Wrigley15
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Post by Wrigley15 on Jun 9, 2009 23:50:54 GMT -5
once again credit to lop
- As Michael reported earlier, the WWE creative team has already been given a list of wrestlers not to write ideas for as they will be unavailable for the foreseeable future, starting with next Monday's three-hour episode of Raw. Dave Meltzer said in today's Wrestling Observer Radioshow that the company will indeed be suspending some main roster talent within the next few days. Drug testing took place at shows over the weekend, in addition to yesterday's Raw.Further confirming that some suspensions will be taking place is that it is standard company protocol for head officials to inform creative that certain performers will not be available for the foreseeable future. This fact was publicly disclosed by World Wrestling Entertainment in Henry Waxman's report concerning steroids in professional wrestling released this past January. Although, there is a lot of skepticism among many in WWE these days in regards to how the company is handling drug test violations. Since the fall of 2007, the official policy on drug test failures has been to publicly announce all failures no matter what, but internally, some believe the company isn't completely abiding by its own set of rules.For instance, of the four confirmed developmental releases within the past two days (Lupe Viscara, Jon Cutler, Dakota "Maverick" Darsow and Kafu), two were reportedly let go as a result of drug test failures. It is rather peculiar that WWE officials opted against publicly outing the violators when it is company policy to do so. Early last year, WWE announced the suspensions of developmental wrestlers Derrick Neikirk and Neil "Chet the Jet" Bzibziak, releasing them shortly thereafter. In this new case, the company appears to be circumventing its own set of rules by quietly releasing talent so more unwanted negative attention isn't drawn to WWE concerning drug use amongst its wrestlers ? especially due to little known minor league talent when the company is adamantly trying to clean up its image. Had they not terminated the violators in question, t
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brethartfan97
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Post by brethartfan97 on Jun 10, 2009 0:17:41 GMT -5
Ya, Batista was "injured".
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Post by Emerald Enthusiast on Jun 10, 2009 0:41:05 GMT -5
Ya, Batista was "injured". He is legitmatley injured. I'm not sure how he passed drug tests all these years and I doubt he will be among the pending suspensions either. |
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Post by Edge618 on Jun 10, 2009 0:44:41 GMT -5
Damn it i hope one of them isnt Kendrick, since they prety much dropped the tag storyline. But if its starting next week and creative werent given a list before Raw this week , then it wasnt a suspension that had them drop the ball on him i guess.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2009 0:49:11 GMT -5
Interesting.
But this is the WWF/E, superstars have been dependent on 'roids since the 80s. It's sad, but that's how so many performers feel they need to act to get ahead. It is one of the few reasons I like CM Punk...I don't really enjoy him otherwise, but I respect him as a legitimate drugless performer. Some probably don't consider him to really be drugfree, but I think that he is.
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Post by AndyPeck13 on Jun 10, 2009 0:49:18 GMT -5
Damn it i hope one of them isnt Kendrick, since they prety much dropped the tag storyline. But if its starting next week and creative werent given a list before Raw this week , then it wasnt a suspension that had them drop the ball on him i guess. i'm pretty sure they don't suspend wrestlers for pot i read somewhere that Kendrick just gets fined everytime he is caught i could be wrong tho |
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Post by Emerald Enthusiast on Jun 10, 2009 0:52:29 GMT -5
Interesting. But this is the WWF/E, superstars have been dependent on 'roids since the 80s. It's sad, but that's how so many performers feel they need to act to get ahead. It is one of the few reasons I like CM Punk...I don't really enjoy him otherwise, but I respect him as a legitimate drugless performer. Some probably don't consider him to really be drugfree, but I think that he is. Unless people want to count the caffeine in his pepsi, I've never seen any reason to doubt his legitimacy as a drug-free guy. His sXe affliliation seems to be much more than just his character. |
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Post by Controversial Maverick PUNK on Jun 10, 2009 1:07:09 GMT -5
Interesting. But this is the WWF/E, superstars have been dependent on 'roids since the 80s. It's sad, but that's how so many performers feel they need to act to get ahead. It is one of the few reasons I like CM Punk...I don't really enjoy him otherwise, but I respect him as a legitimate drugless performer. Some probably don't consider him to really be drugfree, but I think that he is. Yes, but those people are idiots, IMO - and should be treated as such... i.e, ignored.. You don't get the words "drug-free" and "Straight Edge" tattooed on your body, if you're not genuinely drug-free.. |
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Post by knightpryde on Jun 10, 2009 2:44:19 GMT -5
I find it interesting that HHH returned to the active roster right when they were done with drug testing. hmmmmmmmmm
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Post by King Silva on Jun 10, 2009 5:15:01 GMT -5
I hope no one good gets suspended but at the same time I wish Hornswoggle, Khali, Henry, + Knox tested postitive because the wwe would be better without them.
