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#1 Posted on 23.2.06 1039.30
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As I'm sure most of you have heard, Vince has called a full roster meeting right before the RAW/Smackdown combined show next Monday to make a big announcement. There are only a couple things is could posssibly be...

1) Results of the first round of drug tests
2) The end of the brand extension, unifying of titles
3) The end of Smackdown itself
4) Put a clamp on wrestlers personal feelings about storylines (ie; Eddie's death)
4) The start date for the Diva Contest 2006

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#2 Posted on 23.2.06 1045.33
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    Originally posted by fastcount123
    3) The end of Smackdown itself


Given the ratings, I don't see this happening.
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#3 Posted on 23.2.06 1125.54
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Smackdown was already re-upped for 2 more years.
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#4 Posted on 23.2.06 1128.50
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5 is more than a couple!



    1) Results of the first round of drug tests
    2) The end of the brand extension, unifying of titles
    3) The end of Smackdown itself
    4) Put a clamp on wrestlers personal feelings about storylines (ie; Eddie's death)
    5) The start date for the Diva Contest 2006


They haven't done any drug testing yet, so 1's out. I think that's close to the right idea.

2 and 3 are basically the same and if either was happening, it'd be impossible to keep quiet; they'd already be making changes and moves to adjust to the new structure and word would be leaking out.

4's something that might be important to them, but not enough to pull in everyone possible to the tapings.

It's most likely a detailed announcement about the drug testing. They've all told them so far that there will be drug testing and it'll happen before WM. Things like "what drugs", "how often", and "what's the punishment" are important details you bring in the whole crew, so you can talk to them in person about it.

The only other idea I've got is it's a more general State Of WWE address by Vince to the workers, where he could touch on drug testing, how Eddie's death has been handeled and various other issues, but mostly so he could yell at the whole crew at once.

What Vince should do is plant hidden cameras in the room, announce that he's retiring after WM, walk out of the room, and see how people freak. That'd be awesome.

(edited by thecubsfan on 23.2.06 1132)
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#5 Posted on 23.2.06 1142.42
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    Originally posted by Matt Tracker
      Originally posted by fastcount123
      3) The end of Smackdown itself


    Given the ratings, I don't see this happening.


I don't know about that. The new group might figure, even though Smackdown is the top (or atleast second highest) rated show on UPN, It just isn't worth it.
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#6 Posted on 23.2.06 1158.39
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    Originally posted by edoug
    I don't know about that. The new group might figure, even though Smackdown is the top (or atleast second highest) rated show on UPN, It just isn't worth it.


The networks combined because they don't have enough hit shows between them to sustain a week of programming. They're gonna merge and kill a proven ratings success? I dunno.
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#7 Posted on 23.2.06 1204.34
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cubsfan: What Vince should do is plant hidden cameras in the room, announce that he's retiring after WM, walk out of the room, and see how people freak. That'd be awesome.

And also to see who has Meltzer and Keller on speed dial ;-)

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#8 Posted on 23.2.06 1231.17
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    Originally posted by thecubsfan
    The only other idea I've got is it's a more general State Of WWE address by Vince to the workers, where he could touch on drug testing, how Eddie's death has been handeled and various other issues, but mostly so he could yell at the whole crew at once.


This is probably what it is becuase it' around that time of year.
It could also be organisational but you could do that via email like most companies do now.

It would be cool if they did employee reviews int he company though.
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#9 Posted on 23.2.06 1256.58
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Wait... is this a on-air meeting or something before the show? Depending on which it is would make a big difference as to what I think it is.
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#10 Posted on 23.2.06 1437.31
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    Originally posted by Derrick
    Wait... is this a on-air meeting or something before the show? Depending on which it is would make a big difference as to what I think it is.


Going by Meltzer yesterday, it sounds like it's an off-air thing, done before the tapings:

"Something big as far as an announcement to wrestlers is expected on Monday at the combined Raw & Smackdown tapings in Washington, DC. All wrestlers on the roster, including the guys who haven't been used in a while, have been told they must be at the tapings. "

It's gotta be either details on drug testing, or a state of the business talk.

It does give them a chance to clear the air though re: the handling of Eddie's death before the biggest show of the year.
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#11 Posted on 23.2.06 1750.27
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    Originally posted by RYDER FAKIN
    cubsfan: What Vince should do is plant hidden cameras in the room, announce that he's retiring after WM, walk out of the room, and see how people freak. That'd be awesome.

    And also to see who has Meltzer and Keller on speed dial ;-)

    FLEA








Actually I'd think it would be more interesting to see which wrestlers flock to Vince's son and which flock to Vince's son-in-law in an attempt to curry favor with whom they presume would be Vince's heir.
Possible reasons for the meeting:
To announce drug testing begins on April 3rd, which substances are banned, and what, if any, appeals process there would be should a positive test occur.
To tell the wrestlers to behave like adults during Mania weekend and not having any "Rhyno Incidents" during Mania weekend. Also, to not do anything that could lead to the Lesnar Fiasco of Mania XX or the Matt Hardy comments that allowed the crowd to go off the reservation at Mania XXI.
Provide a broad overview of what direction the company is headed over the next six months.
Or, to remind everyone that in whatever public comments they make before Mania, they are to stress that Vince McMahon's match at Mania is the most important match in the history of wrestling.
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#12 Posted on 23.2.06 1823.46
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    Originally posted by kwik
    "Something big as far as an announcement to wrestlers is expected on Monday at the combined Raw & Smackdown tapings in Washington, DC. All wrestlers on the roster, including the guys who haven't been used in a while, have been told they must be at the tapings. "

    Washington DC, eh?

    Vince: Gentlemen, the President would like to say a few words about volunteering for the armed forces in Iraq ...
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#13 Posted on 24.2.06 1129.53
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CRZ loves these speculation threads.

I think he's going to announce the sale of the business to Ted Turner, personally, pending shareholder approval.
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#14 Posted on 24.2.06 1141.11
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    Originally posted by canis582
    I think he's going to announce the sale of the business to Ted Turner, personally, pending shareholder approval.
So that explains the Hacksaw push! Hoooooooooooooooooooooo!
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#15 Posted on 24.2.06 1218.10
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Maybe he's retiring?
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#16 Posted on 24.2.06 1556.47
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Maybe he's taking everyone bowling for a team building event?

Who knows. Why are you speculating?
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#17 Posted on 24.2.06 1601.53
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    Originally posted by Guru Zim
    Maybe he's taking everyone bowling for a team building event?

    Who knows. Why are you speculating?


Well, there IS a new high-class bowling alley right at Gallery Place (the Metro stop for MCI Center) where lanes are something like $75 an hour. You COULD be onto something here!!
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#18 Posted on 27.2.06 1440.32
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Well, the link on WWE.com's front page says that they're implementing a WWE Talent Wellness Program effective today, but the actual link to the story is broken at the moment. I'm guessing they'll fix that soon and we'll get some details, but that would be Vince's big announcement.

Nevermind, they fixed the link now.

http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/2209162

(edited by Chumpstain on 27.2.06 1442)
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#19 Posted on 27.2.06 1447.51
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Correct me if I am wrong...but did I read that they can't be suspended if they test positive NOW since that is going to be used as a baseline? If so, that's a pretty pathetic policy. It's basically a free pass for what I'd consider a first offense, even though it technically isn't under the policy. And while we're at it, can we petition the WWE to conduct drug tests on the writing staff as well?
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#20 Posted on 27.2.06 1507.40
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    After the baseline test, subsequent positive tests for non-medical use of a prohibited substance will result in disciplinary action.


Which means the scramble now is for doctor's notes.
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