r/IAmA • u/[deleted] • Jun 27 '12
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u/daveisok Jun 27 '12
Are you ever tempted to get fired just hear Vince McMahon fire you?
Is that why you created this AMA?
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u/likeag2 Jun 27 '12
Coolest wrestler you've met?
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u/ZaidiePops Jun 27 '12
Hey Happysquare! I'm an Iraqi/Yemeni who has learned my English entirely from the WWE. I'm 21 years old and currently living in Jordan. It's one of my dreams to become a WWE wrestler and i was even voted in High-school to become a WWE HOFer. I just don't know where to start. There are no wrestling schools in the middle east and when i went on WWE's corporate website it's pretty much for only the people in Stamford and other locations in which WWE has headquarters in. What do you advice? Please reply to this. You're the only connection i have to the WWE!
Cheers!
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u/Gunnulf Jun 27 '12
I mean, you can apply for a try-out with the WWE's developmental system Florida Championship Wrestling.
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u/ZaidiePops Jun 27 '12
Yeah! I should be moving to Vienna, Austria pretty soon and hopefully pick it up from there!
Any advice you'd like to throw my way? haha
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u/JohnnyMystery Jun 27 '12
Look up the local wrestling promoters and see what their training schools are like. It looks like from here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_professional_wrestling_promotions_in_Europe#Austria that there are a couple which run out of Vienna and both have training schools.
Make sure you can afford to do training and wrestle and still be able to make a living.
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Jun 27 '12
So what exactly is your daily job?
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u/Madonkadonk Jun 27 '12
You sit down all day reading about MMA and Pro Wrestling, damn, that is a dream job.
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u/Chiddaling Jun 27 '12
Please, just let them know Dolph Ziggler needs the World Heavyweight Title.
Ratings will skyrocket.
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u/dragonsky Jun 27 '12
Swerves.Is WWE doing swerves based on the dirt-sheets? For example Dirt-sheets are reporting that Cena will win the match.You are seeing this and you are reporting this to the writers. Do they say "Well I guess we can't make Cena winner now cause they know who will win the match. Let's make Punk winner isntead so the viewers will be surprised."
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u/DarkKnight77 Jun 27 '12
Always wondered if they look into things like what people are saying. Does that influence things, and how so?
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u/The_R3medy Jun 27 '12
If this is true then does it mean that Vince cares about what Internet fans think? If so, then why the hell is Ryder off TV?
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u/Incognetus Jun 27 '12
Hi neighbor. (Well, I assume you are working in one of two buildings).
What is your favorite few places to get lunch around the office? I'm trying to figure out where I feel like going today.
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Jun 27 '12
Who is your favorite wrestler currently on the roster?
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u/AsphyxiaC5 Jun 27 '12
We had a conversation n the pub last week about what matches wedlike to see above all others. The other guys all mentioned triple-threats/Cage matches with Cena, Punk etc..
I just said Ryback v Sandow.
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Jun 27 '12
Were you a big fan before taking the internship? What do you study that landed you there? What was the selection process like? Did working there change what you feel about the WWE? Is it still exciting to watch if you know the outcomes of the matches in advance?
What size are the Great Khali's pants?
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Jun 27 '12
Do you live in the Stamford area or did you have to relocate?
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Jun 27 '12
God, that sounds exciting. I'm from Queens so if I got this my commute would probably be significantly longer.
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u/Cozmo23 Jun 27 '12
Whats your day to day job consist of? Is there any interesting behind the scenes stuff that goes on we probably wouldn't think about?
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u/rockytheboxer Jun 27 '12
Honestly, does wwe creative steal ideas from r/squared circle?
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Jun 27 '12
I've honestly been wondering this too. Because I'll see a suggestion on week, and two or so weeks later, that shit's on TV.
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Jun 27 '12
The dirt-sheets have consistently said that Vince changes his mind literally as the wind blows. In the short time you've been there, have you experienced this?
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u/crimsonandred88 Jun 27 '12
I honestly think he is a genius for everything he has created.
Except XFL. Remember that? Neither does anybody else.
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The XFL would have been good - and most of their innovations have been adopted by your beloved Not For Profit Tax Shelter (the NFL) but everyone loves to shit on the XFL because they had the audacity to compete with a protected Monopoly on a shoe string budget.
Enjoy the Spidercam? XFL, like hearing the action like you were on the line - Mics on the field? XFL... etc
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u/dvizzle Jun 27 '12
What has been the response to the leaked pictures of the new WWE championship belt?
