If someone said 2024 was a banner year for WWE, a lot of people would agree. Tons of shock title changes, electric debuts and returns, and more worldwide programming than ever before have definitely made that statement true. But, as the page turns to 2025, things are going to get even better.
RAW is now on Netflix, SmackDown is three hours on USA, and many more international PLEs are on the way. It’s a great time to be a WWE fan but some fans aren’t too happy. As news broke about eight hours of television, as well as PLEs going two nights, some people think that WWE is doing too much in terms of run time.
Is it truly getting too long? Here are some reasons to help you decide.
Everything in WWE is Hot Right Now
One thing cool about WWE is that you can point to anything, and the general conclusion is that it’s on fire right now. Ticket sales are through the roof, with sellouts happening every week. The Performance Center is churning out some of the best talent in years, such as Trick Williams, Oba Femi, and Kelani Jordan, among many others.
International PLEs have incredible crowds, rivaling even the hottest markets in the US. Two-day Wrestlemanias have been a hit, with a two-day SummerSlam happening in August. Why wouldn’t WWE want to capitalize on the insane momentum they have going right now?
WWE is providing more content than ever before because the reaction and popularity from the fans demand it. If it was a subpar product, this wouldn’t be happening. WWE’s current popularity gives them a reason to make more content to give to viewers across the world.
Too Much Programming Takes Up Free Time and Money
WWE is always posting content on various sites for people who want to catch up without watching full episodes or PLEs. But some aren’t satisfied with five-minute clips, preferring to watch everything. However, time and money issues are very real.
Lots of people are busy with work or are struggling with finances. Watching three hours of wrestling a night or paying huge amounts of money for WWE programming is a luxury for many people. There’s a solid argument to be made that by expanding their reach, WWE is making it harder for people to watch.
They aren’t going to carve out eight hours of their weekdays or buy two additional streaming services. They’re either going to resort to watching clips or stop watching altogether. The expansion of programming seems good but it will drive away people who think the dedication of time and price isn’t worth it for them.
It’s Up to the Individual to Decide If WWE Made the Right Decision
Many people are excited about more WWE programming and willing to pay insane amounts of money to watch their favorite wrestlers. However, some people may be more hesitant with their spending. Either they want to spend their money wisely or they simply can’t afford to watch because of time or money reasons.
Given the situation, it’s up to the individual person to decide whether or not they want to continue watching WWE. There’s a great argument for both sides of the equation, and neither of them is wrong. Everything depends on what someone is willing to pay for something they enjoy.
In the digital age, people have the freedom to watch whatever they want at any time. Given the wide variety of options available, people can enjoy WWE any way they’d like, which is a great thing.
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