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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2014 22:30:41 GMT -5
bleacherreport.com/articles/2156083-breaking-down-impact-of-alberto-del-rios-absence-from-wwe-roster?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=programmingAlberto Del Rio's abrupt exit from WWE is the latest in the company's string of roster issues to overcome. As he begins the next phase of his career, Del Rio leaves behind a hole that needs plugging. WWE will be without a high-quality ring worker who was extremely dependable and was the company's bridge to the Latino market. On Thursday, the company let the former world champ go, per WWE.com, citing "unprofessional conduct and an altercation with an employee" as to why the move was made. Dave Meltzer added on F4WOnline that "The story going around is that he slapped a a Social Media manager, at this week's television, but there are a variety of different stories going around regarding what led to this." The full truth is sure to emerge over time, but regardless of how this came to be, the fact is that the roster is now minus Del Rio. Fans have often labeled him a "boring" wrestler who lacked charisma, but Mexico's Greatest Export was a valuable member of the WWE team—an experienced, skilled mat technician. His absence will be felt with a drop in match quality. WWE loses one of its most consistent performers with Del Rio's exit. Steady Hand in the Ring Del Rio is the type of wrestler WWE could throw into a ring with just about anybody and count on excellence. He regularly brought out the best in his opponents, sometimes leading them to some of their finest work. That was likely WWE's mindset when it paired him up with Batista upon the powerhouse's return. Batista hadn't been in the ring since 2010. He was going to have to be eased in. That meant working with Del Rio early on. The Animal battled him at Elimination Chamber and then on WWE Raw the next night. Batista hadn't yet returned to where he was as a wrestler four years prior, but Del Rio helped him make the transition while he knocked off ring rust. A lot more in the link.
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Post by punksnotdead on Aug 8, 2014 22:45:50 GMT -5
Del Rio wasn't doing anything relevant and his contract was up this year anyway. The guy was a charisma vacuum. Turn Sheamus heel = problem solved.
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Post by Jonathan Karate on Aug 8, 2014 22:53:01 GMT -5
Okie dokie
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Post by tenup on Aug 9, 2014 8:44:47 GMT -5
Nooooo. One of Alberto's few fans here and thought his matches were enjoyable. I will never forget that fight he put up with Ziggler when the MITB was cashed in.
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Post by sean™ on Aug 9, 2014 9:25:01 GMT -5
So no punishment for the potential racial comment that got the guy slapped in the first place? Way to go, WWE.
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Post by BoJack Hogan on Aug 9, 2014 10:05:04 GMT -5
I know I'm in the minority, but I hate this. Del Rio was one guy that I really enjoyed watching. He always put on great matches, and for what he lacked in verbal acumen he somewhat made up for in natural charisma and believability. Although it made sense why he wasn't a top guy, he was an excellent upper midcarder. I love Cesaro, but Del Rio was a more believable character. This made him a good choice for the same spot that Cesaro is currently close to (Cesaro isn't exactly the top mid-card go to heel that Del Rio was, but his matches are always just as awesome). I get that he probably wasn't super thrilled with his spot and he was allegedly considering not re-signing, but WWE was better with hi than without.
If the new info that has recently come to light is true (racist comment leading to Del Rio blowing up) this is going to be a PR nightmare for WWE, and rightfully so. I get it, they fired him because of the slap. I'd likely have done the same if I were Del Rio and felt as disrespected as he must have felt. Now Trips is tweeting shots at Del Rio and he wasn't even wished luck on the way out; all of this, mind you, is happening to a Hispanic individual (part of the demographic that WWE is fighting hard to please). This may blow over, but it also might take off like a wildfire. The last thing WWE needs right now is more bad publicity. Firing Del Rio and not disciplining the other party looks outwardly like condoning racism. Ultimately though this is a bummer for Del Rio. If he deserved to be fired for the slap, the other guy should have been fired for his thoughtless comment.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2014 12:23:18 GMT -5
I know I'm in the minority, but I hate this. Del Rio was one guy that I really enjoyed watching. He always put on great matches, and for what he lacked in verbal acumen he somewhat made up for in natural charisma and believability. Although it made sense why he wasn't a top guy, he was an excellent upper midcarder. I love Cesaro, but Del Rio was a more believable character. This made him a good choice for the same spot that Cesaro is currently close to (Cesaro isn't exactly the top mid-card go to heel that Del Rio was, but his matches are always just as awesome). I get that he probably wasn't super thrilled with his spot and he was allegedly considering not re-signing, but WWE was better with hi than without. If the new info that has recently come to light is true (racist comment leading to Del Rio blowing up) this is going to be a PR nightmare for WWE, and rightfully so. I get it, they fired him because of the slap. I'd likely have done the same if I were Del Rio and felt as disrespected as he must have felt. Now Trips is tweeting shots at Del Rio and he wasn't even wished luck on the way out; all of this, mind you, is happening to a Hispanic individual (part of the demographic that WWE is fighting hard to please). This may blow over, but it also might take off like a wildfire. The last thing WWE needs right now is more bad publicity. Firing Del Rio and not disciplining the other party looks outwardly like condoning racism. Ultimately though this is a bummer for Del Rio. If he deserved to be fired for the slap, the other guy should have been fired for his thoughtless comment. What racist comment has the guy made? I've heard people talking about it, but haven't seen specifically what he said.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2014 12:32:06 GMT -5
