General WWE (no spoilers for 24 hours) - Page 46

TheDaddy · 23-04-2011, 17:39

This is why WWE sucks soooo hard imo

WWE has an information sheet titled “The Language of WWE” that they send out to people that do international voice-overs for their TV shows in other countries. The sheet includes a list of “Incorrect Terminology” and a list of “Correct Terminology.” “The Language of WWE” reads like this:

“World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is a publicly traded entertainment company (NYSE: WWE) that creates and delivers a weekly action soap opera to its passionate fans. WWE has been a recognized leader in entertainment for more than 25 years and has developed into one of the most popular and sophisticated forms of global entertainment today. As a global entertainment brand, the language that we use when communicating on WWE is critical. Please ensure that you are familiar and employing the below, effective immediately. ”

Here’s a look at some of the terms:

* “Wrestling” or “catch” is banned. Some European countries still use the term “catch” to describe pro wrestling and “catchers” to describe wrestlers. “The Language of WWE” states that the following phrases are incorrect: “Wrestling is broadcast in 145 countries,” or “Catch is broadcast in 145 countries.” The correct terminology is: “WWE is broadcast in 145 countries.”

* “Sports” is incorrect. “Entertainment or Action Soap Opera” is allowed. For example, “WWE is exciting entertainment” or “WWE is an exciting action soap opera” is allowed. In the last example, “action soap opera” is printed in bold, presumably to make sure there’s no confusion.

* “Catchers” or “wrestlers” are not allowed. Incorrect examples are “Catchers are unique characters” or “Wrestlers are unique characters.” The term “WWE Superstars” is allowed.

* “Athletes” or “Sportsmen” are not allowed either. WWE gives the following example to use: “WWE Superstars are entertainers with tremendous athletic prowess.”

* The term “fight” is not allowed. Matches must be referred to as “match” or “bout.”

* “Fighting” is also not allowed but the term “action” is.

“The Language of WWE” printout concludes with the following “Key Soundbytes”:
* WWE is pure entertainment
* WWE is an action soap opera
* WWE Superstars are entertainers with tremendous athletic prowess

Russ · 24-04-2011, 10:24

I don't see what's wrong with a company wanting to rebrand themselves, I just think Vince is just trying to sweep the negative stereotypes of wrestling under the carpet too much.

wwe · 25-04-2011, 19:59

is raw not 3 hours tonight due to the draft?

Media Boy UK · 25-04-2011, 22:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by wwe

is raw not 3 hours tonight due to the draft?

No WWE Raw starts at 2am.

wwe · 25-04-2011, 22:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Media Boy

No WWE Raw starts at 2am.

Thanks MB

TheDon · 25-04-2011, 23:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDaddy

This is why WWE sucks soooo hard imo

Because they don't want to mislead people?

Media Boy UK · 26-04-2011, 01:50

The 2011 WWE Draft will happen this Monday night from 2am. I will be updating this page LIVE as superstars move from brand to brand.

The following superstars can move: And I will post on it as followed

NO. Name - From - To
01. Media Boy - Raw - Smackdown

Raw brand

Raw Male wrestlers
Alex Riley
CM Punk
Daniel Bryan
David Hart Smith
David Otunga
Dolph Ziggler
Evan Bourne
Goldust
The Great Khali
Jey Uso
Jimmy Uso
John Morrison
Mason Ryan
Michael McGillicutty
The Miz - WWE Champion
Primo
R-Truth
Santino Marella
Sheamus - United States Champion
Skip Sheffield
Ted DiBiase
Triple H
Tyson Kidd
Vladimir Kozlov
William Regal
Yoshi Tatsu
Zack Ryder

Raw Female wrestlers
Alicia Fox
Brie Bella - WWE Divas Champion
Eve Torres
Gail Kim
Maryse
Melina
Natalya
Nikki Bella
Tamina

Other Raw on-air employees
Jerry "The King" Lawler
Justin Roberts
Michael Cole
Ranjin Singh
Scott Stanford
Vickie Guerrero

SmackDown brand

Smackdown Male wrestlers
Brodus Clay
Chavo Guerrero
Chris Masters
Christian
Cody Rhodes
Curt Hawkins
Drew McIntyre
Ezekiel Jackson
Heath Slater
Jack Swagger
JTG
Justin Gabriel
Kane - WWE Tag Team Champion
Kofi Kingston
Trent Barreta
Tyler Reks
Undertaker
Wade Barrett - Intercontinental Champion

Smackdown Female wrestlers
Beth Phoenix
Kaitlyn
Kelly Kelly
Layla
Michelle McCool
Rosa Mendes

Other Smackdown on-air employees
Hornswoggle
Booker T
Jack Korpela
Josh Mathews
Matt Striker
Ricardo Rodriguez
Theodore Long
Todd Grisham
Tony Chimel

(All the Superstars info thanks to Wikipedia)

LIVE Updates will appear here...

