WWE and their "political liabilities"

**Rock Bottom** · 04-05-2012, 02:11 AM

I have to say, I can understand why marines would be upset that Orton was in a movie. I mean, if that means something to you - someone being dishonorably discharged - fine. I figure this is the reason Orton was jobbed out to Kane though. Kane winning isn't a horrible thing either, the guy's been with the company through a lot. It does look like Orton is going to have to take a step back until this thing blows over.

In today's business, it is to be expected that Orton is going to have to take a step back (not that he's been doing anything interesting lately) because of this, but personally, I think it sucks. I mean, I can understand it, but regardless of what happened with Orton and the military pre-WWE, I still think he's easily one of the top five wrestlers on the roster today.

Point being, if the WWE is going to continue with this kissing of the military's ass, they need to tread more carefully so they don't hurt their own stars. It's bad for Orton, and it's bad for business. If they're going to have to answer to gay activists when CM Punk says something at a house show in Australia, they should really know better.

The idea that they're a public company, and trying to keep an image and all that isn't a bad thing, but so far their execution is fucking horrible. I'm sure we've all wondered what is so "anti-bully" about the WWE anyway.

Any other thoughts?

04-05-2012, 02:11 AM	#1
Rock Bottom Ball So Hard University Posts: 8,450	WWE and their "political liabilities" I have to say, I can understand why marines would be upset that Orton was in a movie. I mean, if that means something to you - someone being dishonorably discharged - fine. I figure this is the reason Orton was jobbed out to Kane though. Kane winning isn't a horrible thing either, the guy's been with the company through a lot. It does look like Orton is going to have to take a step back until this thing blows over. In today's business, it is to be expected that Orton is going to have to take a step back (not that he's been doing anything interesting lately) because of this, but personally, I think it sucks. I mean, I can understand it, but regardless of what happened with Orton and the military pre-WWE, I still think he's easily one of the top five wrestlers on the roster today. Point being, if the WWE is going to continue with this kissing of the military's ass, they need to tread more carefully so they don't hurt their own stars. It's bad for Orton, and it's bad for business. If they're going to have to answer to gay activists when CM Punk says something at a house show in Australia, they should really know better. The idea that they're a public company, and trying to keep an image and all that isn't a bad thing, but so far their execution is fucking horrible. I'm sure we've all wondered what is so "anti-bully" about the WWE anyway. Any other thoughts?