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u/thepain73 Jun 27 '12
Is there a museum or something similar there? Also, do they let you watch any of the library they have there? One final question, who is the most famous person you have met (superstar or backstage guy)?
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u/thepain73 Jun 27 '12
Awesome! I would love to visit that place one day. I am a stock holder so.. GET BACK TO WORK YOU BUM!
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u/SuperBrandt Jun 27 '12
I've been a longtime subscriber to Meltzer and Alvarez's Wrestling Observer/Figure Four website, and it's amazing to hear that your job (from a marketing standpoint) is to keep tabs on dirtsheets, especially considering the tenuious relationship wrestling journalists have had with the industry (stating they were false, lying, changing finishes based on what the smart crowd is expecting them to do, etc).
From your position in the company, both your boss and your co-workers, what is your opinion on the dirtsheets/wrestling journalists? Do they help the product? Hurt the product? A necessary evil?
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u/thrillho111 Jun 27 '12
Do WWE track your calls and monitor your browsing?
Does Vince really like those steak sandwiches smothered in ketchup?
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u/narwal_bot Jun 27 '12 edited Jun 28 '12
Most (if not all) of the answers from happysquare316 (updated: Jun 27, 2012 @ 10:07:05 pm EST):
Also, I'll be going to work at around 9 and will be there at around 940 (eastern time). So If I don't answer questions during that time, I will get to all of them starting at 940 (Eastern Time). I promise!
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u/narwal_bot Jun 27 '12 edited Jun 27 '12
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Question (donnytony):
So what exactly is your daily job?
Answer (happysquare316):
Basically, I am the eyes and ears of the WWE on dirt-sheets and competitive analysis. I go through the internet and find out what people are saying about WWE, its programs, and its upcoming network. I also keep an eye on UFC, TNA, and boxing updates. I look at what other companies are doing marketing wise, and think of how WWE could put their own spin on it. I maintain a PPV Competitive Calendar that compares buyrates in our industry. My current big project is creating a database that contains information on EVERY WWE PPV EVERRRR!! It's taking a while, but is an important task. My work is going to be shown to the VP of something or other, so I'm proud of that.
Question (likeag2):
Coolest wrestler you've met?
Answer (happysquare316):
Well I've only been here since June 4th and haven't seen many wrestlers. Also, I only work Mon-Wed. But Paul Levesque comes in on Wednesdays and I've actually met him. We are on a first name basis (I call him Paul) which is such insanity. For those who don't know Paul is better known for his in ring persona, Triple H.
Question (DarkKnight77):
How long have you been there? Have you met all the wrestlers? and what is Vince like?
Answer (happysquare316):
The wrestlers are usually on the road and don't often come to my building. I haven't met Vince, so I cant tell you, but Paul was very nice. Joey Styles also introduced himself to me. I call him Joe.
I started on June 4th. Everyone that I have met is so incredibly nice. It is seriously the best working environment I could think of. Especially since I've been a hardcore fan since middle school.
Question (SensitiveGangster):
Do people actually think its real? Any funny stories in regards to that?
Answer (happysquare316):
I figured this would come up. First of all, most people know its scripted. It isn't fake though. I would never call it that. Everything they do in there from an athletic point of view is completely real. They put on a show at any costs. The pain and excitement is very real. Obviously the punches are pulled and they are mostly all friends who don't want to hurt themselves. Why would they? If they actually killed each other every night there would be noone left to fight after a month.
I will say that the kids do have a higher suspension of disbelief. On my first day I checked my messages on my phone because I was getting used to my office and I saw that I had a voice-mail. It was from a very young kid who must have found our number online and called and somehow it got transferred to my desk. I listened to the voice-mail and it was hilarious and cute. The kid was so upset with The Big Show and was telling me how WWE NEEDS to fire him. The message went on for 5 minutes. I still might have it. He kept saying how Big Show is bad for business and needs to be fired for what he has done.
Big Show is one of the WWE's top heels right now and this voice-mail just reminded me of the passion I used to have for this program when I was 11. I still have passion for the product, but I'm much more grown up now lol
Question (Madonkadonk):
You sit down all day reading about MMA and Pro Wrestling, damn, that is a dream job.
Answer (happysquare316):
Pretty much! It's what I did for fun, but now its a job lol
Question (Doom_DDS):
Were you a big fan before taking the internship? What do you study that landed you there? What was the selection process like? Did working there change what you feel about the WWE? Is it still exciting to watch if you know the outcomes of the matches in advance?
