some questions (help)

[stevie20]

Hi there just looking for some help with a few things. Im currently playing the real world mod 2010 . Im the owner of TNA Wrestling and would like to know how I can move to Monday nights live so I can war with the WWE. Also my PPV networks have cancelled there contract with me and it seems ive tried near enough every other network but there not interested in puttin my show on the air. Is there anyone who could help me? Would be much appreciated.

[Rick Savant]

<p>Not really my field of expertise but I can definately help you with the basics and let you know the info you should provide in order to get more accurate help.</p><p> </p><p>

1 - Which real world mod are you using? There are a few of them and they differ on networks and popularity et al.</p><p> </p><p>

2 - You can move to monday nights by selecing monday night when you get a new tv show if you do not have one or, if you do have one already, hitting the 'expand show' button which if I remember correctly is located in your tv show's screen which you get to through schedulaling.</p><p> </p><p>

3 - You can only apply for a show when networks are accepting new applications. You'll get emails about when this is happening and it's in your diary. </p><p> </p><p>

4 - Make sure you're only applying for networks which will support a promotion of your size. You can filter by that requirement I believe, so that should be easy. The other thing is your product. Look at your product through the business screen and see if you get the 'will make it hard to get...' notes to do with mainstrem or whatever style of network. If you can't get on a mainstream network and the only networks that will host a promotion of your size are mainstream... you may need to change your product. That or edit yourself up a network to host you.</p>

[Genadi]

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[Remianen]

<p>I'll bite.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

First off, if the mod you're playing has TNA as anything but a CULT level promotion, that's part of your problem. To make TNA work at National+ level, you have to inflate the popularity (and skills) of their main eventers. Problem is, that creates a gulf between the headliners and even the upper midcarders. So you'll have trouble producing National level shows using anyone BUT the inflated main eventers. The real world TNA doesn't really work within the structure of TEW because it's an anomaly. A Cult level promotion with International level deals (TV, PPV spread, etc). They don't draw National+ crowds to their shows, and TEW is made to sim accurately, not skewed so one promotion can be represented "properly".</p><p> </p><p>

If you're not already, I would recommend trying forlan's t-zone mod. He set up TNA extremely well, within TEW's structure. They have the PPV deals, they have an A show and (I believe) a B show (on a different network even) and their workers aren't inflated. They pull out 50-60 rated shows for Explosion, and mid to high 70s for Impact and PPVs, which is excellent growth for a Cult level promotion. Whether they can keep their PPV deals really depends on how the random factor of the game sets up the contract lengths. Given a year to work, they'll be National and all of that would be moot.</p>

[crayon]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Remianen" data-cite="Remianen" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="31325" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I'll bite.<p> </p><p> </p><p> First off, if the mod you're playing has TNA as anything but a CULT level promotion, that's part of your problem. To make TNA work at National+ level, you have to inflate the popularity (and skills) of their main eventers. Problem is, that creates a gulf between the headliners and even the upper midcarders. So you'll have trouble producing National level shows using anyone BUT the inflated main eventers. The real world TNA doesn't really work within the structure of TEW because it's an anomaly. A Cult level promotion with International level deals (TV, PPV spread, etc). They don't draw National+ crowds to their shows, and TEW is made to sim accurately, not skewed so one promotion can be represented "properly".</p><p> </p><p> If you're not already, I would recommend trying forlan's t-zone mod. He set up TNA extremely well, within TEW's structure. They have the PPV deals, they have an A show and (I believe) a B show (on a different network even) and their workers aren't inflated. They pull out 50-60 rated shows for Explosion, and mid to high 70s for Impact and PPVs, which is excellent growth for a Cult level promotion. Whether they can keep their PPV deals really depends on how the random factor of the game sets up the contract lengths. Given a year to work, they'll be National and all of that would be moot.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> What factors do you think come into play (in real life) that allow TNA to exist as an anomaly? I don't really have an opinion on the statement (first time I really thought about it) but it has made me curious as to how this could have come about if it is so outside of the expected.</p>

