WWE and Coronavirus news

J. Marston · 27-06-2020 6:00pm

After seeing pics of Braun, Iconics and Zelina out in bars on social media I can't say I'd have too much sympathy for them if they caught it.

But they're young and in peak fitness, they don't give a toss because they'll be fine more or less.

Itssoeasy · 27-06-2020 6:06pm

J. Marston wrote: »

After seeing pics of Braun, Iconics and Zelina out in bars on social media I can't say I'd have too much sympathy for them if they caught it.

But they're young and in peak fitness, they don't give a toss because they'll be fine more or less.

Wasn't that for billie Kay's birthday ? Yeah I mean WWE have obviously not handled this well or even close to well but the superstars are adults and also need to be responsible.

Agent Coulson · 27-06-2020 6:40pm

Well Low-Ki is............

"Respect is a two-way street. I respect your right to remain ignorant, be ruled by fear and not by logic or intelligence, wear a mask, 'social distance' that ultimately harms your health now and, in the future, provided I do not pay for your bad decisions.

"I respect my own health enough to expose my immune system to the world by shaking hands and embracing people as we have for thousands of years to build our immune systems to fight against disease now and in the future.

"You have zero right to tell me that I must wear a mask, take a vaccine, or 'social distance' from others who also choose no to do these things. Life is about choices and in the information age, ignorance is a choice. I choose not to be ignorant."

https://twitter.com/OneWorldWarrior/status/1276898272410513408?s=20

Lord TSC · 27-06-2020 7:34pm

J. Marston wrote: »

But they're young and in peak fitness, they don't give a toss because they'll be fine more or less.

Same issue is raising it's head here today as well.

CMO mentions there has been cases with a large number of close contacts in recent days.

"High levels of compliance to public health advice to date has enabled further reopening of economic and social life.

"However, of the 23 cases reported today, 10 cases (43%) are in younger adults aged under 35 years. A further 8 cases (35%) are in those aged between 35-54.

"This is now a real concern and a worrying trend at a time when many people are reconnecting with friends and loved ones and may be gathering in larger groups.

"In recent days, for example, some cases have had large numbers of close contacts that have required testing and self-isolation for 14 days.

"COVID-19 is an infection that affects all ages and it is incumbent on all of us to take our individual responsibility seriously.

"I cannot emphasise enough how important it is to remain informed, keep a 2 metre distance from others and follow the public health advice on hand washing, cough and sneeze hygiene, and wearing face coverings."

Ohmeha · 27-06-2020 8:50pm

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Well Low-Ki is............

https://twitter.com/OneWorldWarrior/status/1276898272410513408?s=20

Bet ya if Vince offered that piece of garbage a whopping contract to wrestle in the covid-ridden PC he'd run a mile

Lord TSC · 27-06-2020 8:53pm

https://twitter.com/DaxHarwood/status/1276953592918945792?s=19

https://twitter.com/Perfec10n/status/1276964457827184641?s=19

sky88 · 27-06-2020 10:03pm

J. Marston wrote: »

After seeing pics of Braun, Iconics and Zelina out in bars on social media I can't say I'd have too much sympathy for them if they caught it.

But they're young and in peak fitness, they don't give a toss because they'll be fine more or less.

Even Zach Ryder posting this today after all these cases the last few days and you’d assume he’s with Chelsea

https://twitter.com/themattcardona/status/1276950812242165760?s=21

Agent Coulson · 27-06-2020 10:05pm

Well Zac is unemployed nowhere better to be than the beach having a few cold ones as it legal to be there and the tables look 2 meters apart.

sky88 · 29-06-2020 11:18am

Kevin really seems like one of the good ones

https://twitter.com/FightOwensFight/status/1277393924852678656?s=20

Agent Coulson · 30-06-2020 9:27pm

Vince's net worth has increased by 10% since the start of the pandemic.

WWE Chairman Vince McMahon has seen his net worth increase during the coronavirus pandemic, according to an analysis comparing data from Forbes' Billionaires List and Forbes' real-time billionaire estimates.

