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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2018 14:42:51 GMT -5
It is at points like this I would love to know just what is in this 10yr contract.
Like what are the legal ramifications if they do back out or even just try and move it to a whole other country.
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Post by Shai on Oct 14, 2018 14:55:26 GMT -5
It is at points like this I would love to know just what is in this 10yr contract. Like what are the legal ramifications if they do back out or even just try and move it to a whole other country. I would think that there's some kind of personal safety clause in there to get them out of it if things go south in SA.
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Post by Oh Cry Me a Screwball on Oct 14, 2018 15:03:10 GMT -5
Rock and a Hard place for WWE, if they stick with this they're going to get some really nasty backlash that likely will lose sponsors. If they cancel their stock is going to take a massive nosedive and virtually every wrestler in the company is going to be making significantly less money due to the lack of saudi bonus. It would likely necessitate some company restructuring as well. That’s kind of why I get why they probably don’t want to cancel this show so close to it. There’s a bit more to consider than just WWE’s money here. But I do really hope they consider ending the deal ASAP once everybody is back on US soil.
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Post by Spider2024 on Oct 14, 2018 15:07:08 GMT -5
2014: This will be remembered as the strangest controversy-filled year in modern wrestling history. 2018: Hold on to your dick, bucko! Wait, how did 2014 beat 2007?
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Post by Bub (BLM) on Oct 14, 2018 15:08:36 GMT -5
I think crown jewel just got quietly pulled from the WWE calendar They've pulled it from their calendar, taken away all mentions of Saudi Arabia but are apparently still going judging the latest comments from PWI and WON. Basically imagine a house show with no references towards where it'll be, that's how they're treating it now. That's disgusting. It shows that they know it's wrong, but still want to do it so they're just going to be sneaky and go anyway. That's worse than being up front about it, because now they're cowards as well as morally bankrupt. I'm going to be honest, guys. This might be the thing that puts me off of WWE for good. This is so much more serious than shitty booking. This is a betrayal of human decency. I can't support a company that knowingly goes to put on a show for a murderous dictator. I've been listening to the news on the disappearance, and it's the kind of stuff that turns your stomach. Further, I'm disappointed in any talent that still participates. Yes, I understand it's your job, but this is the equivalent of putting on a show for Stalin. What seemingly happened to the journalist is pure evil, regardless of any political or religious beliefs. This is a matter of humanity. I apologize if this post pushes forum guidelines. I just feel incredibly strongly about human decency.
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Post by Shai on Oct 14, 2018 15:21:26 GMT -5
If what Alverez is saying is true..and a lot of the roster doesn't want to go...what happens if they refuse? Is WWE gonna really penizlize people for not wanting to go somewhere where they feel they might be in danger? Especially if it's big names that are saying it?
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Post by City Duck on Oct 14, 2018 15:23:41 GMT -5
Apparently Raw Monday will have Rollins/McIntyre and Ambrose/Ziggler and the winner of those matches will be headed to Crown Jewel and compete for the cup. Surely Ziggler is losing, not sure where the Rollins/McIntyre thing is headed but I'm guessing Ziggler interferes giving Rollins the win getting up Ambrose/Rollins and Ambrose losing to help set up his heel turn. But either way man, out of all the stuff WWE's done this is the one thing that disgusts me the most. All the hype from the event has been sucked out and now I'm like "shit, nah" towards it. I'm starting to think that they don't actually have any idea what the world cup is
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Post by Final Countdown Jones on Oct 14, 2018 15:25:46 GMT -5
If what Alverez is saying is true..and a lot of the roster doesn't want to go...what happens if they refuse? Is WWE gonna really penizlize people for not wanting to go somewhere where they feel they might be in danger? Especially if it's big names that are saying it? In theory WWE could punish anyone who doesn't want to go, but if you get a sizable enough bunch of people to do it you could put them into a really horrible spot PR-wise. If they punish half their roster and especially if they have to penalize some fairly important wrestlers to do it, they're going to get run through in the press, because at that point we're far past typical carny nonsense and into the kinds of stories that mainstream media would thrive on.
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Post by Can you afford to pay me, Gah on Oct 14, 2018 15:30:26 GMT -5
If what Alverez is saying is true..and a lot of the roster doesn't want to go...what happens if they refuse? Is WWE gonna really penizlize people for not wanting to go somewhere where they feel they might be in danger? Especially if it's big names that are saying it? I feel like the show is still going to happen but somewhere else. WWE would face way to much backlash if the show went on there from a PR stand point and wrestler themselves really may think about quitting or wanting out of contracts for there own Morales and personal beliefs. I get that the WWE is where a wrestler wants to be to get the big money but sometimes in this situation you have to wonder if it worth it if it means putting your own reputation on the line just by participating in such event.
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Post by chazraps on Oct 14, 2018 15:52:40 GMT -5
Canadians on the roster must feel like they're dodging a bullet here.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2018 15:55:12 GMT -5
Hell, you can tell these wrestles don't wanna go by their comments but more than that you can tell most in the company want nothing to do with it. Charlotte, someone who wasn't going in general, was just asked about her opinion towards it. She straight up said "we have Evolution to think about so I'm not thinking about that, I'm thinking about Evolution, the boys travel overseas."
Just straight up dodging all questions. It must f***ing suck to be a guy going to that ppv.
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Post by chazraps on Oct 14, 2018 15:55:18 GMT -5
Based on their trolls, I think I discovered why Vince might feel a kinship with Saudi Arabia:
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Post by Shai on Oct 14, 2018 15:57:14 GMT -5
Canadians on the roster must feel like they're dodging a bullet here. None of the wrestlers who are Canadian citizens can go? So that's who?
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Post by chazraps on Oct 14, 2018 15:58:47 GMT -5
Canadians on the roster must feel like they're dodging a bullet here. None of the wrestlers who are Canadian citizens can go? So that's who? Yeah, since the last Saudi show they had a falling out with Canada so no Canadian passports are allowed in the country.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2018 16:01:15 GMT -5
Man, I got in some sort of a Twitter beef with some rando who was whining about why WWE has to take away the show because of an unrelated incident.
If government officials are suggesting you should, I think they should. It'd spare us from seeing old farts until WrestleMania.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2018 16:11:06 GMT -5
Man, I got in some sort of a Twitter beef with some rando who was whining about why WWE has to take away the show because of an unrelated incident. If government officials are suggesting you should, I think they should. It'd spare us from seeing old farts until WrestleMania. The fact government officials have come together to say are "yeah yall gotta stop this shit" is something to take note of.
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Post by hashtagdaley/JudasDay on Oct 14, 2018 16:14:58 GMT -5
This saga is fascinating for all the wrong reasons. Here’s to hoping the right thing is done... but “right thing” and “WWE” don’t go together.
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Post by Allie Kitsune on Oct 14, 2018 16:15:31 GMT -5
None of the wrestlers who are Canadian citizens can go? So that's who? Yeah, since the last Saudi show they had a falling out with Canada so no Canadian passports are allowed in the country. So, Brock... did he renounce his US citizenship when he moved to Saskatchewan?
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Post by Shai on Oct 14, 2018 16:20:45 GMT -5
Yeah, since the last Saudi show they had a falling out with Canada so no Canadian passports are allowed in the country. So, Brock... did he renounce his US citizenship when he moved to Saskatchewan? That is the FIRST thing I thought of... like um
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Post by Fade on Oct 14, 2018 16:22:47 GMT -5
Ahh. So WWE is taking the "incognito mode" route with this.
I empathize WWE. I too, go incognito mode, when I am ashamed.
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