Showing posts with label wrestlemania. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wrestlemania. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Ready for WWE's move to Netflix? Key Points for Aspiring Pro Wrestlers.

Here's a breakdown of the key bullet points:


*Elevated Standards:* - The Netflix deal significantly raises the bar for wrestlers. You must now possess a higher level of professionalism


*Acting Prowess:* - Strong acting skills are paramount, including camera presence, blocking, and improvisation.


*Entertainment Value:* - Wrestlers must be compelling entertainers, capable of captivating a massive audience. 

   

*Professionalism*- This includes punctuality, dedication to physical fitness, and a polished public image.


*Increased Importance of Branding*: - Wrestlers must now actively build their personal brands


*Merchandising:* - Developing and promoting merchandise is crucial.


* Social Media:* - A strong social media presence is essential for connecting with fans and building a following.


 *Public Relations:* - Wrestlers need to be media-savvy and able to represent themselves and the company professionally.


*Focus on Storytelling:* - Compelling storytelling is now more important than ever


*Character Development:*- Wrestlers must develop well-defined characters with compelling backstories.


*In-Ring Psychology:* - Matches should be structured to tell a story and create emotional resonance with the audience.


* Embrace the Opportunity:* - This is a pivotal moment for the wrestling industry


*Growth Potential:* - The industry is poised for significant growth, with streaming platforms like Netflix and Max expanding its reach.


*Increased Visibility:* - Wrestlers now have a platform to reach a global audience and elevate their careers.

Friday, April 11, 2014

Dimension Chat Episode 3

Dimension Chat Episode 3


Dimension Chat Episode 3 is now available and this week Rob talks about Wrestlemania 30, The Brock/Undertaker controversy and What my favorite Wrestlemania moments are. Please subscribe to the channel, as Matt Barnes and myself work hard to provide these weekly. Thanks!



Friday, April 4, 2014

New episode of Dimension Chat plus my Wrestlemania 30 predictions with Bill Apter

New episode of Dimension Chat 
plus my Wrestlemania 30 predictions with Bill Apter

This week I'm back answering your questions about Crowd Funding, how to deal with Facebook changes and promoting..plus a few fun ones. Thanks to Matt Barnes for hooking this up. Have a question? Let me know!




Then I was fortunate enough to spend some time with my long time friend Bill Apter. Those who are not familiar with Bill, he was instrumental in the success of Professional Wrestling. He was an iconic journalist and photographer for over 40 years and has covered events all over the world with every major star.

These are my Wrestlemania 30 predictions on Apters Alley!





Sunday, March 2, 2014

Two shows I'm hoping to see on WWE Network

Two shows I'm hoping to see on WWE Network



As much of the Network is about today's stars and programming, for old timers like me, it's about reliving my childhood and nostalgia. When I was growing up, wrestling was my life; from grabbing issues of Pro Wrestling Illustrated and The Wrestler at the corner store, to watching countless hours of these larger than life heroes and villains on Saturdays. The whole day revolved around making sure I was near a tv to catch the action. I grew up in upstate New York, so this was my schedule:


10 am - WWF Superstars
11am - World Class Championship Wrestling
6:05 World Championship Wrestling on TBS


This was my holy day…if you will. In the middle I would run to meet my friend Tim, just to discuss the early matches and what would happen on Saturday night. We would try our best to stay up on talent from the companies that we couldn't see and up and coming wrestlers that might show up. Sure, the wrestling magazines helped fuel these incredibly outrageous stories but who cared…for us, we were loving it.


This brings me to what I'm hoping will show up on the Network.




Tuesday Night Titans

By far one of the most ridiculous shows ever about professional wrestling. TNT started on the USA network in 1985 and gave us all a chance to see our favorite wrestlers in and out of the ring. It was set up to resemble a "tonight show" style of interview. Vince McMahon and Lord Alfred Hayes as his sidekick talked with talent, had cooking segments, weddings and more nonsense all in front of a studio audience. 

I watched Kamala eat a live chicken (even though we never saw it), watched a cooking segment with the Wild Samoans, enjoyed Fuji Vice with Mr Fuji and Don Muraco. Two of my favorite segments; Dr D David Schultz home visit and Paul Orndorff teaching people how to work out ("get you hands off me you fat pig!!). Tremendous stuff. I know this was available on the WWE on demand service, so I would like to see this every Tuesday night at 8pm. 



Hulk Hogans Rock and Wrestling

Call me crazy, but this cartoon was a lot of fun. Also, in 1985, timed to coincide with Cyndi Laupers involvement to make this great "Rock and Wrestling" connection, this cartoon just continued to feed off the Wrestlemania hype. 

This show really was just laughs with some good vs evil involved. Wacky situations with some of the best in WWF at the time. This needs to have a place on the network. As a child of the 70's and 80's, everyone loved their morning cartoons…no reason why today could not be the same. I would love to see this have an hour time slot Saturday mornings 9am-10am.



