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Jim Cornette's Opinion On WWE's Deal With FOX.

Jim Cornette recently appeared on Talk Is Jericho about the state of wrestling (Click here to listen and download the whole thing, it's really good) and talked about a number of topics but the interesting thing about this discussion is his opinion on WWE's deal with FOX. Here's what he had to say (shout out to WrestleZone for the transcript): 

 "Vince just got $2 billion for a TV deal. People are looking at All In, the resurgence of New Japan, and all that, but that’s going to be the most important thing. Now people with platforms are interested in wrestling again. 

 There’s a lot of money in wrestling again. For a while ratings were meh, and they still are, but at the same point $2 billion, how can you argue with that? In 2011, when Sinclair Broadcasting bought Ring of Honor it instantly became the second most watched television program because it was on 60 local stations. 

 That was still a wide gap from WWE, and IMPACT has gone in the other direction because of their platform. It doesn’t matter how good the wrestling is, how good the show is, or the wrestling style, now platforms are interested and it doesn’t have to all be Vince."

 What do I think of this? Jim Cornette is not somebody that I seek on opinions of pro wrestling on a daily basis but I do agree with him on how companies with big platforms are starting to see value in wrestling again. However, it is intriguing how Smackdown Live will deliver in terms of booking certain storylines once October of 2019 hits. 

Do you agree or disagree with him? Let me know in the comments below and follow the blog for honest pro wrestling opinions. Anyways, stay safe smarks. 
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