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Post by White Trash Lucha on Jun 10, 2009 5:25:38 GMT -5
Not Kendrick
Nooooooooooooo
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Post by dgnr8 on Jun 10, 2009 5:27:03 GMT -5
I find it interesting that HHH returned to the active roster right when they were done with drug testing. hmmmmmmmmm Trips was supposed to be out for a while with a rumored DX return with Shawn later this year. When Batista became injured, they needed a big name to fill his spot, and thus HHH was called back in early. |
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Post by Emerald Enthusiast on Jun 10, 2009 5:32:41 GMT -5
I hope no one good gets suspended but at the same time I wish Hornswoggle, Khali, Henry, + Knox tested postitive because the wwe would be better without them. I feel similarly. I don't feel sorry for anyone getting punished for doing banned substances but these suspensions will likely hurt the company, so I'm not exactly happy about it. |
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Post by BoJack Hogan on Jun 10, 2009 5:44:27 GMT -5
I am not flat out saying that Batista was suspended, though I do believe he would get preferential treatment in that they would turn a possible suspension into an injury storyline. I say this because he is one of the biggest money merchandise stars for kids and a bust would hurt his image, not that everyone doesn't already have suspicions. I also could see the WWE saying he will be out 4 months to make it look good rather than giving out a 3 month suspension. Why wouldn't they do this for Hardy? 1. Everyone knew he used drugs, as it had been reported. 2. He wasn't in close with Triple H like Dave. Maybe he is legitimately injured, I am just saying that it could be argued that there is more to the story, as stated in news reports.
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Post by Emerald Enthusiast on Jun 10, 2009 5:53:52 GMT -5
I am not flat out saying that Batista was suspended, though I do believe he would get preferential treatment in that they would turn a possible suspension into an injury storyline. I say this because he is one of the biggest money merchandise stars for kids and a bust would hurt his image, not that everyone doesn't already have suspicions. I also could see the WWE saying he will be out 4 months to make it look good rather than giving out a 3 month suspension. Why wouldn't they do this for Hardy? 1. Everyone knew he used drugs, as it had been reported. 2. He wasn't in close with Triple H like Dave. Maybe he is legitimately injured, I am just saying that it could be argued that there is more to the story, as stated in news reports. HHH and Batista are at the top of most people's list of guys that are/were probably juicing. The problem is that performance enhancers are easy to hide, especially if the athlete knows the test date. Moreover, as you suggested, WWE might very well cover up suspensions for their top dogs. Suspending Masters is one thing, suspending a cash cow is another. |
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Post by dpvchairman on Jun 10, 2009 5:56:36 GMT -5
Batista is legit injured, but he has to be on the 'roids.
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Post by LeighD on Jun 10, 2009 6:20:37 GMT -5
Sadly enough I find these suspensions more exciting than most of the stuff WWE puts on TV. SHould be intereting to say (story-wise) as I think these suspensions will freshen things up a bit.
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Post by JDSFullmetal on Jun 10, 2009 7:27:14 GMT -5
Well i guess we all know who will be on that list.. I'm looking at you kelly kelly  But yeah i hope its no one i really like(ie morrison) |
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Post by Vintage ToneBoat on Jun 10, 2009 9:42:02 GMT -5
john cena! *crosses fingers*
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Post by marino13 on Jun 10, 2009 9:52:27 GMT -5
Could that be why MVP isn't in the Title match on RAW? Last week he said he wanted in and now he is not. I hope Kendrick is in the clear, though he wont be! I really can't think of anybody else that could be in jeopardy.
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