A WWE spokesperson contacted the Orlando Sentinel Tuesday to dispute elements of the ABC News Nightline story and a blog in the Orlando Sentinel, which referred to the ABC story, about former WWE CEO Linda McMahon.
The blog referred to the lack of adequate steroid testing and the ABC story referred to the lack of health care and penchants for former wrestlers, both of which the WWE spokesperson disputes.
Robert Zimmerman, Vice President of Public Relations and Corporate Communications, said the WWE does have an abuse and drug testing policy. After a 10-year absence, the WWE reinstated drug testing in 2006 under the umbrella of the Talent Wellness Program.
The Talent Wellness Program provides some medical services for current wrestlers under contract, but they are expected to pay for any non wrestling related health care services...More?
source: orlandosentinel.com
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