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Podcast: Wrestling Is Real Wrestling Podcast
Episode: How WWE's Fumbled Booking Threaten to Tarnish New Broadcast Deals (ep.873)
Description: WWE's Current Strategy: Catering to the Arena, Not the Home Viewer. WWE seems to be prioritizing the in-person fan experience over expanding its television audience. The company's current storytelling and character development are geared towards generating excitement and reactions from those attending live events, often at the expense of creating engaging narratives for viewers at home.Evidence of this strategy:* No over-the-top storylines and characters: Current WWE storylines are often exaggerated and rely heavily on shock value and nostalgia, rather than nuanced character development and long-term storytelling. This approach can generate immediate reactions from a...