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Post by tankisfreemason on Mar 2, 2020 14:49:34 GMT -5
This is some feat of mental gymnastics. There have been zero confirmed cases of coronavirus in Saudi Arabia. It'd be one of the better places in earth for them to hold shows on that basis. Since you want to use insults, please point out where I said there’s confirmed cases in Saudi Arabia. I said there are cases in Iran, which is next to Saudi Arabia. Close enough that it could, or could have already, spread and didn’t get detected yet. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2020 14:49:54 GMT -5
I'm going to make a prediction. WM is what, a month away? It won't happen. At least in Florida. April is still flu season and more than enough time for the Wuhan coronavirus to become established in the US. I don't expect any major public events happening until things (ideally) start to settle down in May/June. Countries in Europe are already banning gatherings over a certain number of people. WM Riyadh is a real possibility. Saudi Arabia is very insulated against Wuhan coronavirus because it's - 1) Very sparsely populated, 2) Very hot and dry, and 3) Absolutely no tourists go there until Hajj season. I don't want a health crisis in Florida, but damn if WrestleMania @ Saudi Arabia doesn't sound freakin' intriguing!  I'd add couple more matches to the card (in addition to main events announced) ... Brawl For All RulesSumo Guy vs. Mansoor Dog Collar Match (Guest Referee: Shane McMahon)Kevin Owens vs. Daniel Bryan |
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Post by eJm on Mar 2, 2020 14:51:47 GMT -5
I don’t believe them for a second that they’d willingly do this To be fair, I don’t think any company or country is doing this stuff willingly. Like, there are a lot of sticks to beat WWE with. This seems logical if anything. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2020 14:58:10 GMT -5
I don’t believe them for a second that they’d willingly do this To be fair, I don’t think any company or country is doing this stuff willingly. Like, there are a lot of sticks to beat WWE with. This seems logical if anything. I just mean like the gaming companies that are pulling out of expos etc. are doing so willingly (Or as willingly as you can be given the circumstances) whereas given everything we know about the WWE when they wouldn’t postpone a random Saudi PPV when they had all the pressure after the journalists death, wrestlers have died mid PPV and all of a sudden they are going to postpone their biggest show of the year? I’m not even arguing about whether it’d be logical business wise or whether it’s an overreaction.. I’m just saying that unless it’s specifically banned by the authorities then no way do I believe they’d postpone/cancel it |
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Post by eJm on Mar 2, 2020 15:01:38 GMT -5
To be fair, I don’t think any company or country is doing this stuff willingly. Like, there are a lot of sticks to beat WWE with. This seems logical if anything. I just mean like the gaming companies that are pulling out of expos etc. are doing so willingly (Or as willingly as you can be given the circumstances) whereas given everything we know about the WWE when they wouldn’t postpone a random Saudi PPV when they had all the pressure after the journalists death and all of a sudden they are going to postpone their biggest show of the year? I’m not even arguing about whether it’d be right or wrong business wise. I’m just saying that unless it’s specifically banned by the authorities then no way do I believe they’d postpone/cancel it This is absolutely me not defending that at all but in that case...they weren’t going to be threatened personally by what happened, especially since there was nothing stopping them from going (as in governments and such) so there’s no reason for them to do that for them. On the other hand, if there’s a chance any of their staff or talent get infected either from themselves or the audience, it’s way better to say it might happen then willingly go through with it. Companies pulling out of cons has as much to do with their staff as it does anything else. Needs of the many and all that. Basically, they’re two different situations. And I feel dirty for saying that. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2020 15:06:40 GMT -5
I just mean like the gaming companies that are pulling out of expos etc. are doing so willingly (Or as willingly as you can be given the circumstances) whereas given everything we know about the WWE when they wouldn’t postpone a random Saudi PPV when they had all the pressure after the journalists death and all of a sudden they are going to postpone their biggest show of the year? I’m not even arguing about whether it’d be right or wrong business wise. I’m just saying that unless it’s specifically banned by the authorities then no way do I believe they’d postpone/cancel it This is absolutely me not defending that at all but in that case...they weren’t going to be threatened personally by what happened, especially since there was nothing stopping them from going (as in governments and such) so there’s no reason for them to do that for them. On the other hand, if there’s a chance any of their staff or talent get infected either from themselves or the audience, it’s way better to say it might happen then willingly go through with it. Companies pulling out of cons has as much to do with their staff as it does anything else. Needs of the many and all that. Basically, they’re two different situations. And I feel dirty for saying that. No I do get what you’re saying and for a normal rational company that’d be the case. I just don’t think the E is a normal rational company lol. And I know it seems like I’m razing on the WWE out of anger or something but it’s just how I see it Hey if things escalate and I’m proven wrong then fair enough, but going by past history I’m very doubtful is all |
