They’ve experimented with creating new,
not-entirely-wrestling-themed content for their YouTube channel over the last
year or so and had a mixture of hits and misses. The Dolph Ziggler fronted Download
was routinely excellent for example, while Foreign Exchange and Are You
Serious? both had their moments too.
Like I say there were misses too. It’s generally
considered that Zack Ryder’s show took hit a quality slump after being forcibly
switched to WWE’s channel. You can’t win them all.
Anyway, I’ve been thinking recently that part of the
reason for the holdup may be due to a lack of quality content ideas rather than
just setup troubles. I’ve compiled a list of ideas below. WWE, you’re free to
broadcast whatever you want.
Cooking with
Ryback: Ryback bursts into the homes of unsuspecting contestants bellowing
"Feed me more!" at the top of his voice and smashing furniture, not
leaving until he has been appeased with a banquet served to him by the owners
of the house. It should have the general air of a particularly bad segment from
Noel's House Party, only stretched out for far longer.
You be the Judge:
Friends and family members with long-standing disputes enter a mock courtroom
and explain their grievances to Mick Foley (who's kitted out in judge's garb).
'The Hardcore Legend' then makes a ruling which all involved have signed legal
documents to adhere to, shouting "That's hardcore, and now it's the law!
Bang bang!" immediately after every proclamation. Videos are shown the
following week recounting how those involved have found living according to
Foley's ruling.
Greenwich Street:
A learn-to-read and -count show in the style of Sesame Street, fronted by
Triple H. The weekly number and letter are always three and H.
Spot the
Difference: A series in which Jim Ross tries to tell the difference between
any two people related to one another or who just look vaguely alike, stemming
from his inability to tell Matt and Jeff Hardy apart. He never manages it.
T Time: Booker
T reviews teas from around the world in his uniquely overblown play-by-play
style, exhuming old catchphrases as he goes. Damien Sandow has a recurring role
as a Voice of Reason.
Grooming Tips with
Cody Rhodes: Cody Rhodes revives his old grooming tips segment, poorly
reformatted into a half hour broadcast.
Travels with Cena:
John Cena visits various landmarks, cities and countries around the world and
bellows "The champ is here!" into the camera. It is nothing but this
for an hour.
Being The Chosen
One: Documentary series following WWE's resident 'Chosen One' Drew
McIntyre. Offering in-depth interviews in which Drew opens up about going from
being one of the company's hottest rising stars to arguably the least
interesting member of 3MB who has to watch his mediocre ex-wife enjoying a more
high profile spot in TNA.
Perspex
Appreciation TV: Jinder Mahal hosts a nightly show looking at the different
kinds of Perspex and all its various uses. Each episode begins with him
reverently placing his turban into his Perspex Box™.
Knee Status
Theatre: Drama series about the status of Rey Mysterio's perpetually
injured knees. Stars Mysterio. Dr Shelby features in a supporting role as a
psychiatrist Mysterio visits because he's glum about his hurty knees. Series
finale sees Mysterio finally getting surgery, performed by the doctor that
delivered Mae Young's plastic hand baby.
Give this guy his own Spanish language soap opera
Khali Karaoke:
Three hours of non-stop singing from The Great Khali. This can include theme
shows where he specialises in one artist or genre. I think we all want to hear
Khali's rendition of Frank Sinatra’s My Way.
Stardust:
Sitcom in which Dolph Ziggler and Goldust share a flat (or, as they’re
American, an apartment) and both believe themselves to be Ziggy Stardust. Big E
Langston has a recurring role as Biggy Stardust.
Titan Towers:
Soap opera set in and around WWE's headquarters. The McMahon's would naturally
feature prominently.
On the Sofa with
Brodus: A late night chat show hosted by Brodus Clay. Sweet T, the
Funkadactyls, and Brodus’s momma all feature as recurring characters.
Border Force:
Jack Swagger revives JBL's old gimmick of patrolling the Mexican border to keep
illegal immigrants out of his beloved United States. Hilarity ensues.
Snog, Marry,
Avoid: Americanised remake of the questionably popular BBC Three show.
Presented by Jerry Lawler. 'The King' gives his verdict on every contestant and
never chooses avoid. Following every successful makeover a clip is played of
Ron Simmons saying "Damn!"
Can Big Show Punch
That?: A series in which viewers write in suggesting things for Big Show to
punch. Big Show is then shown punching the objects, people, places or abstract
concepts requested.
Otunga Law:
Viewers tweet, Tout, email and write in with legal problems for celebrated
lawyer, occasional wrestler and bodybuilding aficionado David Otunga. The
former Nexus member dispenses advice with a wry smile and an occasional wink.
He ends every episode with a prayer.
Tales of
Grandpappy: Sheamus travels around North America visiting nurseries and
elementary schools to regale children with (almost certainly fictional) stories
of his (almost certainly fictional) grandfather. None of the kids enjoy his
inane ramblings, causing 'The Celtic Warrior' to end every episode by Brogue
kicking one of them.
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