"Celebrity Dad of the Year" Titus O'Neil suspended

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WWE star Titus O'Neil was sent home from last night's Smackdown taping in Portland, Oregon shortly after he arrived. The word we are getting is that O'Neil has been suspended for unprofessional conduct.
During the ending of last night's Raw taping in Seattle, Washington, a number of WWE personalities and staff were assembled on the stage in honor of the retiring Bryan Danielson. At the end of that segment, which aired on Raw before going live on the WWE Network, Danielson returned to the locker room after passing through the center of the assembled WWE personnel.

As WWE talents returned to the back, O'Neill grabbed WWE owner Vince McMahon in what was described to us as in a "playful, physical way." McMahon responded by shoving O'Neil away. McMahon's shove of O'Neill actually made it onto the final seconds of the broadcast. We are told that McMahon was angry at being grabbed and that led to the suspension.

When O'Neil arrived at Smackdown, he was informed he was going sent home. The word making the rounds is that the suspension could be for upwards of 90 days. That would put O'Neil out of action through May, which means he would be missing Wrestlemania 32.

O'Neil, 39, signed with WWE in 2009 and is best known as one half of the Prime Time Players, although he's been used most recently in a singles role. He's been very active in local community outreach where he lives in Tampa. O'Neil had lost to Adam Rose earlier during the Raw broadcast.

Last night, the WWE Network exclusive video of Bryan Danielson's farewell was removed from Youtube and WWE.com as well as the WWE Network. It is likely that WWE is going to edit the snippet at the end out before restoring the videos.

I do remember watching something towards the end of the broadcast but couldn't say for sure.

[slik]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Did you guys see Titus O'Neil and Vince McMahon get in to a little tickle fight last night? <a href="https://t.co/M2dZDFmNhC">pic.twitter.com/M2dZDFmNhC</a></p>&mdash; Ivan (@pheonixsplash) <a href="https://twitter.com/pheonixsplash/status/697115203792535552">February 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Wow!

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

No fun league

[Evil Vito]

Said it in the other thread but this is basically the Paul London smiling incident all over again. If it happened just 2 seconds later when the cameras were off nobody would have seen it and Vince likely wouldn't have cared.

[Evil Vito]

Should have gotten his money's worth and hit a Clash of the Titus off the ramp

[Theo Dious]

Pretty sure if any of us put out hands on an employer we'd get worse. Fucking dumbass to think that was okay.

[drave]

The CEO and Chairman at that.

[Ultra Mantis]

Titus probably just wanted to ask Vince an urgent question, like why did he get jobbed out to Adam Rose? What happened with the Prime Time Players? Why didn't he wrestle Stardust this week?

[Volare]

Well damn.

[drave]

Well damn.


Said the other, sometimes featured for a moment on TV, black guy.

[Nicky Fives]

Whatever was so urgent, I don't see how it couldn't have waited until they were behind the curtain and off-camera in literally 10 seconds....

[Theo Dious]

Titus probably just wanted to ask Vince an urgent question, like why did he get jobbed out to Adam Rose? What happened with the Prime Time Players? Why didn't he wrestle Stardust this week?

The answer to all of the above - "cause he sucks."

[WorkrateHeel]

John cena is the only black guy who can lay hands on vince

[drave]

John cena is the only black guy who can lay hands on vince

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[Emperor Smeat]

Either Tidus didn't think the cameras were still rolling or timed the ribbing badly. Vince probably got even more pissed when it was found out that the rib/play fight was on tape.

[Maluco]

Prob not the right time to do it, but a complete overreaction from someone who is known to actively encourage that sort of messing around. Maybe a bit older now but it is still silly and has blown out of proportion a stupid moment and embarrassed both Titus and McMahon for his reaction.

90 days is amazingly harsh, he will miss his Mania payday and possibly 6 figures in money because of a pull on the arm.

Ridiculous imo

[Simple Fan]

Vince broke kayfabe with this one. Roman beats the shit out of him and didn't get suspended. 90 days is whack though.

[Emperor Smeat]

According to F4W, big reason for the 90 days wasn't soo much what Tidus did but the constant stuff going on backstage with everyone that has been pissing Vince off for a while. Wrestlers doing stuff in ring that Vince didn't approve was also another reason like Rock going off script with his promo last time.

Apparently Vince hates how much the roster goofs off backstage or breaks his rules with the Tidus situation as the final straw. Threw the harsh punishment at Tidus hoping everyone else would get the message.

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

Meltzer Sheep,,,

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

I feel like I did that wrong, where's the Kopfman when you need him?

