Batista's description of his rise through Evolution and getting the title are fine, but he doesn't really add anything extra to what the average fan must already know.
What was fascinating is Batista's explanation of expenses that the superstars are require to incur themselves. The WWE will pay their salary (of course) and airfare (first class if you are a main-eventer) but the wrestlers must pay for everything else.
They pay for rental cars, food while on the road, and even their own costumes. Now, I guess I can understand the food (although Vince should spring for a per diem at least), but the costumes? Doesn't that seem like a pretty standard expense that a multi-million dollar entertainment company should front themselves?
Surprised you didn't know about the lack of things that are not paid for by McMahon.
ReplyDeleteThe costume thing doesn't bother me, since the wrestlers are technically "independant contractors", and once they go they take their outfits with them.
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