Written by Lindsey Ward

This week has been an interesting week for me in many respects. Personally I’m facing turning 30 in a matter of weeks, while professionally I am continuing to find challenges in my new job. Sure these aren’t the most horrible of problems. In the last 6 months I’ve faced far worse, but they’re problems all the same. replica watches In any case no matter how big or how small a problem is, I look to relieve the stress of it through my only true vice – Professional Wrestling. This week however I have found myself more perplexed by it than ever. My vice or rather being a fan of wrestling, and interacting with other fans has managed to cause an annoying level of stress in my life. Something I’m hoping to correct right now.

I have given what I am about to say a great deal of thought over the past five days. This is not something I am taking lightly nor am I intending any ill will. replica rolex I would like to state for the record that these are my feelings and no one else’s. If you agree with me, great; if not that’s fine too. These statements are only meant to vent my frustrations as a person and as a wrestling fan.

That being said I would like to open with my biggest frustration; when did we forget that we were fans? I’m serious about that. At what point did all of us in IWC land become so bitter, so jaded that we forgot we are first and foremost, fans? And if we are to that point where nothing will impress or surprise us then why do we still watch? rolex replica Why do we, as supposed fans watch something that we’re supposed to love, only to tear it down? It seems completely counterproductive.

We had a discussion last night on a radio show that I co-host about WWE losing viewers and the majority of the blame was placed on Creative. It was felt that creative is not trying, nor are they living up to previously set standards. While I would agree with creative not being what it once was, I would argue that the fans are also not what they once were. Today’s fan is inundated with opinions, spoilers and general negativity about the product. We as a community are quick to judge and difficult to impress. Case in point, Lord Tensai; he was panned before he ever set foot in a WWE ring. Same thing applies for Brodus Clay. You can argue with me that one or both examples are horrible, but they are examples of creative trying something new and the fans initially rejecting them without having seen them.

Another prime example is TNA’s Open Fight Night. Most people aren’t even giving it a chance. At most people have read the spoilers and decided it’s not worth their time. Granted that is their choice to feel that way, but how does anyone expect anything to get over if we don’t at least give it a chance.