wwe says u r an ''independent contractor', until u try to do something independent from the wwe.

@rodprops

5 жыл бұрын

exactly

@PS3DEADMAN69

5 жыл бұрын

who cares?

@ST-LEO

5 жыл бұрын

@@PS3DEADMAN69 and see that right there that you just said is exactly the problem. Get off the surface.

@glennward3443

5 жыл бұрын

I really want AEW or some other brand to step up and get as big as WWE. The competition will make for better storylines and just maybe, if that other company (ran by sports entertainers) treated their talent right, things would get better for WWE talent. That being said, if more big names left and people they wanted to bring in refused to sign the contracts until they were better, that would help them.

Nice Video.I learned some things form this.

HHH a shrewd man playing the Game" from both sides: i.e., as a "talent" and COO.

@solidstategaming7521

5 жыл бұрын

His title isn't really COO, that's his on air position he's actually the Executive Vice President of Talent, Live Events and Creative

This is why it’s not as great as everyone thinks it is been a WWE wrestler

@jerelminter

5 жыл бұрын

You mean "to be a WWE wrestler"

@Beals1986

5 жыл бұрын

jerel 😂 yeah

@christopherray122

5 жыл бұрын

The good part about it is the fame.

@TheLegendaryFolklore

5 жыл бұрын

It's a career for them, and it sure beats the every day work life for sure. Mostly every one of them will tell you, the energy of the arena when they walk in gets them every time.

@TheRogueSquid

5 жыл бұрын

I don’t know full medical and pulling in a few hundred k a year sounds pretty sweet way to kill a few years

They just need to release Brock Leaner already. He's nothing but a paycheck wrestler. He's a waste of time and space.

You're breaking all kinds of "kayfabe" brother!!!

@Beals1986

5 жыл бұрын

Trill Ville Kayfabe is dead everyone knows this

@jamesstephenson8789

5 жыл бұрын

He is also bringing all kinds of false truths

So basically Lesner does whatever he wants, all others not so much.

@Jesse_Jessie_James

5 жыл бұрын

WWE let's Brock do what ever he wants. And Brock makes way more money then any of the WWE superstars. Brock flys by WWEs jets. And also they pay for Brocks limousines.

@etanajade7818

5 жыл бұрын

Brock Lesnar is also allowed to keep the WWE Universal Championship even though others if they don't show up they have to vacate the title after 30 days. That kind of things should be nonsense. This is one of the things that makes me not want to watch the WWE. Brock Lesnar and his disregard for not only fans but WWE rules itself. He needs to realize that the WWE fans are who made him the famous wrestler he is. In the world but if you're not backed by the fans it makes things difficult. Some people might disagree with ME but I'm being honest.

@jaefralick9784

4 жыл бұрын

Yes... Basically!

"14 things anyone with the internet and a passing interest in professional wrestling knows"

@alittlebitofeverything749

5 жыл бұрын

Yet you bothered to comment so I assume you watched. Duh! Think before you post.

@AJ-of9yw

5 жыл бұрын

@@alittlebitofeverything749 Yeah I commented cause I did watch. My comment was a direct reply to the fact the video title is stupidly misleading.

@24magiccarrot

5 жыл бұрын

@@alittlebitofeverything749 In order for the OP to be honest in their post they would need to watch the entire video to know that there wasn't anything mentioned that wasn't common knowledge. A person might be willing to sit through 9 minutes of stuff they know in the chance they might learn something in the last 2 minutes

wow this company is a NIGHTMARE!! they have control of you over everything

@kevindee6273

5 жыл бұрын

that's why some talents refuse to go. Cody experienced it first hand. Took the Rhodes name from him. That makes no sense.

@martyodonnell6829

5 жыл бұрын

Check an NFL contract man they can tell what you can and can't wear

@solascripturaPR1517

5 жыл бұрын

@@kevindee6273 I was wondering why in NJPW he is only known as "Cody". Taking his legal last name from him is pure BS.

