IMPACT Wrestling's Hardcore Justice could air alongside WWE WrestleMania - Reports
Could IMPACT Wrestling be crazy enough to compete with WWE WrestleMania?
When IMPACT announced last night that Hardcore Justice would air on Saturday April 10th, it raised many eyebrows. Why? Because that date coincides with the night of one of WWE's biggest shows of the year, WrestleMania.
John Pollock of Post Wrestling reports that while other times are being discussed, the show is in fact scheduled to air at 8 PM EST, which would put the company head-to-head with WWE.
Pollock tweeted the following after speaking with IMPACT Wrestling earlier today:
"An update from IMPACT regarding Hardcore Justice - other options are being discussed, so it's possible the start time could change. Earlier today I was told by the company it would begin at 8 pm ET. If it stays at 8, it would go against night one of WrestleMania."
Can any promotion compete with WWE WrestleMania?
It would be a no-brainer for IMPACT Wrestling to run earlier on Saturday. That decision shouldn't be a problem because the IMPACT Plus specials are pre-taped.
Airing on Saturday afternoon could get the IMPACT product many more eyeballs instead of trying to go up against WWE.
If IMPACT sticks with the 8 PM EST timeslot, it begs to question what the company is trying to do. While competing in pro-wrestling is a good idea, going head-to-head with WrestleMania is not.
Even the most diehard IMPACT Wrestling fans are likely not to tune into this special in that timeslot. Hopefully, the company rethinks this timeslot before it's too late.
What are your thoughts on IMPACT potentially going head-to-head with night one of WWE WrestleMania? Do you think they are out of their minds? Let us know by sounding off in the comments section below.