Heavyweight Josh Barnett has tested positive for steroids less than two weeks before he was scheduled to fight Russian star Fedor Emelianenko in Anaheim.
The California State Athletic Commission denied Barnett a license to fight on the mixed marital arts card promoted by Affliction after he tested positive for an anabolic steroid.
The commission said Barnett's sample was sent to the World Anti-Doping Agency test facility at UCLA on June 25. The commission released the findings on Wednesday.
Barnett also failed a post-fight drug test in 2002, after he defeated Randy Couture to win the UFC heavyweight title.
source: associated press
Showing posts with label Steroids. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Steroids. Show all posts
July 22, 2009
MMA Star Barnett Tests Positive for Anabolic Steroid Ahead of Title Fight
July 3, 2009
Chris Bell Working on MMA/Painkiller-Based Script
The main character is based on Mark “The Smashing Machine” Kerr, who began his Mixed Martial Arts career back in 1997. “It actually takes place in the old days of ultimate fighting, which to me makes it so much more interesting,” Bell said. “I started watching it a long time ago when it was a blood sport and it was pretty amazing back then.”
Bell and his production company are trying to obtain the rights of a 2003 HBO documentary entitled, “The Smashing Machine: The Life and Times of Extreme Fighter Mark Kerr,” which chronicled the career and addiction of Kerr and the ‘no-holds-barred’ style that Bell spoke about...More?
source: musclesportmag.com
July 1, 2009
WWE Takes Tougher Stance than MLB, NFL on Illegal Drugs
World Wrestling Entertainment has tougher policies against illegal drugs than Major League Baseball and the National Football League.
Here's MLB's stance. There is no suspension for a first-time positive test, but players can be fined and are subject to medical review.
In the NFL, its policy for street drugs such as marijuana or cocaine, there is no suspension until a second violation.
Whether you agree or disagree with the politics of the drugs is not the issue.
Bottom line. Cocaine and marijuana are illegal in the United States. If a person (athlete or not) is caught once with either -- holding, using, growing, selling -- the person will be arrested.
So why does MLB and the NFL basically do nothing for a first-time offense, even though it is illegal? Like most folks in other jobs, if this happened to you or me just once, we would be suspended and could be terminated.
In WWE's Wellness Program, ``the possession, use and/or distribution of any drug made illegal to possess, use and/or distribute by the laws of the United States of America and/or any of its 50 states is prohibited by this Policy.''
A first-time offense means a WWE wrestler/sports entertainer is suspended for 30 days without pay. There are those on the Internet who wrote WWE does not test for marijuana, but a WWE spokesman contradicts that claim, writing WWE does test for marijuana use.
Congress took a tough stance on performance enhancing drugs in sports but not illegal drugs. To say there is no issue with marijuana or even cocaine in pro sports is like saying there is no problem with steroids and other performance enhancers...More?
source: miamiherald.com
June 18, 2009
Congress to Look into Testimony by Sosa
A congressional committee will look into former baseball slugger Sammy Sosa's denial that he used illegal performance-enhancing drugs in light of a report that he tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug in 2003...More?
source: msn.foxsports.com
June 16, 2009
June 11, 2009
Umaga Released for Drug Test Failure & Rehab Refusal
Statement from wwe.com:
As reported on WWE.com on Monday, June 8, 2009, WWE Superstar Umaga (Edward Fatu) has been released from his World Wrestling Entertainment contract. However, consistent with the practice of announcing wellness policy violations, it should be noted that Umaga's termination was due to his second violation of the WWE Wellness Program and his subsequent refusal to attend a rehabilitation facility.
June 10, 2009
WWE 'Wellness' Failures to Stay Public
A spokesperson for the WWE confirmed to SunSport that there has been no reversal in their policy of "publicly announcing suspensions of performers", which was implemented on July 21 2008.
Some wrestling newsletters and websites had speculated this may no longer be the case after recent high profile firings, absences and injuries.
However the spokesman told us: "WWE continues to publicly announce performers who have been suspended due to contravention of the Talent Wellness Program."...More?
source: the sun
May 27, 2009
Caps, Nats Linked to Alleged Steroids Dealers?
The Washington Capitals and Washington Nationals were specifically named by a man Tuesday night after he was arrested for being an alleged steroids dealer, although police said they could not yet substantiate his claims...More?
source: nbc4.com
May 18, 2009
Bodybuilders Flee Drug Testers; Event Canceled
Ready to flex their pecs and strike a pose, bodybuilders at the Belgian championships scattered when doping officials showed up...More?
source: foxsports.com
May 13, 2009
Actor from "The Wrestler" Facing 45 Years in Prison
Scott Siegel, the actor who played Randy "The Ram" Robinson's steroid dealer in the movie "The Wrestler," was indicted yesterday for possessing and distributing steroids and assaulting law enforcement officers in a New York City suburb. If convicted, he faces up to 45 years in prison.
The case stems from Feb. 18 when federal drug agents and police tried to take him into custody on the steroid charges. Siegel jumped in the car and led police on a chase through Eastchester.
Siegel's lawyer, Barry Levin, says his client acted out of fear. The actor is scheduled to be arraigned Thursday in federal court in White Plains.
source: newsday.com
May 12, 2009
Dead Wrestler's Doctor Sentenced to 10 Years
The personal doctor to a professional wrestler who killed himself, his wife and their 7-year-old son was sentenced to 10 years in prison for illegally distributing prescription drugs to patients.
