Elsalvajeloco Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 24 minutes ago, John E. Dynamite said: That statement wasn't made with fans in mind, only advertisers. If there's one advertiser that doesn't want to associate their brand with women bleeding all over the place, and if WWE's statement makes them realize it, they did their job. Smear the competition and make their brand less valuable. The problem with this though is real violence hasn't been a stumbling block for advertisers in 15 years. UFC managed to blue chip sponsors as far back as 10-12 years ago. They've had several gory fights with women in primetime for the longest. If there is any stumbling block, it's going to be that it's either pro wrestling, MMA, or boxing period. That perception has been largely wiped away for a minute now. Once a company gets to certain level, that's pretty much it unless they go in reverse in terms of popularity. Otherwise, advertisers don't give a fuck. From 1998 to up until they banned blood, WWE regularly featured a bunch of bloodletting (granted much of it was on PPV and didn't involve women). Like an absurd amount for a company getting large TV ratings. Plus, you add in some of the violence against women and obscenity. Advertisers might have backed off a little, but it was never a large enough issue where advertisers were pulling out left and right. How many times have we seen in the NFL someone get placed on backboard after they just came back from an ad break that included brands like Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Pizza Hut, and Samsung? People have largely moved past some of the grisly and barbaric nature of sports, real or fake. If you're going to put the poison pill out there, you got levy stronger stuff than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technico Support Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Vince was squeamish about UFC having women fighting. That’s what this is about. Pure misogyny. Fuck him and his pearl clutching concern trolling. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shartnado Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 I watched the Rampage episode with Pac vs Andrade 2 on it last night. This got me thinking two things: One, I've missed the intensity of PAC so much! And two, does anyone know if his parents are still alive? What are the odds of them tying the knot this late in the game and legitimize PAC's status, so he wouldn't have to be a bastard anymore? 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerva Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Yes we are against bleeding but we have no problem watching Brock Lesnar shoot elbow someone to the point they are a complete mess. And in Randy Orton case also give them a concussion. Plus the fact that Brock has hit the blade a couple times for sure I will say that AEW does overdo the blood. Especially on free TV. These street fights probably should be on a PPV but women are having enough problems getting shown 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zakk_Sabbath Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 People will hate it, but TK is gonna for sure bring up the KSA or Trish barking like a dog by the end of the day 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Dave Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 It's ok to ask women to move cross country, employ them, and then fire them three months later after enrolling their children in school, but bleeding on tv is where they draw the line? 14 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coletti Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 You know, I can't help but think that WWE knew full well that putting that statement out there was going to get people talking... It's so hard to tell with them, because they can simultaneously seem completely manipulative and petty but at the same time totally self unaware. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technico Support Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 6 hours ago, Zakk_Sabbath said: People will hate it, but TK is gonna for sure bring up the KSA or Trish barking like a dog by the end of the day “Bunny bled far less than Jamal Khashoggi and you had no problem with that!” 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLowe Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 6 hours ago, Zakk_Sabbath said: People will hate it, but TK is gonna for sure bring up the KSA or Trish barking like a dog by the end of the day There’s no way his old man will let him say anything about Saudi Arabia, that’s for sure, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kafkonia Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 When complaining about Miro losing to Sammy, remember that since then he's had (IIRC) one match with a HEAVILY taped thigh. The guy is clearly recovering from something. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoeCristyV.1.6 Posted January 17, 2022 Author Share Posted January 17, 2022 Surely the sexy time with his hot wife. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Fightful is reporting that Cody is a free agent and working without a contract right now while he’s the TNT champion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriskbrown50 Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 19 minutes ago, Casey said: Fightful is reporting that Cody is a free agent and working without a contract right now while he’s the TNT champion. Interesting with Cody on The Big Show as well. Very Interesting TL put the title on Cody - he must believe a contract is being signed soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVA Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 And thus the Fall of Camelot begins! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krone Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 The Codyverse is digging deep into his and TK's bag of tricks now. I'm here for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 (edited) Cody is starting the Big Third promotion with HHH and the rogue TNT Championship. SLEDGEHAMMERS FOR EVERYONE Edited January 17, 2022 by Dog 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zakk_Sabbath Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 36 minutes ago, Krone Meltzer said: The Codyverse is digging deep into his and TK's bag of tricks now. I'm here for it. Same reaction - my immediate thought was "Double reverse Pillman" 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 In other, more heartbreaking free agency news - Peter Avalon is seemingly gone from AEW. Or maybe he’s been bumped down a tier, who knows anymore. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 12 minutes ago, Casey said: In other, more heartbreaking free agency news - Peter Avalon is seemingly gone from AEW. Or maybe he’s been bumped down a tier, who knows anymore. I am assuming you are saying that because of this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVileOne Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 I'm guessing instead of releasing people, AEW will simply start letting old contracts expire and not renew them, which from a business standpoint, they should because they signed way too many people. Granted, I highly doubt Avalon was getting six figures guaranteed in AEW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 1 minute ago, TheVileOne said: I'm guessing instead of releasing people, AEW will simply start letting old contracts expire and not renew them, which from a business standpoint, they should because they signed way too many people. Granted, I highly doubt Avalon was getting six figures guaranteed in AEW. They can always bring him in now and again without having him under contract too. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVA Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Clearly, Cody’s COVID diagnosis was just the cover story for him getting the Money Shakes again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StretchMediatedHypertrophy Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Lol I didn't realise Avalon was Norv Fernum in Impact/TNA. If somebody wants to say 'they should have kept Avalon and not brought in Tony Nese ot [insert name]'......yeah, I feel you, you're probably not wrong. But there isn't really anywhere else to go with Pretty Peter at this point. He's got better as a wrestler, he's had a run and made a name for himself, but he is a jobber when all is said and done. He is also quite small. I imagine though that he'll be in all sorts of demand on the indy circuit - maybe if he can find another gear, he can come in with a better spot. If he's leaving AEW, I will miss him. But maybe it's better that way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Now that Cody's a Free Agent, TK is totally going to go after him. That's a big name to sign. 4 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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