>2) like UFC, change the psychology so that the drama is in the
>"will he be able to lock it in!?!?" rather than "will be
>submit?!?". you are making a mockery of submissions if they
>are able to be locked in for 30+ seconds and the guy still
>hasn't tapped out.


^^^^^^^ THANK YOU

FOH with someone grounded with their arm/leg about to snap, writhing in pain for 45 seconds, then dragging themselves across the ring to grab the rope to break a hold...and the same dude losing to bullshit moves like the Attitude Adjuster or the People's elbow. Like you said, if they can get it locked in, it should be over. Doing otherwise makes the product not believable (good for cartoons or 12 year olds, but not experienced fans).