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Post by Lt. Palumbo on Mar 2, 2020 15:12:32 GMT -5
Hypothetical question, if WrestleMania is cancelled this year, does the next one get it's number (36) or do they skip that number and go straight to 37? I think Wrestlemania 🏴☠️ becomes Wrestlemania 🤠 if they cancel it. Right? That's the order right? Wrestlemania ⚜️ Wrestlemania 🌞 Wrestlemania 🏴☠️ Wrestlemania 🤠 Wrestlemania 🍔 |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2020 15:16:32 GMT -5
Hypothetical question, if WrestleMania is cancelled this year, does the next one get it's number (36) or do they skip that number and go straight to 37? I think Wrestlemania 🏴☠️ becomes Wrestlemania 🤠 if they cancel it. Right? That's the order right? Wrestlemania ⚜️ Wrestlemania 🌞 Wrestlemania 🏴☠️ Wrestlemania 🤠 Wrestlemania 🍔 Ah, yes. That all-time classic...WrestleMania: Cheeseburger. |
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Post by TWERKIN' MAGGLE on Mar 2, 2020 15:36:17 GMT -5
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Post by Lt. Palumbo on Mar 2, 2020 15:39:39 GMT -5
I think Wrestlemania 🏴☠️ becomes Wrestlemania 🤠 if they cancel it. Right? That's the order right? Wrestlemania ⚜️ Wrestlemania 🌞 Wrestlemania 🏴☠️ Wrestlemania 🤠 Wrestlemania 🍔 Ah, yes. That all-time classic...WrestleMania: Cheeseburger. You laugh now, just you wait til Rock vs. Cena III: Thrice in a Lifetime starts pulling in those sweet Triple Whopper endorsement bucks. |
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Post by Push R Truth on Mar 2, 2020 15:51:02 GMT -5
I'm going to pretend that "Wrestlmania in Saudi Arabia" is going to happen and every match will end Wrestlemania IX style. Lesnar beats Drew... HERE COMES MANSOOR TO CHALLENGE LESNAR! *Mansoor wins*
Roman beats Goldberg for the title. HERE COMES MANSOOR TO CHALLENGE ROMAN! *Mansoor wins*
Undertaker wrestles AJ Styles for the PRESTIGIOUS Mount Fujiyama Mercator Trophy... HERE COMES MANSOOR TO CHALLENGE THEN BOTH! *Mansoor wins*
Mansoor then points to the Wrestlemania Sign which is now just a giant picture of Mansoor's Face. The Pyrotechnical Show to Celebrate MansoorMania consumes more explosives than were using during all of WW2.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2020 16:14:07 GMT -5
Didn’t someone contract a disease at Wrestlemania a few years ago? I could’ve sworn that happened Don’t remember....which year did Sunny go into the Hall Of Fame? Same year Abdullah the Butcher went in. Pick your poison. |
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Post by Bang Bang Bart on Mar 2, 2020 16:16:10 GMT -5
Wrestlemania 36... live from WWE Island (which is just the Fyre Festival island).
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2020 16:57:52 GMT -5
Wrestlemania 36... live from WWE Island (which is just the Fyre Festival island). Tickets as low as $500 $12,000! |
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Post by Cyno on Mar 2, 2020 17:01:00 GMT -5
Wrestlemania 36... live from WWE Island (which is just the Fyre Festival island). Reserve your tent now and you can get commemorative WWE-branded cheese sandwiches on white bread. |
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Post by The Rick Jericho on Mar 2, 2020 20:48:03 GMT -5
Will the WWE go to these lengths?
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Post by David-Arquette was in WCW 2000 on Mar 3, 2020 1:39:21 GMT -5
Will the WWE go to these lengths? "Tonight we will see the first ever fist bump match!" |
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Post by sfvega on Mar 3, 2020 3:22:05 GMT -5
To be fair, I don’t think any company or country is doing this stuff willingly. Like, there are a lot of sticks to beat WWE with. This seems logical if anything. I just mean like the gaming companies that are pulling out of expos etc. are doing so willingly (Or as willingly as you can be given the circumstances) whereas given everything we know about the WWE when they wouldn’t postpone a random Saudi PPV when they had all the pressure after the journalists death, wrestlers have died mid PPV and all of a sudden they are going to postpone their biggest show of the year? I’m not even arguing about whether it’d be logical business wise or whether it’s an overreaction.. I’m just saying that unless it’s specifically banned by the authorities then no way do I believe they’d postpone/cancel it I agree and disagree. I don't think they'd ever make the right decision and cancel a huge event and throw away a ton of money to do the right thing, as Vince has proven time and again. However, I do think they would cancel when the wrong decision would be a PR nightmare. They've almost always caved to potential PR storms. I don't trust their judgment at all, but I do trust that they'd cave if the heat were a real possibility. Not to mention the idea of many people wanting to not fly out/back and wanting a refund. They wouldn't want a half-full stadium and possible litigation. Just postponed 2-3 months, which puts them less under the gun and gives people more time to see what they're dealing with. |
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Post by Cranjis McBasketball on Mar 3, 2020 4:13:00 GMT -5
No way they’d actually cancel it unless forced by authorities or travel bans make it next to impossible.
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Post by David-Arquette was in WCW 2000 on Mar 3, 2020 5:40:35 GMT -5
It might have been mentioned but if WM was postponed or outright cancelled this year, how would that affect the booking?
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