[The CyNick]

According to F4W, big reason for the 90 days wasn't soo much what Tidus did but the constant stuff going on backstage with everyone that has been pissing Vince off for a while. Wrestlers doing stuff in ring that Vince didn't approve was also another reason like Rock going off script with his promo last time.

Apparently Vince hates how much the roster goofs off backstage or breaks his rules with the Tidus situation as the final straw. Threw the harsh punishment at Tidus hoping everyone else would get the message.

I'm guessing it's too much to expect a quote from someone in the decision making group?

Just take their word for it I guess.

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

Why the hell would anyone give them a quote if it could cost them their job?

You don't see athletes throwing their coach or owner under the bus with quotes. You only see speculation in the media and rumours from unknown sources.

You fuckwit.

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

Also, one bit of proof we have that Vince isn't too happy about people going off script is The Rock's quote (see he can give quotes because Vince needs Rock more than Rock needs Vince) verifying that Vince was not too happy about Rock going off script.

So with the slightest bit of critical thinking skills, one can see some validity in this, given the nature and timing of the suspension compared to what Titus actually did.

Again, you are a fuckwit.

[Emperor Smeat]

I'm guessing it's too much to expect a quote from someone in the decision making group?

Just take their word for it I guess.

Don't have access to Observer/F4W's paid stuff nor listen to their radio shows so got the news from someone at another board that does and has been very trusty worthy when it comes to posting sheet news from paid places. That person didn't post quotes and only a summary of the report.

From the way it was explained to F4W, it was several people within the WWE trying to explain to Brian Alvarez on the reasoning behind the suspension.

[Evil Vito]

Even if Meltzer had a direct quote, I doubt he would say anything to blow cover for his sources. There is also the occasional big story he could break in advance of WWE announcing something but he doesn't do it because he knows where his bread is buttered.

[DAMN iNATOR]

John cena is the only black guy who can lay hands on vince

You were thinking of his stunt double, Darren Young.

[Wishbone]

I swear CyNick is Vince McMahon in disguise. No one else could be that much of a "fuckwit" as Gorgeous Dale Newstead so eloquently put it. The man is either a brilliant troll, or the biggest dick rider of the WWE this forum has ever seen.

[Dark One]

Batista doesn't approve of WWE's bullshit

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I did something better! I called <a href="https://twitter.com/TitusONeilWWE">@TitusONeilWWE</a> and told him to ask to be released. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/onelife?src=hash">#onelife</a> <a href="https://t.co/ileACzeB8j">https://t.co/ileACzeB8j</a></p>&mdash; Dave Bautista (@DaveBautista) <a href="https://twitter.com/DaveBautista/status/697585006563217408">February 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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[Anybody Thrilla]

It sucks for him that he was suspended, but I most certainly will not miss his matches.

[Emperor Smeat]

WWE released an official statement on the issue and mostly to respond to a report from the NY Post implying the WWE was racist for suspending him.

Also backed down a bit on the 90 days punishment and instead got 60 days which still keeps him out of Mania.

O'Neil had nothing to do with race and everything to do with unprofessional conduct," WWE told the Post in a statement. They added that Titus "acknowledged the gravity of his mistake" in a text message, writing:

"I feel like s--t now so if you have to let me go, I understand. Stupid mistake."

Article by the NY Post that pissed the WWE off: http://nypost.com/2016/02/10/fans-call-vince-mcmahon-a-racist-for-suspending-black-wrestler/

[Disturbed316]

DON'T TOUCH VINCE!

[Icame4Hookers]

Vince is Gay, and he had a fling with Titus, ahahhahha..

Fuck Vince

[Icame4Hookers]

#SaveTitus get it trending

[Hanso Amore]

According to F4W, big reason for the 90 days wasn't soo much what Tidus did but the constant stuff going on backstage with everyone that has been pissing Vince off for a while. Wrestlers doing stuff in ring that Vince didn't approve was also another reason like Rock going off script with his promo last time.

Apparently Vince hates how much the roster goofs off backstage or breaks his rules with the Tidus situation as the final straw. Threw the harsh punishment at Tidus hoping everyone else would get the message.

He will always have a bright future in Blitzball, so he should just take the release.

[road doggy dogg]

Vince seems delusional. How dare his employees have fun.

smdh

[Big Vic]

WWE released an official statement on the issue and mostly to respond to a report from the NY Post implying the WWE was racist for suspending him.

Also backed down a bit on the 90 days punishment and instead got 60 days which still keeps him out of Mania.



Article by the NY Post that pissed the WWE off: http://nypost.com/2016/02/10/fans-call-vince-mcmahon-a-racist-for-suspending-black-wrestler/
The fact that they even had to say it had nothing to do with race is sad. What has this world turned into?

