WWE stock price is up 45.81% over the past year.
They may be dicks, but I wish I had bought last year.
They may be dicks, but I wish I had bought last year.
CI Wrestling Thread #56
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(maybe this is counter), but I’m a capitalist and hate socialism, but I hate when companies go public. You always seem to see employees are last when it happens…
It's not as bad when employees get stock, but smaller companies are better.
I was driving across the 2nd street bridge this morning and saw a ton of WWE trucks parked on the Indiana side of the river. Which made me realize unloading at the Yum Center must be a huge pain in the ass.
Don’t feel like researching it but someone said the RAW men’s survivor series team were all part of SD before the draft
Sunday tidbits…
Before releasing 18 Superstars on Thursday, WWE reportedly considered making other cuts as well.
According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter (h/t Michael Perry of Ringside News), WWE discussed the possibility of releasing any veteran wrestler who hasn't been used lately on the main roster or in NXT.
According to Alvarez (h/t Felix Upton of Ringside News), WWE only wants to sign women if they are under 25 or even 23 years of age.
Alvarez also said WWE is targeting men who are 27 or younger and at least 6'2".
Based on the recent NXT programming, there is no question that WWE has been trying to highlight younger women, such as Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne, Indi Hartwell, Persia Pirotta and Cora Jade.
At the same time, WWE hasn't shied away from using women in their 30s, either, including new NXT Women's champion Mandy Rose, Raquel Gonzalez, Io Shirai and Dakota Kai.
WWE is also said to be considering making a significant change to the contracts it offers wrestlers in NXT.
According to Meltzer (h/t Perry), WWE is discussing the idea of offering everyone except top prospects 60-day trial contracts. How the wrestlers improve over the duration of those deals would determine whether they are offered full-time contracts.
Before releasing 18 Superstars on Thursday, WWE reportedly considered making other cuts as well.
According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter (h/t Michael Perry of Ringside News), WWE discussed the possibility of releasing any veteran wrestler who hasn't been used lately on the main roster or in NXT.
According to Alvarez (h/t Felix Upton of Ringside News), WWE only wants to sign women if they are under 25 or even 23 years of age.
Alvarez also said WWE is targeting men who are 27 or younger and at least 6'2".
Based on the recent NXT programming, there is no question that WWE has been trying to highlight younger women, such as Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne, Indi Hartwell, Persia Pirotta and Cora Jade.
At the same time, WWE hasn't shied away from using women in their 30s, either, including new NXT Women's champion Mandy Rose, Raquel Gonzalez, Io Shirai and Dakota Kai.
WWE is also said to be considering making a significant change to the contracts it offers wrestlers in NXT.
According to Meltzer (h/t Perry), WWE is discussing the idea of offering everyone except top prospects 60-day trial contracts. How the wrestlers improve over the duration of those deals would determine whether they are offered full-time contracts.
I know Brey's no compete clause has expired. Has there been any news leaked about where he is headed?
It's almost as if McMahon thinks the wrestlers owe him something for locking them all down and keeping them from going elsewhere to stifle all competition, and when the competition rose up, he "punished" the wrestlers by releasing them. 99.9% lock that Adam Cole would have NEVER been utilized well by WWE.
Taya Valkyrie has a beef. I'm sure she talked with AEW at the beginning of the year about joining before making the decision to go to the WWE. Do you think AEW is going to listen to her now, and even if they do, do you think AEW will offer anywhere near what they were prepared to offer in January? They really screwed her.
The sheer volume of wrestlers made available by WWE since the pandemic began means AEW really has the pick of the litter, which hurts wrestlers like Bray. A lot of these wrestlers, if they had become available in a more spread-out manner, and not after AEW brought in a mother lode of talent at the last PPV, would no doubt have been picked up by AEW.
Think about it: If you were looking to wrestle (or work in production, or writing, really any position) and had the opportunity to work for WWE or AEW today, who would you choose? Can anyone even make a cogent argument for choosing WWE right now?
Taya Valkyrie has a beef. I'm sure she talked with AEW at the beginning of the year about joining before making the decision to go to the WWE. Do you think AEW is going to listen to her now, and even if they do, do you think AEW will offer anywhere near what they were prepared to offer in January? They really screwed her.
The sheer volume of wrestlers made available by WWE since the pandemic began means AEW really has the pick of the litter, which hurts wrestlers like Bray. A lot of these wrestlers, if they had become available in a more spread-out manner, and not after AEW brought in a mother lode of talent at the last PPV, would no doubt have been picked up by AEW.
Think about it: If you were looking to wrestle (or work in production, or writing, really any position) and had the opportunity to work for WWE or AEW today, who would you choose? Can anyone even make a cogent argument for choosing WWE right now?
