I have read so much about the unionizing of pro wrestling, which will never happen by the way in my view, and improving the working conditions for all the talents of which I wholeheartedly endorse by the way. Nonetheless, I know many wrestlers who were toward the end of their careers when I first got in the business in the 70's who were smart enough independent contractors to acquire the info they needed to prepare for their future being independent contractors much like non union carpenters, plumbers, etc. Would I like to see wrestlers with more traditional benefits, etc? Of course. Is it impossible for independent contractors to not be able to establish a quality life because they are independent contractors? Absolutely not.
Yes, in a "perfect world" all performers working for any company being full time employees with the traditional benefits would be ideal but the thought that individuals who are independent contractors cannot create their own benefits and take advantage of independent contractor status is not accurate.
Too many wrestlers who failed to save their money when they were earning good cash, that did not plan for their futures, and never bothered to file their income tax returns find it awfully convenient to put the blame on the companies that they worked for or, more specifically, the WWE because they are still in business after all these decades instead of accepting any responsibility for their own misdeeds and irresponsible lack of planning...More?
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December 23, 2009
Jim Ross: "Too Many Wrestlers Who Failed to Save Their Money Find it Awfully Convenient to Put the Blame on the Companies That They Worked For..."
Sheamus Comments on Sudden Rise, Triple H, More
"Yes, there are a few stories going around about Triple H, but the deal is that Trip has been fantastic. He's one of the most successful WWE champions of all time. If you are going to learn, then learn from the best."...More?
source: pwtorch.com
Wrestlers Try to Instill Mexican Tradition
If you look as you drive around town, you may see signs for something called, "Lucha Libre." It's a movement driven by Jesus Hernandez to show people that professional wrestling is more than just body slams and karate chops. "It's just a package of entertainment for the Hispanic community," said Hernandez.
Over the past year, hundreds (sometimes thousands) pack into venues like the National Western Complex to see masked men throw each other around the ring. "That's what we do for fun," said Hernandez. "We try to do as many shows as we can."
When Hernandez was growing up in Mexico, he learned the trade of Lucha Libre from some of the best wrestlers of his time. Now, he's teaching a new generation of wrestlers in a ring put together inside of a storage unit in Commerce City.
Hernandez wants to start something in Denver that he says is part of Mexican pop culture...More?
source: 9news.com
Batista and Randy Orton Appearances in Washington, DC
Batista will be appearing at the Washington DC Auto Show on Wednesday, January 27th from 6-8PM. The next day, January 28th, Randy Orton will be appearing at the same show from 6-8PM.
source: impactwrestling.com
December 22, 2009
ECW Results: Losing his Swagger
Former ECW Champion Jack Swagger returned to the Land of the Extreme Tuesday night to participate in the ECW Homecoming. “The All-American American” took on one of ECW’s newest and brightest stars, Yoshi Tatsu.
Despite Swagger’s strong, and dominating effort, he fell to a final buzzsaw kick by the Japanese Superstar, and returns to Raw without a future chance to reclaim the ECW Championship. The exciting young Tatsu celebrated his monumental victory and has qualified for the Homecoming Finale along with Kane, Vance Archer and Ezekiel Jackson, the latter who faces Vladimir Kozlov on “WWE Superstars” Thursday night. Full results.
source: wwe.com
THQ, Jakks, WWE Settle Lawsuit Over Joint Venture
The settlement calls for THQ and Jakks to dissolve their joint venture at year's end, and for THQ to enter into a new, 8-year licensing agreement directly with WWE starting January 1, 2010, the companies said in a press release.
Under the settlement, THQ will pay WWE $13.2 million, and pay Jakks Pacific $20 million over the next four years in addition to royalties due for the period ending December 31.
The three companies had sued each other over enforcement of the contract, which began in 1999 and was set to expire on December 31.
The settlement calls for the companies to withdraw all claims and end all litigation without any party admitting to wrongdoing, the companies said.
Analysts estimated that THQ and Jakks each made about $20 million a year from the WWE deal.
source: reuters.com
2009 WWE Magazine Awards
Triple H's awards:
Finisher of the Year:
Cody Rhodes On Being Sent Face-First Into Triple H's Sledgehammer via Shawn Michaels' Sweet Chin Music at Hell in a Cell
Best Mic Skills:
Triple H - The Game knows how to walk the walk, but he's just as skilled at talking the talk. Whether he's calling out Orton with sledgehammer in hand or dialing HBK, Triple H commands our attention week in, week out as we cling to his every word
source: wwe magazine january 2010
The WWE vs. TNA vs. ROH
The pro wrestling business is in an odd place right now. While everybody has their own opinion of each company's product, the general consensus from those within the industry and those that report on it is that the business of pro wrestling seems to be in a bit of trouble. While company's like the WWE aren't going away any time soon, the lack of forethought and preparing for the next generation has made ripples across the business as a whole, and drastic changes need to be made...More?
source: tv.ign.com
