A virus outbreak in WWE was inevitable: Wrestling Observer Radio

[@Kinvarus1]

WWE: You can't wear a mask if you're a real wrestling fan you wouldn't wear a mask. Also WWE: Sells WWE themed masks.

[@RiderLeangle2]

Glad I'm not the only one noticing that, you'd think they'd want the additional marketing.

[@DIESEL0759]

@@RiderLeangle2 A Rey Misterio mask will be even MORE useless than a regular mask, unless we're talking about an N95. I'm not seeing any irony in peddling Rey Misterio masks vs not wearing an N95, unless you're suggesting WWE start selling wrestling-themed custom N95 masks?

[@RiderLeangle2]

@@DIESEL0759 Not quite n95s as much as cloth masks but no they legit sell facemasks on their shop. shop.wwe.com/face-masks-and-neck-gaiters/

[@somedude2384]

M a r k e t I n g = m o n e y :)

[@Meatball2022]

Roman reigns and Kevin Owens looking like geniuses right now

[@cjqcresent292]

@Personal Risk Still messed up that WWE stripped him of the Intercontinental Title.

[@jesuszamora6949]

@Personal Risk If I'm one of those three, I'm asking for my release and making it clear I ain't coming back. ESPECIALLY Roman. I wouldn't wanna die for Vince.

[@KJaswal]

But they are probably gonna be buried tho when they come back

[@jesuszamora6949]

@@KJaswal More than likely, but they still get to live without the 'rona. Better to be buried at the bottom of the card than buried 6 feet in the dirt.

[@ahmeddemha6112]

CJQ Cresent Hey at least they didn’t have him drop it to a washed up has been😗

[@mbellamy19]

Is anybody really surprised here? It's Vince McMahon. Owen fell from the rafters and died and the show still went on.

[@mrcoliseum]

With his blood on the canvas. Wrestlers wrestling on a crime scene.

[@Njbear7453]

RIP Owen

[@Jazzman2476]

These are not mistakes. This is called in incompetence.

[@megamanxhunter]

No, I'd call it negligence and recklessness.

[@og-ew7pw]

both are you are correct an sad part people will continue to support that company after showing they dont care about their talents

[@patrickgill7543]

@@og-ew7pw Cancelled subscription a week ago still check in but cant support them fully anymore

[@DukeBlueDevilFan08]

I agree with everything said. If WWE treats their performers and employees this way, imagine what they think or say about their consumers? If you want them to change probably best to stop giving them your change

[@johngallagher72]

Greed could also be a good description.

[@Beatle911]

Ambrose is staying true to his vows of being at Renee's side in sickness and in health.

[@jesusmendez4547]

Beatle911 I would too, shes a baddie

[@pancakesarealwaysbetter]

At what point are WWE fans going to realize that Vince McMahon has never cared about his wrestlers. This alone shows more than ever. This also includes Paul (HHH) and Stephanie. Because clearly, if they did care. They would stop business for a week or two. Plain and simple...

[@Linklex7]

The fans already realized it. The only people left still watching and defending WWE are the people who grew up with WWF. The younger fans have left for AEW.

[@SimianScience]

i saw some calling for AEW to cancel their shows to make WWE realize what they are doing is wrong

[@PretentiousGit]

@James Webb feel free to tell me another company that wants to pretend coronavirus doesn't exist and refuses to let anybody wear masks. spoiler: you can't

[@pancakesarealwaysbetter]

@James Webb Def not crying. Just pointing out the obvious. Just as you said about any major corporation. The thing about WWE. Somehow they continue to make money on the backs of all these performers. And I get it, this is what they know and this is what they love. So, I don't blame any athlete/performers that doesn't speak out. Because we ALL know that Vince isn't professional whatsoever. Clearly, that is why I stopped watching anything is regards of them for 16 years.

[@pancakesarealwaysbetter]

@@Linklex7 I just want WWE to end already. His business practices have been bad for decades.

[@DayFul]

Renee did an in ring interview a week ago with Sasha and Bayley and they've been on all 3 brands this could get much worse.

[@robriginio530]

Yep. Renee spends her time speaking into a microphone & then sticks that same microphone into peoples faces. Yes, this could get much worse.

[@johngallagher72]

Sad crazy times indeed ..stay safe out there .🙏

[@johngallagher72]

@@robriginio530 that would be interesting could the droplets move from the mic without you touching it not 100% sure ...for sure though there were other people like members of production team touching those mics ...even if she hugged them, touched them inadvertently or even touched a surface that they later touched youd think both would have to be in quarantine for 14 days ...scary scary times out there ...stay safe.

[@ash_and_slash]

Which means, moxley can be infected, and he can infect others in AEW. Is this Vince’s plan to end AEW?

[@Phaze718]

Just because someone got it, doesn't mean it gonna get much worse. There's a 99% recovery Rate supposedly. Theres a good chance most have or had the virus by now without/without symptoms.

[@giantreddevil]

I definitely blame Vince McMahon and Kevin Dunn for all of this saying fans wearing masks are not fans of wrestling. I find that disgraceful. Wearing masks saves peoples lives. Now with this outbreak Vince and Kevin thinks that's fine to continue the show and forget about it.

