So did Matt Striker get taken off Smackdown because he said holy shit at the Rumble?

[Mr. Nerfect]

So why is it okay for a wrestler to use the word "mark," while it's not okay for a wrestler turned announcer, who often gives us the "insider terminology" (worked or not) to do it?

[James Steele]

Originally Posted by Noid So why is it okay for a wrestler to use the word "mark," while it's not okay for a wrestler turned announcer, who often gives us the "insider terminology" (worked or not) to do it?

Same reason a cop can speed or run a red light and you can't. Announcers aren't in a position to do as they please, especially a glorified jobber turned announcer in Matt Striker.

[Kane Knight]

Originally Posted by James Steele Same reason a cop can speed or run a red light and you can't. Announcers aren't in a position to do as they please, especially a glorified jobber turned announcer in Matt Striker.

I would think the "damage" was worse when a wrestler used it. Commentary talks for two hours a show, and are part of the background. You might remember specific things an announcer says, but a wrestler generally talks for a more specific reason.

I don't know, I just think it's less a cop running a red light than it is a cop advocating pot use. It carries more weight than, say, my hippie-ass neighbour and his dime bag, and the cop would probably face disciplinary actions were it to get back to the PD that he did.

That being said, I think "marking out" is probably the least of Striker's problems, given he's sometimes as coherent as my drugged out neighbour, too. I don't think he's bad, per se, but when he tries to go the extra mile and fails, it shows.