List of “banned” terms for WWE promotional partners in 2020 revealed

Fightful.com obtained a list of guidelines and “banned” terms for WWE’s promotional partners heading into Wrestlemania 36 last year. Here were some of the highlights regarding social media content…

* Do not reply to fans in the comments
* Don’t speculate on rumors or future storylines
* Always present WWE and talent in a positive light.
* Sports Entertainment and Superstars were preferred terms over “wrestling” and wrestlers”
* Do not use messaging that enables or encourages fans to speak negatively about the product

The list of “banned” terms included the following…

Babyface
Belt
Blood
Card
Choke
Curb Stomp
Diva
DQ
Head shot
Heel
House show
Kayfabe
Kill
Mofos
Murder
Needs a push
Spinal injuries
Strangle
Strap
The Anti-Diva
To be over
To job/jobber
Trauma
Victim
Violence/violent
Wifebeater
Wrestling/wrestlers
WWF

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