I think it will be intersting to see if cameo causes a shift in fan bases in various things. If you can afford a cheaper cameo every couple of months and that person starts to recognise you...that's deep. One off from your fave that costs more than you get paid....special but ...
does it last? Will the stars charging more start to feel further away when things like twitter and instragram live has made them feel far closer? Will biterness form in fans who know a person's salary and then see their cameo costs? Your big stars charging more don't need ...
$350 a video. Your seen on TV every now and then, jobbers, midcard, lower card ect might need that help to pay the rent, get new gear, work on new vids to change it up, get flights, do gym work ect. In the States it is all capitalism and the dollar but where other fans might
choose to put their cash will be interesting. We are already seeing a shift. So often in American society when women have to take time off to have children they are treated horribly in comparison to mainland Europe for example. Becky Lynch has been supported by fans in $ and talk
Combine this with empty arena shows where we are seeing stars get to shine in new ways in regards to hearing them talk. Not getting racist chants against talent not speaking English as they perform live and people generally seeing what a shitty industry wrestling can be overall
if you're not safe at the top of the card for years and....yeah I think this could be intresting. This is where you sociology folks can thrive! Though it isn't just wrestling. We will see this in all aspects. I've already seen a lot of resentment as 'rich' 'celebs' put up cameo
links and ask for help to make it and people wonder where their money went. It is a fascinating dynamic if truly horrible for those at the bottom end of it.
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