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Post by carp (SPC, Itoh Respect Army) on Apr 7, 2017 9:22:00 GMT -5
I'm honestly just shocked and impressed that Regal, who based on his history should have the toxicest, old-schoolest mentality of them all, not sinking down to that.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2017 9:54:19 GMT -5
The NFL is a national institution that's pretty much untouchable, as sad as that is. Compared to it, pro wrestling just plain isn't and doesn't have the same integration. The only reason no more fuss was made of Benoit was because of where WWE was at that time. The Benoit story lost the media attention because it no longer was a big, sexy story to cover. People reacted with shock and outrage before going meh. WWE is actually more well known than most will give credit to. Not at the levels of Hulkamania but enough to making Strowman sized bank every quarter. Their last earning quarter was more than any period in the Attitude Era. You have more media coverage for WWE now than that time period. People know where the bodies are buried. Just don't care enough to dig them up because they can't make enough profit from it. Honestly on a certain level, WWE got lucky the Benoit story played out exactly how it did. While it definitely would have been preferable for one of them to live on the whole, no doubt about that, had one of them survived or had Benoit not killed himself and had to go to trial, the story would have hung around far longer and bit them much more. |
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Post by OVO 40 hunched over like he 80 on Apr 7, 2017 9:55:15 GMT -5
I'm honestly just shocked and impressed that Regal, who based on his history should have the toxicest, old-schoolest mentality of them all, not sinking down to that. He's the best one actually Matt Striker tells a story that Regal was the one who helped him get accepted. Miz also said that Regal also helped him out to get away from the heat he had over the spilled chicken incident. My final thoughts with JBL from all the stories I've heard is that once you punch him he becomes your friend. I think he wanted Justin to do it. |
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Post by Alice Syndrome on Apr 7, 2017 10:09:41 GMT -5
Congratulations, JBL. By objecting to only one part of that, you just put yourself on the hook for all the rest of it, moron. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2017 10:21:01 GMT -5
Congratulations, JBL. By objecting to only one part of that, you just put yourself on the hook for all the rest of it, moron. And also probably that part as well given he wasn't actually accused on that one. |
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Post by Lupin the Third on Apr 7, 2017 10:58:35 GMT -5
I've said it before, I'll say it again: F*** off, JBL. |
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Post by Stu on Apr 7, 2017 11:46:58 GMT -5
Has anyone called him out on that tweet?
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Post by Big Bad Kahuna on Apr 7, 2017 12:18:55 GMT -5
Has anyone called him out on that tweet? surely no one employed by WWE, since he's one of Vince's right hand men (see his points on Bring It To The Table) |
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Post by lionelp on Apr 7, 2017 13:00:50 GMT -5
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Post by Perfect Timing on Apr 7, 2017 13:38:34 GMT -5
I don't understand why people start shit with people smaller than them. I'm a big guy but to me that's pathetic. Then again, it's not just smaller people who get messed with.
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Post by Hit Girl on Apr 7, 2017 16:03:42 GMT -5
So hear I am just chilling and waiting for my flight, when all of a sudden 2 guys tackle 1 man to the ground and both apply a crossface. The man taps out but there was no referee in sight so they wouldn't let go of him. Then I boarded my flight. Hey Justin's dad It's Chris Benoit, I've been on the road with Justin lately and while I had him locked in a crippler crossface at JFK airport he told me you had just finished up treatment this week. Be great to hear how you're doing, so give me a call back sometime. Thanks, Chris. .......... You do realise that video you posted basically supports Roberts' assertions about Benoit, which contradicts your sarcastic mockery of his claims? |
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Post by lionelp on Apr 7, 2017 16:23:44 GMT -5
So hear I am just chilling and waiting for my flight, when all of a sudden 2 guys tackle 1 man to the ground and both apply a crossface. The man taps out but there was no referee in sight so they wouldn't let go of him. Then I boarded my flight. Hey Justin's dad It's Chris Benoit, I've been on the road with Justin lately and while I had him locked in a crippler crossface at JFK airport he told me you had just finished up treatment this week. Be great to hear how you're doing, so give me a call back sometime. Thanks, Chris. .......... You do realise that video you posted basically supports Roberts' assertions about Benoit, which contradicts your sarcastic mockery of his claims? I think you've misunderstood everything. |
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Post by Allie Kitsune on Apr 7, 2017 16:26:32 GMT -5
Didn't Benoit also force someone (Daivari?) to do squat thrusts until they literally pissed away muscle fiber?
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Post by Rican on Apr 7, 2017 16:51:58 GMT -5
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Post by The Ichi on Apr 7, 2017 16:55:03 GMT -5
Didn't Benoit also force someone (Daivari?) to do squat thrusts until they literally pissed away muscle fiber? I hate to sound like I'm defending Benoit but I believe it was more a challenge that Daivari accepted. Of course he'd likely have gotten shit for not doing it. |
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Post by Hit Girl on Apr 7, 2017 17:16:00 GMT -5
.......... You do realise that video you posted basically supports Roberts' assertions about Benoit, which contradicts your sarcastic mockery of his claims? I think you've misunderstood everything. Have I? How? |
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Post by prettynami on Apr 7, 2017 17:36:16 GMT -5
I think they are mocking the absurd nature of the situation Roberts described not the man or his truthfulness.. Two people rough housing a man IN AN AIRPORT of all places. And then one of those guys calling to check in on said victims dad.
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Post by Gravedigger's Biscuits on Apr 7, 2017 17:52:58 GMT -5
I think you've misunderstood everything. Have I? How? I don't think he was mocking Roberts' claims, more the absurdity of Benoit's behaviour i.e. putting a crossface on someone in the middle of an airport then calling up to ask about their sick father. |
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Post by DZ: WF Legacy on Apr 7, 2017 18:22:15 GMT -5
Now they'll pretend to care since it hurts their image.
That's how you know someone or a company's true character - will they address the problem themselves, or will they wait until something blows up and makes them look bad?
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Post by Feargus McReddit on Apr 7, 2017 18:25:23 GMT -5
Now they'll pretend to care since it hurts their image. That's how you know someone or a company's true character - will they address the problem themselves, or will they wait until something blows up and makes them look bad? Well, if it's like Bill DeMott, it'll be the latter. |
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