WWE is truly the global juggernaut in the world of professional wrestling and thats due to the fact that they have established businesses in all forms of media, whether its television, movies and more. With that said, it appears Eric Bischoff is making the case for reviving WWE Films.
WWE Films has been responsible for many movie projects over the years, with the likes of The Marine, Twelve Rounds and other film series that were produced under the WWE name, but WWE Films was ultimately halted.
While speaking on 83 Weeks, Eric Bischoff talked about WWE reducing live events and suggested that WWE could potentially create more content by reducing the number of live shows. He sees this as a logical move, especially when considering the previous WWE Films initiative. Reflecting on its initial launch, Bischoff recalls meeting with the head of WWE Films in Los Angeles around 2007 or 2008, long before his return to the company in 2019. During these meetings, he wanted to learn more about the companys plans and where they saw the film division heading.
Bischoff believes that WWE Films, at the time, was ahead of its era. Vince McMahon, known for his excellent timing in capitalizing on opportunities, may have launched the initiative too early, as the streaming platforms and technology available today did not exist back then. However, Bischoff is convinced that if WWE Films were to be relaunched today, with a focus on streaming content, it could be a successful venture.
WWE, he argues, already has the talent needed to produce quality scripted content, which can often be costly. Given the immense talent pool within WWE, Bischoff believes they could produce high-quality, and possibly even exceptional, scripted content. The opportunities that exist today in the streaming world make it a favorable time for WWE to reconsider reviving WWE Films or a similar division.
We will have to wait and see whether WWE Films will be revived somewhere down the line once live events are eventually reduced, as fans would love to see more content from the company.
What do you think of what Eric Bischoff had to say? Do you want to see WWE Films revived? Let us know in the comments section below!
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