I know I'm in the minority, but I hate this. Del Rio was one guy that I really enjoyed watching. He always put on great matches, and for what he lacked in verbal acumen he somewhat made up for in natural charisma and believability. Although it made sense why he wasn't a top guy, he was an excellent upper midcarder. I love Cesaro, but Del Rio was a more believable character. This made him a good choice for the same spot that Cesaro is currently close to (Cesaro isn't exactly the top mid-card go to heel that Del Rio was, but his matches are always just as awesome). I get that he probably wasn't super thrilled with his spot and he was allegedly considering not re-signing, but WWE was better with hi than without. If the new info that has recently come to light is true (racist comment leading to Del Rio blowing up) this is going to be a PR nightmare for WWE, and rightfully so. I get it, they fired him because of the slap. I'd likely have done the same if I were Del Rio and felt as disrespected as he must have felt. Now Trips is tweeting shots at Del Rio and he wasn't even wished luck on the way out; all of this, mind you, is happening to a Hispanic individual (part of the demographic that WWE is fighting hard to please). This may blow over, but it also might take off like a wildfire. The last thing WWE needs right now is more bad publicity. Firing Del Rio and not disciplining the other party looks outwardly like condoning racism. Ultimately though this is a bummer for Del Rio. If he deserved to be fired for the slap, the other guy should have been fired for his thoughtless comment. What racist comment has the guy made? I've heard people talking about it, but haven't seen specifically what he said. He was asked to clear his plate, and he said something along the lines of that's Del Rio's job. Not sure if it was meant to be racist, but still a dick thing to say.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2014 13:09:22 GMT -5
What racist comment has the guy made? I've heard people talking about it, but haven't seen specifically what he said. He was asked to clear his plate, and he said something along the lines of that's Del Rio's job. Not sure if it was meant to be racist, but still a dick thing to say. Yea I completely understand Del Rio's actions, in that case. In my honest opinion, if WWE doesn't punish the Social Media dude aswell, they are being unfair.
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Post by Angel Beast on Aug 9, 2014 13:21:12 GMT -5
I know I'm in the minority, but I hate this. Del Rio was one guy that I really enjoyed watching. He always put on great matches, and for what he lacked in verbal acumen he somewhat made up for in natural charisma and believability. Although it made sense why he wasn't a top guy, he was an excellent upper midcarder. I love Cesaro, but Del Rio was a more believable character. This made him a good choice for the same spot that Cesaro is currently close to (Cesaro isn't exactly the top mid-card go to heel that Del Rio was, but his matches are always just as awesome). I get that he probably wasn't super thrilled with his spot and he was allegedly considering not re-signing, but WWE was better with hi than without. If the new info that has recently come to light is true (racist comment leading to Del Rio blowing up) this is going to be a PR nightmare for WWE, and rightfully so. I get it, they fired him because of the slap. I'd likely have done the same if I were Del Rio and felt as disrespected as he must have felt. Now Trips is tweeting shots at Del Rio and he wasn't even wished luck on the way out; all of this, mind you, is happening to a Hispanic individual (part of the demographic that WWE is fighting hard to please). This may blow over, but it also might take off like a wildfire. The last thing WWE needs right now is more bad publicity. Firing Del Rio and not disciplining the other party looks outwardly like condoning racism. Ultimately though this is a bummer for Del Rio. If he deserved to be fired for the slap, the other guy should have been fired for his thoughtless comment. I wouldnt call Triple H retweeting WWE's statement taking shots at Del Rio.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2014 13:30:34 GMT -5
So no punishment for the potential racial comment that got the guy slapped in the first place? Way to go, WWE. If the story is true...it just falls in line with things that came out where wwe allowed racial insensitivity (against mark henry, carlito, bobby lashley's gf, etc.). They did nothing but sweep things under the rug & expect the minority talent to take it & keep quiet -- never punishing the guilty party The guy may be suspended or fired but it won't ever come out, because they have to (because of pride & stupidity & corporate positioning) make del rio look bad so they're not blamed for having a company culture that allows this stuff in the first place (both racism & physical unsafe environment).... The guy slapped could sue wwe too, so they're prob trying to throw del rio under the bus about it all - the company honestly makes me sick with how the company seems to handle things (regardless of if this is true or not)
