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Podcast: Wrestling Is Real Wrestling Podcast
Episode: Ruthless Depression: WWE's Fanatic Fandom In Crisis Mode
Description: The recent "boom period" for WWE is reportedly "definitely cooling off," characterized by a noticeable decline in advance ticket sales, signaling an end to the company's peak momentum, according to Wrestling Observer's Dave Meltzer. This decline is mirrored by a growing discontent among the loyal fanbase, who have begun to label the current era—starting with the Raw debut on Netflix—the "Ruthless Depression" Era, a play on the company's past "Ruthless Aggression" period.This fan backlash, as voiced by groups like Wrestling Allilance, stems from several key grievances: persistently high ticket prices, disappointing booking and poor storylines, and the...