[Remianen]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="crayon" data-cite="crayon" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="31325" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>What factors do you think come into play (in real life) that allow TNA to exist as an anomaly? I don't really have an opinion on the statement (first time I really thought about it) but it has made me curious as to how this could have come about if it is so outside of the expected.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> They have a network that is slavishly loyal to them for some unknown reason (perhaps even moreso if UFC jumps to Versus). They have significant financial backing by an energy company that seemingly loves throwing good money after bad. They have a culturally diverse roster with enough people from each region to draw a decent number of viewers (Williams, Magnus, Terry for the UK, for example) as well as a number of internationally known names who might be a decade past their primes but are still remembered in nostalgic fashion. They sold out the ideals the promotion was founded upon and seem happy to be "the poor man's WWE". Mind you, that's not necessarily a bad thing if you can be successful at it. There are a ton of "sports entertainment" promotions sprinkled across the world. Problem is, except for a two year period a few years ago, they're not successful at it. Signing WWE retreads to ridiculous deals that cause acrimony within your own locker room isn't what the road to profitability is paved with. What's funny is, if Spike dropped them, they'd be dead within six months and (the worst part) <strong><em>Spike knows this</em></strong>. Wait what happens when/if RoH's deal with HDNet comes up for renewal (people at Spike acknowledge that RoH's product appeals to the demographic they're shooting for more than present day TNA).</p><p> </p><p> So they got to this point due to a self-fulfilling prophecy. They refused to build their own stars because they needed star power and now that they've chosen the WWE retread road to walk down, it's too late to turn back now without completely revamping the product (which would affect ratings for at least two quarters, I'm told). If they had developed the talent they had, they'd be profitable AND more of a threat to the big dog (think: Green Bay Packers). TNA is going to wind up like WCW did, should Spike find a better opportunity become available. Except in this case, WWE won't be the least bit interested in TNA's catalog or workers (why bother? They'll all be free agents anyway and none of them have "names" WWE would want). But that's not likely to happen because Spike already knows it's got a war brewing on the horizon since NBC Universal is dead set on bringing UFC to Versus (err, sorry, "NBC Sports"), fulltime. Dana's no fool. That channel's MUCH larger than Spike with lots more growth potential for his brand.</p><p> </p><p> That's just my view though.</p>

[Scorpio3060]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Remianen" data-cite="Remianen" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="31325" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>What's funny is, if Spike dropped them, they'd be dead within six months and (the worst part) <strong><em>Spike knows this</em></strong>. Wait what happens when/if RoH's deal with HDNet comes up for renewal (people at Spike acknowledge that RoH's product appeals to the demographic they're shooting for more than present day TNA).<p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Ring of Honor has already been sold to a cable company and will debut a new TV show in the fall. This is going to cause a lot of problems for TNA since it will give those tired of WWE a new outlet other than TNA.</p>

[Remianen]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Scorpio3060" data-cite="Scorpio3060" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="31325" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Ring of Honor has already been sold to a cable company and will debut a new TV show in the fall. This is going to cause a lot of problems for TNA since it will give those tired of WWE a new outlet other than TNA.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yeah, last time I even bothered to inquire about TNA was March when I tried to get some inside info on Daffney's situation (I mainly handle TUF and the PR department and the award shows) so I'd guess Sinclair's move would have an effect. If they can get syndication worked out, TNA's gonna be in trouble (Sinclair doesn't have a presence in the largest media markets on its own). Problem is, even though they're part of a large media group, none of the other channels will touch any of Spike's TNA content. So no crossovers on MTV (unlike UFC, which has their fighters show up on shows on MTV/VH1/etc). There's always a huge UFC billboard in the middle of Times Square (<a href="http://api.ning.com/files/S*ICkeyKoyrujvN8KSCRehYsRfUM4kw0SYokdAC9GI-utWUzxgEPGpiYcln5Kbx3l7h-UbtsKxiYjj9utndAOYRjSZjiucDQ/JonesNY.jpg" rel="external nofollow">on the Marriott Marquis hotel</a>) promoting UFC events but TNA? Hahahahaha, no.</p>