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Post by Celexa Bliss on Jan 10, 2023 23:37:13 GMT -5
Just wanna say before I take my COVID infected ass to bed that joining this board is one of the best decisions I've made on the internet. Even when things have been at their darkest, it's been a pleasure talking about this shit and goofing off with the rest of you. I love you, man. I love all of you crazies on here.
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Jan 10, 2023 23:37:28 GMT -5
Just wanna say before I take my COVID infected ass to bed that joining this board is one of the best decisions I've made on the internet. Even when things have been at their darkest, it's been a pleasure talking about this shit and goofing off with the rest of you. When Mandy Rose left, the whole world went completely insane We love you Doo Doo, don't ever change
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Post by EoE: Well There's Your Problem on Jan 10, 2023 23:38:18 GMT -5
Just wanna say before I take my COVID infected ass to bed that joining this board is one of the best decisions I've made on the internet. Even when things have been at their darkest, it's been a pleasure talking about this shit and goofing off with the rest of you. I know you have this second account because of reasons, so I can't get your actual joining date up anymore, but I'm nearing 18 years on this board myself. That's more than half of my life acting the bollocks on the internet because of this pseudo-sport. And now, like so many others, I'm at a crossroads with my wrestling fandom.
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Post by Marvelous1LUFC on Jan 10, 2023 23:38:48 GMT -5
Fulham Vs Newcastle = AEW Vs WWE
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Post by markymark on Jan 10, 2023 23:38:49 GMT -5
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Post by mistery on Jan 10, 2023 23:39:16 GMT -5
CBS is claiming they can't confirm that WWE has been bought out by Saudi Arabia. They are a significantly more credible outlet than any wrestling rumor site on the internet. The guy linked below is a reporter for CBS Sports.
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Post by Mochi Lone Wolf on Jan 10, 2023 23:39:16 GMT -5
I was a WCW loyalist until the bitter end but, I did watch and enjoy plenty of WWE over the years. I was one of those that supported Smackdown because of the fact that it was always the more old school WCW-like show. I was never a huge fan of Vince's vision for what wrestling should be but I still have plenty of fond memories associated with WWE.
To see it where it is now is very sad for a number of reasons.
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Post by Chiral on Jan 10, 2023 23:39:18 GMT -5
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Post by canceled4truth on Jan 10, 2023 23:39:21 GMT -5
Just wanna say before I take my COVID infected ass to bed that joining this board is one of the best decisions I've made on the internet. Even when things have been at their darkest, it's been a pleasure talking about this shit and goofing off with the rest of you. Always get a kick out of your posts, man. I'm glad you're here, feel better soon.
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Jan 10, 2023 23:39:26 GMT -5
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Post by kingoftheindies on Jan 10, 2023 23:39:26 GMT -5
Jokes aside, though, if this deal goes through is this an extinction level event for WWE? American networks won’t air LIV, why would they air this? Theoretically, WWE is a proven commodity on TV. LIV Golf was always going to have to compete with the PGA. It's the same problem that most American Football leagues have when they start out. Then of course there is, you know, the PR aspect of it. And the most recent football companies have gotten tv deals thanks to working with the NFL rather than trying to compete with them Plus again, golf doesn't draw on tv outside of the Masters, and golf doesn't hit the demos broadcast partners are looking for so it's kind of apples and oranges. It's not like this is the middle of Tiger Mania in the 90's with golf... and event then PGA really only does well with ratings when Tiger is on
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Post by XIII on Jan 10, 2023 23:40:05 GMT -5
I can’t imagine that at some point during tv negotiations in the past the WWE didn’t inquire about networks ideas on Saudi one way or another to get a feel for who is against it. I’m sure that none of the networks will care as long as the WWE brings in ratings and viewers. On that note as much as I’d like for people to hear this and stop watching and attending shows and wrestlers to walk out, I know that’s not going to happen. People need to earn money and I will never knock someone from watching something if it entertains them. It is what it is.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2023 23:40:55 GMT -5
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Post by The Legend of Groose on Jan 10, 2023 23:41:35 GMT -5
It just keeps tumbling down tumbling down tumbling down.
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Post by Andew9001 on Jan 10, 2023 23:41:58 GMT -5
There's a tiny sliver of hope in me that hopes this isn't true but even then part of me wants to abandon all hope.
Less than a week ago i was so overjoyed. I bought tickets to a show in Newcastle and Money in the Bank. First time seeing live wrestling since October 2019. I was estatic. Less than an hour later Vince was back in charge. Now i'm unsure if i even want to go to those shows.
I just feel defeated with it all. Things were looking good. Now what?
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Post by Finish Uncle Muffin’s Story on Jan 10, 2023 23:42:09 GMT -5
Honestly, I’ll both be thrilled and furious if the media gets this wrong. This doesn’t feel like they have it wrong, but who knows.
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Post by XIII on Jan 10, 2023 23:42:14 GMT -5
CBS is claiming they can't confirm that WWE has been bought out by Saudi Arabia. They are a significantly more credible outlet than any wrestling rumor site on the internet. The guy linked below is a reporter for CBS Sports. Again unless someone is talking directly to Vince/Khan/someone else on the board they’re not going to be able to confirm anything.
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Post by Mighty Attack Tribble on Jan 10, 2023 23:42:17 GMT -5
Jokes aside, though, if this deal goes through is this an extinction level event for WWE? American networks won’t air LIV, why would they air this? For the most part America networks won't air LIV because they have deals with the PGA Tour, who understandably don't want any competition. The one network that doesn't have a PGA Tour deal, Fox, has expressed interest in LIV and has reportedly been in negotiations with them for the last couple of months. As long as the ratings stay strong, American networks will air WWE.
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Post by King Devitt and the Woke Mob on Jan 10, 2023 23:42:42 GMT -5
God I just did the math, I've been watching WWE in some shape or form for 39 years....add me in to the 30+ club too then.
But like has been stated already, I'm just glad for about 4 months I got my wish of a HHH run WWE that I'd been begging for for the better part of a decade.
It wasn't perfect, but it was fun, the talent was having a blast, Maggle was actually able to show how talented he really is, and a lot of stuff was looking like the ship would be righted once all the Vince storyline's played out. Sami was mega-over, Wyatt was spreading his wings creatively, and The Judgment Day were the best thing on the show.
I should be working, but I'm just sitting here at my computer in a weird fugue state not able to focus. This is just wild. It doesn't seem real.
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Post by jivesoulbrah on Jan 10, 2023 23:43:12 GMT -5
Give him the jetpack. Legit the most random thing WWE has ever done.
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