Below are some top news stories of the day, involving JBL, Vince McMahon and Sammy Guevara.
• Vince McMahon’s approach to WWE commentary included strict language rules to make the broadcast sound polished and intelligent, according to JBL on the Something to Wrestle podcast.
McMahon banned simple words like “very,” preferring more sophisticated alternatives such as “ecstatic”.
He also disliked phrases like “that arm” or “the arm,” deeming them unprofessional.
McMahon’s goal was to elevate the commentary’s tone, reflecting his preference for formality and sophistication.
Here’s what the former WWE Champion said:
“Vince didn’t like a lot of things like ‘very’. Like you’re ‘very’ happy. Learn English was Vince McMahon’s mindset. Say ‘ecstatic,’ say something. Vince didn’t like that because he thought it sounded redneck-ish or stupid.
He wanted better words. He wanted a more sophisticated commentary than that. And he hated the word ‘that’. You say the word ‘that’ arm. Oh my God. Phew, that’s a no-no! That is a no-no!
It’s the ‘right’ arm. It’s not ‘that’ arm. Vince hated the term ‘that’ and ‘the’.”
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• Sammy Guevara is ending 2024 with changes, including a fresh haircut, as he prepares for a significant start to 2025.
The AEW star revealed his return to a shorter hairstyle on X, shedding his longer look.
Guevara is also set for a major milestone at the NJPW x AEW Wrestle Dynasty event on January 5 at the Tokyo Dome, where he and Dustin Rhodes will defend their ROH Tag Team Championship.
Competing in Japan fulfills a long-held dream for Guevara, making the new year an exciting chapter in his career.
