Commentary Suggestion

[Dischord]

I just have a small idea to give the announcers a bit more purpose. I was thinking it would be nice, just like announcers sort of do now on TV, is to give the announcers a goal or topic to discuss during the match. A few examples would be Lower Mid-Carder vs. Opener [B]Commentary Focus: Put over Main Event Storyline[/B] Worker A (Mid-carder) vs Worker B (Main Eventer) [B]Commentary Focus: Hype Worker A's Potential[/B] You could have a whole list of these and even one that just works as it does now. It would just be nice to give them a little more use and a nice way to build up a worker or storyline.

[mad5226]

I guess i see your point, but why wouldnt they be talking about the match at hand? I mean sure they may mention the main event along the way, but they still focus on whats going on in the ring

[thedraem41]

I think this is a good idea, like on the old Heat shows that's all I basically remember them doing is putting over other storylines and mentioning the match at hand sometimes. There could be a primary and secondary focus for the announcers so it doesn't seem they completely ignore what's going on in the ring

[djthefunkchris]

I think using a seperate angle or something would be better for that. This way it get's the reaction is deserves without effecting the match... in which it does. TNA used to do that non-stop. Last show I watched wasn't really like that though. I don't think it's a good practice... I would much rather here about the match at hand, and talk about the other things before or after, not during. I think an Angle can do this either way though.

[The Phenom]

[QUOTE=djthefunkchris;397124]I think using a seperate angle or something would be better for that. This way it get's the reaction is deserves without effecting the match... in which it does. TNA used to do that non-stop. Last show I watched wasn't really like that though. I don't think it's a good practice... I would much rather here about the match at hand, and talk about the other things before or after, not during. I think an Angle can do this either way though.[/QUOTE] I love the idea for the exact reason you don't. You're looking at it from the perspective of a fan, sure it can be overbearing if done too often thats the whole point. Do you go for that extra hype that might make the main event look like a big deal, or that gives the rub to an up and comer, at the risk of hurting the product in ring? Or do you decide to always focus on the matches, even when other things can use the boost. It really comes down to booker preference, as WWE cares much more about the stories getting put over than having someone call the moves, versus the more realistic approach of calling the matches like legit contests. Having the ability to make the decision on my what my announcers point of emphasis will be and having those decisions effect my promotion in either a positive or negative way sounds great, I think.

[thedraem41]

It would also make for awesome secondary shows if you could choose to have the announcers talk about one of the ongoing angles or a match that's been prebooked for the future to hype.

[Harts4Life]

It could also allow for storylines to be moved along if there's only one person from the storyline involved in the match ... this works especially for smaller promotions who don't have the luxury of having their entire roster for every show ... someone who's not there could be mentioned during a match featuring their "nemesis" ... thus furthering the feud.

[Remianen]

[QUOTE=djthefunkchris;397124]I think using a seperate angle or something would be better for that. This way it get's the reaction is deserves without effecting the match... in which it does. TNA used to do that non-stop. Last show I watched wasn't really like that though. I don't think it's a good practice... I would much rather here about the match at hand, and talk about the other things before or after, not during. I think an Angle can do this either way though.[/QUOTE] I am shocked, SHOCKED I tell you. The WWE's defender here at GDS is actually decrying something that JR and King do [B][I]EVERY SINGLE BROADCAST[/I][/B]. How many times tonight did they mention Ric Flair's farewell address during a match? How many times did they refer to Matt Hardy's attack on Orton prior to that match happening? JR & King do it, Tenay & West do it, Prazak & Danger/Bayless do it, I'd imagine most announce teams mention upcoming or ongoing events that influence the in-ring happenings. This is a great idea, though I don't know how it could be implemented. I would think a downside (has to be one) could be the rating of the match where this is done, affects the heat of the storyline or match being mentioned. So you wouldn't typically want to do this during your opening match between a lower midcarder and an opener.

[Eddy Snow]

TBH I don't ever think commentators have ever moved on a storyline by mentioing it in another match, when its done on tv its more for the shilling purpose. Can't really say I've ever heard PPV commentary ever refer to other matches as they know they audience aren't likely to switch channels after forking out money.

[Self]

I'm open to this idea. P.S. I hope to christ that wasn't a spoiler I half saw a few posts up. I have Wrestlemania waiting for me when I get home. Mark and White text it if it is please.

[The Phenom]

[QUOTE=Eddy Snow;397176]TBH I don't ever think commentators have ever moved on a storyline by mentioing it in another match, when its done on tv its more for the shilling purpose. Can't really say I've ever heard PPV commentary ever refer to other matches as they know they audience aren't likely to switch channels after forking out money.[/QUOTE] Watch Wrestlemania IX, the announcers talk about Hogan THREE times during the Main Event! Which was one the main reasons for Hogan backlash in his final days in the WWF and early days of WCW, announcers were always instructed to talk about Hogan. It didn't matter if it had nothing to with him, or whatever the case was, promoters felt he was the draw so who cares about Alex Wright vs Paul Roma, we will give 'em the Hulkster! Especially when he was "injured", oh god the injury updates... But yeah, it may not always be angle or even match development, but you can be sure to have heard JR and King talk about what diabolical scheme Mr. McMahon is cooking up tonight, during Attitude Era PPVs. And sometimes that works, other times it can lead to resentment, because you are focusing too much on one person or one angle, i.e., Cena, HHH, Hogan, McMahon, etc.

[Michael Wayne]

[QUOTE=Remianen;397169] How many times tonight did they mention Ric Flair's farewell address during a match? How many times did they refer to Matt Hardy's attack on Orton prior to that match happening? JR & King do it, Tenay & West do it, Prazak & Danger/Bayless do it, I'd imagine most announce teams mention upcoming or ongoing events that influence the in-ring happenings. [/QUOTE] I remember one Raw, King and JR totally blew off the match and started rambling and talking about other things. They called a couple of things, but it was like *ugh*... We might as well have had no commentary at all.

[D16NJD16]

it would give purpose to b shows which were sadly missing from the last tew