Post by Pennyroyal_Tea (admin) on Oct 9, 2005 13:45:10 GMT -5
Marcus was critical of the current WWE product. He said, “I’m not a mark, but I do want to see a match.” He said every match on Nitro was big and every match on RAW is WAR was big and now that WWE is the only company, they feature matches like Chris Benoit vs. Eugene. He doesn’t mind seeing pretty girls, but most of the show is dominated by the Divas. But asked if he would accept an offer from WWE, he said, “Absolutely, I would.” Marcus added that they would have to make it worth his while financially though. Compared to what he’s making in the indies, he would require making a couple hundred thousand a year if he were to accept.
He knows that to the young guys just starting out, the $100,000 salary sounds great but these guys have to sleep four to a room and four to a car just to make it. He said about McMahon, “I don’t think he would give me enough money.” Back in 2001 when WWE bought the fledgling WCW, Marcus did sign with WWE, taking a $50,000 pay cut in order to “seem like a team player.” He said, “Team player didn’t work.” He was soon released. He wishes he had done like many of the other WCW guys did and kept the $50,000 Vince offered and stayed at home instead.
When he talked about his release, he said he was brought into a room with Johnny Ace, Vince McMahon, and Jim Ross. He thought to himself, “Oh boy.” Finally he asked them directly, “Are you firing me?” They replied, “No, we’re going to release you.” Never one to stay quiet in any situation, Marcus asked them what the difference was. They answered if they release him they won’t have to re-do his contract when they bring him back in three months. Jim Ross added that they wished they could capture the heat he had backstage and put it in front of an audience. Marcus laughed that at the time he suggested that they start making some heat.
Credit: pwinsider.com
He knows that to the young guys just starting out, the $100,000 salary sounds great but these guys have to sleep four to a room and four to a car just to make it. He said about McMahon, “I don’t think he would give me enough money.” Back in 2001 when WWE bought the fledgling WCW, Marcus did sign with WWE, taking a $50,000 pay cut in order to “seem like a team player.” He said, “Team player didn’t work.” He was soon released. He wishes he had done like many of the other WCW guys did and kept the $50,000 Vince offered and stayed at home instead.
When he talked about his release, he said he was brought into a room with Johnny Ace, Vince McMahon, and Jim Ross. He thought to himself, “Oh boy.” Finally he asked them directly, “Are you firing me?” They replied, “No, we’re going to release you.” Never one to stay quiet in any situation, Marcus asked them what the difference was. They answered if they release him they won’t have to re-do his contract when they bring him back in three months. Jim Ross added that they wished they could capture the heat he had backstage and put it in front of an audience. Marcus laughed that at the time he suggested that they start making some heat.
Credit: pwinsider.com