"I believe less is more": Bruce Prichard defends cards with fewer matches at WWE PLEs

The new era of WWE led by Triple H has brought numerous changes, including aspects directly related to the operation of the shows. One of the novelties that has caught the attention of fans the most is the reduction of the Premium Live Events cards, which now usually feature four or five matches. A very low number compared to the more recent past, where the cards were much more packed.

The change has been received differently by fans. While some appreciate this simplification of events, there are those who criticize the slow pace of the shows, especially when the company fills several minutes with videos and promotions between matches. However, this format is here to stay. This was explained by Bruce Prichard on his podcast Something to Wrestle, where he defended WWE's current PLE model.

"Looking back, ten matches on a card are hard to watch. When you look at the presentation and cram so many things into a ten-match card, at the end of the night, what do you remember? Most likely, you remember the main event, but there may have been a story in the third match and an incredible match, and yet you've forgotten it because you've seen too many other things. Good, bad, or indifferent. I think less is more," he said.

"Sometimes you have to fight that demon of: 'We have to fit more people into this'", he continued. The streaming aspect of PLE has completely changed the business. Talent no longer gets paid based on pay-per-view buys. There's no strict time allocation. They really don't want more than three hours. It's a different era and a different way people consume the product."

"'I need my moment at WrestleMania'. You have a moment next month in the main event. 'I want to be at WrestleMania'. Where? It's going to get lost here, and we're doing this here. There's a lot more territory and more possible paths. Plus, you're on television every week. Television is as valuable as PLE thanks to broadcast rights fees. Appearing on television in front of a huge audience, compared to PLE, has changed the perception. Every time you're on screen is valuable," he concluded.