' cool? Possibly. If its fancy enough.

#aew

colinparry1.bsky.social•82 days ago

Yes it makes perfect sense. Also I would make the ticket prices all the same ($40) so it is when you get the tickets. So this would then in theory give you all your fans in the front row or near the ring giving it a new fresh atmosphere

chrisbourke.bsky.social•83 days ago

AEW should treat all TV tickets as a loss leader, run venues they are in danger of filling, price tickets low, and generate a sense of demand for their shows.

The lack of a party atmosphere is working against them, and I think that's why their higher standard of match is not drawing.

kmac941.bsky.social•83 days ago

100% this. Especially with the new TV money to offset it starting on January 1. The TV product is diminished by quiet venues/dark, cavernous backgrounds that are poorly lit due to empty seats.

dragonfc1.bsky.social•83 days ago

They'll save that money by not having to splash out on signings instead which might not help as much as lowering ticket prices would.

[Though I love signings and welcoming any. Perhaps panic signings paying over the top for them]

#aew

matthew1836.bsky.social•83 days ago

I like the idea of a studio show like when Dark was at universal studios put the younger talent on the show

flavorpocket.bsky.social•83 days ago

Only issue could be logistics of running two circuits. Including production equipment and personnel

btodd.bsky.social•82 days ago

Very true, although could they possibly do month long residencies like they recently did with collision? Would possibly ease that logistical issue slightly

flavorpocket.bsky.social•82 days ago

They could buy that may be harder to actually secure (plus harder again to get paid) and they'd still need to double up on production and supplies

btodd.bsky.social•82 days ago

That's very true, I was just thinking of how they've already done that this year with Collision so they must have had some form of happy medium there during that run

btodd.bsky.social•82 days ago

Absolutely spot on with this. Although I'd like to think it wouldn't be a brand split to though. Imagine seeing the likes of hangman and ospreay in these intimate venues aswell as the bigger venues to

wrestlingmark.bsky.social•83 days ago

Establish a difference with Dynamite, which should rotate NY, Detroit, Newark, Phoenix, Atlanta, Orlando, Boston, Chicago, Toronto, LA, San Diego, Austin, Philly, Pittsburgh & European venues to ensure a minimum of 4k each week for your signature show

badtakefale.bsky.social•82 days ago

Add Dallas to the list

wrestlingfanwoo.bsky.social•82 days ago

And Calgary for Dynamite plus... Victoria Pavilion for Collision - Stampede Wrestling throwback would be super cool.

realmoze.bsky.social•83 days ago

Collision residential stint should have informed Tony. I really liked the overall look and feel. Only issue was distance to see a show. Even if venues are used maybe quarterly covering the US and even Europe if possible.

thescotteharris.bsky.social•83 days ago

They’ll burn out the US cities by running such few locations. Chicago already sees diminishing returns by going there so frequently.

ogwrestlingfand.bsky.social•83 days ago

100% agree

granadosocon.bsky.social•83 days ago

AEW doesn't come to Toronto enough. They should be able to run two Dynos and a PPV in Toronto, no problem. This is a great idea and all of these cities should have a small arena for them to fill.

jenpossible.bsky.social•82 days ago

Hard pass. I prefer to not have to drive 8 hours to lay eyes on a single member of the Elite.

joelhaywood.bsky.social•83 days ago

You've nailed it once again. Strongest 25 Cities should get two shows a year and Rotate the PPVs.

Collision should be shot at places with creative stages or a historically cool venue. Set for 2k fans. We should be able to tune into collision with no idea how it will look on TV.

raithzero.bsky.social•83 days ago

Should add Cleveland to this lost for Dynamite. But with the wwe contracts not allowing early advertisements and being there a couple of times a year i can see why it might be left off.

That said we have 2 or 3 smaller venues for collision for the intimate setting as well

death-rollins.bsky.social•82 days ago

Add Denver and somehow get Collision at Red Rocks

skiprodriguez.bsky.social•83 days ago

You’re on to something…

joseontheair.bsky.social•83 days ago

Both trips to Buffalo for Dynamite have been 4-5k. Granted they don't have to use our NHL arena. I'd love them to go to UB and fill Alumni Arena to the brim. About 6k capacity

joshlions.bsky.social•83 days ago

My man you're damn right 🤝

thatacguy.bsky.social•83 days ago

I would also include Indianapolis. Partly because we usually have a loud crowed. But also admittedly it's the only way i can go. 😅

mjmarquardt.bsky.social•82 days ago

If AEW lands a Shockwave on Fox, it becomes the signature show. It will have to feature the biggest names, the best matches, the hottest feuds which would lend itself to the top markets. It has to be positioned as THE show, not just A show. So the entire dynamic will change if this happens

mbaka.bsky.social•83 days ago

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