[@tylerleggett5088]

This is much larger than a wwe problem. The company is just a microcosm for the mentality of the united states as a whole. If our state and national leaders set the tone, we'd see more adherence to science.

[@marini11]

They're acting just like their buddy Donald. Close your eyes and it will go away...

[@kamfisher1714]

How’s your precious Moxley ? Where’s the outage ?

[@LanceG007]

When did they say,stop making up shit

[@filipemlribeiro]

NJPW - Stops the shows for months. Comes back, has staff cleaning the ropes with disinfectant after every match, and has no audience!! WWE - Never stops the show, adds audience with unknown people, without masks, does not test anyone, even has entrances and spots in the middle of the audience!! There is a huge difference between a very respectable company and a very badly managed one. Vince, quit please.

[@madisonbailey2564]

You must love living in fear

[@robr9105]

Madison Bailey/ No fool!, people are legit getting sick. Don’t be a moron.

[@filipemlribeiro]

@@madisonbailey2564 Nothing to do with living in fear or not. I'm just poiting out the differences in how those two companies are treating their employees. Also, that answer sounds very american. Am I right?

[@madisonbailey2564]

@@filipemlribeiro You don't have to go to work at wwe if you don't want to. It is purely up to the wrestler's decision.

[@madisonbailey2564]

@@robr9105 People also get sick with the flu. Sometime you gotta take the risk

[@X_Blake]

This is horrendous. What’s even worse is that I bet this won’t stop Vince and company from working. I absolutely hate this company so much, but most importantly their heartless psychotic imbecile of a boss.

[@christopherhamer9584]

Pussy

[@wrestlingp]

Don't take it to heart so much 😂😂😂

[@thlifethlife-cf1wc]

He'll make a new stable 'The Covid Connection!'.....That's some good shit!!

[@MrJacobGraham]

I bet you love AEW lol

[@erikprestonTV]

Chill dude. This virus is no worse than a common cold for most people.

[@lordfaust023]

Roman, Sami and Owens did the right of getting off tv before all this happened...they know Vince dont really care and will not really do much to prevent this disaster

[@robertmccarthy9763]

Yes I agree

[@polsdofer]

Blessing in disguise that Edge tore his pectoral and had surgery.

[@DayFul]

Nia Jax put Kairi Sane out of the line of fire too unfortunately she'll be carrying a scar from that steel stair shot.

[@erikprestonTV]

Disaster? Who is over 80 that is at risk in WWE?

[@dylanlevine6745]

@erik Preston dude please do some research. Not people just Ofer 80 are dying.

[@samcortez420]

Just like the Jimmy Snuka murder, Vince is sweeping this under the rug.

[@salamisumo2]

Alice Chrysler No disrespect to Nancy Argentino, the person Snuka murdered, but you can’t compare the two situations. Due to incompetent law enforcement, Snuka was only accused, never tried of murder. His daughter also doesn’t look JUST like her father nor does she want to package herself as Snuka Jr, the way David does. Benoit’s murder-suicide was probably the greatest tragedy in wrestling. Incomparable.

[@LuisReyes-pb4dt]

Alice,I agree with you .The only thing for me is watching the Dark Side of the Ring episode about Benoit and David says that Chris is still his hero is disturbing. I wonder if he ever went for counseling. If he didnot he should.

[@The_Sacred_Grove]

@@salamisumo2 Compare all you wish, and claim they're incommensurate cases. That doesn't negate the fact that Vince protected, continued using and paying, and later memorialized a murderer. They don't even need to be comparable cases. Snuka is a piece of shit who shouldn't be in the Hall of Fame.

[@RyanDMoore]

Vince's own soul has been swept under a rug laid to rest over his father's grave.

[@barnesfalcon1762]

@@LuisReyes-pb4dt Note he says that, but acknowledges his dad seemingly went through an extreme mental break likely from the massive amount of brain damage/depression he sustained over his career, his brain was tested and showed massive CTE. David Benoits hero was Chris Benoit, not the monster with CTE that killed his brother and Step mom. He could have had couseling to help him with the fact the brain damage changed Chris into a Monster.

[@normalguy5031]

No matter what’s gonna happen in vince mind everything is fine and the show must go on

[@BlackEagleUSA]

And it will

[@StraightPunkEdge93]

The only way he'll taking this seriously is if he or someone in the McMahon family gets it

[@normalguy5031]

DumbPunk Even if vince get the virus in his mind the show must go on

[@michaelskoomamacher5652]

"THERE IS NO SICK" - Somewhere from Stamford CT

[@gamesthatiplay9083]

Even if Vince himself dies in the ring, EMTs would find a tattoo on him saying the show must go on!

[@unmitigateddisaster3793]

A general rule for respiratory infections is if a person has been exposed to a carrier and didn't follow safety precautions then they have been infected. This is going to get very, very bad.

[@GlassShardFilms]

Future dark side of the ring

[@broussard41]

There should be a DSOTR about “The 3 Worst Speaking Voices in Wrestling - Alvarez, Valley and Meltzer.” Shudder.

