On the latest episode of his “Strictly Business” podcast, Eric Bischoff was asked whether a show moving to a different channel helps or hurts a wrestling company.
Bischoff thinks it doesn’t matter as it comes down to the loyalty of the fanbase. He said,
“One of the great things about the wrestling product, whatever company, your audience will find you. The wrestling audience I think, and I’m not really an expert in this because I’ve never sat down with people that are and read the research, but just have been around sh*t for a while. I know the NFL has an amazing fanbase, Nascar has a very loyal — I think the Nascar fanbase, in terms of real loyalty is probably more loyal than most NFL fans. Where as Nascar fans are just, they’re addicted to the legend. They get caught up in all of the drive emotions, but I think the Nascar audience, having been around it — I sponsored a Busch car, Kyle Petty for god sakes. I’ve been around it enough, and if I compare a wrestling audience that I’ve been around a couple of times to a Nascar audience where I was in the pits so to speak, I would say the Nascar Audience is almost as loyal as the wrestling audience. I compare the two because I’ve been there and done it. So when a wrestling, whether it’s WWE or AEW, if AEW moves to another network, every single one of the 845,000 average weekly viewers of Dynamite will absolutely know where it’s going and will absolutely follow them, provided that the cable outlet or whatever they’re on is available to them. If not, they’ll seek that out and download or subscribe to it. I don’t think it’s gonna have that big of an effect at all.”
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In the world of professional wrestling, the question of whether a show moving to a different channel helps or hurts a wrestling company is often debated. Recently, Eric Bischoff, a prominent figure in the wrestling industry, shared his thoughts on this topic during an episode of his “Strictly Business” podcast.
Bischoff believes that the success of a wrestling company does not solely depend on the channel it airs on, but rather on the loyalty of its fanbase. He acknowledges that the wrestling audience is unique in its ability to find and support their favorite shows, regardless of where they are broadcasted. Bischoff draws comparisons to other sports like the NFL and Nascar, noting that Nascar fans, in particular, exhibit a high level of loyalty and dedication.
Drawing from his own experiences, Bischoff explains that he has been involved with both wrestling and Nascar in the past. He sponsored a Busch car driven by Kyle Petty and had the opportunity to witness the loyalty of Nascar fans firsthand. Comparing this to his interactions with wrestling fans, Bischoff suggests that the loyalty of the wrestling audience is comparable to that of Nascar fans.
According to Bischoff, if a wrestling company like WWE or AEW were to move to another network, their loyal fanbase would undoubtedly follow them. He emphasizes that the key factor is accessibility, as long as the new network or platform is available to viewers, they will make the effort to continue watching their favorite shows. Bischoff even suggests that if the new channel is not readily accessible, fans will actively seek out alternative ways to watch, such as downloading or subscribing to the content.
In conclusion, Bischoff’s perspective on the impact of a show moving to a different channel in the wrestling industry is that it ultimately depends on the loyalty and dedication of the fanbase. He believes that wrestling fans are highly devoted and will go to great lengths to continue supporting their favorite shows. While the accessibility of the new channel or platform is crucial, Bischoff does not foresee a significant negative effect on the viewership of a wrestling company if it decides to switch networks.
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