Dr. Phil Astin, 54, was sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty Jan. 29 to 175 counts that including illegally distributing prescription drugs.
World Wrestling Entertainment's Chris Benoit killed his family and then himself in 2007 in their suburban Atlanta home. A medical examiner couldn't say whether the steroids Astin prescribed for Benoit played a role in the deaths...More?
source: espn.com
May 1, 2009
WWE Vindicated on Angle Rehab Remark; Company Offers Help to Current, Former Talent
What was a case of 'he said, he said' between top wrestler Kurt Angle and top company World Wrestling Entertainment became a clarification in favor of WWE.
In an article in the Philadelphia Inquirer on April 9, 2009, former WWE star Kurt Angle addressed his steroid use, pain pill addiction and WWE. In the article, it read Angle was fined and suspended by WWE for steroid use in 2006. WWE remembers differently.
"WWE let Kurt Angle out of his contract because he refused to go to rehab," a WWE spokesman told the Inquirer.
"Kurt Angle was granted a mutual release from his contract on Aug. 25, 2006 because, at WWE's insistence, Kurt Angle refused to enter a drug rehabilitation program. This is contrary to what Kurt Angle asserts in the Philadelphia Inquirer article dated Thursday, April 9, 2009, which is that WWE refused his request to attend rehabilitation. More specifically, on May 30, 2006, a WWE physician informed WWE management of concerns regarding Mr. Angle's addiction issues and recommended to Mr. Angle that he attend a rehabilitation program. At that time, Mr. Angle refused to attend rehabilitation. Subsequently, on June 27, 2006, Mr. Angle was suspended for violating the WWE Talent Wellness program and was released from his contract on Aug. 25, 2006."...More?
April 14, 2009
Ric Flair on the WWE Wellness Policy
and Women
"Our company's as clean as can be. We've got the most stringent drug-testing policies in place in the world. There's no ifs, ands or buts. The guys pee in an open area. … It is what it is. The guys pay the penalty now. We're not going to mess around with that after all we've been through."...More?
source: espn
April 1, 2009
Backstage Heat on John Cena for "Steroids are a Personal Choice" Comment
During an interview last week with WFAN Radio, John Cena reveals that his recent anti-steroid comments have landed him in hot water with members WWE management as well as his fellow superstars...More?
March 25, 2009
John Cena & Mr. Kennedy's Differing Opinions on Steroid Use
Ken Kennedy on WWE's Wellness Policy:
Kennedy feels the tests are "a little much" as the WWE is quite vigorous over testing for banned substances, including having an outside official watching the wrestlers give urine samples on an almost weekly basis. Kennedy adds, "If you're not hurting anybody – then what's the big deal?"
source: the sun
John Cena on steroid use:
"The government should take the initiative, and if you get caught using drugs, then you should go to jail. A criminal record will hurt your endorsements and long-term contracts."
source: nydailynews.com
March 24, 2009
March 19, 2009
Kevin Nash on Indy Shows, Steroids, More
Kevin Nash recently spoke to the Bristol Times in CT. He’s working an indy show on March 28th at Bristol Central High School for Northeast Wrestling, that also includes Ric Flair and Jimmy Hart. Here are some highlights:
On working with Shawn Michaels: “Shawn was a little guy and he saw me as the perfect complement to him because I was a gigantic big guy. The combo of the two of us was pretty much unstoppable. I ended up learning from the best ever” Nash said of Michaels. “It was on the job training.”
On working the upcoming indy date: “These shows are more one-on-one,” Nash said. “In the WWE or WCW, there is no fan interaction. You just do your thing and get out. Here, I can spend some time with everyone. I really want to catch up with Ric. […] Wrestling for TNA, I’m lucky enough to be able to do this.”
On steroids: “Now I don’t think it’s a big deal because it’s a different era. Look at Samoa Joe; nobody thinks he takes steroids. There’s always going to be a genetic freak, and people are going to question him, but steroid use is very small. With our financial state in this country, do you think senators should be giving Roger Clemens the better part of a week to appear in front of them? Does he deserve it? But it’s all steroids, steroids, steroids. These senators need to worry about paying their taxes, not steroids. Honestly, cigarette smoke is just as bad. If cigarettes were developed today, the FDA would never approve it. But it’s entrenched. Maybe if there were steroid lobbyists things would be different.”
March 17, 2009
Steroids Found in Andrew Martin's Home
According to a new article in The St. Petersburg Times, police officers who first discovered the body of former WWE star Andrew "Test" Martin have disclosed that prescription drugs, including painkillers and steroids, were found in Martin's Harbour Place apartment. Martin appeared to be in the middle of a meal when he died, according to Tampa police spokeswoman Laura McElroy. Police found a half-eaten pizza and soda near where his body was found. Police still do not suspect foul play and are awaiting results of toxicology reports.
March 11, 2009
Ken Shamrock Tests Positive for Steroids
Mixed martial arts legend Ken Shamrock tested positive for three illegal anabolic steroids — Norandrosterone, Noretiocholanolone and Stanozolol — after his first round armbar submission win over Ross Clifton at War Gods: “Valentine’s Eve Massacre,” which took place at Selland Arena in Fresno, Calif., on Feb. 13, according to the California State Athletic Commission.
Shamrock has been suspended and fined $2,500 for the transgression. He has the right to appeal the finding in the future...More?
source: mmamoz.com
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
