Allie Kitsune
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Post by Allie Kitsune on Jan 11, 2023 10:27:37 GMT -5
The consortium of Hannibal Lecter, Skeletor, & Palpatine have a competitive offer on the table, my sources say. Vince isn't sure if they are quite evil enough to buy the company. He's holding out for a counter-offer from Sauron, Darkseid, and Satan.
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Post by XIII on Jan 11, 2023 10:28:17 GMT -5
Another thing to consider is that the Saudi deal has been a complete mystery to everyone outside of a few people, so why would a potential sale to them be any different?
WWE/Saudi has been full of intrigue since day 1. Remember the time in early 2021 when the private WWE jet flew to Saudi for not even a day? What in the world was that even about? If it were as simple as figuring out when the next show will happen that could have easily been done over ZOOM at that point in time. Then there’s the infamous 2019 show where Vince supposedly cut the Saudi feed for one reason or another and while he was flying back home with a couple of guys everyone else was stranded in essentially a hostage situation,
One day someone will fhopefully igure all of this out and tell the tale of the WWE/Saudi relationship, but probably not with how secretive the entire things has been.
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Post by kingoftheindies on Jan 11, 2023 10:28:36 GMT -5
Last night SRS did speculate that he wondered if the rumor could have been leaked to see reaction but he, Jon Alba, and Meltzer all refused to say it was happening and that everything was rumor.
Whether the sale goes to the Saudis or another entity I still believe you'll see a similar exodus from WWE and SRS said as much yesterday (though his opinion may change in his podcast today). I also believe that Steph and Hunter are being forced out.
Meltzer had an interesting point with a potential sale for Saudi Arabia. While WWE would basically have a blank check book there's a good chance sponsors (named rolling Mattel) would not be okay with them as new owners so WWE would still stand to potentially lose 100s of millions of dollars a year just due to loss of sponsorships
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Post by An Dog On An Skateboard on Jan 11, 2023 10:28:44 GMT -5
The "no deal in place at this precise moment" quote is so specific in its phrasing that it leads me to believe the deal is happening, but isn't official yet due to legalities etc. Time will tell, though. Yeah, "yet" is the key word here. It's been what, a week since McMahon officially became chairman again? There's probably going to be months of negotiations and legal wranglings involved with this. So while it's perhaps premature to say it's definitely happening, it's also premature to say it's definitely not.
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Post by polarbearpete on Jan 11, 2023 10:29:15 GMT -5
You know things are truly f***ed when you've got multiple potential options on the table and find yourself going, "Pleeeeease be Comcast." I think that’s the most likely buyer where things wouldn’t change too drastically. Smackdown would move networks and I’m sure there’d be a lot of cuts to the employee/executive side of the company. But the rest I would imagine to remain the same, with also having the added benefit of Comcast supposedly liking Triple H and Stephanie a lot (which could turn into them being in charge down the road).
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Post by kingoftheindies on Jan 11, 2023 10:33:54 GMT -5
You know things are truly f***ed when you've got multiple potential options on the table and find yourself going, "Pleeeeease be Comcast." I think that’s the most likely buyer where things wouldn’t change too drastically. Smackdown would move networks and I’m sure there’d be a lot of cuts to the employee/executive side of the company. But the rest I would imagine to remain the same, with also having the added benefit of Comcast supposedly liking Triple H and Stephanie a lot (which could turn into them being in charge down the road). I think an added caveat is you may like someone well enough but I always got the impression that through any sale the only executive who would be safe is Nick Khan.
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Post by ghost on Jan 11, 2023 10:36:50 GMT -5
It's going to be hard to turn down Saudi money for the talent. Wrestlers don't have a long shelf life so game changing money can trump morals pretty easily. Would be different for talent that has (presumably) made a lot of money in their careers (KO, Zayn, etc), but even then it's going to be hard to turn it down.
Gut reaction is that not much is going to change. The diehards, even the ones complaining online, will keep watching, and most of the talent (not all) will probably stay put. Of course, I could be wrong on the latter, but I'm pretty certain on the former.
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Post by Hypnosis on Jan 11, 2023 10:36:55 GMT -5
I feel so bad for the wrestlers. There had to be a feeling of optimism among the locker room in the past several months, but now, there's this uncertainty with their futures all thanks to Vince.
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Post by TOK Is the Target Demo on Jan 11, 2023 10:38:59 GMT -5
Another thing to consider is that the Saudi deal has been a complete mystery to everyone outside of a few people, so why would a potential sale to them be any different? WWE/Saudi has been full of intrigue since day 1. Remember the time in early 2021 when the private WWE jet flew to Saudi for not even a day? What in the world was that even about? If it were as simple as figuring out when the next show will happen that could have easily been done over ZOOM at that point in time. Then there’s the infamous 2019 show where Vince supposedly cut the Saudi feed for one reason or another and while he was flying back home with a couple of guys everyone else was stranded in essentially a hostage situation, One day someone will fhopefully igure all of this out and tell the tale of the WWE/Saudi relationship, but probably not with how secretive the entire things has been. Because the difference in transparency standards for business deals like the current Saudi tours and sales of public companies are massive. If there was a clause in the Saudi deal related to a future sale, it could tank the sale simply due to a lack of transparency/breach of duty from Vince. Just because he's the Chairman and owns controlling interest doesn't mean he can do whatever he wants. The reason the Saudi deal was able to stay private was that litigants didn't show cause to overrule WWE's claim of necessary secrecy. If it does end up being sale related, there's going to be SEC regulators fighting over who gets to take the lead because even in 2022 America you can't be THAT much of a capitalistic jerkoff with other people's money.
