SoberChef Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 Oh fuck me he's back in ... *checks stock prices* ... THEY'RE UP OVER $10/SHARE!? FUCKING HOW!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork3245 Posted January 6, 2023 Author Share Posted January 6, 2023 16 minutes ago, SoberChef said: Oh fuck me he's back in ... *checks stock prices* ... THEY'RE UP OVER $10/SHARE!? FUCKING HOW!? Rumors of company sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork3245 Posted January 8, 2023 Author Share Posted January 8, 2023 WWE board meeting disrupted by mysterious "higher power" WWW.KAYFABENEWS.COM A quarterly meeting of the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Board of Directors was disrupted yesterday by a mysterious cloaked figure calling himself a “higher power.” While the board was discussing... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaku3 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 5 hours ago, Spork3245 said: WWE board meeting disrupted by mysterious "higher power" WWW.KAYFABENEWS.COM A quarterly meeting of the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Board of Directors was disrupted yesterday by a mysterious cloaked figure calling himself a “higher power.” While the board was discussing... I remember enjoying that angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairslinger Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 A few hours ago I was going to make a joke about how Vince finally got his longtime wish for a supposed angle that was going to happen: he fucked his daughter. I held off on it because it was a pretty harsh joke for a situation where a lot is still unclear. But I am starting to wonder if it was more apt than I realized. Looking more and more likely that the party buying WWE is Saudi Arabia and they may take it private. If this is the case one can only imagine Steph probably isn't happy for the implications that would have on female wrestling in the WWE. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Per Steven Muehlhausen: Quote WWE has been sold to Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. The company will go back to being private. Unknown if Vince McMahon will return to head of creative but it is expected by some people. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Those "deathmatches" are gonna take on a whole new meaning now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricofoley Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Methinks there's gonna be a new addition to the roster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoberChef Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 The beginning of the end of the company responsible for fostering the love & passion I have for pro-wrestling, truly a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairslinger Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 4 hours ago, SoberChef said: The beginning of the end of the company responsible for fostering the love & passion I have for pro-wrestling, truly a shame. I always said the bit of understanding I had for Trump voters comes from how I feel about Vince. The two men are a lot a like, but I still have a bit of a soft spot for the guy because of what he did for wrestling and also the onscreen role he played during the Attitude Era. That said, this has gone beyond farce at this point. Vince has looked physically terrible for years and his early 2022 time onscreen was like watching the sad last years of a punch drunk boxer. He could barely mumble his way through a fucking pre-tape. Most of these rich guys with this pathological need to accumulate wealth do their damage in the shadows, but because Vince is in the public world of pro wrestling we get to see out in full view the sad and dangerous results of an overly ambitious billionaire who just does not know when to fucking quit. Vince is hurting himself as much as anyone else by coming back at this point. You hear about some rich guys who want to work at their desk until the day they die and some aging wrestlers who would want to die in the ring. Vince seems bound and determined to do both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoberChef Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Couldn't agree more @Chairslinger. I know we all have hours/days/weeks yet to figure out how this will all shake out BUT its imperative to consider the following: Who else quits/resigns/waits out their contract(s)? Women's wrestling under a Saudi operated company ... what will that look like? What about the impending TV rights deals they were due to negotiate this year? Will WWE even exist as it does now by the end of the year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork3245 Posted January 11, 2023 Author Share Posted January 11, 2023 I almost feel bad for the wrestlers who returned to WWE via HHH after Vince left instead of going to AEW. I’m sure the couple of AEW wrestlers who are former WWE guys that wanted to head back are thanking Tony Kahn for not immediately letting them out of their contracts Guys like Bray Wyatt and Karrion Kross are probably bashing their heads into a wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork3245 Posted January 11, 2023 Author Share Posted January 11, 2023 Oh, BTW, Stephanie resigned as of 7pm EST last night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaysWho? Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 2 hours ago, Spork3245 said: Oh, BTW, Stephanie resigned as of 7pm EST last night Yup, full story: Stephanie McMahon resigns as WWE co-CEO; Vince McMahon returns as executive chairman WWW.NBCNEWS.COM Stephanie McMahon returned from a leave of absence in July to take over as co-CEO after her father retired amid allegations of sexual misconduct. Quote Nick Khan, formerly co-CEO alongside the younger McMahon, will serve as the company’s sole CEO. Stephanie McMahon’s husband, Paul “Triple H” Levesque, will continue to run WWE’s creative division. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaysWho? Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Not seeing many other sites confirming the Saudi sale, so I'm quite curious about it. If true, damn, I remember the buildup and talk about the company going public. Going back to private and not having to answer to the board would be an interesting turn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 2 minutes ago, SaysWho? said: Not seeing many other sites confirming the Saudi sale, so I'm quite curious about it. If true, damn, I remember the buildup and talk about the company going public. Going back to private and not having to answer to the board would be an interesting turn. This rumor is being debunked. I’m sure the Saudis are involved and are favorites to buy WWE but nothing is finalized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaysWho? Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 2 minutes ago, Brian said: This rumor is being debunked. I’m sure the Saudis are involved and are favorites to buy WWE but nothing is finalized. Explains why only a few wrestling sites reported on it. I'm still wondering if Vince would maneuver to go private since the company being public is why he got the boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69los Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 3 hours ago, SoberChef said: Couldn't agree more @Chairslinger. I know we all have hours/days/weeks yet to figure out how this will all shake out BUT its imperative to consider the following: Who else quits/resigns/waits out their contract(s)? Women's wrestling under a Saudi operated company ... what will that look like? What about the impending TV rights deals they were due to negotiate this year? Will WWE even exist as it does now by the end of the year? Sami and KO are likely out. Same goes for any LGBTQ wrestlers/staff. Women's wrestling would have an incredible setback as there's no other outlet that pays the women while producing the number of TV matches WWE/NXT does. Sorry AEDub, YouTube doesn't count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork3245 Posted January 11, 2023 Author Share Posted January 11, 2023 It's slowly being debunked more and more as a rumor (Saudi sale), the rumor possibly came to be because there's negotiations taking place. I really f'n hope Castor is allowed to have a mic tonight on Dynamite, though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork3245 Posted January 12, 2023 Author Share Posted January 12, 2023 Elon Musk buys WWE for $44.1 billion WWW.KAYFABENEWS.COM The world’s richest man has made another huge acquisition — Elon Musk announced via Twitter this afternoon that he has purchased World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and has “big things in store” for... Musk was photographed entering WWE’s Connecticut headquarters carrying a bushel of apples, accompanied by the quip: “How do you like them apples, Vince?” The comment referred to Vince McMahon, the fellow evil billionaire who transformed professional wrestling into an international sensation, then stepped away from the spotlight last year amid allegations that he is pretty much exactly the kind of person everyone always assumed him to be. Following his purchase of the company for $44.1 billion (roughly $43 billion more than its appraised worth), Musk announced numerous changes to WWE programming “effective immediately,” including: “No more longwinded promos,” said Musk. “All in-ring or backstage promos must be 140 characters or less.” Matches/cards will be determined by Twitter polls, unless Musk dislikes the result Championship belts will be replaced by large blue checkmarks tattooed on champions’ chests. In 2028, WrestleMania will happen on Mars — or, worst-case-scenario, Florida. Musk himself will hold the Universal Championship until further notice 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork3245 Posted January 17, 2023 Author Share Posted January 17, 2023 On 1/12/2023 at 5:00 PM, Spork3245 said: Elon Musk buys WWE for $44.1 billion WWW.KAYFABENEWS.COM The world’s richest man has made another huge acquisition — Elon Musk announced via Twitter this afternoon that he has purchased World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and has “big things in store” for... Musk was photographed entering WWE’s Connecticut headquarters carrying a bushel of apples, accompanied by the quip: “How do you like them apples, Vince?” The comment referred to Vince McMahon, the fellow evil billionaire who transformed professional wrestling into an international sensation, then stepped away from the spotlight last year amid allegations that he is pretty much exactly the kind of person everyone always assumed him to be. Following his purchase of the company for $44.1 billion (roughly $43 billion more than its appraised worth), Musk announced numerous changes to WWE programming “effective immediately,” including: “No more longwinded promos,” said Musk. “All in-ring or backstage promos must be 140 characters or less.” Matches/cards