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Post by Finish Uncle Muffin’s Story on Jan 11, 2023 0:24:28 GMT -5
Vince hasn't had anything to do for 6 months except sit at home and be on the phone. I don't think it's outside the realm of possibility that he's had this planned out for a while. It really feels like this has been in the works and he came in knowing exactly what he was doing and waht he had in mind. If this sale news is real then it's somehting he's had lined up for a while with a handshake agreement that just needed him back in power to pull the trigger on. No corporate sale moves this fast. I think the last part is now what is giving me pause. Not that it won’t happen, but that it ain’t happening tomorrow. Who knows. I’m not sure if Vince would be able to just give them the books if he wasn’t actually on the board.
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Post by Von Wagner's Brownies on Jan 11, 2023 0:24:43 GMT -5
Legit question: Let’s say this is true, is the number big enough that the cut HHH and Stephanie would get from their stock would be enough to fund a new promotion? Depending on how much each of their stock is worth combined, they might need a bit more.
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Post by Dub H on Jan 11, 2023 0:25:22 GMT -5
Legit question: Let’s say this is true, is the number big enough that the cut HHH and Stephanie would get from their stock would be enough to fund a new promotion? Yes, a new competitive promotion tho, Well bigger than NWA and impact.
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Post by lionheart21 on Jan 11, 2023 0:25:45 GMT -5
It's more like we're on the lifeboats watching the Titanic from a distance, bow under water, knowing we have loved ones still on board and clinging to the stern railing, the hull creaking from below. “It’ll all be over soon… it’ll all be over soon…” Yeah. This ends… badly. And I think the worst is I’m struggling to be flip, funny, clever to lift someone else up, but also because it keeps me from being depressed. I know life will go on and there are other things in this world, but doesn’t stop it from hurting anymore that it does for anyone else. Yeah, to me, this is like the anti-scrum thread. While that was a thread where we were able to get some good material out of that and for the most part were having a laugh at how ridiculous that all was, there is no laughter here. There are no good times. This is a bunch of wrestling fans, many of us who have watched since at least the Attitude Era, struggling to understand the fact that the company that we grew up on and loved is, for all intents and purposes, in the hands of greedy, evil individuals with zero regards for those they might hurt, and just trying to be there for each other as best as we can.
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Post by Mochi Lone Wolf on Jan 11, 2023 0:25:53 GMT -5
I don't see many free agents joining WWE now because Vince is such a repellent for guys but, when the big money comes in, that's going to make 2024 and beyond something to watch for.
You can have your personal issues with Vince McMahon but if he's offering you 11 million while TK is only offering you 4 or 5 million.....yeah.
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Post by SneakMan on Jan 11, 2023 0:25:58 GMT -5
I figure we could use a bit of levity...
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Post by XIII on Jan 11, 2023 0:27:10 GMT -5
I would imagine that if HHH/Steph decided to start a promotion they would also find a financial backer/partner so that they’re not bankrupting themselves to do it. It’s miles away from even being an option at the moment though.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2023 0:27:33 GMT -5
Well. I think we can safely say MJF’s whole gimmick of changing companies is probably done now, no? I'd say about a 90/10 split between him dropping the gimmick, or him coming out at the PPV in a Burberry keffiyeh. yknow, you’re a real homie always but especially thank you for this the idea of him doing this is such an awful and hilarious image that it is cheering me up lmao
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Post by Chiral on Jan 11, 2023 0:28:00 GMT -5
I'd much rather see Trips & Steph kickstart their own promotion than go to AEW. Love AEW, but at the same time, I don't want a monopoly to happen in the event WWE collapses. The more promotions, the better. Yeah one thing that I hope stays forever in AEW is being the major NA company right now that just has none McMahon involvement. It's a huge part of their identity to just be something different.