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Post by kingoftheindies on Jan 11, 2023 10:41:43 GMT -5
I feel so bad for the wrestlers. There had to be a feeling of optimism among the locker room in the past several months, but now, there's this uncertainty with their futures all thanks to Vince. All the insiders are saying the wrestlers themselves are pissed and also feel like they were lied to on Monday about what Vince's role would be. That's why so many are sure that no matter who the buyer is that there will be an exodus of talent.
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Post by TOK Is the Target Demo on Jan 11, 2023 10:44:31 GMT -5
You know things are truly f***ed when you've got multiple potential options on the table and find yourself going, "Pleeeeease be Comcast." I think that’s the most likely buyer where things wouldn’t change too drastically. Smackdown would move networks and I’m sure there’d be a lot of cuts to the employee/executive side of the company. But the rest I would imagine to remain the same, with also having the added benefit of Comcast supposedly liking Triple H and Stephanie a lot (which could turn into them being in charge down the road). Comcast-owned studios make content for other networks/content providers all the time, they'd be crazy to not ride out the current SmackDown deal.
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Post by Feargus McReddit on Jan 11, 2023 10:44:31 GMT -5
If it does end up being sale related, there's going to be SEC regulators fighting over who gets to take the lead because even in 2022 America you can't be THAT much of a capitalistic jerkoff with other people's money. 2023 America, though? They might just pull it off. 😋
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Post by canceled4truth on Jan 11, 2023 10:45:00 GMT -5
Man I hope the Saudi newz really was a trial balloon and they see how everyone reacted "f*** NO HOLY SHIT" and pull out. Then again, I've been burned so many times expecting something good to come out of this nighmare.
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Post by kingoftheindies on Jan 11, 2023 10:45:52 GMT -5
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Post by polarbearpete on Jan 11, 2023 10:45:58 GMT -5
I think that’s the most likely buyer where things wouldn’t change too drastically. Smackdown would move networks and I’m sure there’d be a lot of cuts to the employee/executive side of the company. But the rest I would imagine to remain the same, with also having the added benefit of Comcast supposedly liking Triple H and Stephanie a lot (which could turn into them being in charge down the road). Comcast-owned studios make content for other networks/content providers all the time, they'd be crazy to not ride out the current SmackDown deal. Oh yeah I didn’t mean they’d move mid-deal, I meant they’d move networks when it expires in fall 2024.
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Post by Feargus McReddit on Jan 11, 2023 10:46:09 GMT -5
I think that’s the most likely buyer where things wouldn’t change too drastically. Smackdown would move networks and I’m sure there’d be a lot of cuts to the employee/executive side of the company. But the rest I would imagine to remain the same, with also having the added benefit of Comcast supposedly liking Triple H and Stephanie a lot (which could turn into them being in charge down the road). Comcast-owned studios make content for other networks/content providers all the time, they'd be crazy to not ride out the current SmackDown deal. Technically, all networks do that. Hell, a Warner Bros produced/Disney aired comedy just stormed the Golden Globes last night. Not saying that as a shot, just a broad perspective things for people.
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Post by "Evil Brood" Jackson Vanik on Jan 11, 2023 10:48:57 GMT -5
Listening to Observer Radio with Dave, my main takeaways were - he couldn't confirm the Saudi story but he had heard a lot of people talking about it in the wrestling world. He said Vince had been in touch with the Saudis during his time away so the idea of it makes sense to him. He also discussed how the last time Stephanie left, she remained on the board and everyone thought she'd be back eventually. This time, it's a clean break and that expectation isn't there anymore. He speculated that this means one of two things - she either was forced to leave or she didn't want to have her name attached to this company any longer either for the Vince stuff or because of whatever is about to happen. He noted that she grew up in this business and legitimately enjoys wrestling and working in and around it so her completely leaving is a bit of a surprise.
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Post by Allie Kitsune on Jan 11, 2023 10:50:48 GMT -5
Every time you think Vince can't get any slimier, he finds a way.
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Post by Lupin the Third on Jan 11, 2023 10:50:58 GMT -5
I actually wanted to wait before the news broke, but here it is:
FAN bought WWE.
We had to sell the Mods' golden toilet to fund the purchase.
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Post by Kalmia on Jan 11, 2023 10:52:00 GMT -5
Stephanie is sitting at home, seeing the reaction to the Saudi story that she dropped on her burner account, and is laughing her ass off.
(No, I don't think Stephanie planted the story but let's not allow reality to ruin a joke)
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