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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 month ago

sting should let the outrunners use the surfer sting theme

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 weeks ago

i started going down a rabbit hole of dark side of the ring episodes and found the chris colt episode fascinating, especially between the intersection of wrestling history and queer history, which pretty much my two favourite subjects. i haven't heard of him before but the entire episode was really good.

on another note, the sensational sherri episode was equally good but so heartbreaking (it also reaffirmed by belief that eric bischoff is an asshole).

[–] Neon_Carnivore 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Made a tiny edit to the sidebar: Changed "Gatoh Move" to "ChocoPro" and updated their link under Japan promotions, to reflect their recent name change.

[–] GeekFTW 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Oh thank you! Had intended to do that last month and it skipped my mind lol

[–] Neon_Carnivore 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Was browsing on desktop and the page only half loaded, so the sidebar displayed as raw text, and I caught "Gatoh Move" in the corner of my eye.

Thanks, random internet derp.

[–] GeekFTW 3 points 3 weeks ago
[–] Brain 4 points 4 weeks ago (2 children)

This came up in the locked topic... The WWE ID stuff... how does everyone understand it to work?

From what I've gathered...

WWE shows interest in a person but not enough to sign them to NXT. Instead they receive a contract that gives WWE right of first refusal, so if AEW or MLW came calling WWE could match the offer and sign them to NXT or pass on them. While under the WWE ID contract they continue doing what they are already doing otherwise.

I think PWInsider also reported some WWE ID creative/stories will take place in independent events, but I can't confirm that as I read it in passing and now can't find it.

[–] GeekFTW 4 points 4 weeks ago

WWE shows interest in a person but not enough to sign them to NXT. Instead they receive a contract that gives WWE right of first refusal, so if AEW or MLW came calling WWE could match the offer and sign them to NXT or pass on them. While under the WWE ID contract they continue doing what they are already doing otherwise.

Every report I've seen basically sums it up how you did, so you're spot on.

I believe I also read, if correct, the WWEID folks may receive a minor stipend per month as well to assist with their development, but confirm that in case I misread someones dumb idea as fact.

[–] Brain 4 points 4 weeks ago

I can see them paying a little something based on the website info. They also appear to be filming content of these people to use in future video packages.

WWE will provide the most prominent independent wrestling schools in the U.S. with the "WWE ID" official designation, with the goal of guiding new trainees and existing talent at these select institutions with enhanced developmental opportunities.

WWE ID will identify the top independent wrestling prospects with an official "WWE ID Prospect" designation and support their developmental journey. WWE ID will give fans the opportunity to follow the paths of these standout prospects on the independent wrestling scene through curated, behind-the-scenes content, as well as highlights and matches showcased across WWE's social platforms.

The schools in question:

  • Reality of Wrestling (Booker T)
  • Elite Pro Wrestling Training Center
  • Nightmare Factory (Cody Rhodes)
  • KnokX Pro Entertainment & Academy (Reno Anoa'i & Rikishi)
  • Black & Brave Academy (Seth Rollins)

They cover most of the country with those facilities.

Info from WWE ID recruitment portal. link

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

So after months of troubles with Triller TV, I decided to watch Full Gear through PPV.com, and it was absolutely flawless. No stutters, no weird error messages, no problems at all. Downsides are that they charge a "service fee" on top of the PPV cost (not much, a couple of bucks, but I hate that idea on principle) and they don't support paying through their Android app so I can't spend my Play Store credit on PPVs through them like I can through Triller. Still, the experience is so much better. I think I'll be using these guys, at least until Max carries the shows.

[–] GeekFTW 4 points 1 month ago

Service fee's can suck my knob but hell if it works that well fuck it lol.