Rumor Mill - WWE Issues Social Networking Rules for Talent

The Wrestling Observer is reporting that WWE has issued rules to all talent regarding the use of social networks including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Frustrated with how Smackdown Superstar Matt Hardy has being using his Twitter and YouTube to express himself away from the ring WWE has implemented a series of of rules, the biggest being talent are not allowed to post videos that away from events and are only allowed to post videos which are produced and approved by World Wrestling Entertainment. All talent must have their personal social networking account screened by WWE before being approved for use.

Anything that makes the performer or the company look bad will be met with
disciplinary action.