Jim Cornette Looks At An OVW Fan Questionnaire From April 2004

OVW Fan Questionnaire Overview

• 💡 In April 2004, OVW fans at Davis Arena TV tapings were given questionnaires, receiving a free picture for completion.
• 📊 A total of 175 completed forms were returned, with results compiled and sent to Tom Pritchard at WWE's Stamford office.

Favorite & Least Favorite Wrestlers

• 🏆 Matt Morgan was overwhelmingly the favorite OVW wrestler with 70 votes, a two-to-one margin over the next highest.
• 📉 Many future WWE stars like Mickey James, John Morrison, and Jillian Hall were in the bottom 25 as heels, not favored by fans at the time.
• 😈 Nova and Aaron "The Idol" Stevens were identified as the least favorite OVW wrestlers, reflecting their heel characters.

Promotion & TV Show Preferences

• 🥇 OVW was the favorite promotion for 94 respondents, followed by WWE with 47 votes, and 26 liked both.
• 📺 Raw was significantly preferred over Smackdown as the favorite TV show, with 99 votes compared to 52.
• 🚫 A large majority, 134 fans, never watched NWA/TNA on pay-per-view, indicating low interest in the promotion at the time.

Desired Wrestler Returns & Appearances

• 🔙 Fans most wanted to see John Cena return to OVW (89 votes), followed by the Basham Brothers (Danny and Doug) and Batista.
• ❌ Conversely, Kane and Randy Orton were the most frequently mentioned WWE wrestlers that fans did not want to see at OVW events.
• 🌟 Among current WWE stars, Rey Mysterio was the top choice for a guest appearance at OVW events, receiving 32 votes.

Fan Feedback on OVW & WWE

• ✅ A majority of fans approved of how OVW wrestlers were presented on Raw or Smackdown (83 votes), though a significant portion (65 votes) disapproved, often citing Eugene's character.
• 💬 Common negative comments included WWE making OVW wrestlers "jokes" or giving them "mediocre stupid characters," while positive feedback noted Cena's rise and the value of publicity.
• 🏟️ Fans appreciated the live experience, good matches, and friendly staff at the Davis Arena, but some wished for a bigger arena and lower drink prices.
• 🍕 Requests for the concession stand included pretzels with cheese, pizza, and fries, with OVW having good pizza thanks to a Wix sponsorship.