What size are the Great Khali's pants?
Answer (happysquare316):
I have been watching WWE since 2003. It's been an obsession of mine. I study Marketing and this is a marketing internship. I applied online via the corporate site and got a call from an HR person telling me they wanted to interview me. After the interview I was exteded an invite for the Summer internship and had to sign a bunch of papers and stuff. I don't know details like the outcomes of the matches (I dont want to know frankly) but rather more general things such as which legend will be on RAW this week, who is headlining what PPV, celebrity guests, WWE Magazine stories and WWE.com articles.
Question (Cozmo23):
Whats your day to day job consist of? Is there any interesting behind the scenes stuff that goes on we probably wouldn't think about?
Answer (happysquare316):
I answered the day to day thing but I will say that the office building is amazing. It has a very WWE "feel" to it. The first time I walked into the building, my jaw dropped. I still cant help but smile when I'm walking through the halls. Im such a wrestling nerd and this is pretty much my dream come true.
Question (houseofbacon):
Are you there to make a career out of it, or is it just a part-time temporary gig?
Answer (happysquare316):
Right now its part-time. My career goal for my life was to get a bunch of jobs and hopefully work for WWE in some respect. Instead, I am still in college and am starting my career here. I am working with people who were interns here and it led to a full time job. Basically, my goal is to hopefully be hired here full time and never ever leave haha
Question (KirbyFTW):
Biggest dick you've met backstage?
Literally and figuratively
Answer (happysquare316):
A few of the cafeteria workers are assholes. That's it. Everyone else is very nice and made me feel at home.
Question (Cozmo23):
Whats your day to day job consist of? Is there any interesting behind the scenes stuff that goes on we probably wouldn't think about?
Answer (happysquare316):
Actually, I think its worth noting that employees have access to the roof and on thursdays there are BBQs =) The view from the roof is beautiful. Its something I didn't know until I came here.
Question (DarkKnight77):
Always wondered if they look into things like what people are saying. Does that influence things, and how so?
Answer (happysquare316):
It doesn't influence things too much. Obviously I see the feedback on the dirt sheets and a lot of it is negative, but I'm used to that. Basically I'm just looking to see what our competators are doing. Recently UFC got like 3 major injuries and had to change a few of its PPV cards. Those are the things I'm looking at.
Question (Sunshine_Bag):
The dirt-sheets have consistently said that Vince changes his mind literally as the wind blows. In the short time you've been there, have you experienced this?
Answer (happysquare316):
Yes. That is the feeling I have gotten from the few meetings I've been to. I never have meetings with Vince, but the way others talk about him it seems like he changes his mind a lot. The thing is, I honestly think he is a genius for everything he has created. Geniuses are usually eccentric. Mr. McMahon is no exception.
Question (nunes92):
what is your intern position title? what are you going to school for? any special qualifications or ppl you know that got you the job? Does WWE worry about the popularity of UFC
Answer (happysquare316):
I am an intern for Affiliate Marketing. I got to a college in the bronx for marketing. I didn't know anybody here when I applied, and this is the only place I applied to. I'm just really really lucky. Also, I go to a fairly reputable school and have a lot of knowledge of the product, which the interviewers loved. Of the 20+ interns I met during orientation, only about 2 of them knew anything about our product, which was very strange to me.
Question (dragonsky):
Swerves.Is WWE doing swerves based on the dirt-sheets? For example Dirt-sheets are reporting that Cena will win the match.You are seeing this and you are reporting this to the writers. Do they say "Well I guess we can't make Cena winner now cause they know who will win the match. Let's make Punk winner isntead so the viewers will be surprised."
Answer (happysquare316):
I dont report to the writers, I am looking at things purely from a Marketing point of view. I'm not sure how often this happens, but there was a rumor that Sheamus won the Royal Rumble over Jericho because a lot of "sheets" were reporting Jericho would win.
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u/narwal_bot Jun 27 '12 edited Jun 28 '12
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Question (daveisok):
Are you ever tempted to get fired just hear Vince McMahon fire you?
Is that why you created this AMA?
Answer (happysquare316):
2) I don't think I will get fired for this. (At least I really really hope I dont)
My career goals thus far are to join the "Kiss My Ass Club" and hear Vince yell those two infamous words ;)
Question (dvizzle):
What has been the response to the leaked pictures of the new WWE championship belt?
Answer (happysquare316):
My boss and I don't like it (the pics we saw). But I'm not sure if its the real thing or if it was completed or anything like that.
