September 17, 2001 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: North American wrestling scene outside WWF examined, more
The last few weeks, we’ve talked about both the finances and creative situation in the WWF. But what about the North American scene outside the WWF?
I know, it barely exists, and nothing exists when it comes to anything above the small-time level. In one sense, there appears to be a huge opening for a cable network that wants to add programming, since for the first time in years, pro wrestling is actually undersaturated to an extent. Actually WWF, by adding two new shows in recent weeks without adding new actual wrestling product, is oversaturated on TV, but the lack of alternatives to WWF does leave a potential void. But for the first time in history, the wrestling audience that exists today is largely an audience only of WWF style fans as opposed to fans of wrestling in general, with no alternative interest.
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Dave Meltzer is the founder and lead writer on the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the weekly constant when it comes to news and reviews in pro wrestling and mixed martial arts for more than 40 years. Dave also co-hosts Wrestling Observer Radio with Bryan Alvarez and had had bylines for The National, Yahoo Sports, MMA Fighting and others.