@kevindee6273

5 жыл бұрын

@@solascripturaPR1517, he could be comfortable with it now. Vince may still have a say in it legally.

@kevindee6273

5 жыл бұрын

Vince "owns" the Rhodes name legally. Maybe it was something Dusty let slip by or just signed away.

If the medical treatment being paid for is true, then that's awesome. I wonder if WWE is paying for Roman's Leukemia treatments as well. If they are, then that's truly a blessing for him. I never liked how he was booked, but I hope he gets well soon.

@christian4u69

5 жыл бұрын

'Medical treatment paid for by WWE' means that if a wrestler gets injured IN THE RING, the company will pay for ALL necessary treatments/therapies. Roman's leukemia treatments don't fall under that category, so guess what...Daddy Warbucks isn't paying for them. Roman also isn't getting paid his salary, either.

@piddlywiddly8940

5 жыл бұрын

@@christian4u69 Well it sounds like to me that if AEW are going to offer full coverage health insurance, then WWE better step their game up. As far as the salaries go, shouldn't they pay him at least some sort of minimum if there is some sort of guarantee for how much a superstar to make? Kind of how more legitimate athletic contracts operate?

@christian4u69

5 жыл бұрын

@@piddlywiddly8940 Nope. Unless Roman was using 'vacation time' while he was gone, since his condition was not work related, WWE is under no legal obligation to pay him. Vince may have done it anyway. I don't know, but he isn't legally REQUIRED to pay him.

@piddlywiddly8940

5 жыл бұрын

@@christian4u69 Yeah you're probably right saying that he probably paid him anyways, but it just seems like they should have to seeing that each contract for individuals is worth so much for so much time. Minus merch and public appearances of course. I totally get what you're saying though.

@skankhunt8383

5 жыл бұрын

Believe whatever let’s you sleep at night. Don’t listen to everything you hear.

I'm pretty sure Goldberg was named Goldberg in WCW, WWF, and WWE. Same for Samoa Joe, Gail Kim, and many others.

@Ashannon888

5 жыл бұрын

Well Goldberg and Gail Kim are using their actual names. WWE cannot legally copyright someone real name even if they wrestle elsewhere. Samoa Joe is another exception though.

@nightblazzed

5 жыл бұрын

Samoa Joe was in WWE way before he was in TNA. His name is Joe and he is Samoan so not much they can do about his name either.

@meinfuhrer1100

5 жыл бұрын

its not 100% every star such as if youre hot before wwe and can draw but most who are homegrown from wwe or not huge names prior get developed and rebranded

@wodiamond27

5 жыл бұрын

Not trying to pile on SilentStorm, but Samoa Joe's real name is not Joe - it's Nuufolau..

@JohnSmith-ez8dn

5 жыл бұрын

​@Tom Lee Really? That's why Hulk Hogan used the name in every promotion he wrestled for? Austin Aries, Tommy Dreamer, Sandman, Rob van Dam, Sabu, Sting and a lot of older/former Wrestlers had nicknames/gimmicks, that the WWE/WWF never got hold on, cause they only can do this with wrestlers, that are using a name in WWF/WWE for the first time e.g. when they are given a gimmick and btw. it is "copyright", not copywrite .... Oh and Sasha Banks, she only took on her usual nickname, cause Mercedes Banks would have been tooooooo close to Mercedes Benz. Besides those facts, nobody gets forced to put his or her name to paper, if they don't agree to the terms.

14 things you never knew about wwe contracts. 14 you don't get to choose your name or gimmick. Me: We started with something everybody knew. I love this page though

So pretty much unless you're Brock Lesnar or Triple H or like one of the top five talents in the WWE they shit all over you it make you pay for a lot of things that they should be paying for SMH that's why I stopped watching the WWF once it changed to WWE

@zzzarkka

5 жыл бұрын

Worse part is they choose who gets to be those top 5.

John Cena makes 10 million I haven't even see him

@bhagwansingh6771

4 жыл бұрын

Hello

@jaefralick9784

4 жыл бұрын

That's why you can't see him..

