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Post by The Rick Jericho on Jan 10, 2023 22:16:50 GMT -5
What are the benefits of them going private? Vince can do more illegal shit?
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Post by XIII on Jan 10, 2023 22:16:51 GMT -5
I hope it was worth it, Vince. One step out of line from you and the new owners are gonna introduce ya to Bonesaw McGraw Vince already pissed them off that one time and fled the country with the important people. Dude will never set foot in Saudi again probably
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Post by Cry Me a Wiggle on Jan 10, 2023 22:17:00 GMT -5
I RLY HOPE A DUDE NAMED KERMIT ON REDDIT IS THE ONE TO BREAK THE SCOOP
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Post by kingoftheindies on Jan 10, 2023 22:17:04 GMT -5
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Post by kingoftheindies on Jan 10, 2023 22:17:48 GMT -5
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Post by fg on Jan 10, 2023 22:18:46 GMT -5
THIS BETTER NOT BE TRUE! PLEASE NO!
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Post by The Rick Jericho on Jan 10, 2023 22:19:10 GMT -5
I guess this means instead of Saudi Shows. They will probably do a Saudi Loop?
1/4 in Saudi Arabia to promote the local market around the country. 1/4 in American for the main shows 1/4 global travel 1/4 for NXT in Florida
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Post by ace on Jan 10, 2023 22:19:36 GMT -5
This guy gets it. He can’t get anyone he trusts to confirm it…but doesn’t want everyone frustrated at a slew of tweets that say OMG I CANT BELIEVE WHAT IM HEARING. He’s like…well…here’s what I’m hearing at least…but I can’t report it. good show
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2023 22:19:45 GMT -5
What the f*** is in the Saudi deal? With how fast this moved, something to do with ownership was in there, wasn't it? With how quick Vince moved on this , there is no doubt if it is indeed a done deal and sold to the Saudis then there was a clause in there that not only ensured they were gonna get it but Vince was on a timer to get the money they were offering.
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Post by Demented on Jan 10, 2023 22:19:46 GMT -5
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Post by Finish Uncle Muffin’s Story on Jan 10, 2023 22:20:03 GMT -5
If this is legit, man, we could have some talent wars on our hands if the Saudis just hand WWE money. Ugh.
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Post by RareTradU on Jan 10, 2023 22:20:08 GMT -5
I’ve supported WWE my entire life basically. Started watching in the 80s and have never stopped being a fan. My entire house is covered in WWE merch from when i was a kid and collectibles i still purchase. However, if the sale to the Saudis is true i will never support the company again. A dime of my money will never go to them. From a company perspective i get that they literally can throw billions at the company making a lot of people rich (namely the McMahon family as they own the majority of the stock) but to me this is throwing away their legacy.
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Post by No Longer a Produceman on Jan 10, 2023 22:20:54 GMT -5
For everyone hoping for a Sami Zayn title run you can effectively kiss that goodbye
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Post by canceled4truth on Jan 10, 2023 22:21:32 GMT -5
God, I wonder how poor Sami Zayn is feeling right now. If he's gone, I'm gone too.
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Post by Cry Me a Wiggle on Jan 10, 2023 22:21:41 GMT -5
I never thought I'd be nostalgic for the days when TNA was nearly bought by Nazis.
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Post by 1 Free Moon-Down with Burger on Jan 10, 2023 22:21:47 GMT -5
So. Like, who are “The Saudis”
Is it a big money conglomerate or is it literally the royal family
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Post by The Rick Jericho on Jan 10, 2023 22:21:50 GMT -5
Okay everyone, this is from Slice Wrestling, but it's not news but a report.
Take it in everyone:
THIS is why they are going private and don't want to stay public anymore.
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Post by fg on Jan 10, 2023 22:22:07 GMT -5
I’ve supported WWE my entire life basically. Started watching in the 80s and have never stopped being a fan. My entire house is covered in WWE merch from when i was a kid and collectibles i still purchase. However, if the sale to the Saudis is true i will never support the company again. A dime of my money will never go to them. From a company perspective i get that they literally can throw billions at the company making a lot of people rich (namely the McMahon family as they own the majority of the stock) but to me this is throwing away their legacy. I will NEVER support the company again if they get sold to the evil government.
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Post by Finish Uncle Muffin’s Story on Jan 10, 2023 22:22:08 GMT -5
For everyone hoping for a Sami Zayn title run you can effectively kiss that goodbye I won’t lie. I just thought of Sami and legit got emotional. He’s had such a run and then this shit happens.
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Post by Final Countdown Jones on Jan 10, 2023 22:22:19 GMT -5
The speed to which we went from "Yeah I'm going to start checking WWE out again maybe" to "literally never again in my life please burn it to the ground" is staggering. f*** all of this. Of course Vince is running back in to power when he has an all-but-inked deal for the Saudis to enable his power trips and sexual abuses. People joke a lot about when someoen gets soft-advertised before their no-compete is up and everyone dances around it but this is that on steroids. If this news pans out then Vince pre-sold a company he was kicked out of to the Saudis and then ran back in with a gun in hand to make the board let him run it again so he could finish the deal. Astounding. Horrific. I'm going to throw up.
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