weaseltv
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Post by weaseltv on Apr 1, 2019 7:20:01 GMT -5
sorta fun
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Post by tylerbreezee on Apr 1, 2019 9:12:23 GMT -5
I mean they also have to pay for their own rental cars, flights, hotels, and some guys will have to pay for all that just to not be used on the show
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Post by Angel Beast on Apr 1, 2019 9:25:08 GMT -5
He’s probably the only person in media that’s handled this this topic well. Anyone else would have attacked the fans for liking it but he is a fan encouraging other fans to use their voice to facilitate change again.
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Post by Gargano on Apr 1, 2019 9:49:15 GMT -5
Spot on. WWE is one of the most disgusting corporations around, honestly.
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Post by MacReady on Apr 1, 2019 9:58:29 GMT -5
He ain't wrong at all.
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Post by Iron Bison on Apr 1, 2019 10:07:06 GMT -5
Entertaining, unbiased, and well laid out. I thoroughly enjoyed that.
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Post by MKSavage on Apr 1, 2019 10:15:14 GMT -5
I mean they also have to pay for their own rental cars, flights, hotels, and some guys will have to pay for all that just to not be used on the show Do they get to write these expenses off because they are used for work, or because they are independent contractors are they not allowed to? |
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Post by ahunter8056 on Apr 1, 2019 10:19:31 GMT -5
Just looked up the segment. Very informative and put across in a way that even non-wrestling fans can easily understand, while still being respectful towards pro wrestling. It's also nice to know that John Oliver is a wrestling fan trying to voice a way to improve the industry, rather than just ripping apart the WWE any chance he gets. Already enjoyed John Oliver for his role in Community, but now I've got even more reason to enjoy his work.
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Post by Hasbromaniac on Apr 1, 2019 10:50:06 GMT -5
That was well done and sadly so true.
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Post by Mr. #1derful 🇵🇸 on Apr 1, 2019 11:36:28 GMT -5
They're em-ploy-yees sounds chantable enough.
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Post by Next Man’s Knowing Rock on Apr 1, 2019 11:37:09 GMT -5
I mean they also have to pay for their own rental cars, flights, hotels, and some guys will have to pay for all that just to not be used on the show Do they get to write these expenses off because they are used for work, or because they are independent contractors are they not allowed to? Travel expenses are all deductible. Although they don’t pay for their own flights to work, the company pays for those. So any flights wrestlers are buying would be for personal use, in which case they couldn’t write those off (although the IRS might not question it if they did). |
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Post by HandsomeHollywood on Apr 1, 2019 12:40:54 GMT -5
A rep for WWE sent the following statement to Pro Wrestling Sheet:
John Oliver Ignores Facts
John Oliver is clearly a clever and humorous entertainer, however the subject matter covered in his WWE segment is no laughing matter. Prior to airing, WWE responded to his producers refuting every point in his one-sided presentation. John Oliver simply ignored the facts.
The health and wellness of our performers is the single most important aspect of our business, and we have a comprehensive, longstanding Talent Wellness program.
We invite John Oliver to attend WrestleMania this Sunday to learn more about our company.
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Post by FLUX '97 on Apr 1, 2019 13:07:37 GMT -5
The shot at a recovering cancer patient could have easily been avoided, but other than that, it's crap everyone already knew about WWE.
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Post by HandsomeHollywood on Apr 1, 2019 13:36:48 GMT -5
The shot at a recovering cancer patient could have easily been avoided, but other than that, it's crap everyone already knew about WWE. But the shot had nothing to do with his cancer, did it? |
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Post by rkmo: 9 Month Warning on Apr 1, 2019 14:10:54 GMT -5
"PENNILESS JOHN OLIVER makes another poor attempt at humor. Fails at everything he does, can only try to do CORRUPT LIBERALS bidding to attack people more successful, more popular. WILL NOT WORK! NOT SMART! Completely made up name, WHAT'S HE GOT TO HIDE? POSSIBLE ILLEGAL, CHILD PREDATOR? FBI should investigate. Need to see REAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE!"
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Post by FLUX '97 on Apr 1, 2019 14:40:16 GMT -5
The shot at a recovering cancer patient could have easily been avoided, but other than that, it's crap everyone already knew about WWE. But the shot had nothing to do with his cancer, did it? Still, comparing a cancer survivor/locker room leader/known role model for kid's looks to that of a "pedophile out on a jog" is a tasteless attempt at "comedy" (during a twenty minute rant about crap wrestling fans already knew and casual fans don't give two  s about all because he's attempting to cash in on the hype surrounding WrestleMania, might I add). Besides...Jimmy Carr's a lot funnier, anyway. |
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Post by HandsomeHollywood on Apr 1, 2019 15:05:03 GMT -5
But the shot had nothing to do with his cancer, did it? Still, comparing a cancer survivor/locker room leader/known role model for kid's looks to that of a "pedophile out on a jog" is a tasteless attempt at "comedy" (during a twenty minute rant about crap wrestling fans already knew and casual fans don't give two s about all because he's attempting to cash in on the hype surrounding WrestleMania, might I add). Besides...Jimmy Carr's a lot funnier, anyway. I fail to see how any of those things make it so he's not allowed to make a joke about Reigns' appearance. He's not a wrestling fan. It would be weird to see all these grown adults coming to the ring soaking wet. I see no issue with his joke. Roman Reigns isn't some amazing beacon of light free from criticism of any kind. He's just a guy. The fact he's survived cancer is irrelevant to the joke. He didn't even mock Reigns personally or his character as a human being. I'm not a huge Oliver fan or anything, but taking exception to a joke because it's on Roman Reigns is a bit silly. |
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Post by weaseltv on Apr 1, 2019 15:40:31 GMT -5
A rep for WWE sent the following statement to Pro Wrestling Sheet: John Oliver Ignores Facts John Oliver is clearly a clever and humorous entertainer, however the subject matter covered in his WWE segment is no laughing matter. Prior to airing, WWE responded to his producers refuting every point in his one-sided presentation. John Oliver simply ignored the facts. The health and wellness of our performers is the single most important aspect of our business, and we have a comprehensive, longstanding Talent Wellness program. We invite John Oliver to attend WrestleMania this Sunday to learn more about our company. Wow... I want to write a segment about WWE now and get invited to Wrestlemania.... |
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Post by theicwguy on Apr 1, 2019 16:03:22 GMT -5
"PENNILESS JOHN OLIVER makes another poor attempt at humor. Fails at everything he does, can only try to do CORRUPT LIBERALS bidding to attack people more successful, more popular. WILL NOT WORK! NOT SMART! Completely made up name, WHAT'S HE GOT TO HIDE? POSSIBLE ILLEGAL, CHILD PREDATOR? FBI should investigate. Need to see REAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE!" "PENNILESS" I thought you meant something else. |
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Post by bad guy™ on Apr 1, 2019 17:29:33 GMT -5
I was just about to post this.
Hes dead on, frankly. Makes you hope for better once Vince kicks it and Haitch takes total control.
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