2008 Leaked Memo Resurfaces on Reddit Revealing Terms Vince McMahon Has Banned WWE Announcers From Using on TV

July 8, 2015

vince mcmahon A 2008 leaked memo has resurfaced on Reddit, and has been picked up by outlets such as Complex, Uproxx and Deadspin.

The memo was issued to WWE announcers as a way to offer them tips on words and phrases that are not allowed on WWE television.

Some of the terms included in the memo are as follows:

Belt

Strap

The Business

Our Industry

Pro Wrestling

Pro Wrestler

House Show

War

Performance

Performer

Sports Entertainment

DQ

U.S.

Hospital

Faction

The Title is on the Line

Talent

Interesting

Shot

Backstage

Feud

Fans

Title Changing Hands

It should be noted that this memo was issued back in 2008, so obviously some of these terms are now allowed on TV, such as Sports Entertainment.

The memo also notes Vince McMahon does not want WrestleMania referred to as “The Grandaddy of them All” as it makes the yearly event seem dated.

Vince also does not want talent reading dirt sheets they want announcers to refrain from learning “internet” phrases like “5 star match.”

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