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[MichaelMartini]

Jun 6, 2009 22:04:33 GMT -5 Dragonfly said:

Jun 6, 2009 20:23:26 GMT -5 MichaelMartini said:

Why would anyone with that much TV experience want to work for WWE? They seriously expect them to move from Cali to CT?

1) According to a cousin of mine that's familiar with the situation (take that as you will), they are mainly looking for people who already live in the New York City area. That way, they don't have to wait for whoever to move.

2) There are move "TV people" in New York City than you think.

3) From what I've heard, "rookie writers" work a crap load of hours (60 to 70 a week) for very little pay. On the other hand, many of the TV jobs are moving to the west coast, and not everyone wants to move out there. Crappy work is better than no work at all, right?

4) Anyone who seriously thinks that they'll be able to immediately go in and "shake things up" is fooling themselves. You'll be lucky if one line of your dialog makes it to TV the first month.

5) I remember reading somewhere (don't remember the source) that Smackdown has eight or nine writers right now. Raw, on the other hand, has two - Brian Gewitz and Ranjin Singh. Guess where the new hire will end up?

6) If someone like Muto or Misawa walked through the door and asked for a position, they would at the very least listen to what they have to say. They aren't stupid. (And don't bring up the Steve Corino thing, either. Corino might be great, but he's not on their level.)

Just seems to me like that working for WWE would be a huge step down if you have that much exp. writing for TV. Like Macdonalds wanting 5 years fine dining experience before they hire you.

I imagine only those who have been blacklisted for one reason or another would be eligible. Hopefully the wellness policy doesn't extend to writers.

[Jim Stansel]

I know a few people whos dream it was to work for wwe in production....needless to say that dream didnt last once they got there...just sayin

[Chuckie Finster]

Jun 6, 2009 18:57:54 GMT -5 Jay Carroll said:

So is Stephanie still mark-adverse? Or is that one of the many things that we've been told that is NEWZ?

Because if that's true then none of us have a Fig Newton in Rosie O'Donnell's house's chance.

I find it utterly hilarious that there is a story off WWE's corporate site and someone is still calling newz.

Also, I've heard that WWE isn't fond of people of people they perceive through interviews to be smarks.

[Dragonfly]

Jun 7, 2009 6:33:53 GMT -5 MichaelMartini said:

Just seems to me like that working for WWE would be a huge step down if you have that much exp. writing for TV. Like Macdonalds wanting 5 years fine dining experience before they hire you.

I imagine only those who have been blacklisted for one reason or another would be eligible. Hopefully the wellness policy doesn't extend to writers.

"Working in TV" could mean a number of different things. Take my cousin, for example. According to this title, he was a "writer" at the History Channel. His actual job? Being a personal assistant to the real writing staff. After a few months he was let go, only to be brought back a few months after that. This is how things work in television, especially in New York City. Say what you will about the WWE, but it's steady work. Besides, saying that you had a hand in a popular, episodic program that doesn't air reruns and is shown all over the world looks really good on your resume.

[Magician under the moonlight]

Guess I can give it a shot!

[Raja Lion]

Jun 6, 2009 20:07:37 GMT -5 KimberlyPagesBoyToy said:

Hell Yeah sign me up!

My goals:

1. Bring back Mr Kennedy, put him on ECW, and build him into a Smackdown/RAW world champion from there.

2. Release Mike Knox, Festus, Jamie Noble, and Charlie Hass ASAP

3. Get Candice back on television, make her Divas champ, make her the face of womens wrestling, and give her a raise in exchange for a few after hour favors.

4. Make Hornswoggle IC Champ/pin Big Show just for my amusement to torture the internet knowing the internet boards are gonna be trashing my decisions.

5. Make MVP, Shelton Benjamin, R-Truth, and Mark Henry the New Nation with Ron Simmons as their "founder". They'll go on a rampage against those damn hipsters like Cena, Batista, and the Hardys.

6. Since Miz reminds me of Corey Haim with bad hair, give Kendrick a ponytail and dark hair so he looks like Corey Feldman, pair them up and call them The Lost Boyzs.

7. Bring back RVD by any means and put him on Smackdown ASAP

8. Flair-Punk feud..can Punk earn the respect of "The Man"?

9. Get Hogan vs Austin signed for WM 26

10. Snork Mayrse, Michelle, Candice, Eve, and Beth in one night.

Its for a writers job, which is probably the least glamorous position in the entire WWE. You probably would get to do some of that with Johnny Ace's, but would probably need a surname of McMahon to pull any of that off.

[Red 'n' Black Reggie]

i think they should be more lax on the on-air talent side of things. i think someone like an actor or comedian is likely to be better at wrestling commentary than someone who does sports play by play.