Per Kaitlyn Krasselt of the Middletown Press, McMahon is currently worth $1.98 billion, which is up nearly 10 percent from where he stood before the pandemic.

In addition to his leading role in WWE, McMahon owned the XFL, but he declared bankruptcy and folded the football league in March when COVID-19 forced him to cut the season short.

Although coronavirus has had a hugely negative impact on most sports and entertainment industries, WWE hasn't been hit quite as hard. Although the company has been unable to run shows with fans, it has still produced weekly television shows and pay-per-view events from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida.

On the strength of its massive television deals with Fox and NBC Universal for SmackDown and Raw, respectively, WWE reported strong earnings for the first quarter of 2020. WWE reported $291.0 million in revenue and $26.2 million in net income.

WWE came under fire for the decision to make some cuts following WrestleMania 36 in April. WWE released several in-ring performers from their contracts and furloughed employees across multiple departments.

While the move may not have been great from a public relations standpoint, it didn't hamper WWE in terms of remaining profitable during a difficult time for most businesses.

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2898238-vince-mcmahons-net-worth-ziggler-talks-raw-trade-charlotte-injury-update

Agent Coulson · 13-07-2020 5:23pm

Rusev has Covid-19.

ShagNastii · 13-07-2020 6:17pm

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Rusev has Covid-19.

Caught it on Rusev day as well. Poor guy.

Lithium93_ · 13-07-2020 6:26pm

Florida had a 24.6% increase in Covid-19 cases yesterday, blowing past the 12,274 in New York on April 4, by 3,026.

J. Marston · 13-07-2020 7:53pm

Florida must be one dirty state.

If Rusev has it and Lana's parents have it then there's a fair chance Lana has/had it.

CastorTroy · 13-07-2020 8:00pm

Can imagine Vince hearing Moxley is AEW champ and Fyter Fest coming up "Renee, come back to the PC, you'll be grand" then hearing Rusev may be going to Impact Slammiversary "Lana, have you met Renee here?"

Lithium93_ · 13-07-2020 8:05pm

J. Marston wrote: »

Florida must be one dirty state.

If Rusev has it and Lana's parents have it then there's a fair chance Lana has/had it.

A Republican state, I'm not surprised they are where they are right now.

Agent Coulson · 13-07-2020 9:24pm

Kevin Owens confirms it was him who confronted Vince about the the not wearing masks issue.

If you needed another reason to like and respect Owens.

CastorTroy · 13-07-2020 9:31pm

Remember a time when you would never picture Owens being in a position to confront Vince?

Though wonder why he came back.

Agent Coulson · 13-07-2020 9:40pm

I will picture the meeting like this.

What do you mean you don't believe Dr Fauci.

Tell your staff to wear masks you crazy out of touch old man.

JP Liz V1 · 13-07-2020 10:38pm

CastorTroy wrote: »

Remember a time when you would never picture Owens being in a position to confront Vince?

Though wonder why he came back.

Good on KO but he may be safer for him and his family staying away

Lord TSC · 14-07-2020 9:23am

Lithium93_ wrote: »

Florida had a 24.6% increase in Covid-19 cases yesterday, blowing past the 12,274 in New York on April 4, by 3,026.

Lithium93_ wrote: »

A Republican state, I'm not surprised they are where they are right now.

Their Governor, DeSantis, is an absolute loon. When I was over there last year, he was running ads calling himself “the big man in charge”, loads of pictures of him smiling with Trump. Like, literally advertisements, propaganda, for the guy during news breaks, every 15 minutes,

The major issue for Florida is that they rely solely on a sales tax. The reason a lot of wrestlers (and others) like living there is the minimal taxes taken from wages and stuff. They just put a ~13% tax on all sale of goods instead. Which was brilliant when they were THE tourist hotspot.

But it’s a disaster for them if they are closed down. Any state wide closing down means no taxes going into the local state governments. The state will literally bankrupt if they don’t stay open. It’s why they are forcing everything to stay open as much as possible.