Thanks for the information I diddent know any of this

Local Crews who do load in and load out for WWE shows, are told no cell phones allowed while out on the floor in the venue. I was told yesterday by my dad who is doing tonights Raw load-in at Van Andel Arena, they were told they would be let go on the spot if they are seen with a cell phone out while in the venue working. That probably explains why you never see pictures of the sets half built (except by wwe programs on the network) or pictures/stories of how they do their rigging or fly their PA.

I know all this but some people don't good video keep it up

I think is call Downside Guarantee, not Base Salary

Independent under contract? Isn’t that a oxymoron

Owen didn't get injured he died big difference

@urbancyber3603

5 жыл бұрын

wtf u mean ?

@mattsspelman1457

5 жыл бұрын

@@urbancyber3603 He means theres a "big difference"between some sort of personal injury claim & wrongful death. A bit of a nit picky point but he's right.

@KennyLessing

5 жыл бұрын

WTF - Only $18 Million for his life. He was Priceless

@alirizwan8814

5 жыл бұрын

Kenny Lessing who

@wodiamond27

5 жыл бұрын

@@alirizwan8814 Who? Owen Hart.

There are a handful of wrestlers who kept the same name from former promotions

Man if this is really in cobtracts I couldn't see myself as a "independent contractor". No reward for the risk.

I think the superstars have it easy..if all they have to pay for is costumes,feeding/board and transportation. Medical bills and health insurance are provided, so any superstar wise with his money can do well; regardless of level.

@nightblazzed

5 жыл бұрын

Do you realize how much they travel? A lot of the lower tier guys have to be at all shows and considering they also have families to support they are not making hardly anything in the end.

@TheLegendaryFolklore

5 жыл бұрын

@@nightblazzed it's called hustling for that money. Nobody signs to just say, "meh. I'm good at the bottom." The company sees potential in a lot of wrestlers. They don't want them to dwell at the bottom forever. Everybody wants to see people succeed. That's how business gets done properly. You wanna stay on the lower tier or do you want to be the face that runs the place?

@nightblazzed

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheLegendaryFolklore No shit, I'm talking about the guys like Sami Zayn, Curt Hawkins... the lower tier guys who don't make as much. I'm not including bonuses, merch and stuff like that. I'm only talking about base contracts, they don't make shit unless they have been around for awhile or know someone.

@TheLegendaryFolklore

5 жыл бұрын

Dude. At the end of the year, their base salary after taxes and expenses is still six figures.

@vlverm7096

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheLegendaryFolklore very true - but if they are axed they are kinda screwed, think of the medical costs they have after they are under the umbrella of the wwe - sure the average person wouldn't have much sympathy, life can be a grind, but when they get a degenerative bone disease, or psychiatric problems, they most likely won't be able to afford the proper care especially if they have no other means of making money outside of being an indy wrestler trying to scrap together a few grand doing live shows in gyms and small ballrooms across the country - most of these guys (and gals) most likely aren't going to have a degree to fall back on or the ability to ride the corporate ladder somewhere

Steve Austin chose his name with the help of an ex-wife. He also has say over all all his merchandise.

9:45 brotha in the grey can’t believe that ass

@arkansasworstangler9151

5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha thank you for saying that I had to go back

Everyone I know is so pumped about the MITB PPV, especially the RR match and Lacey Evans match...it is soooo HARD...to wait.

They don't provide medical insurance. That's been one of the biggest contentions of those contracted with WWE. Surgeries related to in ring injuries, but not regular everyday healthcare and prescriptions.

Do a Pro Japan wresting

HHH is an exception because he's not an independent contractor...he might have a separate contract for when he wrestles(i highly doubt that) but he's a WWE employee - he's the Executive Vice President of Talent, Live Events and Creative for WWE and a senior producer of NXT.

I think Roman should be the second highest paid because Lesnar hardly ever shows up and just demands that he gets paid higher just because he's one of Vince's lackies.

