Stevie J
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Post by Stevie J on Jun 30, 2007 0:15:38 GMT -5
And should Mark Calloway do so? I read of the early 1970s when the super stars (like Joe Morgan) of the MLB rightly went in the forefront with their strike against the owners. As a result, they got free agency to finally happen, safer playing conditions, more fair money cut of the profits, etc.....super stars that willingly took a bullet for every player. Of course I think he should, which is why I say he's the best chance of it ever happening. He's arguably the most respected superstar in the lockerroom, is independently wealthy (he's even invested in real estate) and has no fear of financial hard times if WWE fired him, and the fan backlash for firing one of their most popular wrestlers would give them a HUGE black eye. Triple H will tow the line because he's married to the family and not loyal to any of the boys in the lockerroom, but Mark could stand up to the WWE brass and call for change, and nearly everyone there would rally to his side.
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rra
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Post by rra on Jun 30, 2007 0:18:34 GMT -5
And should Mark Calloway do so? I read of the early 1970s when the super stars (like Joe Morgan) of the MLB rightly went in the forefront with their strike against the owners. As a result, they got free agency to finally happen, safer playing conditions, more fair money cut of the profits, etc.....super stars that willingly took a bullet for every player. Of course I think he should, which is why I say he's the best chance of it ever happening. He's arguably the most respected superstar in the lockerroom, is independently wealthy (he's even invested in real estate) and has no fear of financial hard times if WWE fired him, and the fan backlash for firing one of their most popular wrestlers would give them a HUGE black eye. Triple H will tow the line because he's married to the family and not loyal to any of the boys in the lockerroom, but Mark could stand up to the WWE brass and call for change, and nearly everyone there would rally to his side. You're right.
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wwerules60
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Post by wwerules60 on Jun 30, 2007 0:28:09 GMT -5
I think the shrink would really have to understand the wrestling business, because seeing the media because of the Benoit situation has shown a lot of people are very misinformed about it.
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Post by darthpipes on Jun 30, 2007 2:17:49 GMT -5
I'm not saying every wrestler should go into therapy. But if they need to speak with someone (or they're so screwed up that the WWE makes them speak to one) it would be very helpful if they had one available.
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Post by Andrew is Good on Jun 30, 2007 7:49:18 GMT -5
A psychatrist would be a great idea. I think that if Benoit had someone to talk to, that maybe his problems could have been solved. Maybe anyway.
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dpg
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Post by dpg on Jun 30, 2007 8:06:28 GMT -5
A full time counsellor would be a start. Have the wrestlers given regular check up's, time off if they need it badly, less hectic schedule. However unless Vince has no choice he will NOT do this.
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nisi
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Post by nisi on Jun 30, 2007 12:23:08 GMT -5
WWE should have an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) like any other decent company, where workers can see a counselor anonymously if they choose AND where they can be referred to a counselor if there are emplyer concerns.
The idea of a therapist rambling around Titan Tower is ludicrous though--the WWE workers need the same privacy any other employee needs.
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rra
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Post by rra on Jun 30, 2007 12:23:58 GMT -5
WWE should have an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) like any other decent company, where workers can see a counselor anonymously if they choose AND where they can be referred to a counselor if there are emplyer concerns. The idea of a therapist rambling around Titan Tower is ludicrous though--the WWE workers need the same privacy any other employee needs. QFT
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Post by Old School Heel mark4Morishima on Jun 30, 2007 13:26:20 GMT -5
They should def. have a social worker or family counselor on staff. Not so much to clear guys or take them off duty so much as just to be there if needed. Maybe more for spouses than for workers.
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Post by tamuthetongantiger on Jun 30, 2007 13:46:22 GMT -5
Providing a therapist who operated on a confidential and voluntary basis is a no-brainer. Also, given the amount of travel these guys do, it's hard for them to regularly see a therapist on their own, so having some one on call, who can and will go to where the talent needs them, is the way to go.
Thing is, it's got to be confidential. My company actually offers this. If you want to talk to some one, you can and your boss will never know. The big issue would be making sure you don't have to tell some one in management that you're feeling the need. A lot of guys won't use a service if they think it'll get back to McMahon. Imagine, you're on the verge of a big push, you're working hard and feeling the pressure, you want help. But you wouldn't want McMahon to think you can't handle it.
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nisi
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Post by nisi on Jun 30, 2007 14:07:53 GMT -5
^Excellet point tamu--Most EAP's have an 800 number to call so that the boss never knows.
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