Enigma 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2004 One firing down, one to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Just Looking Report post Posted June 8, 2004 --CNBC fired John Layfield moments ago after investigating the incident in Munich. A company spokesperson said they found his behavior to be offensive, inappropriate and not befitting anyone associated with our network. (thanks to Alex Marvez) From Da Meltz Not all that surprising really. Oh shit, Paul London's gonna get it now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Sandusky 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2004 "Who?" -- Vince McMahon and every WWE mark that doesn't have the internet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jester 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2004 I can't wait for his next column. Lets see if he takes any responsibiity for the incident. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dazed Report post Posted June 8, 2004 This thread is getting nasty and personal. If it carries on in this vein, it'll be locked. Please be nice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Just Looking Report post Posted June 8, 2004 Nice to whom? Did I miss something? Am I about to get the WHOOSH~!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dark Age 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2004 Be nice to Bradshaw. He's a person too, ya know? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dazed Report post Posted June 8, 2004 No, fuck Bradshaw. Be nice to each other. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dark Age 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2004 Fuck Bradshaw? Why, he could be reading this right now. How do you think he feels? I'm sorry, but criticising is one thing. But FUCK BRADHSAW? YOU ARE AN EVIL PERSON! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Man Of 1,004 Modes Report post Posted June 8, 2004 Lean on me....when you're not strong.... oops, getting flashes of something else. I think this thread has completed it's usefulness....unless he's fired by WWE, then I'll be dancing in the streak naked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dark Age 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2004 Lean on me....when you're not strong.... oops, getting flashes of something else. I think this thread has completed it's usefulness....unless he's fired by WWE, then I'll be dancing in the streak naked. Are you talking to me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Man Of 1,004 Modes Report post Posted June 8, 2004 Not really, just felt like breaking into song for no reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ultra Violence 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2004 WWE have actually pulled the apology from their website now.... this suggests to me that another announcment will be posted soon giving us the joyous news of his release. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Man Of 1,004 Modes Report post Posted June 8, 2004 I thought I mentioned it...I guess it was somewhere else. Bradshaw should be fired for being such an unprofessional dick. Screw saying "Germany Sucks", Bradshaw fucking broke the law in Germany, and did even more with the goose stepping. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krankor 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2004 Bradshaw is a horrible person. I'm sure he made Ron Simmons proud by his actions... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Man Of 1,004 Modes Report post Posted June 8, 2004 BREAKING NEWS! Bradshaw is a Faggot. This has been a TSM Special Report. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enigma 0 Report post Posted June 9, 2004 Somebody brought up that this morning, Bradshaw's picture was in the middle of the rectangular Smackdown advertisement and a few hours later, it was replaced with a picture of John Cena. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lil' Bitch 0 Report post Posted June 9, 2004 -- John ‘Bradshaw’ Layfield has been fired by CNBC in the past few hours, after finding out and investigating the “Nazi” incident which occurred on the German leg of WWE’s European tour. More information on said incident can be found on the newsboard a few posts down. -- CNBC, as I said, investigated the incident and a spokesperson for the company said that they “found his behavior to be offensive, inappropriate and not benefiting anyone associated with our network”. Too bad it wasn't from WWE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisMWaters 0 Report post Posted June 9, 2004 Just something quick: If by some chance he DOES get fired soon, and tonight's Smackdown hasn't changed anything with G.A.B....what will they do with the main event for the Bash? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobobrazil1984 0 Report post Posted June 9, 2004 It's all the internet fans' fault!!! ...somehow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lil' Bitch 0 Report post Posted June 9, 2004 If by some chance he DOES get fired soon, and tonight's Smackdown hasn't changed anything with G.A.B....what will they do with the main event for the Bash? *would make a prayer for a Booker T or RVD push or the sudden recovery of Big Show Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Trivia247 Report post Posted June 9, 2004 From PWS Reported by Justin Rowland on 06.08.2004 One of John Bradshaw Layfield's co-workers reacted to Layfield's behavior on the recent tour of Germany by saying, "I'm embarassed to be a part of this company". Bradshaw sparked outrage by "goose stepping" and using the "Hitler salute" in one of his matches. "I'm sure he thought it was no big deal," said another co-worker. "Well it was a big deal, and the timing couldn't have been worse. The entire world was paying tribute to the men who died at D-Day, and we've got a clown in the ring making a fool of himself and the company." The only WWE reaction was a brief apology that appeared on WWE.com for a short time earlier today before it was pulled. No explanation has been made as to why the apology was pulled. Layfield has been fired from his duties as an on-air financial analyst for CNBC. One CNBC spokesperson called Layfield's actions "offensive". 