Fans of WWE RAW go all out - faces covered in warpaint, wearing ridiculous t-shirts, cheering, jeering, waving wild signs - but you already know that, because when you log onto a video chat you've got your own entrance music and a Rey Mysterio Mask. Booyaka booyaka! If it must be loud, if it must be proud, it must be Monday Night RAW. Now, USA wants you to showcase that same epic fan enthusiasm by recreating some of the iconic, outrageous, over-the-top RAW moments at home, IRL, with a funny and original short :15 or :20 video. 

We're not talking about wrestling moves. Leave the RKO to Randy. Maybe you wake up in the morning in the style of Aleister Black. Or say “What?” in the middle of an everyday conversation. Or knock over a glass and imagine your dogs suddenly jeering "You suck! You suck!" Whatever it is, we want you to pay homage to the superstars and the highlights you love, from the current roster or the RAW legacy heroes you grew up with. Sure, you can do something over the top and outrageous - but you could also keep things simple and relatable.

Maybe you do your makeup like Asuka in your bathroom. Whatever you choose to recreate, do it at home, in ordinary (ish) circumstances, however you want. 

Masks, props, strobe lights, DIY Kairi Sane cosplay - they're all cool. As long as your tribute is clearly recognizable and thoroughly entertaining, we're on board. Also, you should include a clean :03 shot at the end of your video where USA can easily overlay graphics and a call to action. By clean, we mean that there shouldn't be a lot of action or a busy visuals.

Also, check out this blog post for some tips and tricks on how to best film yourself at home.

DELIVERABLES:

• One :15 or :20 video (16x9). Action should be framed so your video can be cropped for a 1x1 aspect ratio.
• If you prefer not to have your video cropped, you may deliver a second version in the revisions phase specifically designed for 1x1.

 

EXPOSURE: Social media

 

TONE: Entertaining, hilarious, exciting, outrageous, unfiltered, rebellious, and wild.

 

EXECUTIONAL MANDATORIES: 

• Your video CANNOT show any visible third-party logos, or merchandise from other IP or franchises, including trademarked or copyrighted materials like toys, books, posters, games, clothing, and shoes. The most frequent issue we see is logos on clothing or logos on technology (like laptops, TVs, etc.) in the background, so check for that.
• Your video CANNOT use any music or sound effects from WWE RAW. This is DIY. You must use one of Tongal's three premiere music providers: Jingle Punks, Universal Production Music and Epidemic Sound. Music from these providers is available to registered Tongal members at no charge. To learn more about using each of these music providers, check out the Project Requirements section.
• Consider paying tribute to current roster of WWE RAW Superstars OR the RAW legendary stars from previous years.
• You CANNOT use any photos or likenesses of WWE superstars in your video.
• DON'T include any WWE graphics, footage, or on-screen text. If it's necessary, we'll include it.
• Safety is a top priority. Avoid showing people reenacting wrestling moves or trying to wrestle themselves.
• DON'T include any expletives, and AVOID graphically violent or sexual images, and overtly political subject matter. If you have a question about something the blurs the lines, ask in the forum.

NOTE: Our priority is ensuring everyone's safety, so please review our COVID-19 Production Safety Guide and check federal, state, and local rules before and during your shoot to make sure your on-set protocols are up to date. We’re working hard to keep people working during this extraordinary time, and our advice here is to make sure your submission is executable while also ensuring everyone's safety.

In order to be considered for this project, you must include the below materials in your submission:

• VIDEO (REQUIRED): Submit a video in 16x9 that is exactly :15 or :20 in length.

1. Preferred format for upload to the Tongal website is HD 720p 16x9. Acceptable file formats are .mov, .avi, .mp4, .wmv. Acceptable codecs are H.264 (MP4), MPEG-4, H.263, MPGV, WMV, DivX. Should your submission be greenlit, you will also be required to provide a 1080p .mov master file, using a ProRes, Animation, or Uncompressed Codec.
   
   
2. Unless provided otherwise, all work must be your own original creation and free of any copyrighted material. You shall provide detailed information of your work regarding the source, the creator and background information as requested by Tongal.
   
   
3. In the event you utilize any third-party materials, such as music provided by a third-party music provider not provided by Tongal, you must obtain full written license and consent from the owner of such third-party materials and provide such license and consent forms to Tongal.
   
   
4. BY SUBMITTING A VIDEO ENTRY, YOUR SUBMISSION IMMEDIATELY BECOMES THE SOLE PROPERTY OF TONGAL OR ITS ASSIGNEES – SEE OFFICIAL RULES FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT OWNERSHIP OF ENTRIES. YOU MAY NOT PUBLICLY SHARE OR PUBLISH YOUR SUBMISSION IN ANY MANNER AND YOU MAY NOT POST OR UPLOAD YOUR SUBMISSION TO ANY WEBSITE OR VIDEO HOSTING SITE (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FACEBOOK, YOUTUBE OR VIMEO), WITHOUT THE PRIOR EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT OF TONGAL. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS REQUIREMENT MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR ENTRY IN THE PROJECT.
   
   
5. Submissions cannot contain any profanity, offensive language, nudity or otherwise objectionable material, the determination of which is solely at the discretion of Sponsor.
   
   
6. Submissions must not portray Sponsor in a negative way, the determination of which will solely reside with Sponsor.
    
7. By submitting to this project, you acknowledge that your work may become subject to public voting on the Tongal site. Public voting may be used to help the project sponsor determine the final rank order.
    
8. Videos must be in the English language or subtitled.
    
9. Limit 5 submissions per member, per Phase.
    
10. You must be at least thirteen (13) years or older to enter.
    
    
11. The Sponsor reserves the right to repost the contest.
    
    
12. In addition to the judging criteria stated in the OFFICIAL RULES, Pitches will also be evaluated on that member's ability to execute the final Video based on their prior work and experience as a filmmaker.
    
    
13. The Sponsor will be entitled to reasonable revisions on the finished Videos without providing additional compensation. Remember it's easier to re-edit than re-shoot so try to get as much coverage as possible.
    
    
14. In addition to the standard Tongal W-9, Winner Affidavit, and IP Assignment, greenlit Video creators MUST also provide Talent, Location, Music (or other) Releases for all assets appearing in their Videos, as well as a photograph/headshot OR copy of a photo ID for all On-camera Talent releases. You must also provide all project files, editing sequences and a 1080p .mov master file, using a ProRes, Animation, or Uncompressed Codec to claim your earnings.
    
    
15. See OFFICIAL RULES for additional contest information, terms and conditions. If there is any conflict or inconsistency between these requirements and the Official Rules, the terms and conditions of these requirements shall prevail.