More On The ROH-HDNet Split - Lagana & Silkin Comment
– ROH on HDNet Producer Dave Lagana recently spoke about the end of ROH on HDNet, here is what he had to say: "It was a surprise to everyone and one that leaves a lot of questions about the future of ROH. HDNet was a great partner and honestly, without them, I don't know if my career in wrestling would have continued after my time in WWE. I was given the chance to really spread my wings and produce the ROH on HDNet show. It was that trust that really exemplified the spirit of ROH. Ring of Honor has always been a place for great talent to showcase their ability and I believe it will continue that same mission into the future. Things will obviously change, but doesn't progress require it?"
– ROH President Cary Silkin recently spoke to Fanhouse.com about ROH leaving HDNet, and the future of the company. Here is what he had to say?
On Leaving HDNet: "It gives us an opportunity to ... naturally, we're going to look for another outlet. But besides that, we should be filling in some extra weekends now with some additional house shows. We have the time open and we're also looking towards doing more of the i-pay-per-views (online pay-per-view shows) which are becoming pretty successful. We've gotten increased numbers on each one of them. The "Final Battle" (on Dec. 18) was significantly better and I think people are getting more accustomed to that forum of media. It's new. As people are learning about it and they realize they can see the show live for not that much money, they're enjoying it. So, we'll be working on those aforementioned avenues."
On HDNet As A Partner: "We appreciate our time with HDNet. As a regular TV show, they were the first ones to give us an opportunity. They made us look like a million bucks. Their production was fantastic. The good news is that they're open to working with us to do a live special, hopefully in this year. That was legitimately spoken about so maybe we're not fully done with HDNet yet and they'll take another look at us through a live special."
On Why They Originally Chose HDNet: "It's not easy but there are a lot of networks out there. I think one thing HDNet did give us was the platform that we're a real company, a real wrestling company. We needed to be legitimized a little. They gave us two years of national exposure so it gives you a little backbone going into this."
On ROH's Future: "There have so many occasions where they were tolling the bell, like the ten-bell salute for us. Whether it's been losing major stars simultaneously or other things that have happened in the past and now this. We've been able to come out of it. Sometimes these adverse situations lead to new opportunity. So, that's how we're looking at it and we're looking forward to 2011."