Lord TSC · 14-08-2020 5:39pm

Mike Johnson:
"They were supposed to tape two SmackDown episodes last week, and I’ve been told by 3 different sources that the second SmackDown taping got canceled at the last second because they had more positives.”

Lord TSC · 03-09-2020 10:49am

The Rock tests positive. (Not sure how to embed Instagram videos...)

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CEppiNRlpvs/?igshid=1t04ve9kf5hhf

Kevin Nash also says his family all have/had it.

https://twitter.com/realkevinnash/status/1301362304802590722?s=21

AJ Styles also said on Twitch that he tested positive a month ago too.

Lithium93_ · 07-10-2020 6:49pm

https://twitter.com/WrestleVotes/status/1313894463106842626

The state of Florida will begin allowing full capacity attendance for stadiums events.

Vince has been privately holding out hope for a full capacity WrestleMania. He gets his wish. Whether or not 65K fans show up is another question.

CastorTroy · 07-10-2020 7:00pm

Just googled

At least 55 new coronavirus deaths and 2,251 new cases were reported in Florida on Oct. 6. Over the past week, there have been an average of 2,222 cases per day, a decrease of 18 percent from the average two weeks earlier.

Yep, sounds like full capacity would be a great idea.

Agent Coulson · 21-10-2020 7:16am

https://twitter.com/RealJakeHager/status/1318631073555881992?s=20

The White Wolf · 21-10-2020 7:35am

I'd say Hager shares the same political views as the Mcmahons so his criticism rings a bit hollow.

Insect Overlord · 21-10-2020 11:51am

"We, the people!"

Agent Coulson · 21-10-2020 1:00pm

Health Department launches COVID-19 investigation at WWE venues

WFTV.com reports that The Orange County Department of Health has asked the Strike Team to investigate 17 businesses in the town that could be potential COVID-19 hotspots. Three WWE venues are also a part of the list.

Given below is the list of businesses that are being investigated:

Jesus School, Judah Church
Amazon distribution center, Boggy Creek
WWE Full Sail
WWE Performance Center on Forsyth Commerce Road
WWE Amway Arena
Plaza on University Apartments
Crunch Fitness on Colonial Drive
Crunch Fitness on Hoffner Avenue
Starbound Performers

WWE Statement

WWE is not open to the public, but rather operating on a closed set with only essential personnel in attendance. As part of on-going weekly testing protocols, Aventus Labs have administered more than 10,000 PCR tests to WWE performers, employees, production staff, and crew, resulting in only 1.5 percent positive cases as compared to the current national average of more than 5%. Additionally, extensive contact tracing takes place, and impacted individuals are placed in 14-day quarantine and then only cleared after they test negative."

https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/news-health-department-launches-covid-19-investigation-wwe-venues-company-issues-statement

sky88 · 21-10-2020 1:52pm

Agent Coulson wrote: »

https://twitter.com/RealJakeHager/status/1318631073555881992?s=20

and will be complaining about andrew yang if biden wins and democrat's increses higher earners tax

CastorTroy · 22-10-2020 10:42am

Agent Coulson wrote: »

WWE Statement

https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/news-health-department-launches-covid-19-investigation-wwe-venues-company-issues-statement

Only essential personnel? Watching this week's NXT, do they class fans as essential? It clearly wasn't only other wrestlers in attendance.

Lithium93_ · 22-10-2020 4:52pm

So 150 positive cases in WWE.

TimesArrow · 22-10-2020 5:08pm

Lithium93_ wrote: »

So 150 positive cases in WWE.

What? Really? I wonder how they’ll spin this...

Lithium93_ · 22-10-2020 5:24pm

TimesArrow wrote: »

What? Really? I wonder how they’ll spin this...