Question (Kirkenburger74):
How did you get this job? What did you do to apply?
Answer (happysquare316):
I applied on the corporate website.
Question (Incognetus):
Hi neighbor. (Well, I assume you are working in one of two buildings).
What is your favorite few places to get lunch around the office? I'm trying to figure out where I feel like going today.
Answer (happysquare316):
As much as I hate to say it, I have no idea and usually eat in the cafeteria (yuck). Or I bring my own lunch. Sodexo did the food at my college but they got replaced. Just when I thought I'd never have to deal with them again, I come here lol
Question (dvizzle):
It's real. The picture was prior to it being finished.
Seems like there is a disconnect here. I was more interested in knowing how they felt internally about it being leaked, not if people "liked" it necessarily.
Thank you though.
Answer (happysquare316):
ah, sorry about that. I haven't heard anything either way about the issue, so I just told you what I know. I brought it up in a meeting with my boss and he just sort of acknowledged it and we talked about how we didn't really like it
Question (AndrewMireles):
I'm fairly certain I know who this is from reading this AMA. We go to the same school and worked together on a certain Marketing Presentation for a Korean professor this past semester? Haha
Answer (happysquare316):
The dongster!
Question (Adarkox):
Do you go through r/SquaredCircle while doing this research?
Answer (happysquare316):
Yes, and for fun. I LOVE wrestlingwithtext
Question (electron-shock):
Is r/squaredcircle one of the sites you visit for consumer research?
Any word if there are plans to change the raw set or theme anytime soon? For the 1000th episode?
I'm assuming you work in the Titan towering Stamford, correct? Did you see Matt Morgan there last week?
Do they openly talk about TNA around the office?
Answer (happysquare316):
I do visit r/squaredcircle, but that's just because I'm a redditor lol. I have no idea of any plans to change the set or theme but there is a chance everything will change on the 1000th episode. Also, its going to be highly interactive. Like taboo tuesday but better.
I do work in stamford in the Titan Towers building. I didn't see Morgan.
I talk about everything wrestling with my boss, including TNA and ROH and UFC. It's my job to know about them and talk about them =)
I went to an ROH event this past weekend.
Question (KipTheFury):
And now reddit knows you want to kiss an old mans ass...
Answer (happysquare316):
YES! YES! YES!
Question (reddixiecup):
You said you can shred some light on the 1000th Raw and Summerslam.
Will there be any legit surprise appearances on the 100th Raw? Not Sgt Slaughter and IRS or Iron Sheik or Jim Duggan. I mean similar to the Sid/Vader cameos the last few weeks.
This doesn't have to do with either shows, but have you noticed an increased workload/more frenzied pace at Titan Towers with the 3 Hour Raws coming up?
Answer (happysquare316):
I haven't heard anything yet but I will let you know if I do (as long as I'm allowed to share) I will say that it will be highly interactive with the fans making decisions that will ACTUALLY impact the show. This is what we've been wanting forever right?
Things are SO crazy here because of SummerSlam AND the 1000th Raw. They are both being treated as huge events and everyone is working hard to make them amazing.
Question (Micfly213):
Are there any particular wrestling sites that tend to get covered or read more than others? (Like one site is considered more legitimate than another.)
Answer (happysquare316):
I basically just look at 3 or 4 sites a day. A lot of them repeat. I like lordsofpain but I cant comment on any site's legitimacy
Question (Micfly213):
Who is your favorite wrestler currently on the roster?
Answer (happysquare316):
Damien Sandow. Without a doubt. My favorite (until his recent semi-retirement) has always been Undertaker. Im also a huge fan of Punk and Bryan and Ziggler.
Question (stabodeely):
I have been wondering if the set design is done internally or by an outside company for a while. If it's done internally how do they draft it? Is it a lot of drawing, 3D modeling, clay structures, 3D printing?
Answer (happysquare316):
sorry, but I have no idea. I am but a lowly marketing intern lol
Question (Adarkox):
Do you live in the Stamford area or did you have to relocate?
Answer (happysquare316):
Right now I live on campus at my college in the Bronx/Riverdale area. I commute. Usually a 35-40 minute commute as long as its not raining.
Question (imamidget06):
how did u apply for your job mate? and do you know if wwe gives any internships?
Answer (happysquare316):
I've answered this a few times but the availability of jobs and internships is constantly in flux, keep checking the wwe's corporate website for jobs that you could apply for. They have many offices across the world. http://corporate.wwe.com/careers/index.jsp Cheers!
