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I am in Europe. I already get TrillerTV's AEW subscription. Why would I want this MyAEW? Why is this happening?
Well, for one, you'll get Ring of Honor on top of AEW programming as well as the FAST Channel. Plus, let's see the forest from the trees here. I've always liked Triller but it's no secret there's been financial issues, including the company being removed from being publicly traded. I don't blame AEW for wanting to control their own destiny here that way they are ahead of things if they go afoul for Triller.
OK, I get that the MyAEW.com thing isn't supposed to clash with existing deals, but I remember reading about them applying for the trademark back with WBD first went up for sale. I don't think that was a coincidence, nor do I think them launching it after WBD found a buyer is either. Are they worried or just hedging their bets?
It has zero to with Paramount or before that, Netflix buying WBD. This was something AEW was working on for a long time for international markets. If they were targeting domestic fans, why wouldn't they just offer it for sale right off the bat? The fact they aren't tells you all you need to know. Trademarks are filed all the time for lots of different reasons. Nothing that I have been told, and I've spoken to a lot of people there, indicates there's any worry about WBD.
There are reports that WWE influence are now preventing ESPN from rating their PLE broadcasts. Thoughts on this and whether it's true?
Well, the first show from the ESPN run was graded a C, which in looking at the ESPN review, I think would be fair. WrestlePalooza wasn't a great show and it was the IYO SKY vs. Stephanie Vaquer bout that waas the only thing that really stood out in hindsight. I can see why WWE would find that grade embarrasing given it was the start of their relationship with ESPN. So, the question is, did WWE influence them and ask ESPN to remove the grades? I don't know and it's never been something I have heard. I don't think it's an unfair assumption, but we can't say for sure that it's fact. However, in looking through ESPN's website, it doesn't appear they've been given much access to WWE talents since that first event - and given that they are the broadcast outlet for the shows, it would seem odd that WWE wouldn't be more hand in hand with them for promotional purposes. That does make one think there could at least be smoke to the fire there was an issue between the two sides. So, I can't say for sure, but it could be. It could also easily be that ESPN made that call themselves to try and repair whatever rift might be between the two sides. Either way, WWE should ask ESPN to reinstitute the grades so that there's no appearance of an issue.
Do you think WWE will be involved in this UFC show in Trump's birthday at The White House?
I can see Paul Levesque or someone being there in the crowd but in terms of WWE having matches or something like that, no. Obviously, it would be the same production team as WWE though.
I know this is a dumb question but with things like the old Steve Austin 4x4s, DX Express bus, etc., where would WWE store this stuff? I can't imagine if I drove past WWE HQ, it's parked in the lot.
My guess is that it's in the WWE archives, which are located in Connecticut in a very barebones (from the outside) warehouse that is designed not to call attention to what's housed inside. Until and unless there's an official WWE Museum, that's my best guess as to where it's all housed.
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