25% is a pretty big pay cut, no matter what profession you're in. Especially when you're established as being at the top of your profession. Granted I'm sure the cut is offset by health insurance and prearranged living arrangements.
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25% is a pretty big pay cut, no matter what profession you're in. Especially when you're established as being at the top of your profession. Granted I'm sure the cut is offset by health insurance and prearranged living arrangements.
PHOENIXZERO
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Next step should be WWE buying or building their own apartment complex near the PC for talent to live as an option though probably not a great one if you gotta move out after getting called up so dumb idea, never mind.
I also remember reading that women get paid more due to greater upkeep or whatever. I know talent can get raises at any time, I think they showed that on Breaking Ground.
They really should do another Breaking Ground.
NXT contracted talent doesn't get live event bonuses supposedly because WWE is covering so much from the PC and travel/hotel expenses when they go on the road. Still get a cut of their merch though don't know if the percentage is the same as the main roster.
I also remember reading that women get paid more due to greater upkeep or whatever. I know talent can get raises at any time, I think they showed that on Breaking Ground.
They really should do another Breaking Ground.
NXT contracted talent doesn't get live event bonuses supposedly because WWE is covering so much from the PC and travel/hotel expenses when they go on the road. Still get a cut of their merch though don't know if the percentage is the same as the main roster.
serenewarfare
Banned
That's not the qualification I meant. Meltzer goes on to qualify the move to WWE for some as a risk or a talent betting on themselves. It's a big cut percentage-wise, but it's still a healthy living and the potential for growth is way, way higher. I don't think it's as big a deal to take that cut when the end result is still 60k with high growth potential vs. 80k with a ceiling.
serenewarfare
Banned
Actually a lot of the talent that go through the PC stay living in Orlando even after getting called up. I know Braun definitely still lives in that area.
PHOENIXZERO
Member
I know, just the idea of WWE having their own housing for NXT talent might be dumb since talent is better off finding their own places (where a lot seem to live together and split costs) since they'd be better finding a place and getting settled in than living some where they'd have to move out of and find a new place to live after making it to the main roster.
It really depends on the person, if was a America dude who wasn't a top indu star hell yeah I go to WWE or At least NJPW, but if I was a Latino dude or Japanese guy , probably not
It's a calculated risk but it's still a risk, particularly with the chance that she'll be eclipsed by Shirai. Moving to a new country, with a very different culture, without a great grasp of the language, with less control, less cache, and less guaranteed money is nothing to sneeze at.
Shut up Marvie
PHOENIXZERO
Member
Purple Kane huh? My namesake (how embarrassing) was a character I created who was basically a blue version of classic Kane but more gimmicky and super athletic.
Even if you had a fairly decent chance of making significantly more money in the long run and whatever the non-entertainment job equivalent would be to greater exposure and a place where you also already know people and the company is covering helping you learn the language/improve your understanding of it and all that?
I don't know, I'd probably jump at the chance if offered.
Even if you had a fairly decent chance of making significantly more money in the long run and whatever the non-entertainment job equivalent would be to greater exposure and a place where you also already know people and the company is covering helping you learn the language/improve your understanding of it and all that?
I don't know, I'd probably jump at the chance if offered.
Some jobber.
Reneledarker
Banned
Mexican promotions do not pay that well, specially to mid to lower talent. That is why someone like Penta and Phoenix once they found out they could do way more doing shows in the US and UK indies decide to leave the carny business that AAA and CMLL are.
Also the current exchange rate between peso and dollars / euros / pounds makes working on those places really attractive. If you have family in Mexico they can live a really good life if you make some decent dollars.
lol you have no idea of how fucking little mexican wrestlers usually get paid, do you?
I know but I couldn't in good conscience good to WWE. But that just me.Also moving away from family and friends is a powerful thing.
SallyIsNow
Banned
I think most people are willing to move if it means financial security for their family.
UrbanDandy
Member
The total packeege, as Mean Gene would say.
BronsonLee
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RE: taking a pay cut to go to NXT, most of the talent did it. The only ones I know of that got really good deals were Finn and Nak. The rest bet on themselves pretty hard.
For Hojo specifically, she can go from being the ace of a women's promotion to a worldwide talent. And if it doesn't work out, she can always go back to STARDOM or work elsewhere, she didn't burn any bridges
For Hojo specifically, she can go from being the ace of a women's promotion to a worldwide talent. And if it doesn't work out, she can always go back to STARDOM or work elsewhere, she didn't burn any bridges
HashtagLapsed
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Im going to a bar for a post-humous album launch with my friend. I havent interacted with normal people in a few months now. Im a little scared.
What are you trying to say?
avengers23
Banned
The Hulkster is banned for a week?
SallyIsNow
Banned
Pikbo
PartTimeWarrior
Banned
I hear TNA needs a few good hands
What a weird dude.
Menome. It's over. It's all over.
Rest your head against my voluptuous bosom. Succumb to my wily ways.
Don't let them get to you champ
avengers23
Banned
You're right. Everyon should see the brutality and hear the refs hand hit the mat before the kick out
https://clips.twitch.tv/FantasticOpenMouseBrainSlug
Please sign my petition to
Nocturnowl
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I'm currently working in my charity shop and I can buy myself some authentic wwe wear for some jobber, something about "respect the beard".
Alas even for 2 quid due to staff discount and it coming in my vanilla midget size I fear it's too unsafe.
I don't even have a beard and the back will give the impression I'm some Daniel Bryan guy.
Alas even for 2 quid due to staff discount and it coming in my vanilla midget size I fear it's too unsafe.
I don't even have a beard and the back will give the impression I'm some Daniel Bryan guy.
You cashed in and lost, i'll move on to the next chump.
When do we get stats? Did Menome lose 7 times in one night? 😂
I think Zach has been at the dragon water...
HashtagLapsed
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You know exactly what I am trying to say, friend.
excelsiorlef
Member
Bryan Alvarez called Jinder's shirt one of the best for sale lol.
Because he wasn't very good