I think this would be a smart move. Anyone hear any news on this? Thanks.

EDIT SEPT 9/06 for NEW NEWS:

http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/wwehd

Crap, 3 whole years? At least it's something.

The NBC pick up could add some real potential.

It will interesting to see if the sport gets faker on HD

Not anytime soon. McMahon wont pay for it.

Did I miss something? USA isn't in HD. Smackdown could do it on UPN, but I doubt it will happen. Saturday Night may be a possibility. If they could rent the cameras for cheap, then I could see it happening. I think the most likely scenario is PPV HD.

Ericglo

its pretty stupid because they do film in HD, yet they don't broadcast it. i guess they are preparing for the future with HDdvd, blu ray

its pretty stupid because they do film in HD, yet they don't broadcast it. i guess they are preparing for the future with HDdvd, blu ray

But its probably fake HD, just like the matches.

Just slap a HD logo on a SD camera

Look Ma! HD!!!!!

But its probably fake HD, just like the matches.

Just slap a HD logo on a SD camera

Look Ma! HD!!!!!


lol excellent...

Not anytime soon. McMahon wont pay for it.

GOOD!

IMHO Wrestling is GARBAGE!

Wait... wrestling is still on TV?

Is the Junk Yard Dog still fighting? That guy rocked.

Also, Ricky the Dragon Steamboat. He was also fairly good. Until Randy the Machoman Savage broke his neck with the bell. That wasn't cool. Not cool at all.

That brings back memories!! :D

The last I heard on WWE in HD, is that they are currently in the testing process of their equipment. WWE RAW, SmackDown, and ECW most likely won't be in HD for awhile, but their PPV's will be the first to go HD.

But if the shows ever do decide to go HD, Universal HD/CW HD is probably where they are headed.

WWE does NOT tape in HD. They are from what I understand considering the jump probably in late 2007.

http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6351033.html?display=Breaking+News

Claims they are "testing it" now.

If they put it on TNT-HD, it will be HD now!!!!!!!!!

The current broadcast truck that is used for taping WWE TV events is not HD. Regradless of the network the originating material is still standard def.

The current broadcast truck that is used for taping WWE TV events is not HD. Regradless of the network the originating material is still standard def.


WRONG!!!! Everything is HD on TNT-HD!!!!!!!

And it's as real as the WWE wrestling matches!!!!!

That maybe so for TNT-HD but that being said the truck that produces WWE televison events is Standard Def. Any WWE event would need up-converted unless they would move to a new production truck. Which is not happening before mid to late next year from what I have heard.

I guess somewhere I am missing what you are trying to say. I hope I clarified myself.

Since USA doesnt have a HD channel and UPN is crap I would love to see some wrestling in HD on UniversalHD. UniversalHD is in desperate need of some new programing anyway.

They could record the matches in HD and then show them on Saturday or some other day later in the week. Plenty of time to edit the HD material and send it to the appropriate broadcaster. They could also show more graphic (sexy) material on UniversalHD since they allow that sort of content. I dont watch wrestling anymore but seeing it offered in HD would get my interest up. Also more sexy(non tease) material would be welcome.

What I want to know is WHY is it on NBC at 8pm on Saturday night?!

That maybe so for TNT-HD but that being said the truck that produces WWE televison events is Standard Def. Any WWE event would need up-converted unless they would move to a new production truck. Which is not happening before mid to late next year from what I have heard.

I guess somewhere I am missing what you are trying to say. I hope I clarified myself.

Search the forum for TNT-HD.

Everything (outside of the Wizard of Oz) gets stretched to "HD" on TNT-HD even without steroids.

What I want to know is WHY is it on NBC at 8pm on Saturday night?!

Because it has more potential for ratings than any other program NBC has. :(

Search the forum for TNT-HD.

Everything (outside of the Wizard of Oz) gets stretched to "HD" on TNT-HD even without steroids.

I'll take your word for as I did not dispute that TNT-HD pushes everything up to HD begin with. My point is the originating program from WWE would be SD. It would have to be upconverted to HD to broadcast on TNT-HD.

He was joking....and he was funny too:)

AH I see. Sorry I missed the joke. I back tracked the TNT HD threads and see the humor in the post now. :)

The current broadcast truck that is used for taping WWE TV events is not HD. Regradless of the network the originating material is still standard def.


This is correct. Though I hear from the Engineers at NEP Supershooters that WWE is getting serious about building an HD mobile production truck. The late 2007 time frame sounds about right.

SS-22 their current truck, is one of the best in the industry for SD, so expect a very high quality HD production when their new truck rolls.

This is correct. Though I hear from the Engineers at NEP Supershooters that WWE is getting serious about building an HD mobile production truck. The late 2007 time frame sounds about right.

SS-22 their current truck, is one of the best in the industry for SD, so expect a very high quality HD production when their new truck rolls.


Your information is the same as I have heard. I expect that the HD truck will be very capable as well.

Is the Junk Yard Dog still fighting? That guy rocked.





Sylvester Ritter, known in the wrestling world as Junk Yard Dog, died on June 2, 1998 in an auto accident nine miles east of Forest, MS.