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

Yeah to think that this was a race based decision just because the guy being suspended was black is racist in itself.

Stupid overly self important decisions can be made without race being involved . Titus isn't a top guy and he pissed off the big man. Really that simple. Still dumb as fuck though

[Rammsteinmad]

Funny considering how Vince is the guy who used to attack Kurt Angle on a plane... hardly the most professional way to act in such a setting.

[drave]

That wasn't in front of the entire WWE viewing audience on their flagshit show during what was a very serious business moment.

[Big Vic]

Not excusing it but that was 2002. He might be a different guy now.

[Rammsteinmad]

That wasn't in front of the entire WWE viewing audience on their flagshit show during what was a very serious business moment.

No, it was on a plane. I'm sure the flight attendants didn't think it was appropriate behaviour.

[Heisenberg]

We're not even decades removed from the "Kiss My Ass" club on live television

[Volare]

No, it was on a plane. I'm sure the flight attendants didn't think it was appropriate behaviour.

Unless Flair had his robe on. :lol:

[drave]

No, it was on a plane. I'm sure the flight attendants didn't think it was appropriate behaviour.

You think Vince gives two shits about what some flight attendant thinks? They don't make him any money.

[erickman]

We're not even decades removed from the "Kiss My Ass" club on live television

uh oh titus may have to join that club when he returns

[Ruien]

That wasn't in front of the entire WWE viewing audience on their flagshit show during what was a very serious business moment.

So this. Why would Titus think it is goofing around time when D Bryan is having his retirement segment. Still supreme extreme to make him miss Mania.

[Mr. Nerfect]

This is so stupid. Titus is stupid for doing it. Vince is stupid for making it such a big deal. Fucking job the guy out to The Social Outcasts for a few weeks and then release The Prime Time Players because they fucking suck.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Seriously, they can't work. They've been on the main roster for almost six years now and Titus has had one good match with Sheamus.

[Emperor Smeat]

Newest update explaining the situation from Tidus' side and the whole thing was meant to just be a lighthearted joke.

As noted, Titus O’Neil was suspended by WWE on Tuesday morning for 60 days (originally reported to be 90 days, but later confirmed at the reduced number) for an incident with Vince McMahon during the Daniel Bryan retirement celebration after WWE RAW on Monday. Titus was reportedly joking with Vince in a playful manner, and multiple sources told Satin that O’Neil was just trying to allow Stephanie McMahon to leave the stage first.

Looking at video of the incident, Stephanie and Vince look to be walking side-by-side, and sources told Satin that Titus said he was only saying “ladies first” when he grabbed Vince’s arm to be polite. Titus later spoke with management and explained himself, but also understood how his actions could have been perceived by others.

[Mr. Nerfect]

That is one of the weirdest and stupidest things I have ever heard and it will not help him out one bit.

[Anybody Thrilla]

Um. What?

[Evil Vito]

This is so stupid. Titus is stupid for doing it. Vince is stupid for making it such a big deal. Fucking job the guy out to The Social Outcasts for a few weeks and then release The Prime Time Players because they fucking suck.

Fairly certain Darren Young has a job for life if he wants it. Otherwise I have no clue why they would have kept him around still even after breaking up The Prime Time Players for a second time (and trying to make Titus the one who gets pushed each time).

[Mr. Nerfect]

He does, but it isn't fair given the guy's limitations.

[Evil Vito]

Titus is remarkably bad in the ring considering his athletic background. Shame really, he has a killer physique, would give the company a legitimate African American star, and is by most accounts a super nice dude. Could have easily seen him winning the World Heavyweight Title if there were still 2 brands.

Shame he fucking blows in the ring. His age also works against him.

[Anybody Thrilla]

Yeah, his only good match (as Noid mentioned) was with Sheamus. The more I think about it, Sheamus really is a fucking fantastic worker.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Sheamus is a great worker that has been overexposed. He's been seen too often and has talked too much. Nothing about him seems "special" and when they put the belt on him it sucks the wind right out of the main event scene.

I think the guy could be a tremendous heel mid-card champion though. Could you imagine him as a bully IC Champion defending the title against "little fellas" who get close but no cigar?

[Mr. Nerfect]

If they want a black guy who looks good that can work, they should call an Apollo Crews or sign Moose.

[Anybody Thrilla]

Crews and Moose both kinda lack charisma, though. Both pretty good in the ring, but they could use some work.

[#1-norm-fan]

Should bring back Percy Watson. He was quite alright.

[Mr. Nerfect]

So does Titus.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Percy Watson had a great personality, but I have no clue why he was released. Maybe there were other issues? If he wants to be a wrestler and doesn't have any major problems, I don't know why you wouldn't use him.