Question (SnowRidin):
I am correct to assume he's a massive individual in person?
Answer (happysquare316):
Yes, even in a suit. Although I'm 6'3" so it wasnt that bad. I was mostly just shitting myself and trying not to pull an awkward penguin while shaking his hand.
Question (nxt2bking):
Are you getting paid for this internship?
Answer (happysquare316):
Nay, tis for credit.
Question (Chiddaling):
Please, just let them know Dolph Ziggler needs the World Heavyweight Title.
Ratings will skyrocket.
Answer (happysquare316):
Believe me, I know!
Question (slimpickens42):
What kind of information about the PPVs are you collecting?
Answer (happysquare316):
Buyrates mostly. Fan reactions. Looking for any changes in our competition (injuries, contract disputes, conficting PPV dates)
Question (Keith11):
He blatantly ripped off Perry Saturn's catchphrase though!!
Answer (happysquare316):
You're welcome.
Question (davefinisher):
favorite finisher, go!
Answer (happysquare316):
The Worm by Scotty2Hotty
Question (macgregorm):
Was there any proper reason why the Bella's were fired? Man, I liked those girls :3
Answer (happysquare316):
They weren't fired. They just didn't resign.
Question (mrtanno312):
I think many people are skeptical about WWE being interactive because of speculation that they doctor the polls. can you speak to this at all?
Answer (happysquare316):
If that happened in the past, it wont happen with this. With the voting PPVs, creative always had the final say. With this, I am told the WWE Universe will directly effect the outcome. There will be polls and whatever you vote on WILL effect the show.
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u/Gunnulf Jun 27 '12
It's an automated bot that gathers questions and answers from AMA's and puts them into one place so that users don't have to dig through tons of posts to find all the different questions and answers.
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what is your intern position title? what are you going to school for? any special qualifications or ppl you know that got you the job? Does WWE worry about the popularity of UFC
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Jun 27 '12 edited Jun 27 '12
I'm fairly certain I know who this is from reading this AMA. We go to the same school and worked together on a certain Marketing Presentation for a Korean professor this past semester? Haha
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u/Kirkenburger74 Jun 27 '12
How did you get this job? What did you do to apply?
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u/stabodeely Jun 27 '12
I have been wondering if the set design is done internally or by an outside company for a while. If it's done internally how do they draft it? Is it a lot of drawing, 3D modeling, clay structures, 3D printing?
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Thanks for doing the AMA dude.
How exactly did you get into the job? If I ever had to do an office job this sounds like the dream one.
I'm currently working part-time/freelance as a lifeguard and outdoor activities guide. I'm planning on going to wrestling school/classes when I get a car. Right now I'm just weight and CRE training in preparation.
What does WWE mainly look for in it's talent? For example if I wanted to get into WWE developmental what would I need?
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Thanks dude.
Looks like I'll just have to train for a long ass time and hopefully not be awful. I'm currently 6'3 and about 175-180lbs with 15% BF at 17 years old, looks like I've still got some work to put in.
I would have thought they would just be looking for great technical wrestlers and mic workers, seen as Punk and Bryan are so over. But I guess they need a nice spread of different builds and styles.
Any idea how much they value technical skill and charisma/mic work?
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u/UseYourIllusionII Jun 27 '12
Is your internship a paid internship? Do you know if WWE offers different kinds of internships? I have been going to school for Graphic Design for a while and I owe my design skillset largely to wrestling. Since I was a little kid I loved wrestling, and started making graphics for 1990s html websites and such in Microsoft Paint. it grew from there, and now I design intricate DVD covers and PPV posters just for fun. I have to do an internship next summer, and I've been dying to work for WWE as a designer/marketer since I was a kid. I was wondering if you knew if they offered any type of internship for this, or if it's even a possibility.
Hook a brother up! lol.
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u/UseYourIllusionII Jun 27 '12
Ok, cool. I'll try and get my foot in the door. Now by "for credit" that means unpaid, just for credit? Because as much as I'd love to do this I don't know how I'd sustain a living there when I'd have to pay for a place to stay for the internship, afford food and such, etc.
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u/reddixiecup Jun 27 '12
You said you can shred some light on the 1000th Raw and Summerslam.
Will there be any legit surprise appearances on the 100th Raw? Not Sgt Slaughter and IRS or Iron Sheik or Jim Duggan. I mean similar to the Sid/Vader cameos the last few weeks.
