sek69 Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 I was wondering, considering their timeslot, what would it take for TNA to be considered a success? A 2.0 rating? A certain level of PPV buys? What's the magic numbers that would allow you to say that they've "made it"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EastCoastJ Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 A 2.0 is unattainable for TNA, and really a 1.5 in unattainable too. If ECW, Confidential and Velocity couldn't pull a 1.5 in prime time or late night slots on the weekend when wrestling was hot, TNA doesn't have a chance. It's not really their fault, it's just the landscape of television these days in that Saturday is a dead night. I can't see TNA possibly adding even 20,000 monthly buys with the slot either. I think that the only thing that would make TNA on Saturday late night a success would be to get a strong number for their debut (1.2 maybe) and maintain a 1.0 over the course of a span of several months (which I honestly don't know if TNA can do) and then be moved into a better spot during the week. A better time slot in prime time during the week is the only thing TNN should be worrying about proving themselves worthy of, and that would be a success. If they can pull steady enough ratings to get a prime time, Clash of the Champions style live event every two months, then it is a success. Basically any means of positioning themselves better on Spike TV would be a success. TNA already achieved what would have been the most important success for them and no longer has to pay for airtime, so they are off to a great start already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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