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I’m having a tough time asking questions about WWE’s product because I’m somewhat consumed with disgust that they’re still going to Saudi. With TKO pushing ahead with the show, it’s proof positive beyond a reasonable doubt it’s profits over people. At any point do you start looking at the top guys like Roman and think “OK, when are you going to put your foot down and say you’re not going”?
I think it would depend on how bad the situation is. Like, if WWE wanted to do a show in Iran? I think top guys would say FU to that.
If Roman, Cody, Punk & Orton all just said f you, is TKO really going to fire or fine them?
They MAY fine them but they can’t fire them. They would have a hard time justifying that to their shareholders. You can’t get rid of assets for doing what sane people would do.
Do you think other talents are hoping that some of the top guys would step up and say no to force the company’s hand?
There are talents that would appreciate that, yes. How many? I can’t say but I know some wrestlers and people behind the scenes wanted no part of going to Saudi Arabia under the current conditions. Now, would the wrestlers feel the same way if it meant missing WrestleMania? I don’t know that answer.
With wrestling, in all honesty, being a selfish business, do you feel that even the top talents are just “taking the money“ when they are in a position to stand up for the whole roster by saying no?
I don’t see it that way. Just because I wouldn’t go there doesn’t mean everyone feels the same way. Even some people who did go felt that it was their job so they should do it. Everyone has a right to feel how they feel.
If anyone was to do media over here for the event and claimed they feel safe going to Saudi, would you lose any respect for them as many would feel they’re just towing the company line?
It would depend on the person to be honest. I know some people that don’t see an issue with going there now. They feel that they will be protected and safe and that being from the US will protect them. I know others that feel that the situation is dangerous and shouldn’t happen. If one of those people said that they weren’t concerned, then I would lose a little respect for them.
Do you even think TKO would want any talents being asked about Saudi in the first place?
No, I don’t think that they want the subject being broached. The Saudis pay them a LOT of money and they don’t want to have that affected.
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