The only sport I used to watch was tennis and that too, in the 90s. But my daughter was a huge WWE fan and like every true fan, hated McMahon, for the reasons you have so clearly expressed here. If money is the only bottom line then joy is eventually lost in my ‘not an expert’ opinion.
As a fan, I'm generally overwhelmed with the amount of live sport there is to watch, makes me wonder how far can they go until the quality takes a hit and fans stop showing up. Yes, there is widening talent pool to replace, but can they easily move on from rooting for one player over years to another one (most fans are equally tribalistic about individuals as they are about their teams).
The only sport I used to watch was tennis and that too, in the 90s. But my daughter was a huge WWE fan and like every true fan, hated McMahon, for the reasons you have so clearly expressed here. If money is the only bottom line then joy is eventually lost in my ‘not an expert’ opinion.
Couldn't agree more.
As a fan, I'm generally overwhelmed with the amount of live sport there is to watch, makes me wonder how far can they go until the quality takes a hit and fans stop showing up. Yes, there is widening talent pool to replace, but can they easily move on from rooting for one player over years to another one (most fans are equally tribalistic about individuals as they are about their teams).
Quality writing 🔥, enjoyed reading this piece.
Thanks Prem!
I have just too many thoughts about sports in late stage capitalism. But “Angry fists banging on the table” probably covers it .