RVD defends wrestlers being independent contractors
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Stone Cold Steve Autism
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Surprise surprise, a pothead is a dumbass.
Beautiful Bobby Eatin
SWEEEEEEEEEETNESS!
He has somewhat of a point about healthcare but he is only thinking of those in his position. I remember Vince holding these "independent contractors" hostage to their contracts because of work hazard injuries. For someone who is a "noncomformist" he really should consider everyone's position before sounding off.
Cartier Murphy
Apathy’s a Tragedy & Boredom is a Crime
Would’ve never expected him of al people to take this stance. And he’s not entirely wrong with some of what he said, either. But RVD of all people saying it is weird af
NYChase718
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BY GOD ALMIGHTY RVD HAS GONE CORPORATE
There is always upsides and downsides about being contractor vs. full-time. Basically though RVD is a brand, so he can easily earn money and be able to afford healthcare along with other stuff. For others its paycheck to paycheck, plus as well you have to actually keep track of your cash flow when taxes come.
So RVD is not wrong, but where John Oliver is, is that he is talking about everyone; a corporation should umbrella everyone. RVD's choice though, but he better have a side hustle, because even if you are a big name, the cash flow will stop at some point from the Wrestling Merchandise side or not what it once was.
So RVD is not wrong, but where John Oliver is, is that he is talking about everyone; a corporation should umbrella everyone. RVD's choice though, but he better have a side hustle, because even if you are a big name, the cash flow will stop at some point from the Wrestling Merchandise side or not what it once was.
He must be about to start his own promotion lol
They be rebels and all for unions, health care, paid hotels and travel til they become boss then it's
"You don't want inferior company insurance/health care. It should be your choice to choose the best care and no one should strip you of your right to choose what is best for you 
They be rebels and all for unions, health care, paid hotels and travel til they become boss then it's
"You don't want inferior company insurance/health care. It should be your choice to choose the best care and no one should strip you of your right to choose what is best for you 
Killah Ray
Carolina hail to thee....
He admits that he is only looking at it as someone with his stature as an upper level talent. He also says he knows why the people who only had a cup of coffee in the E would feel that way as well.
I'm not really that surprised that he feels that way since he came into the business when it was still cut throat as hell and totally different than the one that the current wrestlers deal with.
He's still tone deaf about the issue though....
I'm not really that surprised that he feels that way since he came into the business when it was still cut throat as hell and totally different than the one that the current wrestlers deal with.
He's still tone deaf about the issue though....
Pull Up the Roots
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"As a nonconformist..."
Damn. What an idiot.
Damn. What an idiot.
This. He said this same speech when asked why he stay signed to Impact. His specific deal as an independent contractor is lucrative only to him, and allows him to pursue other interests outside of wrasslin.
off topic, I always wondered what the union deduction for a pro wrestler would actually be. That shyt gotta be expensive.