will be determined by Twitter polls, unless Musk dislikes the result Championship belts will be replaced by large blue checkmarks tattooed on champions’ chests. In 2028, WrestleMania will happen on Mars — or, worst-case-scenario, Florida. Musk himself will hold the Universal Championship until further notice Apparently this got picked up as real by some sports-news outlets Supposedly Tony Kahn’s family is eyeing a WWE purchase, but I cannot imagine Vince approving that sale lololol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 New developments: Fightful: Quote Fightful has learned that WWE's Vice President of Communications, Adam Hopkins, is out of the company after over 25 years. Hopkins worked in a variety of roles, and was a point of contact for a lot of us in the media in preparing for events and setting up interviews. Fightful has learned that Adam Hopkins was let go on January 13. PWInsider: Quote Stefanie Fiondella, who held the position of VP, Communications for WWE exited the company last week, She was with the company from 2014-2019 and returned in April 2021. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoberChef Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 RIP Jay Briscoe at 38 due to a car accident 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 WSJ News Exclusive | WWE’s Vince McMahon Settles With Ex-Wrestling Referee Who Accused Him of Rape WWW.WSJ.COM Multimillion-dollar settlement averts a public legal fight as executive chairman pursues possible WWE sale Quote Vince McMahon, the executive chairman of World Wrestling Entertainment Inc., has agreed to a multimillion-dollar legal settlement with a former wrestling referee who accused him of raping her in 1986, according to people familiar with the agreement. Mr. McMahon’s settlement with Rita Chatterton, completed last month, averts a public legal fight over her allegations as Mr. McMahon pursues a possible sale of the company. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoberChef Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 On 1/18/2023 at 12:06 AM, SoberChef said: RIP Jay Briscoe at 38 due to a car accident In case anyone wants to give to the family, here's the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork3245 Posted January 28, 2023 Author Share Posted January 28, 2023 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoberChef Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 Stoked to see Cody return tonight. Intrigued by the Bray/L.A. Knight match & what may transpire out of that, same goes with all things Sami related! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork3245 Posted January 28, 2023 Author Share Posted January 28, 2023 Just now, SoberChef said: Stoked to see Cody return tonight. Intrigued by the Bray/L.A. Knight match & what may transpire out of that, same goes with all things Sami related! I’m so glad HHH let Knight drop the Max Dupree bs. The dude is incredible on the mic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork3245 Posted January 29, 2023 Author Share Posted January 29, 2023 Little disappointed in the rumble matches. The winners were fine, even though a bit obvious, but the disappointment comes from the lack of surprise entrants/returns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69los Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 Women's Rumble was better than the men's. The ending of the show was absolutely enthralling. I question when a Rumble match isn't the main event but they made the right choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EternallDarkness Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 7 hours ago, 69los said: Women's Rumble was better than the men's. The ending of the show was absolutely enthralling. I question when a Rumble match isn't the main event but they made the right choice. I have to say I rarely watch wrestling these days, but I've always liked the Rumble....but damn WTF how many years has Roman been on top. I don't know the current storyline (as I said I likely haven't watched in a while, likely since Wrestlemania). Enough is enough. the guy is so freaking boring 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork3245 Posted February 16, 2023 Author Share Posted February 16, 2023 TIL: Elimination Chamber is called “No Escape” in Germany because… well… 1930s/1940s 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork3245 Posted February 19, 2023 Author Share Posted February 19, 2023 I cannot remember the last time Roman has won a match clean. It’s not even that it’s frustrating or whatever, it’s just weird that he’s treated as a “strong” character when he’s always booked as a chicken-shit heel for wins. It’s never called out either which makes it doubly weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdeaOfEvil Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 It's still stupid "What Would Vince Do?" booking. WWE still can't recognize who's white hot, still can't figure out how to adjust their plans on the fly, and still won't give fans what they want over what the WWE thinks fans want. It's just a mess with no creativity. Sami and Owens going up against the Uso's at Wrestlemania is so predictably boring and dumb that it's almost like Vince IS still at the creative helm of things... There are two titles around Roman's waist, and Sami not going after one of them at Wrestlemania makes 0 sense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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