Paid Members Nick James Posted January 2, 2022 Paid Members Share Posted January 2, 2022 Has it actually be confirmed other than the Fightful article that WWE have stopped testing? I haven't seen it anywhere else and you would imagine this would be a big story to run, sloppy shop, if you will. Would certainly have thought Tony Khan and / or the AEW lot would have made comment about AEW testing etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The King Of Swing Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Wasn't there cases in AEW after Taz made the "sloppy shop" comment? AEW probably better off keeping quiet tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Houchen Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Wouldn’t they say something along the lines of how they aren’t their employees so the onus lies with the contractor to get tested? I imagine if you’re self employed and say you have to isolate then you ain’t getting paid. If WWE say you’re available for work but because we tested you we have to still pay you then they aren’t going to go down that route. Does that make sense? WWE test you and you isolate - you still get paid You self test and isolate - You ain’t getting paid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The King Of Swing Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 I see where you are coming from. In work if we are finished early we are sometimes given the option of leaving early but never outright sent off early, probably for that very reason. Always been under the impression that if not given the choice you get paid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUM Posted January 2, 2022 Author Share Posted January 2, 2022 18 minutes ago, Nick James said: Has it actually be confirmed other than the Fightful article that WWE have stopped testing? I haven't seen it anywhere else and you would imagine this would be a big story to run, sloppy shop, if you will. Would certainly have thought Tony Khan and / or the AEW lot would have made comment about AEW testing etc. I would say Fightful is probably the most reliable wrestling news source in 2021/2 tbh. I don’t see why AEW would comment on a WWE happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gaffer Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 6 minutes ago, FUM said: I don’t see why AEW would comment on a WWE happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Your Fight Site Posted January 2, 2022 Paid Members Share Posted January 2, 2022 Any one thinking WWE shouldn’t be testing “contractors” in such a high-contact profession as wrestling is absolutely off their rocker. No one should be getting near a wrestling ring where they’re going to start performing, breathing heavier, and have actual, prolonged physical contact with a colleague* without ensuring they’re free of COVID. * Hello, out of context thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Nick James Posted January 2, 2022 Paid Members Share Posted January 2, 2022 46 minutes ago, FUM said: I don’t see why AEW would comment on a WWE happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vamp Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Considering how many idiots they have on their books I wouldn't be surprised if they got fed up of people sulking about it backstage. They've got people like Styles who's travelled the world and still think it's flat, can you imagine how much he probably sulks about Covid not being real and how it's against his liberties to test him. I don't doubt that a good percentage of the wrestlers are actually pleased about this. Obviously it shouldn't matter. They should carry on testing regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam O'Rourke Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Orton was loudly anti-vax and told everybody he'd never take a vaccine. Then he caught it and was gone for weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Houchen Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Vamp said: Considering how many idiots they have on their books I wouldn't be surprised if they got fed up of people sulking about it backstage. They've got people like Styles who's travelled the world and still think it's flat, can you imagine how much he probably sulks about Covid not being real and how it's against his liberties to test him. I don't doubt that a good percentage of the wrestlers are actually pleased about this. Obviously it shouldn't matter. They should carry on testing regardless. You have to factor in that macho alpha male bullshit of how they’re in too good shape to be affected by something that only old and unhealthy people die from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vamp Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 16 hours ago, Liam O'Rourke said: Orton was loudly anti-vax and told everybody he'd never take a vaccine. Then he caught it and was gone for weeks. Someone should have jabbed him out of nowhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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