[Professor S]

I think thats a cop out. Blaming the Internet for poor product gives the WWE the scapegoat they've been trying to blame their inadequacies.

The internet was a big factor in the late 90's and 2000. Were we all cynical, overly critical a-holes then? No. We loved the product that the WWE and to a lesser extent the WCW put out there and we all raved about it,a nd you know what? SO DID THE INTERNET. They loved it and they posted more spoilers and articles than than they do now. Internet traffic was heavier when the product was good and the ratings were great and there were asses in the seats whther they read the online sheets or not.

Now, what has happened since then? Has the internet somehow intentionally expose the wrestling industry as being choreographed? Oh wait, VINCE MCMAHON DID THAT. Vince McMahon produces Confidential which is an insider show about the wrestling industry, and thw riter of that article thinks that the internet is to blame for doing the same thing Vince does?. And now Vince McMahon and Good Ol JR want to blame the internet for their crap product.

The reason why we wrestling fans haven't been enjoying the WWE's product these past 2 years isn't because of the Internet. Its because of the botched Invasion angle, which was the most sure fire angle in wrestling history. Its because egos have caused WCW, ECW and younger more talented wrestlers from reaching the level that they should be. Its because the champ is marrying the booker's daughter. Its because a thin, injured talent pool has been spread out over 2 shows instead of all being on the same programs producing better product. Its because the better the cruiserweight matches are, the more they push the A-Train and Batista. Its because Goldust now has tourettes syndrome, which is unfunny, uncomfortable and offensive. Its because some of the best matches on Raw are from the women's division. Its because while the Rock puts over the Hurricane with outside help, HHH can't do the same for Goldust with Booker at the outside, which would have actually helped their feud. Its because for some reason Vince refuses to maintain a constant on air role, when he is one of the most entertaining members of his stable. Its because its just not as fun to watch in the way of skits, and not as high in quality in booking and talent usage. Thats why.

The Internet was never criticized for ruining our enjoyment of wrestling and running down the WWE needlessly bqck when the money was rolling in, and there's no reason to blame them now considering half as many people are visiting the sites.

Its a cop out. Don't believe the hype.