This isn't really any different than that of how female models are used in fashion and in brands with some exceptions. They have a criteria and go with that and tbh, most women didn't stay at the top in WWE as long as the most recent ones have- Charlotte, Sasha, Becky.
I also not believe Alvarez has any sources whatsoever left. Same for Meltzer. Once their source leaves, they're done and the rest is speculative BS. Ryan Satin was the same way. He had ONE SOURCE- Jimmy Jacobs and when he was gone, he had nothing left to report and suddenly took a "break" from reporting. Dirt sheets are the biggest bullshitters on the planet. Maybe even worse than real media.
Oh, no doubt Adam Cole wouldn't have been used well on the main roster as he's a shrimp. He's not tall nor is he strong.
I know people who have worked for both companies. It's not necessarily apples to apples considering the two companies are at different parts of their history. But WWE is ruthless. Bleed you dry and spit you out. My friend had been there for over 20 years but was one of the layoffs earlier this year. He could not have been happier as he was very unhappy and I don't blame him from what was told.
But the more and more AEW grows and if it's successful, it will have its own problems just as everything inevitably does.
Not unless someone gives me a free ticket
Someone offered myself and son free tickets, but I have zero desire.
Corny is an absolute mark for CM Punk. For my 11,000th post, here is Corny's take on the Punk / Kingston promo from Rampage:
Every time I see that pierce guy I think of a bald hbk
8 Years ago the Rock tore his Abs and Abductor muscle off the bone. He is 8 years older. I wonder how his body would do in another match now.
I wonder if Diggs is really an AEW fan or just did this to poke at Tony Khan since they were playing the Jags? I’m sure if it was the latter he’d never admit it now after they got beat lol. Either way I thought that was pretty cool.
I don't know why he would want to wrestle. He is one of the highest paid actors and doesn't need wrestling now.
Former WWE Champion Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson recently spoke with Brandon Davis of ComicBook.com, and addressed the WWE return rumors.
Rock has been rumored to face WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns at an upcoming WrestleMania event, perhaps WrestleMania 38 from Dallas in 2022 or WrestleMania 39 from Hollywood in 2023. Rock was asked if he would defend a title if he were able to take it from Reigns.
“I don’t know if I have another title run, considering I’m the People’s Champion, but I don’t know if it’s another title run,” Rock said. “I think possibly, you know, there might be another match down the road. It would have to make sense.”
Rock has been rumored to face WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns at an upcoming WrestleMania event, perhaps WrestleMania 38 from Dallas in 2022 or WrestleMania 39 from Hollywood in 2023. Rock was asked if he would defend a title if he were able to take it from Reigns.
“I don’t know if I have another title run, considering I’m the People’s Champion, but I don’t know if it’s another title run,” Rock said. “I think possibly, you know, there might be another match down the road. It would have to make sense.”
I like Bianca Belair but they need to stop trying to make her a strong woman. She damn near dropped Zelina Vega on the edge of the ring last night trying to overhead press her to the other 3 last night.
Yes. It was pretty good for a while until it came to a standstill. It went from 10:13 to 10:38 where the only thing that happened was Rollins and Owens come to the ring and run around a little. The rest didn't matter because they bored me to death for 20 minutes.
So is it just me or is Seth Rollins trying to act like Joaquin Phoenix does in the Joker?
Also, if I were a wrestler and it required me to wear that stupid crown, carry a scepter and change my accent to a British accent to be the King or Queen of the ring I would gladly decline.
Also, if I were a wrestler and it required me to wear that stupid crown, carry a scepter and change my accent to a British accent to be the King or Queen of the ring I would gladly decline.
A BBN Wrestling Twitter friend had his signs confiscated last night...
I don't get it either. Also I just sprained some Abs once working out and I couldn't imagine the pain of tearing them. I would think he couldn't move until he got them repaired.
If you have a few minutes this is a really good read.
www.theplayerstribune.com
Eddie Kingston Got No Business F***ing Being Here | By Eddie Kingston
The only reason I’m still doing this, and really the only reason I’m still on this earth is because of all the friends who never stop having my back.
www.theplayerstribune.com
Beat me to it, just coming over to post this myself. Eddie Kingston's story, in his own words. It's outstanding.If you have a few minutes this is a really good read.
Eddie Kingston Got No Business F***ing Being Here | By Eddie Kingston
The only reason I’m still doing this, and really the only reason I’m still on this earth is because of all the friends who never stop having my back.
That dude is hilarious. Very nice. Very evil.
Of course it doesn't mean he couldn't show up at Full Gear but looks like Bray Wyatt is shooting a movie.
metro.co.uk
Bray Wyatt working on Hollywood movie as first post-WWE project is confirmed
This sounds incredible!
metro.co.uk
Someone becomes allegedly difficult to work with after dumb shit is being done with their character. Who could have ever seen that happening?
