>>4643443EC3 has done a number of cinematic side-shows with a variety of indie talent working as support. His first was with Matt Cardona, which isn't too bad as it targets a lot of things both seemingly have issue with. Getting over without permission, coming to terms of life beyond WWE etc. He never had the "CHUD" brand to his name at this point.
It's the latter that has, since he did Adam Sherr and Kross. Both of whom have upset reddit and other leftie platforms for being openly republican. Factor in that Flip Gordan also became a member of EC3's ROH faction, you can see why these types are mad at this promotion.
What many seem to forget is that ECW, with Spud and the Hardy's have a heap of cinematic nonsense in IMPACT together. There is enough programming and video material to showcase to an investor and say "Imagine wrestling like this" and frankly, I think there is a demographic.