Well now, let me tell you, this wrestling business, it’s quite the thing, ain’t it? A lotta folks wonder if WWE still does them house shows, you know, the ones that ain’t on TV. Back in the day, it seemed like there were house shows all over the place, but things have changed a bit, I reckon.
So, first off, what’s a house show? Well, it’s just a regular wrestling event that happens in a big ol’ arena or gym, but it ain’t televised. Just folks paying to see their favorite wrestlers in person, right? Kinda like going to a barn dance, but with more body slams and less two-stepping!
Now, these house shows used to be real common. Wrestlers would travel from town to town, putting on matches, promoting the next big pay-per-view (PPV), you see? But since this pandemic business, things have gotten a little tricky. WWE has been cutting back on them shows. It ain’t like the old days no more.
- First, they started to do less touring.
- Then, they began to use WWE Network to air bits of those house shows.
- And now, it seems like they’re just not coming back to how it used to be.
Mark Shapiro, that big wig over there, he mentioned something about the old ways not returning. It’s a shame, really, ’cause there’s something special about seeing a match live. You can feel the energy in the crowd, hear the cheers and boos, and just enjoy the whole atmosphere.
During the holiday season, though, WWE still puts on some of them shows, like the one at Madison Square Garden. Folks packed in there, all excited to see their favorites. It’s a nice way to kick off the holidays, I suppose. But even those shows are fewer than before.
With all these changes, WWE has shifted how they promote their stuff. Instead of just relying on house shows, they use them to build up to the big televised events. Like, if a wrestler is gonna have a match in the next PPV, they might face off against each other at a house show first. It’s all part of the plan, I guess.
People sure do miss the old days, though. House shows were a way for fans to see their favorite wrestlers up close. You could get a picture, an autograph, or just watch them do their thing without all the fancy camera work. It felt more personal, you know? Like having a family reunion but with more tights and less potato salad.
So, to answer the question, yes, WWE still does some house shows, but they ain’t as frequent as before. And who knows what the future holds? Maybe they’ll find a way to bring back more of them, or maybe this is just how it is now. It’s a changing world, that’s for sure.
In the end, whether it’s a big televised show or a little house show, fans will keep coming out to support their favorites. That love for wrestling ain’t going nowhere, no sir!
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