Picks. Name - From - To
01. John Cena - Raw - Smackdown
02. Rey Mysterio - Smackdown - Raw
03. Randy Orton - Raw - Smackdown
04. Mark Henry - Raw - Smackdown
05. Sin Cara - Raw - Smackdown
06. Big Show - Smackdown - Raw
07. Alberto Del Rio - Smackdown - Raw
08. ??????? - Raw/Smackdown - Raw/Smackdown

adzii_nufc · 26-04-2011, 02:17

I'm speechless. Friday Night Smackdown just gained a viewer!

wwe · 26-04-2011, 02:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by adzii_nufc

I'm speechless. Friday Night Smackdown just gained a viewer!

me 2. But smackdown does need shaking up. With edge gone.

Media Boy UK · 26-04-2011, 02:38

I have just launch an WWE Blog.

http://mediaboywweblog.blogspot.com/

adzii_nufc · 26-04-2011, 02:56

If I was speechless before... Now I'm breathless.. Smackdown just became the flagship show!

Media Boy UK · 26-04-2011, 04:07

More picks on Tuesday at 5pm (UK Time) only on WWE.com

I will also post LIVE updates here and on my WWE Blog.

---------- Post added at 04:07 ---------- Previous post was at 04:02 ----------

Final pick of night:

Picks. Name - From - To
08. John Cena - Smackdown - Raw

More picks at 5pm on Tuesday on this thread.

adzii_nufc · 26-04-2011, 04:08

Wow.. WWE make an ass out of themselves again.

TheDaddy · 26-04-2011, 06:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDon

Because they don't want to mislead people?

Err they do want to mislead people, hence they are no longer a wrestling company and no longer employ wrestlers

Media Boy UK · 26-04-2011, 11:47

The 2011 WWE Draft Extra will happen today (Tuesday) from 5pm. I will be updating this page LIVE as superstars move from brand to brand.

The following superstars can move: And I will post on it as followed

Pick. Name - From - To
01. Media Boy - Raw/Smackdown - Raw/Smackdown

Raw brand

Raw Male wrestlers
Alex Riley
CM Punk
Daniel Bryan
David Hart Smith
David Otunga
Dolph Ziggler
Evan Bourne
Goldust
The Great Khali
Jey Uso
Jimmy Uso
John Morrison
Mason Ryan
Michael McGillicutty
The Miz - WWE Champion
Primo
R-Truth
Santino Marella
Sheamus - United States Champion
Skip Sheffield
Ted DiBiase
Triple H
Tyson Kidd
Vladimir Kozlov
William Regal
Yoshi Tatsu
Zack Ryder

Raw Female wrestlers
Alicia Fox
Brie Bella - WWE Divas Champion
Eve Torres
Gail Kim
Maryse
Melina
Natalya
Nikki Bella
Tamina

Other Raw on-air employees
Jerry "The King" Lawler
Justin Roberts
Michael Cole
Ranjin Singh
Scott Stanford
Vickie Guerrero

SmackDown brand

Smackdown Male wrestlers
Brodus Clay
Chavo Guerrero
Chris Masters
Christian
Cody Rhodes
Curt Hawkins
Drew McIntyre
Ezekiel Jackson
Heath Slater
Jack Swagger
JTG
Justin Gabriel
Kane - WWE Tag Team Champion
Kofi Kingston
Trent Barreta
Tyler Reks
Undertaker
Wade Barrett - Intercontinental Champion

Smackdown Female wrestlers
Beth Phoenix
Kaitlyn
Kelly Kelly
Layla
Michelle McCool
Rosa Mendes

Other Smackdown on-air employees
Hornswoggle
Booker T
Jack Korpela
Josh Mathews
Matt Striker
Ricardo Rodriguez
Theodore Long
Todd Grisham
Tony Chimel

(All the Superstars info thanks to Wikipedia)

LIVE Updates will appear here from 5pm...

Results from last night in full:

Picks. Name - From - To
01. John Cena - Raw - Smackdown
02. Rey Mysterio - Smackdown - Raw
03. Randy Orton - Raw - Smackdown
04. Mark Henry - Raw - Smackdown
05. Sin Cara - Raw - Smackdown
06. Big Show - Smackdown - Raw
07. Alberto Del Rio - Smackdown - Raw
08. John Cena - Smackdown - Raw