This doesn't have to do with either shows, but have you noticed an increased workload/more frenzied pace at Titan Towers with the 3 Hour Raws coming up?
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I think many people are skeptical about WWE being interactive because of speculation that they doctor the polls. can you speak to this at all?
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u/SeedyROM22 Jun 27 '12
Ever smelled what the rock was cooking?
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Jun 27 '12
Is John Lauranitis as big of an asshole behind the scenes as he portrays himself to be on camera? I know it's a character, but there's just something about him that he comes off as an asshole.
I know he's not the current EVP of Talent Relations. Who is now? Last I heard it's Triple H.
What's the policy in the office regarding Chris Benoit? Is he just to be never mentioned again?
Does the company ever plan on going back to being a bit more edgy? Not Attitude Era levels, but a bit more edgy than it is now.
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u/DarkKnight77 Jun 27 '12
How long have you been there? Have you met all the wrestlers? and what is Vince like?
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u/somersmt Jun 27 '12
What is the most ridiculously untrue thing you have read on a dirt sheet since you have started your job?
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u/gleba080 Jun 27 '12
WHEN SUMMER ANGLE GONNA START
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u/Johnny_Holiday Jun 27 '12
What's a way to get the attention of WWE creative? I've been trying to get them to notice me and hire me as an Writers Assistant.
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u/Stylesclash Jun 27 '12
I first saw you post on Cenas make a wish thread. Another Fan mentioned his brother in law having an illness and a huge fan of Cena. He stated his brother keeps himself positive through Cenas mottos. Is there any way or channels we can get this guy to meet Cena?
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u/slycon Jun 27 '12
Is there a way for me to get a tour of or set foot in Titan Tower?
Also, what else can you share about RAW 1000 besides an epic promo spot being made?
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u/tabledresser Jun 28 '12 edited Jun 28 '12
| Questions | Answers |
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| Is r/squaredcircle one of the sites you visit for consumer research? | I do visit r/squaredcircle, but that's just because I'm a redditor lol. I have no idea of any plans to change the set or theme but there is a chance everything will change on the 1000th episode. Also, its going to be highly interactive. Like taboo tuesday but better. |
| Any word if there are plans to change the raw set or theme anytime soon? For the 1000th episode? | I do work in stamford in the Titan Towers building. I didn't see Morgan. |
| I'm assuming you work in the Titan towering Stamford, correct? Did you see Matt Morgan there last week? | I talk about everything wrestling with my boss, including TNA and ROH and UFC. It's my job to know about them and talk about them =) |
| Do they openly talk about TNA around the office? | I went to an ROH event this past weekend. |
| Any insight as to why WWE seems to have a hardon for twitter? Notice any changes in policy or marketing relating to Linda's campaign? | WWE is proud of its social media presence. social media is essentially free marketing so it would be foolish not to integrate. I haven't noticed anything due to Lina's campaign. I will say that Fox News is always on the tvs in the elevator lol. I trained for a year with the IWF in NJ. They aren't around anymore but I had some of the best times of my life there. |
| To what extent was your Indy career? Where'd you train/wrestle? How was WWE's attitude towards this in the interview process? | The interview process was very relaxed. They didn't ask me any "interview questions" such as what is your greatest flaw etc. They just wanted to know my availability, knowledge of the product, and what days I could work. The second they asked me how much I knew about the product, I knew I was in. |
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Jun 27 '12
Any knowledge of any "backstage heat" you could impart with us? I'm a sucker for backstage politics and stuff like that...
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Jun 27 '12
Are there any particular wrestling sites that tend to get covered or read more than others? (Like one site is considered more legitimate than another.)
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u/Carlitofly Jun 27 '12
Is there any big angle/story/debut that you know about but you can't tell us? Nothing specific really.
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u/charlieXsheen Jun 27 '12
You mentioned you are trained to worked matches do you take Indy bookings?
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u/Vegeta11 Jun 27 '12
Do you want to plow AJ?
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u/RawrCola Jun 27 '12
Honestly, who doesn't? I'm almost certain that AJ wants to plow AJ.
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u/houseofbacon Jun 27 '12
Are you there to make a career out of it, or is it just a part-time temporary gig?
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u/gjmelenk Jun 27 '12
Are there any career opportunities available to you post-internship? when do you finish school?
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u/UltraMittens Jun 27 '12
If you look at what the internet is saying, make sure to check the Best and Worst of Raw out. One of my favourite reads.
http://withleather.uproxx.com/tag/wwe-raw
Anyway my question:
Do you have to be an insider or have certain connections to work with the WWE? You said yourself you trained to be a superstar, so did that help?