There’s actually a lot of WWE wrestlers (past & present) who came from other companies like WCW or ECW or even more recently TNA, ROH, or NJPW that continued to use the same wrestling name or their own real name. Examples include but are not limited to Steve Austin, DDP, Kanyon, Booker T, Rob Van Dam, Sabu, Eddie Guerrero, Chris Benoit, Chris Jericho, Dean Malenko, Devon & Bubba Ray Dudley, Rhyno, Samoa Joe, Shinsuke Nakamura, Adam Cole, Kyle O’Reilly, Bobby Fish, Roderick Strong, Hanson & Rowe, etc...

You guys have to keep in mind that if wwe signs a really big name, they have a monetary interest in him keeping the name to keep his drawing power. Also, WWE softened that policy with most people they signed from TNA or NJPW, granted they were mostly big names as well

Heard other wrestlers say there is no insurance and you basically pay for everything

Vinny--Mac being in most all of the shots here is very creepy----------BECAUSE HIS ASS IS VERY CREEPY!!!

@Nomad416

5 жыл бұрын

I'll take your word for it, since I tend not to look at his ass.

3:39 but one time on SD Live last year Vince said that he hasn't lost a single court room battle.

@lorne852

5 жыл бұрын

Settled outta court = never lost in court

A lot of other wrestlers used their names before WWE. From ECW to name a few, RVD, Raven, The Sandman, Taz, etc... From WCW Booker T, Cactus Jack etc...

"I'm an independent contractor...tax purposes!!" 😂😂😂😂

I think merchandise is not a bonus but a seperate check and can be over 100k. I think most released find out with no notice.

Wrestlemania XX 14 March 2004 October 8, 2005, Brock Japan debut More than any 90days howdid a court case even exsist?

@piddlywiddly8940

5 жыл бұрын

His non compete was actually like 2 years instead of the usual 90 days, because he was technically still under contract when he left. Kind of like how Bret Hart was when he went to WCW. The only difference was that Vince let Bret compete, because at the time of agreement he was leaving on good terms. Brock was being kind of a brat about it so Vince was like, " Ok, you can leave, but you can't wrestle for the rest of the duration of your contract. Brock flopped in the NFL and needed work, so he actually sued WWE over the non compete stipulation and won.

Basically the WWE is a Circus, you have different acts, people, and stunts that are performed, and you travel around the world.

I knew about the WWE choosing your name for you, Bayley talked about it in her podcast with Chris Jericho a couple of years back, she said when she was wrestling on the Independent circuits, the Davina Rose name was her idea but when she got to the WWE she couldn't use it, so they gave her the name Bailey but she didn't like it, but she had no choice so she went with it but changed the spelling to "Bayley" because she's from the "Bay area" and it stuck.

@JohnSmith-ez8dn

5 жыл бұрын

You always have the choice - either sell out and make big money, or stay true to yourself and keep your name

I was on a plane with the WWE Superstars. Rock, HHH, Kane, and a couple others were in 1st class. Everyone else was in coach. I talked to Earl Hebner the whole flight.

I'll add that for number 1 the talent can make suggestions for their name, but in the end it is WWE's decision. WWE asked Daniel Bryan to write down a list of ten names and then William Regal suggested "how about Daniel Bryan?" Source: Talk Is Jericho Interview 2014

Glad the Harts got something. We all need more Owen

pause at 9:45 he want it bad lol

@thorgodofthunder8196

5 жыл бұрын

Hahah that nigga

@angelawilliams3665

5 жыл бұрын

Lmao😂

@solascripturaPR1517

5 жыл бұрын

Natty still gets the business regardless her age.

The no-compete clause is interesting in that I frequently been told I really good legal argument will put that the shame you cannot contract somebody away from making money or making an earning for themselves. I'm betting the WWE eventually would have to compensate you for that six miles if you need to earn money and that is your livelihood. however those arguments are kept under lock and key has I better when it comes time to that the lawyers tell them to take it off the books so others don't follow suit.

actually its the refs who have to pay for lodging. also backstage there is always dinner catered provided by the wwe

U must give your soul to the devil

I have to wonder, does WWE own UpUpDownDown?