Monday, April 8, 2013

Wrestlemania and Your Wake Up Call

Wrestlemania and Your Wake Up Call



Good morning monday morning armchair bookers...if you're reading this, there is a great chance you spent your hard earned money on Wrestlemania last night and you're probably bitching. I am writing this as your voice of reason to help you feel better and look at the real side of WWE. 


First and foremost, if at any point, you look at last night's show and want to mention "it was booked wrong" or "they didn't let them work"...well, then you're already too smart for your own good. WWE is not about booking!! When they hire "writers", t9 times out of 10, they have 0 wrestling background. Also, let's look at Dusty Rhodes, who was a noted booker for NWA and/or Dutch Mantell who booked in Puerto Rico for several years as well, are both back stage, plus guys like Steamboat and Anderson...do you think those guys, collectively could not book the the most amazing show ever? Hell, you have Paul Heyman right there...this guy made wrestling fun again...he get's it, they all get it..but you don't?? Let it go!!


What ever hope you're believing with hopes that John Cena will "go heel" (even though he sells more merchandise than ANYONE and grants more "Make a Wish" wishes than anyone EVER) or that CM Punk will beat the streak of a guy who people have talked about for more than 25 years (do you think Punk will have any validity in 25 years?) then you might want to either head to the Independents or quit watching. I feel bad for the Independent companies..they try to offer you old school booking, yet you shit on it and claim it's dated, but they turn on the "Entertainment" button and you shit on that too. 80,000 people attended that show last night and Millions bought the PPV...if you aren't happy..don't watch and don't go! Your seat will be taken by someone else, I promise.


I am your wake up call. WWE is entertainment, just like a movie or TV show. They base they're "push" on ratings...your opinion doesn't matter. You have every right to bitch if you were unhappy about Wrestlemania but let me ask you this - Was the "show" that bad? Or was it because they didn't "book" to your liking? The presentation was amazing (from the pictures I saw). They offered the greatest fan experience they could. They have a Hall of Fame ceremony (which some are based on entertainment draw also). They put on one hell of a show.


I get so tired of seeing people complain, yet they watch every week. For what??? To see if they're gonna start "your booking mentality"?? Hahaha...come on...be better than that. Either watch for the fun of it and let go of "wrestling" concept and accept "Entertainment" or simply turn it off. If you sold 80,000 seats for an event and generated MILLIONS, would you change??? Me either.




Tuesday, April 3, 2012

#XOCPodcast 22 - End of an Era

XOC Podcast #22
End of an Era
The Extreme Odd Couple Podcast



This week, The King of Old School, Steve Corino and The Certified Genuis Rob Dimension break down Wrestlemania 28 and the fall out from Monday Night Raw. Did the matches live up to the hype? What was the biggest shocks? Plus, how will Monday Night Raw affect the remainder of the year?


Dimension is still 600 million dollars poorer and Corino tells YOU where the money actually went. Plus, listen for tips on eating Healthy (I couldn't find any..but they do talk Healthy living) and so much more.


Listen to the excitment while they discuss Wrestling...it's a great time to be a fan.

Make sure you visit http://www.xocpodcast.com/ and subscribe to the show vis iTunes or Stitcher Radio. Also, follow them on Twitter @SteveCorino, @RobDimension & @XOCProducer. Enjoy!!






Tuesday, March 27, 2012

XOC Podcast # 21 - Road To Wrestlemania Part 2

XOC Podcast #21
Road to Wrestlemania Part 2
The Extreme Odd Couple Podcast w/Steve Corino & Rob Dimension




This is our 2nd installment of the the XOC's Road to Wrestlemania. This week, Steve Corino, fresh from his tour of the UK has plenty of stories and why to never spill his coffee! Rob Dimension adds his insight to why he will be revered as the "John Cena of Bowling". Plus, plenty of indepth, insider perspective on Wrestlemania 28.

Don't forget, visit http://www.xocpodcast.com/ and subscribe to the show via iTunes or look for us on Stitcher Radio. Follow the guys on Twitter @SteveCorino and @RobDimension, plus, follow the show's producer @XOCProducer to get involved with the show!

Help spread the word, tell a friend!!





Tuesday, March 20, 2012

XOC Podcast #20 - Road to Wrestlemania Part1



XOC Podcast #20
"Road to WrestleMania Part1"
The Extreme Odd Couple Podcast w/Steve Corino & Rob Dimension

It's Wrestlemania time and the guys are celebrating their 20th episode!! This was originally going to be one long episode, but it's broken up to keep our weekly schedule without missing a week (while Corino is touring the UK).

On this weeks show, Rob Dimension and Steve Corino talk everything from Japan's Tsunami Anniversary, being prepared for the end of days. Plus, Phillies baseball and Corino's fantasy league...Bowling gets a cheap pop and competitive eating...so much, so little time.

Join us on our road to Wrestlemania!!

Don't forget - visit http://www.xocpodcast.com/ to grab some #XOCPodcast T shirts, also http://www.worldofcorino.com/ and http://www.robdimension.com/ - also follow us on Twitter at @stevecorino, @RobDimension and @XOCProducer to get involved with the show!!