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Post by Lord Ragnarok on Sept 3, 2014 7:45:58 GMT -5
I guess the freedom of expression doesn't exist in the WWE Universe. I guess trying to get the whole story before jumping the gun doesn't exist in the WF Universe.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2014 8:04:27 GMT -5
Anyone post this? Sorry if its a repost: From Lords of Pain: A WWE source noted to PWInsider that the fan with the "WCW Nitro" sign at last night's RAW was ejected from the building due to abrasive behavior, including throwing his signs in the air. He wasn't removed because of the signs. One fan wrote the following to us this afternoon: "I was about 6 seats away from this guy and he had it coming. He appeared to be intoxicated, was chanting for Chris Benoit and was throwing his signs. We were glad to see him go. He left out a lot of details on his own behavior." Read more at www.lordsofpain.net/news/wwe/Why_the_WCW_Nitro_Fan_Was_Removed_at_Last_Night_s_RAW_Darren_Young_Update_Batista.html#I5XusMZbtB5WWVSz.99
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Post by Mirror Images on Sept 3, 2014 8:12:53 GMT -5
I never really understood people who take signs with the intention of getting attention. Just sit and enjoy the show instead of trying to be the show.
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Post by Lord Ragnarok on Sept 3, 2014 8:13:53 GMT -5
Anyone post this? Sorry if its a repost: From Lords of Pain: A WWE source noted to PWInsider that the fan with the "WCW Nitro" sign at last night's RAW was ejected from the building due to abrasive behavior, including throwing his signs in the air. He wasn't removed because of the signs. One fan wrote the following to us this afternoon: "I was about 6 seats away from this guy and he had it coming. He appeared to be intoxicated, was chanting for Chris Benoit and was throwing his signs. We were glad to see him go. He left out a lot of details on his own behavior." Read more at www.lordsofpain.net/news/wwe/Why_the_WCW_Nitro_Fan_Was_Removed_at_Last_Night_s_RAW_Darren_Young_Update_Batista.html#I5XusMZbtB5WWVSz.99It was already posted on the last page but it doesn't hurt to post it again because maybe, just maybe people will read it before jumping the gun and criticizing the WWE for taking the appropriate actions in this matter.
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Post by marino13 on Sept 3, 2014 8:18:38 GMT -5
This is Merica! Home of the brave. And we the people have the gawd dang right to get drunk and disturb others whom paid their hard earned money to enjoy a show. I know cause I read the con-stit-u-tion!! Yee haw!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2014 10:36:50 GMT -5
Sounds like he had it coming to be honest.....
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Post by Gazza on Sept 3, 2014 11:51:12 GMT -5
I guess the freedom of expression doesn't exist in the WWE Universe. Freedom of expression is one thing, been a drunken douche is another. I'm sure as hell willing to bet if you was sat next to a guy like that you'd want him kicked out.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2014 12:12:56 GMT -5
They should re-hire Del Rio and have him just go into the crowd and slap people like this. This "fan" was just a smark and got what he wanted. 13 message boards wasting 4 pages on him. Bravo, good sir. You can die happy now!
I'm all for free speech but it's people like this who make the argument difficult to defend.
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Post by Weemanv1 on Sept 3, 2014 12:17:48 GMT -5
They should re-hire Del Rio and have him just go into the crowd and slap people like this. This "fan" was just a smark and got what he wanted. 13 message boards wasting 4 pages on him. Bravo, good sir. You can die happy now! I'm all for free speech but it's people like this who make the argument difficult to defend. Congratulations. You actually found a way to make Del Rio entertaining.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2014 12:32:03 GMT -5
They should re-hire Del Rio and have him just go into the crowd and slap people like this. This "fan" was just a smark and got what he wanted. 13 message boards wasting 4 pages on him. Bravo, good sir. You can die happy now! I'm all for free speech but it's people like this who make the argument difficult to defend. Congratulations. You actually found a way to make Del Rio entertaining. Ha!!!!!
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Post by Yambag Jones on Sept 3, 2014 12:53:09 GMT -5
The guy and his friends deserved to be thrown out. Forget walking out on their own three hours into the show, they needed to be tossed thirty minutes into it.
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Post by Bandalero on Sept 3, 2014 13:23:16 GMT -5
maybe I'm missing the point but I thought that dude was advertising the WWE Network with his sign.
You could watch Nitro for $9.99...he wasn't exactly lying
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Post by J12 on Sept 3, 2014 13:58:01 GMT -5
I assumed there had to be a little bit more to this story.
In short, the sign was doing little more than promoting the Network, organically no less. It's better than the force-feeding WWE is doing on a nightly basis. If the content of the sign alone had been the reason for his ejection, then WWE deserved some flack.
Evidently, though, there was a lot more to it, and the guy sounds like a total jackass.
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Post by Self-Savior on Sept 3, 2014 14:49:37 GMT -5
Hell I laughed when I saw the Nitro sign while watching Raw; probably the only good thing to come from that mess of a show since the crowd sat on the hands for like 90% of the show (unless it was Seth Rollins).
At this point I'm not surprised that WWE haven't gone the route of WCW when they were taping shows at MGM Studios/Disney and telling people who to cheer and who to boo. I'd take that over the cricket-esque sound that happens now most of the time.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2014 17:51:26 GMT -5
You can always tell with threads like this one who the people are that just read the first post and typed a reply without reading any other posts.
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Post by JC Motors on Sept 3, 2014 19:09:43 GMT -5
Here is how I see this all going down: He went there acting like the rebellious former fan who wasn't going to enjoy the show no matter what WWE did. WWE took the sign, which I have no problem with. Can't have a discriminatory sign on your program. Judging from his attitude he most likely carried on causing a scene. The security asked him to leave because he was disturbing others. And he continued to act like a jackass till they escorted him out of the building. He's a douche and nobody loves him. Sounds about right
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Post by BulletV1 on Sept 3, 2014 21:12:58 GMT -5
I guess the freedom of expression doesn't exist in the WWE Universe. Actually it doesn't. Freedom of expression covered by the Constitution/Bill of Rights does not include private events. WWE shows are private events and have no obligation to allow you express yourself in any form at one of their events.
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Post by ZT on Sept 3, 2014 21:24:53 GMT -5
maybe I'm missing the point but I thought that dude was advertising the WWE Network with his sign. You could watch Nitro for $9.99...he wasn't exactly lying It had zero to do with the sign. It had everything to do with the guy being an obnoxious, drunken idiot. You can always tell with threads like this one who the people are that just read the first post and typed a reply without reading any other posts. There's always a few.
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Post by Nivro™ on Sept 3, 2014 21:30:02 GMT -5
He gets an A+ for the sign
He gets an F- for being a lil bitch
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2014 23:48:15 GMT -5
They should re-hire Del Rio and have him just go into the crowd and slap people like this. This "fan" was just a smark and got what he wanted. 13 message boards wasting 4 pages on him. Bravo, good sir. You can die happy now! I'm all for free speech but it's people like this who make the argument difficult to defend. They could let CM Punk do it. Ya know...cause he goes into the crowds and gives spinning backfists to fans and all.. Seriously tho..good for WWE. If he was a drunken slob disturbing an entire section then I would've applauded them leaving. I've been a drunk slob at a WWE event before. People get really offended. They asked me to quiet down so I did. I felt bad for disturbing families experiences. I didn't run to the internet claiming anyone was bullying me about it...
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