[@briancromartie3149]

@@broussard41 And yet you clicked 😂

[@DigestiveCeremony]

@@briancromartie3149 All. The. Time. The biggest Observer haters are the ones here for every video. Funny how that happens.

[@youngbreezy5859]

This shows how much Vince cares about his employees lol

[@nickpappas17]

Aew isnt doing much more than wwe they’re still putting their employees at risk.

[@mielyt125]

npsoloman aew is testing their employees

[@sami0930]

@mielyt On every week since the empty arena shows started But wwe start testing last week

[@Sly_404]

@@nickpappas17 Whataboutism much!

[@jdogjohnson9038]

Vince cares about Vince he thinks he's indestructible which no one is his greed will crush him!

[@DanielSmith-zv9yc]

It was bound to happen. Roman was right to stay away, and Vince needs to go now!

[@zCloutLordSDxJrx]

How tf do you expect them to stop it what test lol florida is exploding its in walmart fast food spots everywhere it was coming regardless.

[@adnannaemaz1989]

So was Sami Zayn and now Kevin owens

[@ahmeddemha6112]

RealLifeHeel I mean AEW has somehow managed to avoid making the news eventhough AEW is based in the same state that’s seen spikes.

[@DanielSmith-zv9yc]

RealLifeHeel Just a bit of common sense would be great and at least reduce the risk as much as possible. It’s NOT hard

[@DanielSmith-zv9yc]

DevilKaz Well they shouldn’t be happy about it. I’m not a fan either but he was right to stay away and I certainly hope he comes back, who knows maybe as the conquering hero as the guy that walked out on Vince for the right reasons

[@chadkirk150]

Great job Vince! Not only did you put everyone at risk, but now AEW's wrestlers are at risk now!

[@haiasieel6099]

Can't win the Wednesday Night War, so he will resort to biological warfare.

[@ViejoSabroso-rj9cc]

God dammit, sounds incredible but its so damn true. Fucking WWE.

[@kfletch19]

Tony Schiavone works for a local sports station in Atlanta and he was asked about AEW’s testing process and he mentioned how extensive their process is. They are tested weekly before TV tapings and they do temperature checks to enter the studio.

[@kashifreza1993]

Why do i feel like he planned it ruthless businessman after all

[@Linklex7]

The sad part is that, in Vince’s out of touch mind, that’s a victory that made this whole thing worth it.

[@williamhild1793]

The most important issue throughout this whole thing is that Vince McMahon continues to make money and have people genuflect before him. Because after all, Vince's concerns outweighs every other persons on this planet. Come on, people---think of Vince. Ask not what Vince can do for you---ask what you can do for Vince.

[@wolfcola3401]

He definitely succeeded in ruining fighter fest. They definitely took out the main event, by quarantining Mox.

[@geneanthony3421]

The real problem is that he was running a show, if he was out there "peaceful protesting" everyone would have been safe since the media seems to act like it's a big deal when people are setting businesses on fire in groups with no masks on.

[@UnsilencedOutspokenTikTok]

@@geneanthony3421 even people who are protesting are encouraged to wear masks. The thing is WWE mandated no mask no entry so vs people protesting out doors isn't as dangerous as what Vince has been doing...

[@catholicguy3605]

If you're worried about Covid you're stupid

[@DanielOrteez]

He's not paying the wrestlers?!?!

[@chrisosullivan4765]

Cancelling my subscription to the network, cannot support a company that knowingly puts lives at risk, its one thing too many now, actually sad about this, feels like being in a relationship with a person that is no good for you but you never pull the plug, wish WWE well but so long maybe one day we'll meet again

[@firemarshal2629]

Lol your 10 bucks will be missed. At least until mania next year.

[@chrisosullivan4765]

True my friend but better me having it than them, XFL, the cuts in April, handling the Corona virus, recent allegations, and thats only the last 3 months, cannot support this company anymore

[@jesussaldana4558]

@@firemarshal2629 apparently so since they are losing money

[@rogerbabin8175]

I've been boycotting AEW and WWE over their actions for a while now. Thankfully NJPW has acted responsibly and I look forward to the official return of NWA Powerrr when the time comes.

[@andyb2830]

@@rogerbabin8175 AEW has been testing people though. With actual proper tests ..

[@jonnya4209]

"The evil Mr McMahon character" = just Vince. Face Vince is the act.

[@unRottenemSpines]

😂👍

[@alexrich2045]

This the most confrontational Bryan has ever been with Dave. Love it. Hope everyone's doing ok.

[@unmitigateddisaster3793]

He's tired of Dave just making excuses for Vince and WWE. Everyone is. There is no excuse for how Vince and Dunn have behaved in this crisis. I know we live in a fucked up country where Billionaires are basically untouchable, but what he did should be criminal.

[@alexrich2045]

@@unmitigateddisaster3793 he is bizarrely supportive of Vince and WWE here. You'd think Vince had dirt on him with how defensive he during this discussion!

[@Linklex7]

Alex Rich Yeah it’s strange. Dave is usually the first to tear WWE a new one. Why is defending them so badly all of a suddenly.

