March 4, 2010
TNA Looking to Expand Drug-Testing Policy
TNA president Dixie Carter says TNA is currently formulating a new drug-testing program, apparently to expand the first policy that was started in 2007.
Carter was interviewed by syndicated columnist Alex Marvez, who reports that Carter "understands that greater TNA visibility will bring more public and media scrutiny, especially regarding the company's lax drug-testing policy."
According to documents disclosed by the U.S. Congress's Committee on Government Oversight & Reform in January 2009, there were a significant number of wrestlers who tested positive for steroids when TNA first began testing.
Congressman Henry Waxman's letter on the Commitee's findings revealed that 15 out of 60 wrestlers tested positive for steroid use and an additional 11 wrestlers tested positive for other drugs.
source: pwtorch.com
No 10-point letter for Dixie Carter? I guess Rob Simmons concern for the wrestling community doesn't extend to TNA.
WWE Superstars Results: Gold Rush
Thursday’s “WWE Superstars” kicked off with Kofi Kingston using his educated feet to batter Chavo Guerrero. Although the self-proclaimed “Mexican Warrior’s” third-generation skills allowed him to control his opponent for much of the bout, Kingston eventually found his opening, executing some dazzling aerial maneuvers. With Guerrero reeling, the former United States Champion hit Trouble in Paradise to claim the victory. Full results.
source: wwe.com
More Raw Guest Hosts Revealed
The cast of Hot Tub Time Machine will host the March 29th edition of Monday Night Raw. For more on Hot Tub Time Machine, visit www.kicksomepast.com.
Angelo Poffo, Father of Randy Savage and Lanny Poffo, Dead at Age 84
Pro wrestling legend Angelo Poffo was found dead this morning at age 84. Poffo is the father of fellow pro wrestlers Randy Savage and Lanny Poffo...More?
source: prowrestling.net
March 3, 2010
Linda McMahon's Key Opponent in Senate Race Formally Questions the WWE Drug Policy and if Triple H is Tested
The main Republican party opponent for former WWE CEO Linda McMahon in the Connecticut Senate race, Richard Simmons, sent a very-detailed letter to McMahon today seeking answers to ten key questions related to the history of health issues that have plagued the pro wrestling business under McMahon's watch as WWE CEO.
Question #6 relates to Vince McMahon and Triple H:
...Why is Mr. McMahon not subjected to the drug policy and are there any other performers, including memebers of the McMahon family, including your son-in-law Paul "Triple H" Levesque, who have been exempt from the drug testing policy, and is so why?
Read Simmons's letter here.
source: pwtorch.com
Someone is on a witch-hunt.
Another Raw Guest Host Revealed
With only one week to go until WrestleMania, WWE Hall of Famer Pete Rose, one of the most controversial figures in sports, will be the guest host of Monday Night Raw live from San Jose, CA...More?
Rumor Mill - Triple H Taking Time Off?
The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that Hunter has been having problems with one of his quadriceps and may take time off after WrestleMania along with The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels. He isn't expected to miss any time right now, but could end up requiring a break this summer.
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
