havoc7179
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What is this?
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Post by havoc7179 on Jul 8, 2015 10:22:37 GMT -5
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Post by J12 on Jul 8, 2015 10:42:16 GMT -5
I love seeing/reading this stuff. These are particular interesting, simply because it highlights how erratic and stressful a job commentating in WWE has to be. These memos contradict themselves on multiple occasions, there's no doubt that the commentators are frequently confused as to what is and isn't allowed at a given time.
Evidently, a lot of this has already changed. Many of the "don'ts" have leaked back into programming (and for good reason), I'm not entirely sure some of them ever left.
I do see the merit in a lot of the notes, though. Little words can change the perceived importance dramatically.
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Post by Last Trent Barreta Fan on Jul 8, 2015 12:21:27 GMT -5
Cornette was right.
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Post by Sizzle on Jul 8, 2015 12:33:49 GMT -5
Still don't know why it can't just be pro wrestling .
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2015 13:39:21 GMT -5
Really cool to see. I always get a chuckle out of Vince's hatred for wrestling terms. Like, could you imagine trying to explain WWE to a friend unfamiliar with the product using only Vince's chosen terms?
Friend: What are you watching?
You: Entertainment.
Friend: But what is it?
You: It's entertainment.
Friend: Who are these guys?
You: They're superstars. Entertainers.
Friend: Oh. Can we watch something else?
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Post by kazoosandstreamers on Jul 8, 2015 14:00:05 GMT -5
No surprise really here, still interesting to see.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2015 14:32:10 GMT -5
Some do make sense, but a lot are complete ********.
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Post by A-Rob on Jul 8, 2015 14:41:11 GMT -5
This page just confirms alot of what we heard over the years. |
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Post by WWE Common Terry on Jul 8, 2015 14:49:01 GMT -5
You know this list is old because it says says fans instead of "Universe".
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Post by Chip on Jul 8, 2015 15:01:29 GMT -5
yeah im not sure why everyone is all uproar about this...it's over 5 years old and to be honest the commentators have gotten WORSE since 2010. i WISH they would go back to following some of these guidelines, they actually seem like some of them promote good commentary instead of the absolute dreck we get now.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2015 15:02:37 GMT -5
Does Vince feel that if he doesn't use the term "wrestling" that all of us idiot fans...I mean universe...will forget that's what it is?
Wrestling Entertainment fans in 2050:
Guy 1: Hey! Did you hear WWE Monday Night Raw is coming to town next month?
Guy 2: No way! That's awesome! I love entertainment. Who is your favorite entertainer?
Guy 1: My favorite entertainer is that superstar.
Guy 2: Which superstar?
Guy 1: You know, the one who entertains better than all of the other superstars.
Guy 2: Oh yeah! THAT superstar. He's one hell of an entertainer. His performance last month was a 5 star entertainment performance.
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Joel
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Post by Joel on Jul 8, 2015 15:10:50 GMT -5
Well that was interesting, thanks for posting man.
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Post by Himmy! on Jul 8, 2015 15:42:05 GMT -5
Saw this earlier. Such a crazy company. It actually made me think Michael Cole is doing a good job all things considered though.
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Post by 0,Y on Jul 8, 2015 16:16:45 GMT -5
Interesting Captivating read. Some of it is so incredibly cheesy though. for Kanenite  |
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Post by The Yes Man on Jul 8, 2015 18:08:41 GMT -5
Does Vince feel that if he doesn't use the term "wrestling" that all of us idiot fans...I mean universe...will forget that's what it is? Wrestling Entertainment fans in 2050: Guy 1: Hey! Did you hear WWE Monday Night Raw is coming to town next month? Guy 2: No way! That's awesome! I love entertainment. Who is your favorite entertainer? Guy 1: My favorite entertainer is that superstar. Guy 2: Which superstar? Guy 1: You know, the one who entertains better than all of the other superstars. Guy 2: Oh yeah! THAT superstar. He's one hell of an entertainer. His performance last month was a 5 star entertainment performance. Hey, you can't use star rankings! |
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Post by bad guy™ on Jul 8, 2015 18:11:28 GMT -5
Reading that makes me respect Michael Cole, and Mick Foley, for two entirely different reasons. Cole for being so good with the prompts and Vince yelling in his ear/on script, and Foley for getting out when he had the chance.
No excuse for how God awful Jerry and JBL are though. Why is JBL even still there? He was supposed to be a few month replacement for Jerry after his heart attack. Years later he's still on the stick and it's annoying as hell.
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Post by Kanenite on Jul 8, 2015 20:15:19 GMT -5
No surprise really here, still interesting to see. Well that was interesting, thanks for posting man. STOP USING THAT WORD PLEASE! **EDIT** YOU TOO 0,Y |
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Jul 8, 2015 21:19:23 GMT -5
The weirdest thing is that "hospital" is a word to avoid for some reason.
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Post by MikeMillenium on Jul 8, 2015 21:29:52 GMT -5
Still don't know why it can't just be pro wrestling . Just like how actors and musicians are independent contractors in the entertainment business, wrestlers are booked the same way. Movie shoots can last 10-12 hours a day, and over 40+ hrs a week, which by law would require overtime, benefits, etc. WWE skirts around this by calling it entertainment, rather than pro-wrestling. Thus, athletic commissions can't regulate it as a legit sport, and unions can't be formed, and they can work their superstars insane hours. |
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Post by kazoosandstreamers on Jul 8, 2015 23:16:32 GMT -5
No surprise really here, still interesting to see. Well that was interesting, thanks for posting man. STOP USING THAT WORD PLEASE! **EDIT** YOU TOO 0,Y |
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