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Bad_Mojo
09/04/20 10:12:45 PM
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Given 30 days to comply. They also say they, the WWE, own their real names.

Vince McMahon issued an edict this past week that talent can no longer "engage with outside third parties," which would presumably include platforms like Cameo and Twitch.

WWE held a call with talent last Sunday regarding the reinvention of the product. During the call, it was said that WWE owns the real names of talent, not just their character names.

McMahon followed up by sending a letter on Thursday. McMahon wrote that it was imperative that they promote and protect the brand in every conceivable way, and that talent have 30 days to stop engaging with third parties.

"Some of you are engaged with outside third parties using your name and likeness in ways that are detrimental to our company," McMahon wrote. "It is imperative that these activities be terminated within the next 30 days (by Friday October 2). Continued violations will result in fines, suspension, or termination at WWE's discretion."

McMahon wrote that these actions are necessary as part of WWE's rebuilding process as they "enter the next phase of growth at WWE."

It will be interesting to see if this is legal in any way. WWE wrestlers are classified as independent contractors, which has been heavily criticized in the past by shows like HBO's Last Week Tonight.

https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2020/09/exclusive-vince-mcmahon-threatens-to-punish-talent-engaging-674408/

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AlCalavicci
09/04/20 10:15:16 PM
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Pretty shitty

I really think the wrestlers should band together and challenge the independent contractor shit

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MrMallard
09/04/20 10:16:28 PM
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AlCalavicci posted...
Pretty shitty

I really think the wrestlers should band together and challenge the independent contractor shit

Wrestlers unionizing would be my favorite thing to come out of 2020

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pfh1001
09/04/20 10:16:34 PM
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McMahon is a megalomaniac who has always gotten away with horrendous shit before, so he will probably do so again.
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Blue_Inigo
09/04/20 10:16:35 PM
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Vince is a greedy piece of shit

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TommyG663513
09/04/20 10:16:39 PM
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Honestly, Vince should have to fight each and every one of his wrestlers at once if he thinks it is fair to limit them from making money on social media.

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Bad_Mojo
09/04/20 10:17:09 PM
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AlCalavicci posted...
Pretty shitty

I really think the wrestlers should band together and challenge the independent contractor shit

You're god damn right they should

That's why I will always respect Jesse. That is what he was going to do until Hogan stabbed him in the back.

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DirkDiggles
09/04/20 10:17:38 PM
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If Vince still considers them independent contractors, I don't see how he can enforce this.

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Bad_Mojo
09/04/20 10:24:43 PM
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Medussa
09/04/20 10:26:16 PM
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this is not the hill you want to die on, vince.

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Bad_Mojo
09/04/20 10:52:58 PM
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09/04/20 10:54:17 PM
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Zack_Attackv1
09/04/20 10:59:02 PM
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I don't even bother with McMahon's pathetic echo chamber of a promotion anymore.
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TooLateToGoBack
09/04/20 11:03:17 PM
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Rainbow_Dashing posted...
What about Austin Creed's twitch?


UpUpDownDown is owned by WWE, so I'm sure he'll be fine.
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Veggeta_MAX
09/04/20 11:05:08 PM
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OMG give the company to HHH to run

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The Top Crusader
09/04/20 11:14:30 PM
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Hmmm... Prichards podcast?

Maybe since he isnt on screen (except the rare cameo) it doesnt apply. I havent listened in a long time but I think its still popular.

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The-Apostle
09/04/20 11:14:47 PM
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Bad_Mojo posted...
I thought more would care, lol
Goodbye WWE Network. Hello Disney/ESPN+ bundle.

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Naysaspace
09/04/20 11:20:26 PM
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does this include media/fansite interviews? Some of which are paid spots, and have been around forever? Does this include autograph signings for books, meet-and-greets, charity endorsements?
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wackyteen
09/04/20 11:21:06 PM
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This is probably a toothless threat unless you like, go on and make an adult themed account or say stuff that is actively detrimental to the WWE.

Otherwise Vince just fucked his own company hard

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Veggeta_MAX
09/04/20 11:22:13 PM
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Don't the share holders and board members have a say in this? Do they not know Vince is a fucking tyrant?

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The-Apostle
09/04/20 11:30:05 PM
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How is any of this fucking legal anyway?

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Flintlock_Staff
09/04/20 11:31:48 PM
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The-Apostle posted...
How is any of this fucking legal anyway?
This^

Can you legally own somebody's real name?
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AlisLandale
09/04/20 11:33:15 PM
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I mean I would understand if it was just him saying they cant use their WWE alias or reference it to promote themselves

but own their real name and likeness lol get fucked

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008Zulu
09/04/20 11:34:49 PM
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Bad_Mojo posted...
It will be interesting to see if this is legal in any way.
It's not.

