[Arm-Bar1004]

Kayfabe injuries/suspensions

 

[Rey Mysterio Fan]

Kayfabe injuries/suspensions

I guess those count...

 

[*Eternity*]

I guess wrestler can take time off but only if the writers have nothing for them and they aren't in a major storyline with someone else, for example, Kelly Kelly was able to take 2 months off last May when she wasn't involved in a program. But I doubt someone like CM Punk or Sheamus can just walk up to Vince and request 3 weeks off when both individuals are currently booked in a major storyline. The only exception to this, is if a wrestler gets injured, suspended or in female cases maternity leave, in which the company have no choice but to give them time off.

 

[Rusty Shackleford]

There are many factors. If creative has nothing for the wrestler then I'm sure they can request some time off. Unless they are new to the company and therefore have not earned the right to request time off(I'm just assuming here). If they get an injury then they must have some time off. It would be very stupid and dangerous to make them wrestle anyway. Suspensions speak for themselves. If they are veterans like Taker then I'm sure they can get time off when requested seeing as they've earned it and then some. But, if they are very valuable to the company or involved in an important stroyline like Cena, Punk, Sheamus, Kane, and Bryan then an injury or suspension(even then they'd most likely do a fake injury stroyline after the angle is over) are the only ways for them to get time off.

 

[Slaytallica]

All in all, I'm pretty sure they understand the sacrifice when they aim to make this their career. Just like being a doctor or being in law enforcement, some jobs just require less of a personal life and that is a compromise these individuals are willing to make.

 

[WWCturbo]

Of course they do get some time off every once in a while. It depends on a lot of stuff though... There's no way CM Punk could get a month off for example, he's the champ and the show is focused on him. Ryback couldn't take some time off because he's in a very crucial stage of his career, he's either gonna get over as a main eventer (or at least upper midcarder) or he'll hang around in mid-card and be released few years later. Then there's guys like Cena who could use 3-4 month vacation

 

[nevereveragainu]

usually i hear that its 300 work days a year for them, leaving plenty to chill

 

[emma01]

I think it will be fair enough with wrestlers to have a good vacation time off as they also work and earn as a part of their profession.

 

[JY57]

do holidays count? I am pretty sure they get 2 weeks off (and they pre-tape one Raw for that time)

Other than that yeah kayfabe injuries/firings/suspension. Or my favorite one: Iron Clad Contract.

 

[Hollywood Hanoi]

Fancy a few weeks off to chill with your family in the summer? take the Orton route and pop some pills, roids or smoke a lil green. All it will cost you is doing a few clean jobs to upcoming heels on your return.
gangsta

 

[Kelly Kelly fan]

They dont get that many days off or personal time since their road schedule is all year around

 

[RyanPelley]

300+ days a year on the road... Injuries might be a blessing.

 

[holt_hogan]

I think they have Weds/Thurs off generally and work the other 5 days. They don't have vacations unless injured or they are established and can bag some time off to rest and recharge.

 

[GuessWhat: CenaSux]

These performers are basically well-paid slaves. 300+ days working a year. Traveling constantly. Adjusting body to time zone changes and jet lag. It's hard to believe many are as healthy as they are. When I think of it, it makes me admire these people even more, especially the super-active ones like Cena and Punk. They are never still and are always present.

Orton has been very vocal about WWE giving more time off. WWE doesn't care. It's the price you pay when you want to be in the business.