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Post by stoptheclocks on Aug 26, 2022 2:17:58 GMT -5
Companies like WWE are going to be increasingly doing more business with Saudi Arabia, not less.
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Aug 26, 2022 2:43:34 GMT -5
HHH would stop going to Saudi not because it's morally correct, but because he had the worst match of his entire life there and chooses not to go back to the scene of the crime
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Post by Bo Rida on Aug 26, 2022 4:21:30 GMT -5
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Post by David-Arquette was in WCW 2000 on Aug 26, 2022 4:47:02 GMT -5
I thought this same thing, but they have a 10 year f'n deal, unfortunately.
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Post by Legion on Aug 26, 2022 6:50:35 GMT -5
Not even remotely.
Not even if he personally wanted to.
They are worth too much money, and the shareholders would lynch him if he tried.
Unless KSA do a Russia, everyone will continue doing business with them.
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Post by David-Arquette was in WCW 2000 on Aug 26, 2022 6:50:36 GMT -5
Most people don't know this, but Triple H converted to Shi'a Islam after a 2004 WWE tour of Iran; legally, his name is Hussein Yussuf Levesque. He's had quite a few interviews about how the writings of Muslim scholar Ali Shariati have influenced both his personal life and booking philosophy. Given Iran and Saudi Arabia's long-standing geopolitical issues, and that Saudi Arabia is a Sunni country, I could very well see the deal going sour. Source?
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Post by XIII on Aug 26, 2022 7:17:17 GMT -5
Most people don't know this, but Triple H converted to Shi'a Islam after a 2004 WWE tour of Iran; legally, his name is Hussein Yussuf Levesque. He's had quite a few interviews about how the writings of Muslim scholar Ali Shariati have influenced both his personal life and booking philosophy. Given Iran and Saudi Arabia's long-standing geopolitical issues, and that Saudi Arabia is a Sunni country, I could very well see the deal going sour. Source? IronSheikBonerTheGrapple.edu
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Post by canceled4truth on Aug 26, 2022 8:44:31 GMT -5
Most people don't know this, but Triple H converted to Shi'a Islam after a 2004 WWE tour of Iran; legally, his name is Hussein Yussuf Levesque. He's had quite a few interviews about how the writings of Muslim scholar Ali Shariati have influenced both his personal life and booking philosophy. Given Iran and Saudi Arabia's long-standing geopolitical issues, and that Saudi Arabia is a Sunni country, I could very well see the deal going sour. Source? Just trust me.
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Post by nisidhe on Aug 26, 2022 9:07:14 GMT -5
They can't get out of this current deal, but I imagine that the subsequent shows will either be non-canon or, at minimum, not include any title changes (like, title matches, yes, but it'll become a trope that the champ walking in will be the champ walking out), and be more well-known for featuring non-regular talent (Babatunde instead of Yokozuna, some muscleheads garbed up as Ultimate Warrior or Randy Savage or whomever, a half-dozen Doinks.) Just, you know, some odd stuff to get everyone talking the next day.
Once it's over, I honestly don't see the shareholders (apart from Vince because he'd be a contrarian old f*** now anyway) being on board with any renewal or new negotiated deal with KSA. Most companies will not engage with national governments on this level - certainly not when the government is known for human rights abuses and the deal essentially is to present propaganda in favor of the country. WWE already had to shell out some $30 million to shareholders over the lack of information surrounding the Saudi deal in the first place, so I imagine any possibility of a renewal will get a hard "no" from at least some. And, because it's a publicly-traded company, someone who owns even one share of stock would inevitably leak the news to the press.
Nick and Steph may be responsible to the shareholders, but they also know the value of optics in the public sphere. The Saudi government may have deep pockets, but the rush to spend them in order to diversify its economy, especially with overseas investment, points to an oncoming economic disaster that even bread and circuses may not be able to mitigate.
The long-term success of the company going forward relies on them taking a neutral stance vis a vis any government, but clearly recognizing that inclusion and diversity results in a greater brand reach and higher revenue overall. Nick and Steph know this as well as anybody can, and know that choosing $500 million from one party can cost the company billions more.
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Post by Sephiroth on Aug 26, 2022 9:11:31 GMT -5
They will keep going until the contract is up or the Saudis change their mind. That said, they might not sign a new one, deciding it’s more trouble than it’s worth. But I doubt it.
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Post by David-Arquette was in WCW 2000 on Aug 26, 2022 14:14:36 GMT -5
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Post by "Gizzark" Mike Wronglevenay on Aug 27, 2022 6:46:19 GMT -5
Of course they won't
This is part of why Vince being gone isn't enough to bring me back on its own
Vince was not the only reason WWE is corrupt
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Post by "Gizzark" Mike Wronglevenay on Aug 27, 2022 6:47:02 GMT -5
Most people don't know this, but Triple H converted to Shi'a Islam after a 2004 WWE tour of Iran; legally, his name is Hussein Yussuf Levesque. He's had quite a few interviews about how the writings of Muslim scholar Ali Shariati have influenced both his personal life and booking philosophy. Given Iran and Saudi Arabia's long-standing geopolitical issues, and that Saudi Arabia is a Sunni country, I could very well see the deal going sour. Chef kiss
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Post by Fundertaker on Aug 27, 2022 6:51:22 GMT -5
Most people don't know this, but Triple H converted to Shi'a Islam after a 2004 WWE tour of Iran; legally, his name is Hussein Yussuf Levesque. He's had quite a few interviews about how the writings of Muslim scholar Ali Shariati have influenced both his personal life and booking philosophy. Given Iran and Saudi Arabia's long-standing geopolitical issues, and that Saudi Arabia is a Sunni country, I could very well see the deal going sour. Inoki: *slaps Hunter* Copycat!
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Post by polarbearpete on Aug 27, 2022 8:02:02 GMT -5
That’s Stephanie’s call. But no, they definitely won’t stop while the contract is still going on. It’s a huge revenue source.
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Post by lockedontarget on Aug 27, 2022 9:03:02 GMT -5
WWE should not be supported with your money as long as this deal exists.
It is one of the most ethically disgusting things WWE has ever been involved with. Seriously.
The crown prince is literally genocidal. And they do propaganda shows for him.
It makes me sad so many are willing to put the company back up on a pedestal just because the booking got better.
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Post by David-Arquette was in WCW 2000 on Aug 27, 2022 16:58:36 GMT -5
WWE should not be supported with your money as long as this deal exists. It is one of the most ethically disgusting things WWE has ever been involved with. Seriously. The crown prince is literally genocidal. And they do propaganda shows for him. It makes me sad so many are willing to put the company back up on a pedestal just because the booking got better. I've not financially supported the company in 6 years, largely down to the booking. However, they could book shows that ticked every box of what I want from a wrestling show and I still wouldn't give them a penny because this deal proves just how ethically bankrupt they are as a company. It's getting harder to watch older stuff, the more that is known, and the more I think about all the heinous stuff that has been either perpetrated or covered up by Vince.
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Post by Andy Martin on Aug 27, 2022 17:19:09 GMT -5
Absolutely not.
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Post by Andy Martin on Aug 27, 2022 17:21:37 GMT -5
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Post by polarbearpete on Aug 27, 2022 18:43:44 GMT -5
WWE should not be supported with your money as long as this deal exists. It is one of the most ethically disgusting things WWE has ever been involved with. Seriously. The crown prince is literally genocidal. And they do propaganda shows for him. It makes me sad so many are willing to put the company back up on a pedestal just because the booking got better. You can choose whether or not to support them with your money, and others can choose what to do with theirs. No need to grandstand about what others should do with their money.
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