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Post by CrazySting on Aug 6, 2008 18:47:20 GMT -5
The new writers initiative is a part of the company’s attempt to position themselves as part of Hollywood as another method of upgrading the company image. It dates back to Kristen Prouty’s hiring to head Celebrity Relations, with her big move getting Kevin Federline to do the angle with Cena on Raw in 2006. Her success in that role has put her as part of the recruiting team for new writers.
Vince wants the writing team to be “well balanced” as he wants the perception in the TV industry that WWE hires top level TV writers. The company is now spending real money, like a major TV show, to get Hollywood writers, not people who may have written a TV show, but someone like Michael Pavone who is something of a minor name, and Prize Jr.
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My tip: get one of the writers from 24.
CM Punk: Damn it, tell me where the bomb is!
terrorist: Never!
CM punk: you don't know what I'm capable of! You're going to tell me its just a question of hwo much you want it to hurt!
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Post by KLRA on Aug 6, 2008 18:53:35 GMT -5
If they get a writer from 24, we'll get Tommy "I didn't get the win for three years" Dreamer all over again.
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Post by drjayphd (feat. Pitbull) on Aug 6, 2008 19:06:42 GMT -5
My tip: get one of the writers from 24. CM Punk: Damn it, tell me where the bomb is! terrorist: Never! CM punk: you don't know what I'm capable of! You're going to tell me its just a question of hwo much you want it to hurt! So, in other words, instead of this week's Smackdown featuring (SPOILER REDACTED) getting (SPOILER REDACTED) the entire show, we'd get (SPOILER REDACTED) systematically torturing (SPOILER REDACTED)? Shveeeeeeet. |
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Post by Cyno on Aug 6, 2008 19:10:30 GMT -5
Imagine if they got some of the Lost writers? Randomly during a match, we'd get flashbacks of the wrestler's life. Like during a Punk match, we'd get ROH flashbacks and learn THE ORIGINS OF "CM." Another episode would be of Mick Foley finally finding his father, only to find out he's a con artist and pushes him out a window from 80 ft.
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Post by CrazySting on Aug 6, 2008 19:14:54 GMT -5
Imagine if they got some of the Lost writers? Randomly during a match, we'd get flashbacks of the wrestler's life. Like during a Punk match, we'd get ROH flashbacks and learn THE ORIGINS OF "CM." Another episode would be of Mick Foley finally finding his father, only to find out he's a con artist and pushes him out a window from 80 ft. I consider Vince Russo an honorary lost writer. At least when it comes to nonsensical plots, unanswered questions, having a swerve for the sake of it, and by the end leaving the viewer wondering what just happened. |
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Post by Lance Uppercut on Aug 6, 2008 19:45:18 GMT -5
O that WWe. Just above Co$ in it's sad desperate attempts to be taken seriously.
Just accept it Vince, you're a wrestling promoter learn to live with it.
It's like Vivid hiring a bunch of HBO writers to make compelling dialogue for their adult programming. Or Martin Scorcese to direct Anal invaders II. Not that some haven't tried, have you seen Digital Playground's Pirates? That's first time I saw what could be considered an epic porn movie.
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Post by Hidden Jake on Aug 6, 2008 19:47:53 GMT -5
I think this is a good idea. If it'll lead to better writing I'm all for it.
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Post by Gillberg: 0-175 on Aug 6, 2008 20:04:58 GMT -5
I think this is a good idea. If it'll lead to better writing I'm all for it. |
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Post by Cyno on Aug 6, 2008 20:10:19 GMT -5
Imagine if they got some of the Lost writers? Randomly during a match, we'd get flashbacks of the wrestler's life. Like during a Punk match, we'd get ROH flashbacks and learn THE ORIGINS OF "CM." Another episode would be of Mick Foley finally finding his father, only to find out he's a con artist and pushes him out a window from 80 ft. I consider Vince Russo an honorary lost writer. At least when it comes to nonsensical plots, unanswered questions, having a swerve for the sake of it, and by the end leaving the viewer wondering what just happened. Sir, you have just won this thread. Yes, I realize you are female, but the phrase wouldn't sound right if I didn't use "Sir." |
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Post by molson5 on Aug 6, 2008 21:00:20 GMT -5
They're still on this kick?
I guess it would be nice to be taken more seriously, but TV writing in no way translates to wrestling writing. 99% of wrestlers simply aren't good enough actors to make traditional "good" television writing compelling.
Not that there aren't TV writers that wouldn't also be great wrestling writers. But shelling out big cash in this area doesn't make any sense.
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Post by jobber2thestars on Aug 6, 2008 21:02:44 GMT -5
If Michael Bay gets hired, I riot!
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Post by Viking Snad on Aug 6, 2008 21:09:58 GMT -5
If Michael Bay gets hired, I riot! WrestleMania 25 Main Event: John Cena vs Optimus Prime |
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Post by 'Smart' Mark Poindexter on Aug 6, 2008 21:23:38 GMT -5
How about hiring Kevin Smith? They can give Paul London a Dante gimmick where he bitches about how he's not even supposed to wrestle today.
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Post by Dean-o on Aug 6, 2008 21:23:49 GMT -5
If Michael Bay gets hired, I riot! WrestleMania 25 Main Event: John Cena vs Optimus Prime SPOILER: Cena wins! (sorry, you left it wide open!) |
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Post by drjayphd (feat. Pitbull) on Aug 6, 2008 21:25:08 GMT -5
If Michael Bay gets hired, I riot! WrestleMania 25 Main Event: John Cena vs Optimus Prime Only if we get a video package set to this song: |
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Post by Stab Sword on Aug 6, 2008 21:37:48 GMT -5
How about hiring Kevin Smith? They can give Paul London a Dante gimmick where he bitches about how he's not even supposed to wrestle today. Paul: 37! MY GIRLFRIEND SUCKED 37 DICKS! Santino: In a row? |
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Post by Cyno on Aug 6, 2008 21:39:15 GMT -5
WrestleMania 25 Main Event: John Cena vs Optimus Prime SPOILER: Cena wins! (sorry, you left it wide open!) Now, does this mean Cena gets the Matrix of Leadership and becomes Marinemus Prime? Or is he really a Decepticon? |
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Post by Ace Diamond on Aug 6, 2008 21:44:09 GMT -5
SPOILER: Cena wins! (sorry, you left it wide open!) Now, does this mean Cena gets the Matrix of Leadership and becomes Marinemus Prime? Or is he really a Decepticon? No he becomes Ultra Marinus, tears his pec, and the Matrix gets stolen by Chinlockotron. |
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No you didn't.
Ronnie Garvin, you idiot! I like steak, not soup, Ronnie Garvin!
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Post by Franchise on Aug 6, 2008 22:26:10 GMT -5
Imagine if they got some of the Lost writers? Randomly during a match, we'd get flashbacks of the wrestler's life. Like during a Punk match, we'd get ROH flashbacks and learn THE ORIGINS OF "CM." Another episode would be of Mick Foley finally finding his father, only to find out he's a con artist and pushes him out a window from 80 ft. Only if the nWo comes back and starts holding people hostage, until it's discovered Hogan has a tumor on his spine. |
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Post by Lord Rahl on Aug 7, 2008 12:39:44 GMT -5
How about hiring Kevin Smith? They can give Paul London a Dante gimmick where he bitches about how he's not even supposed to wrestle today. I'd mark like a 10 year old! |
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