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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2012 12:17:47 GMT -5
...within the show or during the show? WHY DIDN'T VINCE MCMAHON STRIP STONE COLD STEVE AUSTIN OUT OF THE WWE CHAMPIONSHIP WHEN THEY WERE HEATED BLOOD RIVALS?!!!  !!!!111 Eve Torres who had the job for like 5 mins and probably doesn't have a deep hatred to CM Punk like Vince did to Stone Cold knew the rule and Vince didn't?!?! I'm confused |
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Post by TCM on Apr 26, 2012 12:28:06 GMT -5
I just explain to myself that the rule WAS created because of Austin's repeated use of drinking, but didn't enforce it because would YOU want to tell a pissed off redneck he can't drink? And prior to the fakeout by Punk, they didn't need to enforce it because Austin only makes appearances now.
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Post by molson5 on Apr 26, 2012 13:02:47 GMT -5
I got the kayfabe impression that it was one of many rules that's never been enforced, and really has been forgotten about, but Eve dug it up and it served a purpose for the heels at that moment. "Eve Torres: Ace Researcher." I mean, who did Vince have to do that kind of book work, Pat Patterson?
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Post by GuyOfOwnage on Apr 26, 2012 13:05:51 GMT -5
Yeah, I was under the impression that the rule was created post-Austin due to the general chaos that ensued with all those repeated beer bashes.
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Post by Dee Jay on Apr 26, 2012 13:07:20 GMT -5
The APA would have been pretty tame as well with the booze ban. I'm not sure seeing them backstage drinking orange juice and playing snap would have looked quite as daunting.
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Post by TOK Hehe'd Around & Found Out on Apr 26, 2012 13:08:50 GMT -5
It is a part of the Wellness Policy they put in after the Guerrero and Benoit deaths. It wasn't around back when Austin was champ, so they wouldn't be able to use it.
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Post by thelonewolf527 on Apr 26, 2012 13:15:55 GMT -5
The rule doesn't actually exist, Eve was just making it up.
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Post by Mayonnaise on Apr 26, 2012 13:23:07 GMT -5
It is a part of the Wellness Policy they put in after the Guerrero and Benoit deaths. It wasn't around back when Austin was champ, so they wouldn't be able to use it. Correct. The rule doesn't actually exist, Eve was just making it up.
6. USE OF ALCOHOL
WWE Talent are expected to be free of the influence of alcohol when performing for WWE. Accordingly, WWE Talent are prohibited from using or consuming alcohol at any time within a twelve hour period prior to any WWE event or WWE scheduled performance. Testing for the use of alcohol shall be for reasonable suspicion only as defined in Section 8A of this Policy. A positive test for alcohol shall subject WWE Talent to the penalties set forth in Section 15 C of this Policy and may also require evaluation for alcohol rehabilitation treatment.
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Post by Throwback on Apr 26, 2012 13:30:32 GMT -5
I get the impression that
1. the rule didn't exist until after Austin was gone (Wellness)
2. Austin drank after his matches (the longest possible time before his next match)
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Post by Kevin Hamilton on Apr 26, 2012 13:37:37 GMT -5
As stated it happened post Austin.
Will be interesting to see what they do NOW with Austin appearances and the beer baths etc.
Ah, who'm I kidding, it'll never be brought up again past this feud.
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Post by Welfare Willis on Apr 26, 2012 13:43:29 GMT -5
It is a part of the Wellness Policy they put in after the Guerrero and Benoit deaths. It wasn't around back when Austin was champ, so they wouldn't be able to use it. Correct. The rule doesn't actually exist, Eve was just making it up.
6. USE OF ALCOHOL
WWE Talent are expected to be free of the influence of alcohol when performing for WWE. Accordingly, WWE Talent are prohibited from using or consuming alcohol at any time within a twelve hour period prior to any WWE event or WWE scheduled performance. Testing for the use of alcohol shall be for reasonable suspicion only as defined in Section 8A of this Policy. A positive test for alcohol shall subject WWE Talent to the penalties set forth in Section 15 C of this Policy and may also require evaluation for alcohol rehabilitation treatment.
See, now I'm curious if this is what got Serena canned so fast. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2012 14:53:15 GMT -5
It's a new rule.
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Post by blackmariah on Apr 26, 2012 14:53:56 GMT -5
The REAL question is why the hell wasn't it Otunga that brought this up instead of Eve? I guess it would have made too much sense for the LAWYER to know the rules better than anyone.
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Post by rapidfire187 on Apr 26, 2012 15:00:58 GMT -5
The rule came into effect with the wellness policy. Yea, Austin has drank beer on shows since then, but it was a rule buried in the book and nobody knew/cared that he was breaking it.
The real consitency problem will come when Austin shows up and starts having beer baths again.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2012 15:09:56 GMT -5
Every single rule the WWE has now was in place while Austin was champion, yeah.
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Post by Banecat on Apr 26, 2012 15:24:55 GMT -5
Who says that was even beer that Austin was drinking? It could have easily been beer-colored water. It's not like they ever specifically mentioned Austin drinking Budweiser or any specific brands.
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Post by tigermaskxxxvii on Apr 26, 2012 15:35:06 GMT -5
I get the impression that 1. the rule didn't exist until after Austin was gone (Wellness) 2. Austin drank after his matches (the longest possible time before his next match) Now I want this to happen: 1. Austin returns. 2. Challenges for WWE Title. 3. Wins title and celebrates with beer. 4. Is stripped of title. 5. Repeat process for next 4-6 weeks. 6. ? 7. Profit! |
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Post by SassovsHart on Apr 26, 2012 15:37:19 GMT -5
The REAL question is why the hell wasn't it Otunga that brought this up instead of Eve? I guess it would have made too much sense for the LAWYER to know the rules better than anyone. Was Otunga even there? I don't remember if he was or not (I very well might have just not noticed him). I thought he was at the Hudson trial that day. |
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Post by A Platypus Rave on Apr 26, 2012 15:47:23 GMT -5
The REAL question is why the hell wasn't it Otunga that brought this up instead of Eve? I guess it would have made too much sense for the LAWYER to know the rules better than anyone. Was Otunga even there? I don't remember if he was or not (I very well might have just not noticed him). I thought he was at the Hudson trial that day. He wasn't he was in court with Jennifer Hudson. Hudson was testifying against the man accused of killing her family. |
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Post by WWHHHD on Apr 26, 2012 15:51:57 GMT -5
Sandman violated the wellness policy all the time.
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