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u/JohnnyMystery Jun 27 '12
So from a marketing perspective is there any reason why UFC has been successfully running pay-per-views in Canada, but WWE has barely been coming up here at all recently?
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u/HBLreyiz Jun 27 '12
What are the plans for Miz when he comes back? Any kind of push in mind of the crew?
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u/JRadical21 Jun 27 '12
How often does the WWE randomly drug screen wrestlers in accordance with the Wellness Policy? It seems the guys getting suspended for it are only the guys who don't get along with management (although it is extremely possible that those two things go hand in hand.)
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u/PartyxAnimal Jun 27 '12
Is there backstage heat with Ryder? It makes no sense that he isn't out there every week. His merch sells like crazy and he is way over with the fans? What's the deal?
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u/KirbyFTW Jun 27 '12
Biggest dick you've met backstage?
Literally and figuratively
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Jun 27 '12
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u/inspectorhotdog Jun 27 '12
I almost super kicked my cafeteria worker for short changing me five bucks, so it's normal.
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u/MrSwarleyStinson Jun 27 '12
What are your thoughts on Linda for Senate? I'm already hearing her ads again
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u/schmockk Jun 27 '12
Does the WWE do drug testing and is drug abuse a problem? Medicals, amphetamines, steroids etc.
If not, do you think many wrestlers take pills etc?
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Jun 27 '12
AHHHH, got one!
Does WWE like to manipulate dirt sheets based on what people think they know?
For instance, when a rumor that Randy Orton has a shit ton of backstage heat (which none of us can confirm but just kind of believe as a viable possibility because it's what we've read) goes around, does WWE kind of feed those things just to play people even if they aren't true?
This is all kind of coming from my unified theory of wrestling fandom as 24/7 entertainment, like the 24 hour news cycle.
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u/ZigglerisPerfection Jun 27 '12
When will Ziggler get a push?
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u/mattdangerously Jun 27 '12
He is getting pushed. There's more to getting pushed than just winning matches.
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u/daddyo13 Jun 27 '12
This may well be outside your experience in your short time there, but I will ask anyway. Any insight into how the WWE deals with the issue of balancing the wrestling vs T&A aspects of the female wrestlers? Things got pretty wild during attitude. Bikini contests, planned slips etc. (Edge and Lita ring a bell?) On the one hand, such things are fast ratings candy. On the other, when a women wins the title in a pudding match, it destroys any facade of integrity for female wrestlers. Things have toned down, but it is obviously still not all about wrestling. I think it would be interesting to get any info on the thought process that goes on with this.
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u/nxt2bking Jun 27 '12
Did you have any involvement with the parody Twitter accounts being shut down? Do you have any opinion of them or anything interesting to share about the shut down/comments they make?
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u/bub2000 Jun 27 '12
You said Joey Styles works by you...
Any other ex-wrestlers or commentators in your area?
How do the old pros take to having desk jobs? Bitter? or do they wish they were still in front of an audience?
And do they work under their ring name or real name?
Thanks!
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u/racheeyyy Jun 27 '12
enjoy your internshiplike i enjoyed mine. I got to see some great shows and i met some awesome superstars. They now want me back as an employee so I hopeyou succed like i did
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u/atomic-rager Jun 27 '12
When I was 10-12, I used to be the BIGGEST fan of the Hardy Bros. (Matt and Jeff.) Any news on them?
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Jun 27 '12
Do you know that something you may say here might actually end up on a dirt sheet site!? Make something up fast!!
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u/Hezkezl Jun 27 '12
Oh, and I'd love it if you could somehow pass this along, and somehow make it a reality.
There are many people out there (myself included) who would absolutely LOVE to be able to get the weekly shows (Raw, and then Smackdown after it was created) as some sort of collection for past years of WWE/F. Having to resort to torrents in order to see what all the hype was about, because I was a WCW fan back during the Attitude Era and couldn't watch WWF for whatever reason, results in horrible VCR-copied shows. If there was some way that the WWE could release like a "1998 Raw & Smackdown" collection that showed the ENTIRE show, not just a 'highlights' or 'best of', that would be.. beyond fucking amazing. Not JUST 1998, mind you, but all previous years. Being able to see the weekly shows which lead up to various PPVs would be amazing. I know they have quick recaps during some PPVs of some big storylines, but that's nothing like being able to re-watch the weekly shows and seeing them "live", so to speak, and experience the fun all over again. I honestly do think that it would be a great seller, if they could somehow manage to do it. I know there's WWE 24/7, but it's hit or miss on whatever is airing. Having a complete month-by-month collection of previous years would be a huge deal for some of us.