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The-Apostle
09/04/20 11:36:06 PM
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Flintlock_Staff posted...
This^

Can you legally own somebody's real name?
The fact that James Hellwig (aka Ultimate Warrior) had his name legally changed to Warrior just so he could use his likeness/gimmick says you can't.

Seriously though, how are they supposed to make money after WWE if they can't use their likeness/real name?

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Mysterio400
09/04/20 11:36:18 PM
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Medussa
09/04/20 11:36:49 PM
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i mean, the NCAA has for pretty much ever, no?

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Veggeta_MAX
09/04/20 11:37:59 PM
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Flintlock_Staff posted...
Can you legally own somebody's real name?
I remember watching an interview with John Cena saying WWE owns his name and if he uses it to make any profit then WWE will get a good percentage of it... for life.

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FortuneCookie
09/04/20 11:45:35 PM
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So Vince thinks he literally owns the wrestlers? Did he not get the memo that slavery is dead in the US?

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smoke_break
09/04/20 11:50:48 PM
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Bruh, if something happens to KanaChanTV, I will be very upset.

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Bad_Mojo
09/05/20 12:21:56 AM
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AlCalavicci
09/05/20 12:26:09 AM
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Mysterio400 posted...
When you see it, LMAO

AEW

oh shit lol

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ScazarMeltex
09/05/20 12:27:07 AM
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If it's not written into their current contracts I don't see how this can be enforced from a legal standpoint.

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Kazi1212
09/05/20 12:28:49 AM
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Bad_Mojo posted...
https://twitter.com/WrestlingGary/status/1302016329206071296?s=20


so they cant even do twitter promos anymore? Some superstars got serious heat offa twitter

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Bad_Mojo
09/05/20 12:59:00 AM
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ScazarMeltex posted...
If it's not written into their current contracts I don't see how this can be enforced from a legal standpoint.

That's the real issue here. What's in those contracts?

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Bad_Mojo
09/05/20 1:05:42 AM
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Conflict posted...
wwe absolutely does not have the authority to do this to independent contractors and i doubt all those wrestlers on twitch are unaware of what's in their contracts

So, what do you think overwrites what? Do they have the authority to do it to them if they signed saying it was okay for them to do that?

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Kazi1212
09/05/20 1:07:54 AM
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Conflict posted...
wwe absolutely does not have the authority to do this to independent contractors and i doubt all those wrestlers on twitch are unaware of what's in their contracts


Im sure the they talked it over with their legal team first if they could do this, surely they must have gotten the go ahead from their legal department

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Solid Snake07
09/05/20 1:10:22 AM
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Seems like a weak case against anyone already under contract

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Medussa
09/05/20 1:12:11 AM
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after thinking about it for a while, i honestly don't think it's overselling it to say that this is going to cause them some major issues in all their future contracts. even if it's never enforced, just the idea being out there that this is what the top management thinks of you... this is not a good place to be.

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Solid Snake07
09/05/20 1:17:33 AM
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Medussa posted...
after thinking about it for a while, i honestly don't think it's overselling it to say that this is going to cause them some major issues in all their future contracts. even if it's never enforced, just the idea being out there that this is what the top management thinks of you... this is not a good place to be.


Yeah....but they pretty much have an iron clad grip on whether or not you'll ever make a real living in the industry

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ScazarMeltex
09/05/20 1:18:17 AM
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Solid Snake07 posted...
Yeah....but they pretty much have an iron clad grip on whether or not you'll ever make a real living in the industry
Not if all of their talent revolt over this.

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Irony
09/05/20 1:19:56 AM
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Like Trump, Vince also has dementia

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nemu
09/05/20 1:23:29 AM
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I can understand wanting a disconnect between their outside activities and the personas displayed in the ring, but that's just a fucking stupid way to go about it.
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_Rinku_
09/05/20 1:25:36 AM
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smoke_break posted...
Bruh, if something happens to KanaChanTV, I will be very upset.
Same. I love her videos. Especially the ones with food.
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Sir Will
09/05/20 2:17:13 AM
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That's pretty BS.

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Veggeta_MAX
09/05/20 9:39:55 AM
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I highly doubt Vince said he actually owns their names, though. Everything else might be true, though.

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Bad_Mojo
09/05/20 1:24:38 PM
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Veggeta_MAX posted...
I highly doubt Vince said he actually owns their names, though. Everything else might be true, though.

But since it's quoted, it has to be a real quote, right?

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Jeff AKA Snoopy
09/05/20 1:28:55 PM
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This is one of the most idiotic things I've ever seen Vince do.

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