[@TheJoker-cz1qq]

Vince thinks he is right and everyone is wrong not only in this situation about the virus but everything about wwe His mentality is killing wwe

[@c.a.t4607]

Literally...

[@filipemlribeiro]

The thing is WWE keeps afloat, because people will not stop watching it.

[@ahmeddemha6112]

Filipe Ribeiro Raw’s ratings have dropped from their average it’s possible.

[@benkenobi9019]

The system here in Germany works. We love football (soccer) and without the fans it's not the same, but it's the only way that the sports continues. You have to wear masks at the bus, trains, stores and so much more and it works. The USA must learn to let things go, people are way more important than the business. I love wrestling and of course with a crowd it's so much better, but the way that AEW goes its the best way. I supported the wwe for 24 years but since 2 years I stopped to support them. Because Vince and his stupid politics. Saudia Arabia, his booking, how he make false advertising and now the way he goes with covid 19. This man only cares for himself, he make shows only for himself. If masks shows weaknesses, then you know he don't get what's going on in the real world. I hope Renee will get well soon

[@planescaped]

"The USA must learn to let things go, people are way more important than business" I sincerely doubt that's going to happen until things get to black death levels.

[@DogeLeague]

Benjamin damn bro, thank you for the great information. Unfortunalty America’s still has an idiot problem in some places that is keeping us all from advancing in civilization. Hopefully one day tho. Wear your mask everyone. It’s not hard at all

[@MunsonX]

Business= paycheck= food

[@haraldrauppraupp1761]

@@MunsonX 40% of the economy goes to guns and military stuff... Just saying...

[@MasterMinderLp]

And tbh it's not like Germans are not crying about those precautions 😂 but idd they work

[@rustybuquet4145]

Renee lost her sense of taste? Explains why she keeps watching Raw hyuck hyuck hyuck

[@milk_bath]

GOT EM

[@DabbingTaco]

I love it when Bryan rants.

[@SSJFutureGohan62093]

It’s always music to my ears.

[@DogeLeague]

Damn bro. WWE is dead. AEW all the way man. At least Tony is smart enough to run a business correctly.

[@DayFul]

Tony's transparency is refreshing given how WWE operate.

[@christopherhamer9584]

Omg i know. Wwe will never be the same. There dead. Never going to run a show again. Jackass

[@rogerbabin8175]

LOL! AEW was worse initially and have continued to operate during the pandemic. Yes, WWE is worse now but both of these companies have been incredibly negligent during covid. Remember that AEW shifted operations out of Florida because they could no longer legally work there in order to put on tapings in a state where rules were more relaxed. None of this has stopped them from using more vulnerable talents like JR, Jake the Snake or Arn Anderson. We've seen tons of televised segments with plenty of performers and crew close together backstage or what not. If you want to feel better about AEW because at least their not WWE...fine...I guess. You'll win that debate. But both companies have been completely disgraceful here and well worth boycotting for their actions. NJPW is showing the world how its actually done...and if things backfire for them then at least their timing and precautions made sense and didn't feel rushed or reckless.

[@jbentley19]

@@rogerbabin8175 You are thinking way too logically brother. This is all about these AEW fans just hating on WWE in any way possible. I agree with everything you said. Both are in the wrong. But you will never get these diehard crybabies to admit any wrong in the perfect world of AEW. It is ridiculous and annoying, the hypocrisy is laughable.

[@DigestiveCeremony]

@@rogerbabin8175 Is that you, Peter Lee? Do I need to start looking for Roger now, too?

[@kemy6775]

Dave is trying REALLY hard to be nice to the WWE and their ways on this one.

[@ronankrah5286]

I believe it's because so many WWE employees have piled on Dave in recent months, despite being right most of the time, and has felt the heat from the hate he's been receiving some time now. The old Dave wouldn't care but at some point when you have an entire company hate you, there's some pressure one feels.

[@Linklex7]

C God bless Bryan. Cause it hurts seeing Dave defend WWE so much.

[@wrestlingp]

He's not defending at all, just because he's not bombing on WWE like Alvarez with unreasonable comments doesn't mean he's defending them.

[@gogojojo331]

I like how Dave has to be haggled down to acknowledging vince is part of the reason for the spread

[@JamesFromRedLedger]

gogojojo331 he’s too fair for his own good sometimes

[@Linklex7]

Bryan ain’t having that shit. He’s calling it like it is.

[@nustde00]

I live legit 2 blocks from the performance center and im like... terrified at how many of them or their partners shop at my publix.. damn it.

[@adnannaemaz1989]

Be safe man

[@nustde00]

@@adnannaemaz1989 Thank you man. Orlando is crazy. SO MANY people not wearing masks all over the place. PEOPLE WEAR MASKS DOWN OFF their face here as a protest. This is going to get a lot worse. I have been self quarantined for so long i have already had a mid life crisis.. I will not help this get worse.

[@albundy7459]

jarlaxle2445 it’s not just Orlando. It’s basically everywhere in Florida.

[@jesuszamora6949]

@@albundy7459 Dunno about up north, but here in Miami-Dade we're taking it serious. You're required to have your mask on to enter any building now, and they're talking about fines for violations. Don't get me wrong, Florida as a whole is a shitshow, but there are places that care, even if they're only down South.

