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horrorfan_1986 · 04-23-2009, 05:57 AM

Reading through some 1988 WON's, Metzler mentioned how the build up to Wrestlemania 4 compared to Wrestlemania 3 wasn't as good since the WWE was banking on the drawing power of the title, instead of the match (Keep in mind the finals of WM 4 wasn't known until it actually happened). Metzler then went on to say that world titles in general, aren't draws. Thinking back over the years since then, I would have to disagree with Dave since I cared more about PPV's with a World Title match than without. However, is the World Title a real draw?

Basically, does seeing a major World title match (Let's say the biggest drawing singles match a company can do these days) would make you willing to pay money than the best tag team (Or any other non-title) match a company can put on? If so, how much more power does it hold?

Take for example the original plan for Wrestlemania 8, Hulk Hogan vs Ric Flair. Would a huge match like Hulk Hogan and The Ultimate Warrior vs Ric Flair and Arn Anderson be just as appealing? (For a more modern example, let's say Rock vs Hogan compared to Austin and the Rock vs Hogan and Goldberg).

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horrorfan_1986 Role Model Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 9,654 vCash: 500 Rep Power: 313 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	World Title Drawing Power Reading through some 1988 WON's, Metzler mentioned how the build up to Wrestlemania 4 compared to Wrestlemania 3 wasn't as good since the WWE was banking on the drawing power of the title, instead of the match (Keep in mind the finals of WM 4 wasn't known until it actually happened). Metzler then went on to say that world titles in general, aren't draws. Thinking back over the years since then, I would have to disagree with Dave since I cared more about PPV's with a World Title match than without. However, is the World Title a real draw? Basically, does seeing a major World title match (Let's say the biggest drawing singles match a company can do these days) would make you willing to pay money than the best tag team (Or any other non-title) match a company can put on? If so, how much more power does it hold? Take for example the original plan for Wrestlemania 8, Hulk Hogan vs Ric Flair. Would a huge match like Hulk Hogan and The Ultimate Warrior vs Ric Flair and Arn Anderson be just as appealing? (For a more modern example, let's say Rock vs Hogan compared to Austin and the Rock vs Hogan and Goldberg). __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.