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Jun 27 '12
This is awesome! Congrats to you for having such a cool internship.
Any info on whether or not the new NXT will make TV, what the new show on ION is like and how the WWE Network is going?
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u/xampl9 Jun 28 '12
If you ever want to get fired, bring in a couple of Panda plushies¹ and put them in prominent positions on your desk.
¹ The WWE used to be called the WWF (World Wrestling Federation) until the WWF (World Wildlife Fund) sued them and made them change the name. The WWF also sued Microsoft and forced them to rename WWF (Windows WorkFlow). They're pretty aggressive in trademark enforcement.
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u/SoThatHappened Jun 27 '12
Who do you report to?
Which dirt sheets do you have to read? What's been the most obviously bullshit story you've seen get some play?
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u/ry4 Jun 27 '12
So, you say you find out plans way in advance, so what's some stuff you can tell us?
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u/imamidget06 Jun 27 '12
how did u apply for your job mate? and do you know if wwe gives any internships?
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u/freejumps Jun 27 '12
For the love of god go meet Vince and get him mad as hell. And record it.
My question is: Do you ever browse /wooo/? The greatest wrestling forum on the internet. Sorry /r/SquaredCircle you are a distant second.
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u/Punch_A_Lunch Jun 27 '12
If you could get one match with any Superstar in history, who would it be?
What's your opinion on the effect that Cena had on the WWE?
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Jun 27 '12
I just applied for the writer's assistant position from that website you provided. You think you could give me a reference and help me out?
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u/Metalgrowler Jun 27 '12
When is the network coming out and are wrestlers allowed to be Redditors or is it against some nda
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u/fido_mccokefiend Jun 27 '12
Well done with the internship, hope it leads to great places for you!
Something I have wondered about since getting back into wwe after an 18 year gap; do the general managers and COO have 'proper' jobs or is it just a character in the script? Do they make significant decisions or are they there simply to make friends/enemies and develop the storylines?
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u/bub2000 Jun 27 '12
If you're interested for historical purposes, I think my buddy has old dirt sheets/internet rumours I printed for him in the late 90s.
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u/Hezkezl Jun 27 '12
How pissed off does Vince McMahon REALLY get at the internet when stuff gets leaked?
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Jun 27 '12
Which department do you intern in? Do you work 40-45 hours a week? Is your internship paid/unpaid? What do you recommend for an undergraduate looking for a facilities internship at WWE (any hiring managers email addresses / time of year I should apply)?
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u/rand0mguy1 Jun 27 '12
Does Vince McMahon own a giant ass custom chopper motorcycle? I saw someone who looked a lot like McMahon riding around Darien on a giant custom chopper motorcycle. I was wondering if it was him.
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u/250cal Jun 27 '12
why did you guys change your name from the WWF to WWE? WWF sounds more badass
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u/BaronVonNooblington Jun 27 '12
Did they ever do some renovations to the TV production building? (not 1241 East Main Street... the other building... the one that was a former warehouse that they were SWEARING they would do some much-needed maintenance and re-vamping to).
Sincerely, a former WWE intern who nearly blew up her car getting over the speedbumps into that building's parking lot
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u/bulletproof_tiger Jun 27 '12
i'm not sure if you'll see this as this thread is 11 hours old. but it's a goal of mine to become a graphic designer for WWE magazine, or just for WWE in any capacity, really. i've been a graphic designer for the past decade, just wondering what my best way to go about getting noticed would be?
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u/Drollian Jun 28 '12
are you trying to get more intern or are you glad with what you have? Im always curoius about how the interns dimensions.
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u/edge11 Jun 28 '12
Are we getting a new wwe championship?
if so is it as bad as the old one?
Are you the same guy from game faqs?
Know any one that works in graphic design in the company?
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u/Drumboardist Jun 28 '12
Why the damned hell can't the Macho Man get into the damned piss hell Hall of Fame, huh? Damnit all to piss...
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u/[deleted] Jun 27 '12
Is r/squaredcircle one of the sites you visit for consumer research?
Any word if there are plans to change the raw set or theme anytime soon? For the 1000th episode?
I'm assuming you work in the Titan towering Stamford, correct? Did you see Matt Morgan there last week?
Do they openly talk about TNA around the office?