But, But the super strict WWE wellness policy

[Damon3388]

Number one guy over the last decade.

Yeah, a guy who debuted in WWE years before the Wellness Policy was introduced, built that frame as a bodybuilder before he was a wrestler, and is utterly religious about lifting and conditioning.

How many guys died from steroid use before the policy was implemented?

Just from steroid abuse? None, really. It's a myth. The majority died from the side affects of long-term drug and alcohol abuse. Pro wrestling was ahead of the curve compared to the rest of the US in use and abuse of prescription medication in particular (especially mixed with alcohol - Brock for example was basically living on Vicodin and vodka for a lot of his first WWE run), and WWE is ahead of the curve in trying to clean that up, as well. Their policies aren't perfect, and they're not going to catch or help everyone who is breaking the rules, but it's certainly a step in the right direction, and a much cleaner industry now than it was even 10-15 years ago, when guys like Cena and Brock were starting out.

Different topic, but how does WWE find so many jacked white boys? Maybe the new owners could poach their recruiting masterminds. Could improve the heavyweight division to have some buff dudes come in and shake things up like Brock did.

Well, it's a bit of a different deal to being a fighter. You're not going to get noticed as a fighter if you're not out there winning fights, whereas WWE can see you playing D2 football or in some obscure strongman or bodybuilding competition, and see your look and potential, and can teach you how to be a professional wrestler. A lot of guys who strike out on professional careers in their chosen sport gravitate towards wrestling for the money, fame and macho aspect of it.

WWE also recruit guys who are full-time wrestlers from smaller promotions, but they've got just as many "creations" from other athletic backgrounds as well. If you're big and athletic and have a unique look or personality, it's a pretty good starting point.

 

[Helden]

I remember there was a dude here that was all about that "wellness policy" and how legit it is..
I forgot his name unfortunately

 

[Darwinambrosius]

Yeah, a guy who debuted in WWE years before the Wellness Policy was introduced, built that frame as a bodybuilder before he was a wrestler, and is utterly religious about lifting and conditioning.



Just from steroid abuse? None, really. It's a myth. The majority died from the side affects of long-term drug and alcohol abuse. Pro wrestling was ahead of the curve compared to the rest of the US in use and abuse of prescription medication in particular (especially mixed with alcohol - Brock for example was basically living on Vicodin and vodka for a lot of his first WWE run), and WWE is ahead of the curve in trying to clean that up, as well. Their policies aren't perfect, and they're not going to catch or help everyone who is breaking the rules, but it's certainly a step in the right direction, and a much cleaner industry now than it was even 10-15 years ago, when guys like Cena and Brock were starting out.




Well, it's a bit of a different deal to being a fighter. You're not going to get noticed as a fighter if you're not out there winning fights, whereas WWE can see you playing D2 football or in some obscure strongman or bodybuilding competition, and see your look and potential, and can teach you how to be a professional wrestler. A lot of guys who strike out on professional careers in their chosen sport gravitate towards wrestling for the money, fame and macho aspect of it.

WWE also recruit guys who are full-time wrestlers from smaller promotions, but they've got just as many "creations" from other athletic backgrounds as well. If you're big and athletic and have a unique look or personality, it's a pretty good starting point.

Cool, that's what I've read too. Just making sure we're on the same page.

 

[LuchaBear]

I remember there was a dude here that was all about that "wellness policy" and how legit it is..
I forgot his name unfortunately

@FrankieNYC

 

[THECYNDlCATE]

The fans of that corny godawful brain dead product contiue to embarass themselves and show how gullible and naive they are,

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[freakyfarley]

but what about that time they suspended one of their stars for ped usage??? surely they didnt use that as an excuse to get rid of someone because they're a horrible company that knows everyone is on roids??!