RAW expanding to 3 hours EACH WEEK starting in July!

rovert · 17-05-2012 08:41PM #1

Major WWE News: Raw expanding to three hours
May 17, 2012 - 03:34 PM

USA Network announced that WWE Raw is expanding to three hours beginning July 23.

Powell's POV: Well, I guess this explains why WWE pushed back the start time for their upcoming Raw events to an hour earlier than usual. The switch to three-hours turned out to be disastrous for WCW Nitro, and I am definitely concerned that WWE is making a huge mistake by making the same move. Chris Shore and I will have a lot to say about this in the Dot Net Weekly audio show, which will be available to Dot Net Members later today. Join us on the ad-free version of the website by signing up now via Prowrestling.net/amember/signup.php.

MitchKoobski · 17-05-2012 08:43PM

COMEDY SEGMENTS FOR EVERYONE

Professey Chin · 17-05-2012 08:43PM

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Did I mention dumb?

This is probably the revolution too -_-

Headshot · 17-05-2012 08:43PM

So the car crash can even go on longer now

Rjd2 · 17-05-2012 08:44PM

Not sure about this they rarely are that good and can drag. Anyways, source is John Cena's twitter is the source.

https://twitter.com/#!/JohnCena

STARTING Monday Night July 23 @USA_NETWORK WILL BE ADDING A 3RD HOUR TO @WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW - PERMANENTLY

Lord TSC · 17-05-2012 08:44PM

Oh god -_-

I'm already struggling to get through two hours, and they already just ignore everyone outside the top two feuds. Now we get more filler and ignorance. Jesus Christ.

Rjd2 · 17-05-2012 08:45PM

Missed other thread, I am ashamed.:(

Charisteas · 17-05-2012 08:48PM

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Machismo Fan · 17-05-2012 08:51PM

1998 called, it wants it's complete failure of an idea back.

Cherry_Cola · 17-05-2012 08:52PM

So a three hour main show each week and they'll expect people to fork out monthly for 3 hour PPV's? Roflcopter indeed.

MitchKoobski · 17-05-2012 08:55PM

I wonder how many ex-WCW people who've become agents etc are banging their heads against the wall right now?

bobby_says_hi · 17-05-2012 08:55PM

this could be good for some of the forgotten people on the roster - the divas, the tag champs etc who either get super short segments or relegated to Superstars. this means more time for them while the main eventers can have their long segments without taking away as much from everyone else

BohsJohnny · 17-05-2012 08:56PM

This is a very very bad decision,you wonder if they know they are making such stupid errors or remember the downfall of wcw.

jaykhunter · 17-05-2012 08:59PM

Christ. I have enough trouble getting through 2 hours. I'll wear out my fast-forward button

GTR63 · 17-05-2012 08:59PM

VOMITS uncontrollably

MitchKoobski · 17-05-2012 09:00PM

If it gives me more matches involving lower card wrestlers and proper tag teams I don't mind.

cena · 17-05-2012 09:02PM

3 hours is far too long. I already fast forward the 2 hours each week

the groutch · 17-05-2012 09:09PM

they already pad it out with multiple recaps and excessive ad breaks.
what's next, two squash matches a night for Brodus?

BohsJohnny · 17-05-2012 09:15PM

MitchKoobski wrote: »

If it gives me more matches involving lower card wrestlers and proper tag teams I don't mind.

DM_7 · 17-05-2012 09:30PM

Even I can spin this one in WWE's favour.

Gob****es.

jaykhunter · 17-05-2012 09:34PM

Same booking team, same roster, stretched EVEN thinner. Imagine this week's RAW...with another hour of Cena's comedy and Brodus dancing. Dear God

Furious-Red · 17-05-2012 09:35PM

So

RAW: 3 hours
Superstars: 1 hour
Smackdown: 2 Hours
PPVs: 3 hours

Thats a lot of wwe

rovert · 17-05-2012 09:37PM

Furious-Red wrote: »

So

RAW: 3 hours
Superstars: 1 hour
Smackdown: 2 Hours
PPVs: 3 hours

Thats a lot of wwe

NXT/FCW: 1 hour
WWE NETWORK in the "Fall"

jaykhunter · 17-05-2012 09:43PM

I imagine WWE think the bump in ad revenue they get in the deal with USA Network for a third hour will justify the lower ratings and lower buyrates (stretched roster and so worse product)

What a week to announce the deal, after a terrible 2.9 rating and a horrific show.

Charlie Haughy · 17-05-2012 10:46PM

More on the new 3 hour Raw Supershow

“WWE is proud to celebrate this historic milestone with our partners at USA Network,” WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon said. “Our new three-hour Raw represents the next generation in interactive television where our fans won’t just watch the show, they will help create it.”

Starting with the historic 1,000th episode of Raw on July 23, The WWE Universe will have new ways to get involved in the show through WWE.com and social media by deciding matches, stipulations, Superstar development and more.

“The WWE Universe is one of the most socially active and passionate fan bases in all of television,” Chris McCumber and Jeff Wachtel, co-presidents USA Network, said. “The powerful three-hour block of live TV truly makes USA the year-round destination for young male viewers on Monday nights.”

Check WWE.com for more on this breaking news surrounding Monday Night Raw.

http://wwemedia.tumblr.com/post/23247902368/more-on-the-new-3-hour-raw-supershow

hmmmmmm Cyber Sunday type voting im guessing?

But im sceptical. Id wager a bet that the the 3rd hour will be recaps. LOTS AND LOTS of recaps.

17-05-2012 10:49PM

At least when Nitro went to 3 hours WCW had a massive roster but that failed.

Strange decision with WWEs roster being so thin.

ricero · 17-05-2012 10:52PM

I'm looking forward to it. Finally the tag team division will get some proper time to shine and also the us and intercontenatal titles.

Machismo Fan · 17-05-2012 10:54PM

ricero wrote: »

I'm looking forward to it. Finally the tag team division will get some proper time to shine and also the us and intercontenatal titles.

You see in theory that should be the case but previous three hour Raw's have proved the opposite. It'll be the exact same formula where the midcard is treated as useless filler, just longer.

Fenian Army · 17-05-2012 10:56PM

who is powell?

When I watched a few years back I fast forwarded through most of raw

GTR63 · 17-05-2012 11:01PM

Charlie Haughy wrote: »

I'd wager a bet that the the 3rd hour will be recaps. LOTS AND LOTS of recaps.

I really felt I wasn't reminded enough when Lesnar 'broke' HHH arm.

Hashtag_HEEL · 17-05-2012 11:11PM

OH GOODIE! More Time for "Commedy" Cena promos! :mad:

RAW expanding to 3 hours EACH WEEK starting in July!

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