hammerva Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Dan LeBatard talking about the issue. Don't have the full version but it sounds like it is basically "well trashy companies do trashy things" http://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=25081077 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Taker could definitely get away with refusing to work - he won't - be he definitely could get away with it. Bryan probably can because the AJ/Bryan match is an afterthought on the show. The only match that matters is the Brothers of Destruction vs. DX match since that is the only one the Prince and the fans care about I mean they (the Saudis) don't care about the "World Cup" just that they are holding a "World Cup" (because somehow that equals Qatar hosting the soccer World Cup) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyLaw Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 1 hour ago, TheVileOne said: For anyone this puts a really bad taste in your mouth, the cancellation button is right there. Just saying. Tact has never been WWE's strong suit. I plan on cancelling my account when the show starts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Pro Wrestling Sheet says that they have confirmed that Bryan told management that he wouldn't work the show The response they got from the WWE when ask for comment Quote A rep for WWE replied to our request for comment on the matter saying: “As always, we maintain an open line of communication with our performers and will address each situation accordingly.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabremike Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 2 hours ago, Pete said: Love certain FB rubes going on and on about how "they should just all refuse to go, Vince can't fire everyone!" No, asswipe, but he CAN fire them. And they have over 150 contracted male wrestlers (I'll repeat that again, ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY CONTRACTED MALE WRESTLERS) who I imagine would be okay with swallowing their pride and working the show. They could FE the entire lineup for Riyadh and swap in replacements 10 times over if they had to. If that happened the resulting fallout from the negative publicity would cause their stock to plummet like a stone. And in theory if he did fire the whole roster they end up in ROH or the potential Elite/Jericho promotion and you have the first serious competitor since WCW died. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 1 minute ago, RIPPA said: Pro Wrestling Sheet says that they have confirmed that Bryan told management that he wouldn't work the show The response they got from the WWE when ask for comment Samoa Joe better pack his bags for a few extra days then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bustronaut Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 2 minutes ago, sabremike said: If that happened the resulting fallout from the negative publicity would cause their stock to plummet like a stone. And in theory if he did fire the whole roster they end up in ROH or the potential Elite/Jericho promotion and you have the first serious competitor since WCW died. This is why wrestling unions need to happen. Hell, it's why more people need to join unions in general. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Cincinnati Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share Posted October 25, 2018 If Bryan needs replacing, I say the company just goes all in: Rehire Cass and throw him in a Giant Gonzalez bodysuit so the royal family can marvel at yet another WWF legend. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great ML Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Can't they just hire Rikishi, dye his hair black and put him in the red spandex / black mawashi combo like Yoko? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valcourt Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 I’m glad Bryan isn’t doing the show. True American Dragon. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great ML Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 I'm a lifelong fan of over thirty years. I've watched since I was 3. I don't watch anymore. Maybe WrestleMania if my friend is having a get together. We talk more than watch the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supremebve Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 1 minute ago, Valcourt said: Anyone here angry enough about this show to cancel their network sub? Not looking to debate but I’m curious. I am. I won’t be subscribing to the network anymore. I still live in a country that sells them the weapons that allow Saudi Arabia to commit a genocide. The money I pay in taxes does far more harm than what I pay for the network. The WWE are assholes, but this is a drop in a very large bucket. I'm not going to watch the show, but I don't watch the current main roster product anyway. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sublime Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 4 hours ago, TheVileOne said: For anyone this puts a really bad taste in your mouth, the cancellation button is right there. Just saying. Tact has never been WWE's strong suit. And that's what I did today. I'll miss watching Takeover's but enough is enough, I'm done if they ever start doing the right thing maybe I'll go back. Maybe I'll use my monthly savings to finally subscribe to Stardom's service. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victator Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 I cancelled when they donated six million to Turnip while former talent had to use crowd funding for surgery. I got passwords from friends but never bothered watching it for free. I find the not paying former talent royalties on the network a bigger issue with WWE than this show. As mentioned above, our government is in bed with the Saudis and had no issues with them funding 9/11. Though hey, maybe ask them about this the next time they are kissing the troops ass. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 5 hours ago, CSC said: Why do all the things I love make me hate them so much? I never loved you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuerrillaMonsoon Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Without really wanting to become Generic Foreign Heel on this, the US lecturing anyone on human rights abuses is laughable. Coming soon! One Night Only From Guantanamo Bay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 3 minutes ago, RolandTHTG said: Without really wanting to become Generic Foreign Heel on this, That should be his board title. Some good should come from this. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Yes, yes, every country basically sucks. I don't and never would give the WWE money for anything again. Also, since when have they ever done anything actually good for the world outside of starting a few charities and promoting some mediocre to shitty ones? As an entity they're decrepit and know no bottom. Kind of like a coal baron or Oil company executive or a banking executive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuerrillaMonsoon Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 4 minutes ago, Matt D said: That should be his board title. Some good should come from this. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Cincinnati Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share Posted October 25, 2018 Thanks for reminding me: It's not like WWE's the only game for those of us who need our fix of yesteryear's stars desperately clinging to former glory! PCO vs LA Park: This week on MLW Fusion! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 11 minutes ago, Matt D said: That should be his board title. Some good should come from this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 29 minutes ago, odessasteps said: Leave "El Matador" Tito Santana out of this. Kind of. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 46 minutes ago, RolandTHTG said: Without really wanting to become Generic Foreign Heel on this, the US lecturing anyone on human rights abuses is laughable. Coming soon! One Night Only From Guantanamo Bay! Still haven't resorted to bonesaws and crucifixion! Yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehabilitated Rick Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 my dumbass friend gave me his network login info during a benzo haze and forgot so I'll probably seek out HBK's match. The rest of the show can collectively go fuck itself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxB Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Is there actually anything except DX vs Destruction Bros and the No Girls World Cup announced? Because that means big chunks of the roster(s) aren't necessarily booked to begin with. If New Day aren't there, did they refuse or weren't they ever going to be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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