1Wrestling.com is reporting that John Bradshaw Layfield was overhead at the Smackdown! tapings this afternoon justifying his “Hail Hitler” actions in Germany by saying that he’s a “bad guy”, and that’s what bad guys do. -- Layfield was said to be very angry about all of the fuss that has been kicked up about the situation and was confused that people would be offended by his actions. -- Earlier this afternoon Layfield was dumped by CNBC, who recently lured the finance expert away from Fox News. More news on that can be found on the newsboard. (heh maybe Fox news will want Bradshaw back.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Placebo Effect 0 Report post Posted June 9, 2004 PWS IS NOT A LEGIT NEWS SITE. THEY LIKELY MADE THOSE QUOTES UP, AS YOU CAN EASILY IMAGINE THEM COMING FROM THE MOUTHS OF SOMEONE ASSOCIATED WITH WWE. /thread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Man Of 1,004 Modes Report post Posted June 9, 2004 Fox endorses losers. They air TNA for gods sake! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anakin Flair 0 Report post Posted June 9, 2004 PWS IS NOT A LEGIT NEWS SITE. THEY LIKELY MADE THOSE QUOTES UP, AS YOU CAN EASILY IMAGINE THEM COMING FROM THE MOUTHS OF SOMEONE ASSOCIATED WITH WWE. /thread Well, this was from 411, which got it from 1Wrestling: - According to 1wrestling.com, Bradshaw was heard backstage at tonight's Smackdown tapings defending his actions (goosestepping and doing a "Hitler salute" at a Germany house show) saying "I did it because I'm a bad guy....that's what I'm supposed to do." WWE workers have been quoted by 1wrestling.com as being "embarassed to work for this company" and calling Bradshaw a "clown... making a fool of himself" while "the entire world was paying tribute to the men who died at D-Day..." It's amazing to me that a man like LAyfield, who claims to be a patriot, cannot see how doing the Nazi salute and goosestepping during the 60th Aniversary of D-Day is offensive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Trivia247 Report post Posted June 9, 2004 PWS IS NOT A LEGIT NEWS SITE. THEY LIKELY MADE THOSE QUOTES UP, AS YOU CAN EASILY IMAGINE THEM COMING FROM THE MOUTHS OF SOMEONE ASSOCIATED WITH WWE. /thread Geez calm fricken down, as others have stated other sites also picked it up Observer and such. So PWS probably picked it up from observer and such, I wish this site however Did credit the other sites for the info they get more...half the time they don't but evidently they are from the torch and such. which is later verified. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Trivia247 Report post Posted June 9, 2004 PWS IS NOT A LEGIT NEWS SITE. THEY LIKELY MADE THOSE QUOTES UP, AS YOU CAN EASILY IMAGINE THEM COMING FROM THE MOUTHS OF SOMEONE ASSOCIATED WITH WWE. /thread Well, this was from 411, which got it from 1Wrestling: - According to 1wrestling.com, Bradshaw was heard backstage at tonight's Smackdown tapings defending his actions (goosestepping and doing a "Hitler salute" at a Germany house show) saying "I did it because I'm a bad guy....that's what I'm supposed to do." WWE workers have been quoted by 1wrestling.com as being "embarassed to work for this company" and calling Bradshaw a "clown... making a fool of himself" while "the entire world was paying tribute to the men who died at D-Day..." It's amazing to me that a man like LAyfield, who claims to be a patriot, cannot see how doing the Nazi salute and goosestepping during the 60th Aniversary of D-Day is offensive. Geez what else could Bradshaw do???? I don't think any other heel who made a Tour into Germandy felt so depleted in material that they bust out the Nazi references... Vader ripping off Foley's ear didn't hold up the piece of Ear in the salute.. Bradshaw should have kept to his border line border crossing racist stuff.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wrestlingbs Report post Posted June 9, 2004 My reaction to Bradshaw's firing by CNBC: BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! He's literally got no one to blame but himself on this one. He is getting a huge push (a very questionable one at that), so why the hell did he risk it by doing that? He didn't think it would be offensive!? On D-Day!? He's lucky he made it out of Germany alive. Bet Vince thinks twice before pushing him again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt Angle Mark 0 Report post Posted June 9, 2004 Here is a small newspaper article that wil appear tomorrow on some of the newspapers across the country CNBC financial analyst fired for making Nazi gestures during wrestling match By Alex Marvez Sun-Sentinel June 8, 2004, 6:24 PM EDT Making gestures associated with Nazism during a World Wrestling Entertainment match in Germany last weekend has cost a prominent performer his moonlighting job as a financial analyst on CNBC. The network announced Tuesday that John "Bradshaw" Layfield was fired from his job as a CNBC contributor. Layfield was hired last month after serving as a guest analyst for Fox News Channel, which began featuring him regularly last year following the release of his book Have More Money Now. In an apparent attempt to draw a crowd response during his match against WWE champion Eddie Guerrero in Munich, eyewitness reports said Layfield goose-stepped around the ring and raised his arm numerous times in an Adolf Hitler salute. Such actions are illegal in Germany, although no criminal charges were brought against the 13-year wrestling veteran after the show. In a statement, a CNBC spokesman said Layfield was fired because, "We find his behavior to be offensive, inappropriate and not befitting anyone associated with our network." WWE also responded to the incident through a statement on its web site: "WWE and John Layfield deeply regret Mr. Layfield's actions in the ring at our event in Munich and apologize if it has offended or upset our fans. Mr. Layfield has been reprimanded for his actions." Such sanctions were not released, although it's believed Layfield was set to meet Tuesday with WWE owner Vince McMahon. Layfield, 36, was recently elevated to a main-event position on the WWE's Smackdown roster after his character was changed to portray him as an anti-immigration zealot, with Mexicans usually the targets of his prejudice during weekly Thursday telecasts on UPN. Alex Marvez can be reached at [email protected]. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Placebo Effect 0 Report post Posted June 9, 2004 Well, it's bad publicity for WWE, but Bradshaw's going to be far from the main event after GAB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
