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Podcast: Wrestling Is Real Wrestling Podcast
Episode: WWE Revenue Over Ratings Rollout a Red Flag for Their Future (ep.877)
Description: WWE's Double-Down: Prioritizing Loyal Fanbase Over Mainstream Appeal Under TKO Group. Get ready for 3 hours of Raw SmackDown and two-day of major pay-per-views.In a surprising turn of events, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), under the new ownership of TKO Group Holdings, appears to be doubling down on its core fanbase, potentially at the expense of broader mainstream acceptance.Since the merger finalized in September 2023, there's been a notable shift in WWE's programming. Storylines have become increasingly complex and reliant on insider knowledge, character arcs have become more convoluted, and the company seems to be leaning into...