Angelo Dawkins is pretty good too. And Jason Jordan.

[Anybody Thrilla]

Jordan is quite impressive in the ring, but I think Gable is the personality there. Teaming with Gable has definitely been bringing a bit out of Jordan though, which is nice.

[Anybody Thrilla]

Ah fuck, now we've made it racial.

[Evil Vito]

Percy Watson has quite the potty mouth

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[Anybody Thrilla]

Percy Watson has quite the potty mouth

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Hahaha, why is this a thing? I mean, I am glad that it is, but what's it for?

[Evil Vito]

Briley Pierce (Dolph Ziggler's brother) started it when he was still NXT. Basically just a bunch of silly vids involving him, Bateman, Percy, and Trent Barreta. Kept it going on the indies too although he hasn't added anything to the channel in a year.

[Emperor Smeat]

According to PW Torch, the original punishment for Titus was going to a lot more strict in terms of time off. Took a lot of talking and convincing to get Vince to drop it to 90 days and then another round of talks for the current 60 days punishment.

Also took a lot of talks just for Titus to keep his job since that was also an option Vince wanted as punishment.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

lolVince.

[Heisenberg]

Ah fuck, now we've made it racial.



Nothing racial about giving props to a mixed tag team feeding off each other. They have more charisma than Haas/Benjamin ever exuded

[erickman]

According to PW Torch, the original punishment for Titus was going to a lot more strict in terms of time off. Took a lot of talking and convincing to get Vince to drop it to 90 days and then another round of talks for the current 60 days punishment.

Also took a lot of talks just for Titus to keep his job since that was also an option Vince wanted as punishment.

that would have been dumb to fire him an him showing up on pop a few weeks later

[Big Vic]

Yeah I don't believe Vince really wanted to fire him.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Titus O'Neil showing up in TNA wouldn't move any sort of meter.

[Jari]

WWE - putting smiles on people's faces

[Emperor Smeat]

Small update mostly about who it was that convinced Vince to not go for the fired option as punishment.

According to PWTorch, Titus was going to be fired over the issue by McMahon. However, both Joey Mercury and Triple H talked him out of the firing, which is why the suspension was so high originally. Clearly it was reduced since then, but Vince was still ticked over the ordeal.

This put WWE in quite a bind, as it came off stupid to almost everyone. Most of the talent are staying quiet on the issue, but those who have spoken up mention that nothing seemed that bad. Few even knew about the suspension until the news outlets reported on it.

Seems the "Vince wanting to teach the locker room a lesson" and the whole "unprofessional conduct" were excuses by the WWE trying to defuse the situation as quickly as possible. Unlike other incidents in the past, WWE hasn't released an official statement regarding Titus which is making people believe those were just PR excuses.

Vince wanted him fired as the first option and it took a lot to both convince him how bad it would look PR-wise and to agree on Titus missing out on the big Mania paycheck instead with the 60 days punishment.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Firing Titus because he touched Vince McMahon's arm is ridiculous. Titus should be fired based on his abilities as a wrestler.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Should bring back Percy Watson. He was quite alright.


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Can't help but think about Abraham Washington. The man who put "The Prime Time Players" on the map.

[Big Vic]

Didn't he get fired for saying "Vote for Linda"

[owenbrown]

Didn't he get fired for saying "Vote for Linda"

If you are talking about AW, no he got fired for a Kobe Bryant rape scandal joke.

[Big Vic]

No that happened ~2 weeks prior

http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Controversial-WWE-figure-Pro-Linda-Tweet-got-me-3785579.php

[Anybody Thrilla]

I was at the show where AW made that rape joke. Pretty cool, huh?

[DAMN iNATOR]

I was at the show where AW made that rape joke. Pretty cool, huh?

*LONG, AWKWARD SILENCE*

[Evil Vito]

I was at the show where AW made that rape joke. Pretty cool, huh?

Not for nothing but when I saw Abraham Washington in FCW after the ECW brand folded I was shocked at how ripped he was. He must have been the drizzling shits in the ring to have never gotten a chance actually wrestling on the main roster with how good he looked.

[Evil Vito]

Must have learned their lesson from Armando Estrada, now I think of it. Once you reveal how ripped the non-wrestling manager actually is there's no turning back.

[Anybody Thrilla]

I hear Paul Heyman is shredded, but we'll never know.

[GD]

I hear that he has an irresistible butt.

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[nWo Wolfpac]

Wolfpac in the house

[owenbrown]

Hey, everybody! It's 1998 again. :shifty:

[Shisen Kopf]

NWO Wolfpack is just too sweeeeet!

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

It def became just too sweet when the dumped lame ass Lex Looser and Stong for this guy



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