There is something about sitting in an arena full of your fellow wrestling fans and watching the matches, no concern for television time or worries about bad commentating, that makes the product so much more enjoyable. The atmosphere is so much more lively and energetic than many of the lackluster and lethargic shows WWE has produced as of late. People are actually excited for the night of action whereas with the television shows, that simply is not the case at this point. It is that excitement and anticipation that fuels the Superstars who, in turn, work harder to entertain the audience and deliver a quality show. Between the laid back nature of the event and the smiles on the faces of everyone from referees Mike Chioda and Charles Robinson to the fans in the upper deck, it was impossible for me to not sit back and take the entire experience in. It is so much more enjoyable to watch the show unfold in front of your very eyes without the constraints of television or the pressures of pay-per-view. The Superstars and Divas are freer to have fun, to engage the audience and to interact with the people in a way that the strict time limits and angle advancements of Raw and SmackDown do not allow. There may be no cameras around, no way to get your face onto television or no video proof that you ever there but a WWE Live Event really is one of the best values in all of family entertainment and a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon or evening. Forget only checking out TV productions or the occasional pay-per-view extravaganza and take your family, friends or significant others to a non-televised event. You will not regret it and, more importantly, you will witness a show much more relaxed and enjoyable than any you have ever been part of before.
Erik Beaston is a freelance pro wrestling writer who likes long walks in the park, dandelions and has not quite figured out that this introduction is not for Match.com. He resides in Parts Unknown, where he hosts weekly cookouts with Kane, The Ultimate Warrior, Papa Shango and The Boogeyman. Be jealous.
