Rob Van Dam made some very good points during a radio interview yesterday. I still don't like this guy, so it pains me to agree with him. Below are some excerpts:
- RVD said he is still in shock that someone he knows committed these horrific acts.
- He said people have to realize the difference between using steroids and abusing steroids. RVD said abuse of any drug is bad.
- RVD said ‘roid rage’ takes over your mind for a moment.
- RVD said it’s scary to think about the turn Benoit made in real life.
- “They are of course,” said RVD of WWE getting unfair treatment from the media. RVD said, yes, the road schedule is demanding, but not all of us kill our families.
- RVD said he always speaks him mind, because he has no reason not too.
- RVD said he has seen the wellness policy help to straighten out a few younger wrestlers. He said he has seen guys go to rehab. RVD said the wellness policy is there for those that need help.
- He said his understanding of Eddy Guerrero’s death was caused by a variety of things including his former addiction to alcohol. “I don’t believe it was just steroids that killed Eddy,” said RVD.
- He said wrestlers have a choice to stay in the business and not to become an addict. RVD said CM Punk is an example of someone that doesn’t do drugs or even drinks.
- RVD said he would tell kids that are wrestling fans that wrestling didn’t kill Chris Benoit and his family, it was just the occupation he had...More?
source: wrestlezone.com
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July 4, 2007
Recap of RVD on AM 570 KLAC in Los Angeles
WWE Fragile X Update and Comments from JR
"A lot of people got caught up in the idea Daniel had Fragile X syndrome. We were just as caught up as everyone else. I think we have to go with what the district attorney has said as being the best, up-to-date information available right now."
Those were the words of WWE Spokesperson Gary Davis in an AP story today...More?
and from JR's Blog
...It would be naive and inaccurate to say that it was business as usual in the locker room, but I can honestly say that the athletes are enduring these catastrophic circumstances as well as one could expect and that is largely, in my opinion, due to their respective faith and through the support of their family and friends...
and he had this to say concerning the mainstream media's attitude towards professional wrestling
...I got into wrestling in 1974 and the ‘media” has NEVER covered wrestling regularly or positively as a rule. Most of the media’s egocentric stars won’t allow themselves to admit they either watch or used to watch wrestling. Straight laced sportscasters don’t consider wrestling a legitimate sport and the entertainment writers generally don’t consider wrestling as “good” entertainment no matter the fact that Monday Night Raw for example is the top rated cable TV series in existence. The only time the media generally covers wrestling is when a “mainstream celeb” is involved or there is a tragedy or a headline grabbing controversy. I don’t know why this is the way it is but it isn’t anything new...More?
July 3, 2007
Location of Benoit Wiki-Imposter/Chris and the Ex-Wife?
The IP address (69.120.111.23) has been tracked back to Pepper Ridge Road & Turner Road in Stamford, CT, not far from the WWE headquaters.
According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Chris Benoit took out a new life insurance policy, which listed his ex-wife and oldest child David, 14, and Megan, 10, as the beneficiaries. Nancy apparently confronted Chris about it and he refused to change it. Nancy also found out that Chris Benoit set up a new bank account in the name of his ex-wife in Edmonton.
DEA Knew Of Benoit's Excessive Steroid Buys
Wrestler Chris Benoit was identified by Drug Enforcement Administration agents as an "excessive purchaser of injectable steroids" who, over the past year, was prescribed a 10-month supply of anabolic steroids every three to four weeks by a Georgia doctor who was indicted today on federal charges. Benoit, who last week murdered his wife and son before committing suicide, came to the attention of DEA agents probing RX Weight Loss, a Marietta company...More?
source: thesmokinggun.com
The 25 Worst Rapper Names of All Time
A good rap name is like good rap: it sounds effortless without coming off sloppy, and it never tries too hard. Whether its vibe is biblical (Hova), comic book villain (Biggie Smalls) or comic book hero (Method Man); whether the name is self-imposed (Big Baby Jesus) or God-given (Kanye West and Tupac Shakur didn't really have a choice, now did they?) you know when you've heard a good rap name. And just as certainly, you know when you've heard a bad one. We count down the 25 worst.
source: cracked.com
Control issues cited instead of 'roid rage' in Benoit killings
Domestic violence experts downplay the possible role of steroids in the Chris Benoit killings, saying the tragedy was more about Benoit's anger over control issues at home.
Steroid usage has been linked to angry outbursts called "roid rage," and depression when usage stops.
But in the case of Benoit, who apparently killed his wife and 7-year-old son during the weekend of June 24 before committing suicide, "that was a premeditated act and that's not rage," said Dr. Gary Wadler of New York, who studies the use of drugs in sports...More?
source: ajc.com
Closing in on the Return of Triple H
The hype begins...
In addition to crowning a new Intercontinental Champion and lining up John Cena’s next challenger for the WWE Championship, Raw’s highlights also included clips from Triple H’s arduous road to recovery from a torn right quadriceps. Although The Game wasn’t there in person, just seeing the 10-time World Champion back on the TitanTron screen had many of our fans at the American Airlines Center buzzing...More?
Triple H Coming Soon Video
source: wwe.com
July 2, 2007
Was Benoit's Son Really Sick?
...There are additional reports that contradict the earlier information that suggested that Daniel Benoit may have suffered from Dwarf Syndrome or Fragile X Syndrome. Daniel's family denies that he suffered from either condition. As a result of the family's concerns, the Fayette County Sheriff's investigators and the District Attorney's Office have inquired into this matter. A source having access to certain of Daniel's medical reports reviewed those reports, and they do not mention any pre-existing mental or physical impairment...More?
source: tmz.com
Stephan Bonnar’s Second Act
The world loves a good comeback story. The tale of Stephan Bonnar applies.
One half of the tandem (along with Forrest Griffin) responsible for putting mixed martial arts on the mainstream map in April of 2005 with their nationally televised three round war at the Ultimate Fighter season one finale, Bonnar was one of the UFC’s golden boys – he could fight, he loved to scrap, and was quick with a witty sound bite...More?
source: ufc.com
Doctor Gave Benoit 10 Month Supply Of Steroids Every 3-4 Months
This is really getting interesting...
According to a new FOX News report, the investigation of Chris Benoit’s physician, Dr. Phil Astin, has revealed that he is accused of supplying "Benoit with a ten month supply of steroids, every three or four weeks, from May 2006 to May 2007."
source: wrestlingnewsworld.com
Triple H Wants Orton To Win WWE Title
The Triple H vs. Randy Orton match originally planned for SummerSlam is now in jeopardy. According to one backstage source both Triple H and Vince McMahon agree it is not the right thing to do at this time....More?
source: wrestling observer newsletter & wrestlezone.com
