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Post by Finish Uncle Muffin’s Story on Jan 11, 2023 11:13:18 GMT -5
This is the part in the thread where nothing happens for a while and then at like 2:30 PM EST we get 50-100 pages of absolute CHAOS NEWS This is where we start talking about food for 20 pages.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2023 11:13:38 GMT -5
this all feels like a Christmas miracle lmao while we’re manifesting good things how about a nice T bone steak
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Post by Fade on Jan 11, 2023 11:13:50 GMT -5
This is ridiculous.
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Post by Allie Kitsune on Jan 11, 2023 11:14:06 GMT -5
I do find it a bit curious that the WWE hasn’t put out an official statement saying something along the lines of “no sale is imminent and the WWE is exploring all of its options to maximize profit for its shareholders” or some other bullshit. You’d think that would at least be a thing to slow this story down a bit. You would think. But Vince is probably laughing at the chaos and saying some lame-ass TV villain shit like "DANCE, MY LITTLE PUPPETS, DANCE, DAMNIT!"
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Post by kingoftheindies on Jan 11, 2023 11:15:20 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. Always thought Steph was like Shiv in succession where they both say they have strong principles but repeatedly act the opposite way for the family business. Fair play if she's finally reached a point she can't stomach doing that anymore. Hate to say this as it brings parties in that don't have anything to do with wrestling, but her daughters are all teenagers now. I wouldn't be shocked if she dealt with a lot of stuff so they could see their grandpa, but with them being older I wonder if she feels she no longer has to put up with her dad
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Post by Error on Jan 11, 2023 11:19:00 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. What the hell am I sitting on then?
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Post by Jedi-El of Tomorrow on Jan 11, 2023 11:19:58 GMT -5
This is the part in the thread where nothing happens for a while and then at like 2:30 PM EST we get 50-100 pages of absolute CHAOS NEWS Breaking news: Triple H, Stephanie, and Nick had a plan in place. They and the board have been secretly making moves. Vince doesn't have the controlling stake, Please welcome the new majority holders, Kiana James and Tiffany Stratton. Fallon Henley played a role, to raise money for her bar, she charged a fee to allow fans to call Jensen an idiot to his face. She cleared $25 billion in one week. They've just been secretly hating each other on screen to not raise anybody's suspicions.
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Post by fg on Jan 11, 2023 11:20:56 GMT -5
Who had trouble sleeping last night fearing that WWE would be sold to the Saudis?
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Post by tagteammatchplaya on Jan 11, 2023 11:30:04 GMT -5
"Has the WWE been sold?"
Wrestling Journalists: Yes no maybe, i don't know, can you repeat the question?
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Post by CMWaters on Jan 11, 2023 11:31:01 GMT -5
While I'm not wishing death on the man no matter how slimy his dealings are, here's a question:
If a deal was being planned, what would happen to it if Vince were to die in a few days or something? Would they try to push further forward with it, or cancel selling the company for a good while?
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Post by Denny Zen is Cooking™ on Jan 11, 2023 11:32:26 GMT -5
Who had trouble sleeping last night fearing that WWE would be sold to the Saudis? I'm sad insofar as I'm in my mid-thirties and have been a WWE fan for my entire life, so it would truly be the end of an era. But, other than that, I'm not really that bent out of shape about it. I've known that Vince McMahon is a predatory capitalist who cares about nothing but money for a long, long time now. And, even if this sale isn't ultimately consummated it's very clear that Vince is back in power. For a decade plus, WWE has sucked when Vince has been in power.
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Post by Beets by Schrute on Jan 11, 2023 11:34:13 GMT -5
"Has the WWE been sold?" Wrestling Journalists: Yes no maybe, i don't know, can you repeat the question? Stephanie to Vince: You’re not the boss of me now!
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Post by Gerard Gerard on Jan 11, 2023 11:34:42 GMT -5
While I'm not wishing death on the man no matter how slimy his dealings are, here's a question: If a deal was being planned, what would happen to it if Vince were to die in a few days or something? Would they try to push further forward with it, or cancel selling the company for a good while? I can't help but feel you're planning something.
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Post by canceled4truth on Jan 11, 2023 11:36:05 GMT -5
While I'm not wishing death on the man no matter how slimy his dealings are, here's a question: If a deal was being planned, what would happen to it if Vince were to die in a few days or something? Would they try to push further forward with it, or cancel selling the company for a good while? are you asking for a school project
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Post by Zombie Mod on Jan 11, 2023 11:38:29 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. what about the platinum one? is that still there? also the explains the hole in the floor and where the water was coming from. should have sold the diamond encrusted toilet... that thing is uncomfortable
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Post by CMWaters on Jan 11, 2023 11:38:42 GMT -5
While I'm not wishing death on the man no matter how slimy his dealings are, here's a question: If a deal was being planned, what would happen to it if Vince were to die in a few days or something? Would they try to push further forward with it, or cancel selling the company for a good while? I can't help but feel you're planning something. While I'm not wishing death on the man no matter how slimy his dealings are, here's a question: If a deal was being planned, what would happen to it if Vince were to die in a few days or something? Would they try to push further forward with it, or cancel selling the company for a good while? are you asking for a school project Please. At worse I'd do is fill his bed with LEGO bricks or make a drone that looked like a bird to shit on his head when in public. I ask because the guy is nearing 80 and even if his mother did live so long, with his past habits there is the chance he could croak any day. Especially seeing what has happened with people under his employ in the past.
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Post by wildojinx on Jan 11, 2023 11:38:43 GMT -5
While I'm not wishing death on the man no matter how slimy his dealings are, here's a question: If a deal was being planned, what would happen to it if Vince were to die in a few days or something? Would they try to push further forward with it, or cancel selling the company for a good while? Depends if Vince signed off on it before. The Muppets/Disney deal was supposed to happen in 1990, but Henson died before he could sign off and that caused a decade plus delay.
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Post by XIII on Jan 11, 2023 11:39:15 GMT -5
While I'm not wishing death on the man no matter how slimy his dealings are, here's a question: If a deal was being planned, what would happen to it if Vince were to die in a few days or something? Would they try to push further forward with it, or cancel selling the company for a good while? Vince probably has a clause in his will that states that if he dies while negotiating a billion+ dollar deal to prop him up in the chair “Weekend At Bernie’s” style, put a signature stamp in his hand, and mash that bitch down to complete the sale because he has to be involved dammit! Thats the type of crazy we’re dealing with here. lol
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Post by Mecca on Jan 11, 2023 11:39:22 GMT -5
Who had trouble sleeping last night fearing that WWE would be sold to the Saudis? I don't care enough to not be able to sleep.
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Post by Rolent Tex on Jan 11, 2023 11:39:41 GMT -5
WWE may or may not be sold to Saudi Arabia.
Source: Rajah.com
But seriously it’s a dark day when Rajah is the calmest source for wrestling news yesterday and just repeated what we knew saying all reports were unconfirmed.
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