[@DigestiveCeremony]

Good luck, and stay safe. At the very least, wear YOUR mask.

[@terencepace1730]

i mean... it was inevitable until some in-ring talent is infected. I hope Mox, Renee and anyone else infected are doing ok

[@scottnapier943]

Today's Meltzer Count You Know - 276 I don't know - 128 Um - 164

[@bryanjacobs1423]

Must be nice having no flaws

[@LS-bw7jt]

If "Over The Edge" ppv went on when Owen Hart passed on, this is a walk in the park for Vince

[@ericnon-u4119]

Hard statement but, true

[@chadkirk150]

It still dosen't make it right. Over The Edge should have ended the moment Owen died.

[@firemarshal2629]

Chad Kirk that’s not the point. It didn’t and this outbreak won’t stop WWE.

[@juanpena1921]

True

[@LS-bw7jt]

@@firemarshal2629 you grasped what my statement

[@Beer_Baron_]

WWE Tests are probably: “Do you feel sick? No? Then get back to work!”

[@jesuszamora6949]

"Yes? Here's a Z-Pak."

[@tylerleggett5088]

It was only a matter of time. I hope everyone infected has a speedy recovery with no lingering effects. This whole situation makes me ill. I just had brain surgery and was more afraid of the virus than any surgical complications. First time i proudly claim to be from michigan since we're still doing okay.

[@tylerleggett5088]

@Sean Wilkinson thank you, kind stranger. 8th time's the charm. Risk was low, so my apprehension was more focused on the steve corino.

[@DigestiveCeremony]

Stay safe, man. Don't invite anyone over who's from a wacky conservative state.

[@metfan4l]

Just when you thought you couldn't think any less of WWE they somehow get even worse... I bet Mox is pretty pissed off right now about his wife getting sick there.

[@Mortallica03]

Moxley most be fucking angry with Vince for is irresponsabillity ,and hes 100% right

[@MikeM-np4od]

Vince is going to send Teddy Long out to pit Covid to go one on one with the Undertaker playa

[@wjlince]

Until Kane and Racism do a run in and he makes it a TAG TEAM match playa. Holla!

[@freddied8479]

When Dave pauses, you just know a "you know" is coming

[@Oasisftww]

Or the word like

[@gamesthatiplay9083]

Drives me nuts, because someone in my family does the same thing.

[@gerilynnlaporte9346]

@ Freddie D Meltzer and the undertaker should have an old fashion "ya know" off! And the winner wins a ya know a prize

[@totallykoolyeah]

"i dont know...."

[@Lybrel]

And Tourette’s is treatable too. If you say “you know” and “like” that much, seek help. Or pay an editor a few bucks to remove it. Not that hard.

[@BillMoss97]

Vice and dark side of the ring be like: 🤤🤑

[@lordhunnatv8996]

Thank you Bryan for being the only person in this conversation with common sense

[@zekie23]

the sad thing about this is they are " independent contractors" that means wwe can and will not pay their medical bills. because i think their contract only covers in-ring injury.

[@madisonbailey2564]

dude its covid, they arn't gonna have any medical bills

[@NotMyName78]

@@madisonbailey2564 really? It's not like they live in Canada.

[@ahmeddemha6112]

Brad Randell Apparently in his mind if you’re hospitalized because of Covid you can’t be billed for that which you can.

[@madisonbailey2564]

@@ahmeddemha6112 99.9 % of wrestlers would not need to be hospitalized dummy

[@cherylroberts3569]

Prayers for Renee i bet Moxley wants to hurt Vince

[@catholicguy3605]

People in their 30's are more likely to die from being hit by lightning then contracting COVID 19.

[@SadNYGuy]

@@catholicguy3605 yeah everyone should be fine *Ric Flair enters the chat*

[@deadlymixx]

You don’t know who all is in the back. Confused why people aren’t understanding this. Not to mention people spreading it all over the city and airports. Use ya brain as it just doesn’t stay in the performance building.

[@catholicguy3605]

Keep the old away from the young. Easy. Send Flair home. Easy. Don't freak out like these guys.

[@gir3009]

@@catholicguy3605 Do you have the cure for this since its all so "easy"?

[@wolfcola3401]

So I guess Mox is self quarantining, congrats to Vince McMahon on ruining fighter fest.

[@erikprestonTV]

Brian Cage vs. Moxley is going to be boring

[@alexisisanarieka4311]

@@erikprestonTV I can tell you're a AEW hater and a WWE bootlicker by reading your replies on every single comment.

[@erikprestonTV]

@@alexisisanarieka4311 I can tell you have low IQ. I don't even watch WWE as it's 99% unwatchable.

[@alexisisanarieka4311]

@@erikprestonTV if you don't watch wrestling at all, then why run your mouth here?

[@erikprestonTV]

@@alexisisanarieka4311 I listen to wrestling podcasts because it's better than the actual shows. What else do you have a problem with?

[@davidholzer4155]

If you watch Vince during the Undertaker documentary he seems decrepit like he's slipping into senility.

