Technico Support Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 5 minutes ago, West Newbury Bad Boy said: Now hold on just a minute, pal. We want to be treated as though we're legit. But we certainly don't want to conduct ourselves as though we're legit! Exactly. I really hope they can pull off this "let's become mainstream" thing just so they'll face the same scrutiny as other entertainment and sports platforms. Like if they get an Emmy and that brings their independent contractor practices to light in some real way, that would be incredible. I don't think my body would be equipped to process the shit-ton of schadenfreude I'll be experiencing. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoeCristyV.1.6 Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Ryan said: Cue match at WK vs I dunno...someone who will punish him. Minoru Suzuk will do. Who would stretch his missing “i“ out of you. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spritenaut 32 Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 5 hours ago, Victator said: Did you ask him about Sullivan having an alibi of being in a separate state? I'm always amazed they never have an answer for that. Obviously, he had the Yeh-Tay or maybe Mark Lewin do it for him. Did anyone check their alibis? I assume Lewin was chilling on the ocean floor, but I dunno if the cops would be able to verify that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 38 minutes ago, MoeCristyV.1.6 said: Who would stretch his missing “i“ out of you. I see no missing I/i. This of course means Suzuki will add an eye patch and pirate hat to his entrance for the match. Luffy would approve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 12 hours ago, Matt D said: It's interesting watching Rousey slowly just become another cog in the machine. All in all, you're just another brick in the wall. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victator Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 I think some of the wrestlers are SAG. If they get considered a "TV show" a lot of guys would be at risk of losing their SAG status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tromatagon Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 The smart ones do enough acting to get a SAG card like Terry Funk. You get bomb-ass medical insurance even if you're also a wrestler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuerrillaMonsoon Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Surely most of the roster have done a WWE film by now? What's the qualification level for a SAG card? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tromatagon Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Basically you have to get signed on as an actor in a SAG signatory film (which WWE films might not be), pay 3 grand, and agree to pay the yearly fees which is a percentage of your earnings or a couple hundred bucks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 5 hours ago, Ryan said: Cue match at WK vs I dunno...someone who will punish him. Minoru Suzuki will do. If he couldn't hack Ryback working a little tight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgundy LaRue Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 On 6/6/2018 at 11:06 PM, nofuture said: This feels more like a Steph and HHH move. Steph is in charge of WWE's branding and they want mainstream acceptance just as much if not more than Vince does. It feels like 90% Steph, which makes sense with the push to look inclusive toward women, however one wants to take that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurningBeard Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Judging from his podcast and the fact he seems to be turning into Billy Jack Haynes 2K18, I'm guessing Ryback behind the scenes was a liability hence them cooling him off. But I agree with you, they were on the verge of having something special with him but rather than let him be his own thing they tried to shape him and ruined anything unique 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Blue Sam Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 6 hours ago, L_W_P said: I miss Ryback. Of all the missed opportunities to make a star in recent years his handling stuns me the most. On his way to being a legit main eventer, he had a great look, solid power moveset and more than enough charisma to get his gimmick over. Then all of a sudden he is in a jobber tag team with Axel and working the pre show, before that was a decently hyped segment on the network, and then released. As someone slowly working their way through 2014 episodes of Main Event, Rybaxel were a really great team to watch, lots of fun as two dumb meatheads. Should have been given a tag title run. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoeCristyV.1.6 Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 10 hours ago, Nice Guy Eddie said: All in all, you're just another brick in the wall. Quoting Pitbull is so 2012. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurningBeard Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 FWIW, I still think Bad News Barratt is the biggest missed opportunity of the past decade. I'd really like to know who and why they cut the legs out from under him 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share Posted June 8, 2018 12 minutes ago, CreativeControl said: FWIW, I still think Bad News Barratt is the biggest missed opportunity of the past decade. I'd really like to know who and why they cut the legs out from under him Before the Bad News Barrett gimmick but the Nexus led by Wade Barrett losing quickly after forming in 2010 didn't help matters. WWE vs. Nexus at SummerSlam 2010. Also getting over by yourself is a no no. See: Zack Ryder and Rusev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurningBeard Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 WWE: "We give you every possible tool and opportunity to get over" *Talent gets over organically* WWE: "Nonononono, not like that!" 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 37 minutes ago, CreativeControl said: FWIW, I still think Bad News Barratt is the biggest missed opportunity of the past decade. I'd really like to know who and why they cut the legs out from under him He was on Jerichos pod this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurningBeard Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Yeah, I just got listening to it after I made my comment on Ryback. The gimmick was so over Vince, Steph and Triple H used to say the catchphrase all the time, then all of a sudden he wasn't allowed to say it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt McGirt Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Don't forget Barrett being perma-injured. That's just as bad as getting yourself over organically. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share Posted June 8, 2018 12 minutes ago, Curt McGirt said: Don't forget Barrett being perma-injured. That's just as bad as getting yourself over organically. Remember that ill fated battle royal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt McGirt Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 If that was when he broke his arm right before Mania and yelled "FUCK!!!" out loud in realization he was gonna miss it, then yeah 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share Posted June 8, 2018 28 minutes ago, Curt McGirt said: If that was when he broke his arm right before Mania and yelled "FUCK!!!" out loud in realization he was gonna miss it, then yeah Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share Posted June 8, 2018 When catching a wrestler results in injury: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share Posted June 8, 2018 Credit Chris Jericho asking about Wade Barrett. I remember when he had a pushing/shouting exchange with Charles Robinson when Neville broke his ankle against Y2J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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