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Post by City Duck on Jan 11, 2023 0:29:08 GMT -5
Top Dolla: *breathing and grunting at me as the mic trembles in my palm* Me: DEAD DUDE IN FRONT OF ME BUT HE CAN'T GET NEAR ME HIS FAMILY CALLS AND YOU GOTTA SEND HIROOKI SUMI
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Post by Final Countdown Jones on Jan 11, 2023 0:29:56 GMT -5
It really feels like this has been in the works and he came in knowing exactly what he was doing and waht he had in mind. If this sale news is real then it's somehting he's had lined up for a while with a handshake agreement that just needed him back in power to pull the trigger on. No corporate sale moves this fast. I think the last part is now what is giving me pause. Not that it won’t happen, but that it ain’t happening tomorrow. Who knows. I’m not sure if Vince would be able to just give them the books if he wasn’t actually on the board. I'm sure there'll be some specifics he needs to hold onto, but he was running the company up to only a short while ago and would know exactly what's going on. Sales don't move fast and that'll definitely need time, but sales being accepted don't move this fast, either. They haven't even publicly put themselves out there for it, and Vince took power four days ago, two days of which were the weekend. If Vince has the Saudis locked in and isn't hearing anyone else's interest, that speaks to backroom deals.
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Jan 11, 2023 0:30:08 GMT -5
I'd much rather see Trips & Steph kickstart their own promotion than go to AEW. Love AEW, but at the same time, I don't want a monopoly to happen in the event WWE collapses. The more promotions, the better. Yeah one thing that I hope stays forever in AEW is being the major NA company right now that just has none McMahon involvement. It's a huge part of their identity to just be something different. I dont think HHH and Steph would ever join AEW. The scenario I see if it ever happens, is AEW works with the promotion they start for crossover appeal, like adding them to The Forbidden Door scenarios It's better to be allies than enemies at this point, that'd be a start to it, but we'll see exactly what happens. I see the most likely scenario as HHH and Steph just get their money from sold off stocks and retire, done with the bullshit. It all depends on how much HHH still wants to do wrestling, because if the math is correct, Steph might get around 300 Million in stocks, not even factoring what HHH could have in shares too... if they wanted to make something, they will have the capital.
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Post by mc74 on Jan 11, 2023 0:31:16 GMT -5
Earlier, I felt like posting "Nice to know the Kiss My Ass Club is still going strong" out of anger, but honestly, I'm too depressed to even muster the energy to make any cracks at the situation. I've never felt any more deflated about pro wrestling as I'm feeling right now.
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Post by Finish Uncle Muffin’s Story on Jan 11, 2023 0:31:24 GMT -5
From Cassidy:
“The deal isn’t completely finalized because WWE must provide notice to shareholders & other parties. There are legalities to go through, as the company is publicly traded. But, again, I’m told a deal has been agreed to in principle.“
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2023 0:32:09 GMT -5
also I really hope Stephanie left of her own volition and… not because of her gender with the new people in charge
f*** I didn’t even think about that
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Post by Heartbreaker on Jan 11, 2023 0:33:29 GMT -5
I’ve been having a shit week… and it’s only Wednesday for me. This just had it a hell lot worse. I'm sorry. Do you need anything? A hug? Donuts? Hard drugs? A bottle of vodka and the chance to punch Vinnie Mac in the face.
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Post by john84 on Jan 11, 2023 0:33:32 GMT -5
I can't believe I'm rooting for f***ing COMCAST. I can't believe all the talk about Saudi Arabia right now, I've been watching WWE for years, used to watch RAW every week with my brother and everything.
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Post by Mochi Lone Wolf on Jan 11, 2023 0:34:19 GMT -5
So, if you're a shareholder, what does the company going private mean for you? Do you have to sell now or risk holding something that's worthless in terms of trading?
What happens now?
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Jan 11, 2023 0:34:22 GMT -5
also I really hope Stephanie left of her own volition and… not because of her gender with the new people in charge f*** I didn’t even think about that It isn't because of her gender because Vince hired Mitchell when he retook the Board of Directors I think Stephanie is just not going to deal with any of this shit period and is done.
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Post by "Trickster Dogg" James Jesse on Jan 11, 2023 0:34:55 GMT -5
Well, 2023 is a bust at this point, let's just skip ahead to 2024 and try again.
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