[@chonobaggie]

Totally their own fault. No excuse to carry on doing shows.

[@johns3491]

Not just carry on shows, but carry on shows in a state seeing a surge in COVID cases. The odds are completely against them.

[@erikprestonTV]

Does everyone need to stop everything they're doing indefinitely until there's a vaccine? That may never happen. Why is everyone scared to get infected? It's basically like a cold for most people under 80 years old. Life must move forward.

[@TheMsl145]

@@erikprestonTV the vaccine may never happen 😅 oh brother, there are almost 40 vaccines getting done around the world, its not a matter of "if" its a matter of "when" vaccines are gonna start coming out as soon as end of the year. Watch "Coronavirus, explained" episode 2 on Netflix, they do an amazing work explaining the vaccine process.

[@erikprestonTV]

@@TheMsl145 There's currently no vaccine. They haven't been successful in making coronavirus vaccines in the past. All 40 of those may be ineffective or they might kill you. Wear a mask and clean yourself regularly and live your life like everyone else.

[@johns3491]

@@erikprestonTV Everyone is scared to get infected because the infection rate is high and the mortality rate is high among old folks and those who have compromised immune systems (like Roman Reigns because of his chemo treatments). With no known cure (yet), all we can do is be considerate of these folks and delay ourselves from getting sick as long as possible so hospitals can keep up with demand.

[@tristanedwards7302]

WWE might be as profitable as ever but they have been in the pits for years. Immoral handling of their 'private contractors' and a terrible on screen product. They're not even remotely close to the mark.

[@sizablekoala6879]

Their stocks have tanked the last couple of quarters, and their rating are hitting record lows. Those will probably go further down if more wrestlers and other personalities are out. They're profits are definitely falling, and I feel no pity for WWE.

[@jesuszamora6949]

@@sizablekoala6879 Pretty much. They've survived pretty much exclusively on Saudi Arabia and milking Fox.

[@aarong3000]

I remember watching that IIconics video from earlier this week where they was backstage interviewing wrestlers about knowing if it was Billie Kay’s birthday. They was using microphones and was all around the wrestlers and nobody had on masks. The carelessness was unbelievable!

[@KenshinRell]

This isn’t just a WWE issue but it’s problem with this country turning a blind eye towards this virus and now everyone is paying the price of reopening to soon.

[@Darkcide-tl7kl]

Because it is not that big of a problem. It is just paranoid fear mongers like you making it seem worst then it actually is.

[@KenshinRell]

Darkcide 1990 are you serious? It’s not a big problem? People are dying everyday from this virus around the country and world in general. I understand businesses have yo run but what WWE is doing right now is stupid and foolish.

[@wjlince]

Pretty screwed up that WWE's incompetence is costing AEW their Champion ...

[@DigestiveCeremony]

I'd be livid if I were Tony Khan. He's gonna lose his world title match because Vince McMahon is a senile, cheap bastard.

[@josephramous731]

WWE really just need to take a break for a while let things get right it’s just better for everyone too many people are at risk over this

[@hiddenbutdeadly]

If this get's worse and more people linked to WWE are affected..could WWE ACTUALLY be Sued?

[@gamesthatiplay9083]

People say they have some clause where they can't be sued... but the hilarity is even signing something like that anyone can be sued for anything, but will it be successful? I think there's good evidence it would be successful, unless the company goes with the "working is voluntary."

[@hiddenbutdeadly]

@@gamesthatiplay9083 I was thinking more along the lines of "insufficiant care/safety of Employee's" I mean..being positive is one thing...but...god forbid if a WWE employee/family member dies from this...THAT would be a major talking point!

[@dr6770]

You can NOT just blame Vince, it's the fault of those who continue to support WWE by watching the product, buying WWE merch, subbing to the network, and doing anything WWE related. Vince continues getting money from fans, the network, and investors so he continues to do what he does. If people have such a problem with him, his methods, and his company, just STOP supporting him. PERIOD!

[@wrestlingp]

Na you're alright.

[@jillloften4701]

I’ve been boycotting them for years. *adjusts hipster glasses*

[@lennyfut9120]

And they had the cheek to not speak about Roman lol.

[@deadviny]

I know right. Sheets fuuuuuhd

[@johnhess9443]

WWE is woven into the fabric of Americana. Or whatever. It's too important for precautions or culpability. Stay safe everybody. People aren't looking out for you, so you need to work even harder.

[@reubenelite]

#CANCELWWE

[@reubenelite]

What are u a wwe shill

[@Linklex7]

Dave is trying his hardest to defend WWE. Why? They aren’t innocent here. Usually Dave rips into WWE, why is this the situation he’s trying to defend them on?

[@milk_bath]

Quote me a defense. I didn’t hear the same you did.

[@alexisisanarieka4311]

@@milk_bath I think it's more so in how his tone of voice is, compared to Bryan's.

[@MasterMinderLp]

I also think Dave always tries to stay diplomatic in a way, putting perspective on things even when the argument is "Pro wwe"

[@AshBlossomWorshiper]

18:41 "absolutely. NO!"