@Solowar15

5 жыл бұрын

Man.....that's a great question.

The only one that doesn't sound right is the costuming and props. Maybe travel. Offer a stipend to cover the bear minimum in travel and lodging and let them pay if they want to upgrade.

Brock works 20 days or whatever it is, so doesn’t really make sense to compare his per appearance number with guys working 200-250 days a year.

I think the dumbest part of the contract is being classed as an independent contractor yet you WORK for a company UNDER CONTRACT making you an EMPLOYEE. Sounds so stupid.

Paige should come to AEW and be a general manager or something cause who knows what she going be doing in WWE now

I think its upto the superstars to come up with the name but wwe owns it if you got a name but don't want wwe to use it i think only then they choose the name for you...

This is very interesting. So how does Sgt Slaugter gimick fit into the who contract deal when anyone who is a fan of GIJoe know that Slaughter was part of the universe as well appearing as himself and voicing his own character in the cartoon and animated movie.

@epicproportionsmediaproduc6697

5 жыл бұрын

Jared Shank Slaughter was not in the WWF during his pairing with G.I. Joe.

@benclassified9451

5 жыл бұрын

Jared, Sgt. Slaughter was already using the gimmick at that time. GI JOE was just bonus work for him. Ever wonder why, on the back of the package, where most GI JOE characters have a real name, Sgt. Slaughter's just said "Top Secret"? This was because Sgt. Slaughter didn't want his real name on the box. It would have been a kayfabe violation in those days.

I'm pretty sure each contract also stipulates "No Fucking the Owner's Daughter" now.

1. Obviously. I always knew that.

@ST-LEO

5 жыл бұрын

Well that's why its number 1 on the list

@stacyhamilton2619

5 жыл бұрын

@@ST-LEO It's number 1 on the list of "Things you never knew" because I always knew it?! I think you've taken too many bumps. Is English not your first language or are you a low IQ individual? There is no third choice.

wwe=pro wrestling record label...gotcha

What is that background music playing?

@solascripturaPR1517

5 жыл бұрын

Andy Hoops uses this music on his basketball channel. Buddy ripped it from him.

Elseworth shirts were pretty decent compared to some others tbh

I heard if your injured for a certain amount of time wwe can realease you from your contract

I think that everything that they have in the contract is bullshit and everyone should be equal and they need to change the contract and pay for everything they want the wrestlers to do

2. Obviously. I always knew that. Of course WWE controls your appearance dates.

I always wondered if they are independent contractors u kno why are they stuck to so many rules and regulations? I get why when u work u have to follow them. But yet they treat their Superstars like employees. Last I check independent contractors are freekancers mean they are not bounded by many company policies like employees are. They should be able work anywhere they like including working for some competitors. As oppose if u are an employee u can go work for competitors at the same time. But thats not only WWE. I think most wrestling are like this. Well big name one anyway. Now if u are working for small indy companies u can go anywhere. By definition independent contractors work for companies when needed. I think AEW is the only company so where the wrestlers are employees and not independent contractors.

That's why AEW is bout to blow up cause they are paying their wrestlers very well with great contacts.

Wow, they control u in every way....u can't pick ur own clothes n gimmick,but u gotta pay for it??...wow!🤔🤔🤣🤣🤣

WWE career sucks

WWE never paid for Chyna's rehab either. That was one of her gripes.

@tware7162

5 жыл бұрын

Rehab should be to pay for someone's injury not people with drug problems.

@SHAKHIR2

5 жыл бұрын

@@tware7162 different rehabs for different reasons.

@merman93

5 жыл бұрын

TJ Ware-The reason WWE pays for drug rehab? Until about 15 years ago ALL the talent was popping pills,...Soma’s and Quualudes were their favorites, and they were prescribed by WWE doctors. That was just the way it was, very few promoted Straight edge, (CM Punk), but eventually it became a problem, Brian Pullman, Scott Hall, Tammy Sytch. WWE felt some responsibility, and offering rehab, even after leaving the company, ( Jeff Jarrett) would limit their liability, and exposure.