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Post by El Armbar on Aug 9, 2014 16:08:04 GMT -5
I know I'm in the minority, but I hate this. Del Rio was one guy that I really enjoyed watching. He always put on great matches, and for what he lacked in verbal acumen he somewhat made up for in natural charisma and believability. Although it made sense why he wasn't a top guy, he was an excellent upper midcarder. I love Cesaro, but Del Rio was a more believable character. This made him a good choice for the same spot that Cesaro is currently close to (Cesaro isn't exactly the top mid-card go to heel that Del Rio was, but his matches are always just as awesome). I get that he probably wasn't super thrilled with his spot and he was allegedly considering not re-signing, but WWE was better with hi than without. If the new info that has recently come to light is true (racist comment leading to Del Rio blowing up) this is going to be a PR nightmare for WWE, and rightfully so. I get it, they fired him because of the slap. I'd likely have done the same if I were Del Rio and felt as disrespected as he must have felt. Now Trips is tweeting shots at Del Rio and he wasn't even wished luck on the way out; all of this, mind you, is happening to a Hispanic individual (part of the demographic that WWE is fighting hard to please). This may blow over, but it also might take off like a wildfire. The last thing WWE needs right now is more bad publicity. Firing Del Rio and not disciplining the other party looks outwardly like condoning racism. Ultimately though this is a bummer for Del Rio. If he deserved to be fired for the slap, the other guy should have been fired for his thoughtless comment. I wouldnt call Triple H retweeting WWE's statement taking shots at Del Rio. Why is HHH retweeting this? This has to be a work. Are they trying to build ADR as a face as the WWE heads to Mexico in October? It makes no sense for the WWE to use vague statements to continue to publicize the negative situation. We're being worked, marks!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2014 16:16:33 GMT -5
If I slapped a coworker because he said something I didn't like I would get fired too.
He should've been smarter.
And adult enough to look over stupid comments by a "social media manager."
I have no sympathy for him.
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Post by jeffro2000 on Aug 10, 2014 8:38:03 GMT -5
I still could see this being a work since they haven't used his real name yet (to my knowledge). I agree the other guy should be punished too for the racist joke. You can't slap a guy in the work place thought, so Del Rio overreacted but I understand it.
If other stuff is true about his contract expiring and wanting to leave anyway, then it just gave WWE an opportunity to get rid of the guy and save a few dollars which seems to be top priority for them right now.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2014 10:03:36 GMT -5
I wouldnt call Triple H retweeting WWE's statement taking shots at Del Rio. Why is HHH retweeting this? This has to be a work. Are they trying to build ADR as a face as the WWE heads to Mexico in October? It makes no sense for the WWE to use vague statements to continue to publicize the negative situation. We're being worked, marks! He and CM Punk are gonna return and help Ryder & Ziggler take over....enter the new 4 Horsemen.
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Post by Chip on Aug 10, 2014 10:25:29 GMT -5
So I think it's pretty much confirmed that Del Rio slapped around one of the wwe.com workers apparently the guy is a jackass and has an attitude problem, things got heated between him and Del Rio and ADR became physical while that's not the proper way to conduct yourself at a business, i see both parties at fault here, and the fact that instigators never get in trouble for things like this is one of the hundred things really wrong with this country and our society. the fact that they (the WWE) would fire one of their top names immediately for something like this rather than say.....suspension is an real shithead move and people should be seriously pissed off about this instead of "oh good, i never liked Del Rio anyway" WWE creates this network, they think a million people are going to subscribe immediately, it doesn't happen so now they are just firing people at will because the shareholders are pissed off? this entire thing is making me ing sick to my stomach and really making this company look BAD, when instead this should be an amazing time because the Network truly is an awesome entity, they just have completely ed themselves up with their OWN overselling. and now we lost a very good talent.
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Post by Next Manufactured’s Sweater on Aug 10, 2014 11:49:04 GMT -5
and now we lost a very good talent. Someone else got fired since Del Rio?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2014 11:53:37 GMT -5
and now we lost a very good talent. Someone else got fired since Del Rio?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2014 12:03:50 GMT -5
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Post by Mr Angry Cena on Aug 10, 2014 12:41:58 GMT -5
If the guy was being a disrespectful punk then he deserved the smack from Del rio. Hopefully it knocked some respect into him.
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