Well based on the numbers in WWE's released statement, though maths isn't my strong suit, so I could be wrong.

sky88 · 28-10-2020 11:16am

Another but I guess when you’ve people like road dogg and the likes who think it’s nothing this will happen

https://twitter.com/wonf4w/status/1321295390411493380?s=21

Feel like this is very much linked
https://twitter.com/bronsonreedwwe/status/1321257034298306561?s=21

Agent Coulson · 20-11-2020 9:24pm

Looks like this might be the reason Mercedes Martinez left Retribution.

https://twitter.com/RealMMartinez/status/1329461128259366923?s=20

Agent Coulson · 03-12-2020 6:24pm

Another unnamed NXT star tests positive,

Also LOL

WWE wins COVID-19 awareness award of the year

Cynopsis gave out their Model D awards and WWE and Americares received an award for the best COVID-19 Awareness campaign. The partnership involved WWE and Americare’s Safety Steps campaign, a digital campaign encouraging kids and others to wear masks and do their part to stop the spread of COVID-19.

I wonder how much the WWE paid for that award.

Agent Coulson · 12-01-2021 5:55pm

Seems like Drew isn't the only one with Covid and there has been another major outbreak within the WWE.

Agent Coulson · 23-01-2021 1:48pm

WWE have informed talent they will not be providing them with the vaccine as they are independent contractors and they need to source there own if they want it.

J. Marston · 23-01-2021 5:15pm

It's free so it's hardly that big of a deal.

riffmongous · 23-01-2021 6:26pm

How easy is it to source it independently though? You'd think it would be in WWE's best interest to get everyone vaxxed as quickly as possible so they cant get sick (and this goes for every other org too)

Agent Coulson · 23-01-2021 6:32pm

I doubt the other billion dollar sports organizations NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and every other major professional sport active at the moment are telling there talent to **** off and source your own vaccine.

J. Marston · 23-01-2021 7:28pm

riffmongous wrote: »

How easy is it to source it independently though? You'd think it would be in WWE's best interest to get everyone vaxxed as quickly as possible so they cant get sick (and this goes for every other org too)

I presume America has something similar to us, and everywhere else, where the most vulnerable get it first. Young wrestlers at the peak of fitness will be far down that list. They can wait.

Damned if they do, damned if they don't, in my opinion. If they bought up a batch of vaccines to do all the wrestlers the same people who are criticising them for this would be saying "Why do they get to go first?!"

Anyway, half of them are probably anti-vax like that gowl Nia Jax.

Cherry_Cola · 23-01-2021 8:18pm

I'm in big tech here in the states. My employer has set up a full vaccination clinic this weekend to cover employees and even non-employees for those most vulnerable. It's free for everyone - nothing short of a miracle for US healthcare and the intention is to help the most vulnerable in the wider community to help get it rolled out faster for all employees eventually. Shocking that WWE even with their ties to the previous administration didn't at least try to secure some testing - if even for the most vulnerable.

Agent Coulson · 10-02-2021 3:21pm

Just reading that Vince was so livid that Steve Cutler caught Covid and that's why he was fired.

Vince had promised his top talent that they were in a safe environment and Cutler was out partying on New Years Eve when he and his girlfriend Deonna Purrazzo both caught it.

CastorTroy · 10-02-2021 3:59pm

If that was the reason then Drew and Mia should be out the door as well.

Agent Coulson · 19-03-2021 6:30pm

HHH in quarantine after the break out in NXT.

Some of the NXT talent really don't seem to care with the amount of outbreaks there over the last year.

Headshot · 19-03-2021 6:56pm

Agent Coulson wrote: »

HHH in quarantine after the break out in NXT.

Some of the NXT talent really don't seem to care with the amount of outbreaks there over the last year.

Similar to WWE as a whole then

Itssoeasy · 19-03-2021 7:05pm

Headshot wrote: »

Similar to WWE as a whole then

Well yeah but NXT seems to be it’s own island of stupidity when it comes to this virus. And it’s funny because the younger generation of wrestlers like to give off the air of being tolerant and all that but NXT seem he’ll bent on not doing what they are meant to. I think triple H or someone needs to stop tiptoeing around this lot and if needs be fire some of them.

JP Liz V1 · 23-03-2021 3:49pm

https://twitter.com/MsCharlotteWWE/status/1374152391369629701

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