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In the Variety article that was released over the weekend leading to Cody Rhodes' return to WWE, he mentioned that he had acquired the WWWF Championship belt that Dusty Rhodes and Superstar Billy Graham wrestled over. He noted he got it from Dan Lambert who just handed it over to him for no money.
WWE posted the following job listing on their corporate website:
The NXT Writer’s Assistant will support the NXT Creative Writing Team in all aspects of the Writing process in Orlando, Florida.
Key Responsibilities:
Take detailed and accurate notes, use those notes to update creative documents including: scripts, talent rosters, Pay Per View Cards, etc.
Participate and take notes in high level creative writing meetings with Paul Levesque, the NXT Lead Writers and other members of the NXT Creative Writing Team
Work with the Lead Writer to distribute notes from all meetings to necessary parties to ensure communication amongst all departments
Follow directions, execute said directions in a timely manner, and at all times pay close attention to detail
Assist with day to day needs of the writing team at the WWE Performance Center, including helping writers with shoots with talent, promo classes, etc.
Take initiative and communicate clearly and concisely with the Lead Writers, Writers, Performance Center Coaches and other departments
Perform clerical tasks such as transcribing, copying and printing documents
Coordinate with other departments at the Performance Center and NXT Production Team ( Props, Talent, Travel , etc.) to ensure all necessary production elements are taken care of for all NXT TV Tapings
Attend all NXT TV tapings and assist writers with the execution of backstage and in-ring segments, serving as a Runner, coordinating Talent, props and other necessary items
AT NXT TV tapings, update scripts and other necessary documents for the taping. Copy and distribute the most updated documents to the necessary parties
Assist writers with directing and producing taped backstage scenes and live in-ring promos
Anticipate the needs of the team and plan ahead to assure efficient departmental functioning
Perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned/ needed
Qualifications:
Minimum of 2 years TV Writing and/ or Production experience preferred, but not required
Strong WWE and NXT product knowledge
Time management skills and the ability to work well under pressure
Strong work ethic and a flexible schedule that allows for long hours and travel as needed
Willing and able to travel minimally for business to NXT TakeOver Pay Per Views and other necessary NXT Road Shows
Within reasonable commuting distance from the WWE Performance Center to Orlando FL or be willing and able to relocate there
Detail oriented, organized and proactive
Dependable, motivated and eager to learn and assist in the execution of live scripted television
Clean driver's license and vehicle to be used for business as needed
Strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and fast typing skills
Strong Note Taking Skills
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (both verbal and written)
BA/BS degree in Film/TV/Drama, Media Studies, Communications, English, or related field of study, is preferred, but not necessary
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