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OzarkLion

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RBOld said:
These cards can't be attracting many fans.
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Ya know, traditional wrestling fans may think so, but I have been to Final X in Stillwater, Olympic Team Trials in PA, and some other high level wrestling cards that were not NCAA-affiliated, and there are more butts in the seats for these RAF events than those. So, we sit through a couple circus-esque bouts and get to catch some world championship level matches that we wouldn't get to see otherwise. I say let the theatrics fly so I can see some really good wrestling throughout the year from Senior level competitors and not have to set an alarm for 2:30 a.m. to do so.
 
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Sportfan2017 said:
I believe the fight fans showed up en mass and will be larger next time. Willie started it. Brilliant :)
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From what I understand by listening to his podcast, Willie is more like the rest of us, in that he advocates for and works towards the most compelling actual wrestling matchups. I think the MMA and influencer crossover stuff is largely the brainchild of Izzy and Eric Bischoff, who produces for WWE. I will give the whole team credit though: after seeing so many attempted pro leagues fizzle out after an event or two—this one seems to be gaining some steam. While I don’t personally care for all the gimmicks and such, they seem to be helping to produce a more viable product. Either that, or investors are burning through a big pile of runway cash based on hope.
 
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From what I understand by listening to his podcast, Willie is more like the rest of us, in that he advocates for and works towards the most compelling actual wrestling matchups. I think the MMA and influencer crossover stuff is largely the brainchild of Izzy and Eric Bischoff, who produces for WWE. I will give the whole team credit though: after seeing so many attempted pro leagues fizzle out after an event or two—this one seems to be gaining some steam. While I don’t personally care for all the gimmicks and such, they seem to be helping to produce a more viable product. Either that, or investors are burning through a big pile of runway cash based on hope.
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I meant Willie started the Brawl. It was a joke..,.even though it widened exposure and probably brought in new fans. I am looking forward to when an Okie Stater pulls out real pistols. "Cleanup on Mat Two" PS: this is also a joke :)
 
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nerfstate said:
From what I understand by listening to his podcast, Willie is more like the rest of us, in that he advocates for and works towards the most compelling actual wrestling matchups. I think the MMA and influencer crossover stuff is largely the brainchild of Izzy and Eric Bischoff, who produces for WWE. I will give the whole team credit though: after seeing so many attempted pro leagues fizzle out after an event or two—this one seems to be gaining some steam. While I don’t personally care for all the gimmicks and such, they seem to be helping to produce a more viable product. Either that, or investors are burning through a big pile of runway cash based on hope.
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Willie was defending the crossover's too the max.
 
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OzarkLion said:
Ya know, traditional wrestling fans may think so, but I have been to Final X in Stillwater, Olympic Team Trials in PA, and some other high level wrestling cards that were not NCAA-affiliated, and there are more butts in the seats for these RAF events than those. So, we sit through a couple circus-esque bouts and get to catch some world championship level matches that we wouldn't get to see otherwise. I say let the theatrics fly so I can see some really good wrestling throughout the year from Senior level competitors and not have to set an alarm for 2:30 a.m. to do so.
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I would wager you aren't getting new wrestling fans without the WWE, Ufc b.s.
 
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FYI - If you have a Roku device and you want to watch RAF on Fox Nation: Subscription to FOX Nation for $1.99/mo for 2 mo (instead of $8.99/mo). This Roku Channel offer ends 07/06/26 at 11:59 PM PST.
 
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railbirrd said:
FYI - If you have a Roku device and you want to watch RAF on Fox Nation: Subscription to FOX Nation for $1.99/mo for 2 mo (instead of $8.99/mo). This Roku Channel offer ends 07/06/26 at 11:59 PM PST.
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I just saw that you can get it for $17.76 for a year ($1.48/month) as part of the America 250 celebration. Not sure how long this is available...probably thru July 4.
 
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GregPickel said:
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Should've been a Burroughs-Mesenbrink rematch. Hopefully JB doesn't hang it up after this.
 
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