C.S. Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 1 hour ago, JRH said: I'm still curious about what exact job Vladimir (WWE superfan) had that allowed him to go to all those WWF/E shows (he also showed up at WCW, ECW, and I think even AEW shows). There's a short documentary about him on Peacock, but I can't remember if it really goes into his job history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blehschmidt Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 Green Shirt Guy is the one I want to know the deal with. That dude has almost the exact same seat in the front row of nearly every PPV for years now, no matter what city it's in. That's going to cost an insane amount of money in tickets and travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dav'oh Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 I saw a Swiftie say "I love being a Taylor Swift fan!". Vladimir and pals are into being SuperFans. Of what, is largely incidental. (I may have discussed this before.) You better believe those people are competing with each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 14 hours ago, C.S. said: There's a short documentary about him on Peacock, but I can't remember if it really goes into his job history. The documentary didnt discuss what he did for a job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NintendoLogic Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 I recall hearing somewhere that That Guy (TAFKA Brock Lesnar Guy) comes from a wealthy family, but I can't find any more information on that. For what it's worth, he has claimed that he works at Whole Foods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-P Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 Imagine being Vladimir . "WWE is my life". Well, you totally wasted it then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Jackson Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 I think it came up here at some point that Green Shirt guy has a job that allows him to work remotely and with a lot of flexibility, not that he's fabulously wealthy or anything. No idea where that info came from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.S. Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 1 hour ago, El-P said: Imagine being Vladimir . "WWE is my life". Well, you totally wasted it then. You're rightfully distraught about what's going on right now in wrestling, and Vladimir did sound like one of those obsessed fans who was one snub away from becoming a serial killer (like that one Robert De Niro-Wesley Snipes movie), but 90% of the wrestlers he's enjoyed watching over the decades had nothing to do with these horrible crimes. Damien Demento never shit on anyone*. *that we know of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-P Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 When you spent your life supporting a godawful company that is build on abuse and predation, you've wasted it. And yeah, the obsessive nature of it is way more on the creepy side than the wholesome side. John Cena and Randy Orton just made public statements that are completely pathetic and devoid of any empathy nor compassion. These are two of the biggest stars in the company (and therefore the entire business) in the last 20 years. So there. Guilty by way of silence. The smell of the Mania audience is gonna be something. Especially the first rows. Super rich people spending their money supporting a godawful company, STILL. Fuck all of this, again and again and again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.S. Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 1 hour ago, El-P said: When you spent your life supporting a godawful company that is build on abuse and predation, you've wasted it. Sincere question: Are you still talking about Vladimir or are you now referring to yourself? We're both on a wrestling message board, so we're arguably more invested in this form of entertainment than the average fan (but thankfully not quite as invested as Vladimir). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-P Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 2 hours ago, C.S. said: Sincere question: Are you still talking about Vladimir or are you now referring to yourself? ....................... Well, I did use Amazon super regularly for almost 15 years, and that was one hell of a mistake and I sure would not do it again if I could go back, because it's another kind of spectacular shit show. WWE ? Nope. That's not me. I certainly have been questioning myself on my choice of "lifetime" hobby lately, that's for sure. At the very least on how to approach it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embrodak Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 I have to give WWE credit for somehow booking the biggest possible Women’s Match they can possibly present right now, one that is genuinely compelling in a “dream match” way, while still booking the other women’s title match well and interestingly. On paper: Cody vs Roman II w/ Rock fuckery Rhea vs Becky Drew vs Seth Bayley vs Iyo Gunther vs Jey Uso Logan Paul vs Kevin Owens …is one of the stronger suite of title matches I can think of for a WrestleMania. Plus a Judgment Day tag match and teases of LA Knight vs AJ Styles, Sami and Orton both having something to do, Bron Brekker probably wrecking some fools in the Andre Battle Royale, maybe New Day vs Imperium, Dom getting his shit wrecked by somebody (maybe Bron here instead?), Austin