[@hiddenbutdeadly]

I'm very surprised that was dave not Bryan...

[@num1Jaysta]

Sounded like Dave glitched

[@soulblade2099]

Only a matter of time until someone gets smart and has their lawyer call WWE about an unsafe work environment due to negligence.

[@scottbloodsworth]

Curiosity question. If WWE's actions are why Renee Young got COVID19, which causes Jon Moxley to miss a PPV, aren't they liable for any punitive damages on AEWs end due to their PPV scheme?

[@DigestiveCeremony]

That'd be a damn good question for Tony Khan's lawyer.

[@Spoeism]

Put Vince out to pasture. If he can't bow out gracefully then WWE needs to do WHATS BEST FOR BUSINESS.

[@mdh8320]

Random Wrestler: Hey, I think I got the Corona. WWE Doctor: Here's a Z-Pac

[@offbeatnovelty]

Listening to Dave put a sentence together is tougher with each podcast. Much better in print.

[@maurice1263]

Jesus take the wheel

[@TNLable]

1. He was insulted by Vince McMahon several times 2. Someone claims he is the Monday Night Messiah No wonder He turned on WWE (not to mentioned He showed up on AEW twice)

[@ktownshutdown21]

*proceeds to intentionally run off the road* "Fuck this, y'all are on your own." - Jesus

[@kreamdkorn5515]

All I’m saying is that NJPW waited and takes actual safety precautions

[@dunamispower4238]

I hope Brian comes back and talks about this topic without that Dave guy. He must have a grip on Vinces meech

[@smsv2806]

This is obviously very serious but let’s remember while the country is opening up and more cases are being reported, the death rate is actually going down. This is due to younger people testing positive and a lot more young people having access to a test. The concern is relatively low for people under 70. WWE should be ashamed of themselves for how much spread they have caused to those high risk groups who very well could die from this...

[@erikprestonTV]

It's basically like a bad cold for most people who are not overweight, smoking and in their 80's.

[@smsv2806]

Erik Preston right, so yeah it’s sucks cases are going up, but we really should be concerned about the hospitalization rates, and those have remained relatively flat

[@rickhaavisto9023]

Except in Florida, where the death rate is currently above 3%...and that’s where this WWE Outbreak is in...

[@erikprestonTV]

@@rickhaavisto9023 Florida is where old people go to die. Naturally older populations have a high death rate.

[@rickhaavisto9023]

Erik Preston Ok? So all the WWE performers who are infected are spreading this to ANYONE because they haven’t been tested...

[@suprcrzy]

29:15 - 29:30 Dave "public speaker extraordinarie" Meltzer

[@AwfulWaffle8474]

best comment

[@heykayrenee_]

I haven’t laughed this hard at a comment in a while 😭

[@andrewnavarra1120]

He short circuited! It reminded me of the Well rap by Rappin Ronnie Reagan 🤣

[@ebros2898]

Betting they’re going to have Michael Cole do commentary in a glass box again in these tapings

[@num1Jaysta]

That would actually make sense this time

[@Inflames420]

WWE and Vince need to make a legit apology video acknowledging that they have made HUGE mistakes with their operations regarding Covid-19. They need a full public apology to their own roster and others that have been affected by WWE's negligence. They need to promise that they will actually try to do things better and the right way and then actually do what needs to be done. WWE employees can literally die because of this and those deaths will be on Vince's hands.

[@sameasme2]

This virus can't be ignored and does not care who you are or how much money you have.

[@planescaped]

WWE's gonna get sued.... _again_

[@Carwyn.Morris]

If people keep putting their jobs ahead of their lives then it's on them. No job is worth your life, none.

[@MunsonX]

Some people need to work to eat.

[@Carwyn.Morris]

​@@MunsonX That excuse is a nice sound bite but is total Bull shit. There are people in this world surviving on a lot less than what the WWE pay. If they were that desperate they could use food banks. There are other ways and means They are endangering not just their own lives but the lives of their colleagues and family. I'd rather put up with a couple of months of hardship than risk death or killing people I care about.

[@CM-tv2bu]

@@MunsonX almost like the rest of the world has an actual support structure in place and doesn't tax their citizens and do nothing with it wow

[@mattcontent1billion25]

Barbers just opened last week in NY. I got my haircut today they made me wear a mask the entire time, the barber was wearing a mask & gloves and only 50% capacity. How is WWE exempt from everything?

[@ahmeddemha6112]

Because believe it or not some states and counties aren’t mandating people wear masks while at the same time you have people ignoring safety precautions.

[@DigestiveCeremony]

Linda McMahon has been funneling money to Florida through her SuperPAC. At least 18.5 million dollars now.

[@jfranck7252]

theres still people who doesnt take this virus seriously .. and Vince is one of them

[@LostOneOmega]

This sounds like a STD scare in the Porn industry smfh

[@natetieken619]

Bryan is like 10x more enjoyable to listen to then Dave these past few months

[@PhillipRottingham]

They should just shut down WWE tapeings for two weeks. Clean everything up. Put everyone in isolation. Air reruns on TV. Putting people's health in danger like this is totally unacceptable.