@tware7162

5 жыл бұрын

@@merman93 I understand this but if you're abusing drugs no one should be paying to rehabilitate you, that's your job.

@kevindee6273

5 жыл бұрын

Think Steph had a say in Chyna's situation?

I hit that they can't sue if they get hurt in the ring, but what if they get hurt backstage like a lighting rig falls on someone?

@heretic600

5 жыл бұрын

That would be the venue's fault, not WWE

@Aevilbeast

5 жыл бұрын

@Juan Saldana CM Punk didn't sue the "WWE", he sued by the "WWE's" doctor Dr. Chris Amann. The doctor sued for defamation, because he said the doctor didn't know what he was doing and gave wrong diagnosis so that the wrestlers could continue to wrestle even though they could get hurt or die. The doctor lost his case though. Also, I believe even though the WWE wasn't the one getting sued, they did indeed fund the doctor's lawsuit.

Seems like they would get more

How long does Vince keep Superstar before he or she retire

Wrong.... Sting and AJ there are different wrestlers that kept their names from different companies like Bobby Roode, Lashley

This video should be titled 10 reasons to never work for Vince McMahon

If those superstar's are NOT coming back then so be it

But, Why you gotta use Andy Hoops ' music??? SMH

number one in the top three most payed wrestlers John Cena over 10 million Brock Lesnar over 6 million Roman Reigns in 3rd over 4 million

W2 employees have more rights than an independent contractor.

What if one of the guys or woman tell something online they should tell them what happens to the superstars?

You better give all those employees health insurance with the job they have ... Oh my bad independent contractors... If you work for the WWE and you don't get health insurance that's robbery all the way and tear on the body blasphemy

@lorne852

5 жыл бұрын

Clearly didn't actually watch the video.

Exactly why they are gonna loose everything

I doubt bálor leaves wwe. Good bros on the other hand will most likely go back to NJPW and R.O.H.

Dean Ambrose and Rollins have the worst sell punching in the history of wwe

Good I’m glad Brock did that Cuz hopefully he can set a precedent Cuz if u aren’t under contract or employed & they aren’t paying you during those 90days then u should be free to work or compete anywhere since they aren’t paying ur normal Rate during those 90 days n that’s why the judge ruled in Lesnars favor n told the WWE that he is ruling in Brock’s favor unless they show him something different n then they settled

749th Like for this video.

Brock Lesnar needs to be released. A part-timer with a title is unacceptable. Brock must be sent packing.

thers few more that have same name as in other companys vince is getting a bit easyr whit that name thing

if you tell me who I am and what I can and can not do I'm a employ

this sounds like Illuminati signing your soul over to the entertainment industry

Remember when the WWE brought in new talent to portray Razor Ramon and Diesel? They owned the names, the characters, they could do what they wanted. Total fail though.

Question..why the fuck would anybody outside the wwe know anything about their contracts?

Actually The Miz went there with his name and gimmick so did CM Punk

@ST-LEO

5 жыл бұрын

He said not everyone. Were you listening?

Here is a fun fact you left out when you sign your WWE contract you must sign with your blood which is intact with your soul

@louisem3476

5 жыл бұрын

Alive or dead no escape

So the top two highest earners are *SUPERSTARS* that hardly ever wrestled in 2018?

@louisem3476

5 жыл бұрын

Lesnar hasn't officially wrestled on raw since 2002 long time to be contracted without actually working

Now it makes sense why AEW is getting so much bigger.

@lorne852

5 жыл бұрын

Because they have a multi billionaire funding them lol and if you think that their contracts aren't very similar then I got bad news for you...and them when they go down in a heap of lawsuits.

This contract is so one sided its a wonder why any of them sign it.

Skip to 6:07 for the salary section

Yes the only way to get out of a contract is never join wwe period.

the long ass ads kill this video. Disliked

Marks are killing this fucking business. Marks like Seth Rollins and finnbalor who just care about matches killed this fucking product and they think their over SMH

John Cena books himself.