I for one would like to see WWE in HD.

WWE has always been at the forefront of top-notch production quality. I expect when they do make the jump to HD, it will be one of the best on TV.

As for why they would be on TNT-HD...that just confuses me? Why would they be on TNT HD when they are in no way affiliated with TNT, or Turner for that matter?

I think the whole TNT HD was a joke from what I understand. And yes the WWE folks do a great production.

WWE has always been at the forefront of top-notch production quality. I expect when they do make the jump to HD, it will be one of the best on TV.

As for why they would be on TNT-HD...that just confuses me? Why would they be on TNT HD when they are in no way affiliated with TNT, or Turner for that matter?

It was a joke. TNT stretches a lot of their programming and calls it HD. They want you to believe everything on the station is in HD. From there comes the joke that if the WWE was on TNT, it would be in HD right now, since TNT says EVERYTHING on their station is in HD even if it's just a stretched upconvert.

Why I felt the need to explain this, I have no idea.

Universal should push for the WWE to go HD. Wrestling fans are a rabid bunch and they may push a lot of cable companies to add the channel to their network.

It'll be interesting to see if Universal or The CW is first. Both are 1080i so at least that won't be an issue.

brooke hogan and the divas would look nice in HD :)~

You've never REALLY seen Brooke Hogan then.

yeah, men in tights in high def, no thanks.
I'd watch the ladies though, to bad they don't have there own show.

I think this would be a smart move. Anyone hear any news on this? Thanks.

yeah , now there's something I'm not going to lose sleep over.

yeah , now there's something I'm not going to lose sleep over.

So why did you bother to post?

Wow, this all this negativity you would've thought this was a soccer thread.

Soccer - WWE

After the head butt, aren't they the same thing?

Soccer - WWE

After the head butt, aren't they the same thing?
After this world cup, yeah.

Actually someone posted a pretty funny pic in the world cup thread, close to the end of it.

I haven't watched wrestling since I got a HDTV but I might give it another shot when they make the transition. It's certainly more entertaining than all the reality and cop show garbage that most people watch.

What I want to know is WHY is it on NBC at 8pm on Saturday night?!

It's called marketing and ratings. NBC/Uni owns NBC, owns USA (where Raw is), owns SciFi (where ECW is)

(and also owns the damn best program on TV - which is on the SciFi channel - Battlestar Galactica)...

Thus they can cross-promote and cross-market.

(I'm just waiting for any of the BSG cast to do promos for ECW 'cause it's on the same network :D )

McMahon said that he doesn't want WWE in HD because it will expose the business too much.

yeah, men in tights in high def, no thanks.
I'd watch the ladies though, to bad they don't have there own show.

http://www.tvparty.com/80glow.html

They did have their own show, back in the 80s!! :eek:

McMahon said that he doesn't want WWE in HD because it will expose the business too much.

The attitude has changed. The push for HD is on. As been reported it's coming late next year.

lets hope sooner than later

The current broadcast truck that is used for taping WWE TV events is not HD. Regradless of the network the originating material is still standard def. Actully your wrong, they did use a HD Truck for last weeks RAW (However it was uplinked in SD)

For this weeks raw they used a SD truck and used Fiber to get it to the USA Network (which is why there was no WWE Unlimited feature on the Internet, since Stamford could not tap into the Fiber feed from San Antonio)

WWE RAW in HD= I don't particularly care if USA is in HD or not as TSN is :D

Smackdown will be on CW (which is allready HD).

I disagree with the toughts that only PPV will be HD... If the WWE invests in a fully loaded top of the line HD truck, then they should maximize there investment and show everything in HD. How else are you going to entice people to pay 50$ for the HD PPV... not with SD Raw & SD Smackdown that's for sure.

Since this is looking like late 2007... Hopefully, McMahon invests in 1080P/60 cameras so he can make big bucks selling BluRay Wrestling :D

WWE RAW in HD= I don't particularly care if USA is in HD or not as TSN is :D RAW is leaving TSN at the end of the Month and instead will be seen on the Score.

Actully your wrong, they did use a HD Truck for last weeks RAW (However it was uplinked in SD)

For this weeks raw they used a SD truck and used Fiber to get it to the USA Network (which is why there was no WWE Unlimited feature on the Internet, since Stamford could not tap into the Fiber feed from San Antonio)


I beg to differ. They use only one truck in the United States and it is SD. All WWE programming originating from venues in the US are SD. The truck company and the truck was mentioned in an earlier post. The only exception in not using this truck is when they are over seas.

What I want to know is WHY is it on NBC at 8pm on Saturday night?!

Back when Hulk Hogan was around they use to have Saturday Night Main Events on NBC. It had PPV type matches but for free. They decided to bring it back to make money. As much as people hate wrestling it is doing well on cable. Raw is one of the most watched cable shows that exists. So they figure they will also make a quick buck on NBC.

RAW is leaving TSN at the end of the Month and instead will be seen on the Score.


NooooooooooooooooOoooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!! :eek: :(

This is the end then. The Score has a HUGE ticker and the wrestling looks/is cropped which is why I don't watch Smackdown on that channel even tough they actually air it 1 day early on Thursday evenings as opposed to UPN on Friday Evenings. This is a disaster for Canadian RAW fans + how many people actually get the Score channel VS people that get TSN... This cannot/will not be good for ratings. This is a BAD move. :mad:

The reason they are not jumping on HD yet is they (the WWE) knows most of their audience cannot afford them yet.

When the average country joe has HD, the WWE will be in HD until than don't hold your breath waiting.

I know a guy who watches WWE on a 13 black and white TV, seems to be pretty common down here in the south.

NooooooooooooooooOoooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!! :eek: :(

This is the end then. The Score has a HUGE ticker and the wrestling looks/is cropped which is why I don't watch Smackdown on that channel even tough they actually air it 1 day early on Thursday evenings as opposed to UPN on Friday Evenings. This is a disaster for Canadian RAW fans + how many people actually get the Score channel VS people that get TSN... This cannot/will not be good for ratings. This is a BAD move. :mad:

This wasn't actually WWE's decision as TSN didn't renew their deal with WWE because they are taking on Monday Night Football to show. According to TSN President, he said that it wouldn't be fair to WWE to bounce them around on their schedule.

The reason they are not jumping on HD yet is they (the WWE) knows most of their audience cannot afford them yet.

When the average country joe has HD, the WWE will be in HD until than don't hold your breath waiting.

I know a guy who watches WWE on a 13 black and white TV, seems to be pretty common down here in the south.

I love posts like these. Might as well say Nascar is a waste in HD also. (Not talking ratings, I'm speaking of geography).

btw, you know PBS is in HD, right?

"Hey! My TV might be black and white but like my sister its very purdy in the moonlight. Speaking of moon.... Where's my darn moonshine?! I cant play this banjo without it."

In an interview with Multichannel News last week, Tom Barreca, a WWE V.P., said that WWE is testing high definition programming right now and have been looking into it for a few years.

Got this off a wrestling news site.

http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6351033.html?display=Search+Results&text=wwe

That's the interview, for reference.

New News!!!

http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/wwehd

3 years though? At least it's something.

Just a small update on this front

At the WWE 2007 shareholders meeting yesterday, Vince McMahon addressed the possibility of WWE being broadcast in High-Definition television. McMahon said WWE will be going to High-Definition within the next year and they have tested it. He said that the product looks amazing under that format but they don't want to be too far ahead of the curve because that costs you money, while being too far behind gives the impression you aren't on the cutting edge. McMahon said they feel they are dead on in terms of timing right now.

Credit: Rajah.com (http://rajah.com/base/node/7865)

My prediction... late this year very early next. ;)

I can't wait..

WWE is great with production.. I know their HD broadcasts will be fantastic. I wonder will they introduce new sets for all three brands??

Maybe WWE should think about improving their SD feeds now. In my opinion the Smackdown feed has marginal quality.

That probably depends on your local CW affiliate.... especially if they are recording it and airing it at another time.....

That probably depends on your local CW affiliate.... especially if they are recording it and airing it at another time.....I'm referring to the feed from WWE, not the station. I've seen their sat feeds.

I was actually hoping that this years Wrestlemania was in HD.. but I guess we may have until next year for that. Which is perfectly fine with me since Wrestlemania 24 will be outdoors this time :D

WWE Will Go HD In 2008


Chief Vince McMahon reveals plans in investors meeting.

By Phillip Swann

Washington, D.C. (May 12, 2007) -- World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) will begin producing its weekly wrestling shows in High-Definition TV in early 2008.

WWE Chairman Vince McMahon revealed the company's high-def plans in an investors meeting this month following issuing its first quarter report.

McMahon said the company has been testing high-def for some time, but has waited to launch his popular wrestling shows in HD due to production costs and technical reasons.

The company produces the shows RAW, SmackDown! and ECW.

McMahon told the investors meeting that the high-def trials "have looked great."

Pro wrestling is the one of the few popular sports still not available in high-def.

http://www.tvpredictions.com/wwe051207.htm

WWE Will Go HD In 2008


Chief Vince McMahon reveals plans in investors meeting.

By Phillip Swann

Washington, D.C. (May 12, 2007) -- World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) will begin producing its weekly wrestling shows in High-Definition TV in early 2008.

WWE Chairman Vince McMahon revealed the company's high-def plans in an investors meeting this month following issuing its first quarter report.

McMahon said the company has been testing high-def for some time, but has waited to launch his popular wrestling shows in HD due to production costs and technical reasons.

The company produces the shows RAW, SmackDown! and ECW.

McMahon told the investors meeting that the high-def trials "have looked great."

Pro wrestling is the one of the few popular sports still not available in high-def.

http://www.tvpredictions.com/wwe051207.htm

And I thought I had problems writing. Maybe if he actually put any effort behind his "News" postings, he might be more believable.

i cant to see some of the divas in HD..... will actually show which girls are good looking and which ones are just covering uo the mess.


thank god Prince Albert left.... wouldnt want to see that bear in HD

Thank god he did leave the WWE.. because that would've been very hard on the eyes in HD.

The divas are going to be very interesting though..

On January 21st 2008!!