[@devoteetv]

Wwe v aew response to Covid is a perfect capsulation of the way people think about Covid. Wwe=red Aew=blue

[@DogeLeague]

I know what tv show I’m watching now

[@941zeke]

I think you got pills swapped

[@milk_bath]

AEW isn’t doing enough. Those people in the crowd were not wearing masks.

[@DigestiveCeremony]

I mean, Vince's own wife runs Trump's SuperPAC. The writing was on the wall a long time ago.

[@Djclyve]

It really is just like the Owen Hart tragedy. They care so much about the program and how it looks- and not at all about the people on that program

[@jrspires72]

Dave Meltzer is one of the most eloquent speakers I've ever heard.

[@andrewwilliams4283]

hahahahaha

[@lordhunnatv8996]

I'm glad Bryan isn't afraid to call out that devil Vince!

[@smsv2806]

Wow that sucks. Hopefully all these end up asymptomatic or somewhat mild like being sick with the flu.

[@jessewahwah]

Was Renee on the episode of "Backstage" with Bret Hart and CM Punk?

[@UchuKejiMovan]

I'm just here for the "What about AEW" comments

[@El_Gallo_De_Oro]

And those people should read into how are actually tested their wrestlers not like wwe who just checked temperatures. But they’ll just be quick to react with that because they’re die hard fan boys

[@OtakuDome]

Hard to make those when AEW has been testing like day one. Actual testing not bullshit temp checks.

[@OtakuDome]

@AnemoiaZone Moxley may be the first unfortunately due to his contact with Renee.

[@tannermarr5733]

Yet again another video of Dave interrupting Bryan the whole time, all while taking 10 mins to state a 30 second point. Wish Bryan did WAY more content with either vinny or just by his self. Hate hearing Dave. Gonna start calling him Simon Burch. Sooooo annoying hearing him stutter constantly while trying to interrupt.

[@GSP413]

*NO ONE* should even show up to the Tapings for this Week OR next week. The way this Company has treated the safety of its own workers through this Pandemic is absolutely unacceptable and downright SHAMEFUL . ESPECIALLY with how both Renee & Kayla have been around SEVERAL WWE Talent on these shows in the same breathing space. Absolutely abhorrent. God forbid, if ANYONE dies from this, Vince should be held accountable to the highest extent.

[@dwaynejones_3126]

"WHY THE FUCK WEREN'T YOU TRYING" 😂😂😂 I love Bryan's rants.

[@xGodofAcidx]

How hard would it have been for them to pass out masks to everyone in attendance and then have the announcers plug the shop website during the show.. "You can own your own Jeff Hardy mask, log onto our website and order now! Stay safe in style!" Make money, everyone's safe, problem solved. Nope, ego is more important, and now a bunch of people are sick.

[@ahmeddemha6112]

Having Jeff Hardy throw fake piss into Sheamus’s face, while letting Charlotte work all three brands is more important.

[@TheProtoChimp]

Half an hour video? Must be Dave.

[@Linklex7]

Full episode instead of a clip

[@cgarciahfcu]

So what would happen if ALL the talent refused to work?

[@cesarpac3723]

WWE doesn’t care about their wrestlers, they only care about the money. Wrestling needs to take a break and protect their talent, this is not an essential business not to mention the product SUCKS!!!

[@CozyRealm]

Billion Dollars Worth Of Negligence

[@trtx84]

It's amazing seeing the difference between how AEW and WWE are handling it, and how it reflects how their respective fans (and talent) view the outbreak. I mean, Seth Rollins has been showing up every day since this started and HIS WIFE IS PREGNANT! I fear for Becky's health, the health of their unborn child, and absolutely think less of Rollins for continuing to work while this is happening. Someone in WWE is going to die because of this.

[@juliandavis9711]

Why respect him less when a lot of the other wrestlers have kids as well and have been doing the same thing?

[@ahmeddemha6112]

Julian Davis Yeah especially when Rollins has to work anyway because he’s about to have a kid.

[@F1rsttimer]

This case is at the top of Twitter's trending page. No hiding from it now.

[@cjflan32]

Twitter is the Internet equivalent of writing on a bathroom stall. It's garbage and anybody that uses it for anything other than promoting their business needs their head examined.

[@DigestiveCeremony]

@@cjflan32 Got banned, aye?

[@davidl4528]

WWE, still bringing negligence to unprecedented levels. Disgraceful.

[@DjAirsurfer]

The WWE roster need to go on strike, continuing to go to work like this is both detrimental to their own health and also irresponsible against their coworkers. It's obvious Vince gives zero fucks, the talent needs to take care of each other.

[@KarlCartier]

Meltzer was flustered lmaoo

[@briancromartie3149]

WWE can do that to people.

[@rickgiles7955]

Jim Ross may be announcing right now but AEW is actually testing for COVID-19 before every taping

[@manniefaces]

WWE marks we are waiting.

[@gamesthatiplay9083]

I used to be a WWE mark, but I'd so rather watch 90s replays of bad WCW than the current product in an empty warehouse.

[@dootuss83]

Between this and the #Speakingout movement, Dark Side of the Ring could fill an entire seasons' worth of episodes.