Theory and Grayson Waller fucking around somehow… this is a potentially GOAT WrestleMania, if somebody can find some of the Pat Patterson mojo and come up with some killer finishes. WWE has put on some lackluster PPVs for how hot they are, but this is practically can’t miss if they’re at all competent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBadMick Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 I assumed Orton v Logan for WM after watching the chamber… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingedEagle Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 Also Jimmy vs. Jey. Perhaps Gunther gets Gable, Sami or ideally a returning Sheamus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-P Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 So WWE settled with MLW for 20 millions dollars. How scared of what could come public must you be to give ML fucking W twenty millions dollars... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KawadaSmile Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 At this point, though, 20 million is pocket money for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-P Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 It is. But for Court Bauer though. Jeez, Billy Corgan must be so jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Thread Killer Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 6 minutes ago, El-P said: It is. But for Court Bauer though. Jeez, Billy Corgan must be so jealous. That’s hilarious. Billy’s probably cussing up a storm. “Why couldn’t WWE try and sandbag OUR TV deal? Oh yeah…because we couldn’t get one.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-P Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 1 minute ago, The Thread Killer said: “Why couldn’t WWE try and sandbag OUR TV deal? Oh yeah…because we couldn’t get one.” Court Bauer : 20M William Corgan : ZERO (see what I did ?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KawadaSmile Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 1 hour ago, El-P said: It is. But for Court Bauer though. Jeez, Billy Corgan must be so jealous. If you think about it, it's probable that Court Bauer won't work with wrestling anymore. Net positive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-P Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 8 hours ago, KawadaSmile said: If you think about it, it's probable that Court Bauer won't work with wrestling anymore. Net positive? They settled with MLW. Doubt Bauer can just cash out. Plus, the guy re-started his promotion after 15 years, he's a lifer or something. I mean, if the money is well spent, good for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-P Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 Hey, Nick Kiniski was also "proposed" by Terry Garvin, complained about it to Vince, who did not do anything. So yeah, Vince knew everything about the sexual harassement that was going on in his company. That brings you back to the Ashley Massaro rape. They knew too. This company was rotten to the core since day one Vince Jr. took over. Dark Side of the Ring should just do an entire season on Vince and WWE. No idea how that Netflix show about Vince can see the light of day, especially now that Netflix is in business with TKO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyonthewall2983 Posted February 28 Author Report Share Posted February 28 On 2/24/2024 at 9:36 AM, Dav'oh said: I saw a Swiftie say "I love being a Taylor Swift fan!". Vladimir and pals are into being SuperFans. Of what, is largely incidental. (I may have discussed this before.) You better believe those people are competing with each other. I have never seen the movie Diner but I remember a clip from it playing on television when a young Ellen Barkin says “I just like the music”. Kind of how I feel about fandom generally. 5 hours ago, El-P said: No idea how that Netflix show about Vince can see the light of day, especially now that Netflix is in business with TKO. AFAIK Bill Simmons left on bad terms with HBO so I don’t see them picking it up although they have the perfect footage of Vince going nuts on television to interviewers. Honestly the recent revelations have pushed me to not even care if it sees the light of day anymore. I will only watch Vince on tv again if someone gives him the Roger Robb treatment. Preferably in a court with 12 jurors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Jackson Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 Yeah, seems like it's going to be tricky to release the Netflix doc anytime soon, since I believe Vince was heavily involved in it and thus it is presumably not an objective look at the man. There's no way you can release anything about Vince now that is anything but severely critical of him as a human being. Apparently it was very close to a release date before the last scandal broke. Netflix being partners with WWE would seem to prevent them releasing an edit that totally tears Vince down. Will be interesting to see what comes of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autistic Dragon Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 WWE apparently had to pay MLW 20M in a antitrust lawsuit last year. https://whatculture.com/wwe/wwe-paid-mlw-20-million-to-settle-antitrust-lawsuithttps://whatculture.com/wwe/wwe-paid-mlw-20-million-to-settle-antitrust-lawsuit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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