Two bits of news, somewhat related.
VINCE MCMAHON ANNOUNCES NEW DRUG POLICY
November 21, 2005
In a joint meeting today with the RAW and SmackDown rosters in the United Kingdom, in Sheffield, Vince McMahon announced that within the next several weeks, a new drug testing policy will be implemented in which performance enhancing drugs, such as steroids, etc., recreational drugs, as well as abuse of prescription drugs will be banned.
In addition to the new drug testing procedure, there will also be an emphasis on cardiovascular examinations.
The specifics of the drug policy will be announced over the next several weeks. More details to follow. Check with WWE.com for the latest information.
Click here to watch the meeting.
November 21, 2005
In a joint meeting today with the RAW and SmackDown rosters in the United Kingdom, in Sheffield, Vince McMahon announced that within the next several weeks, a new drug testing policy will be implemented in which performance enhancing drugs, such as steroids, etc., recreational drugs, as well as abuse of prescription drugs will be banned.
In addition to the new drug testing procedure, there will also be an emphasis on cardiovascular examinations.
The specifics of the drug policy will be announced over the next several weeks. More details to follow. Check with WWE.com for the latest information.
Click here to watch the meeting.
WWE.com has posted an update on Nick "Eugene" Dinsmore, who was hospitalized in England last week, then sent home and suspended by World Wrestling Entertainment.
WWE.com reports that Eugene was found passed out in a hotel lobby last week in Manchester, and was taken to the hospital. After he was revived, Dinsmore admitted to taking Somas and other prescription medication. He was then sent home and suspended.
WWE.com is reporting that Dinsmore has agreed "to seek professional help" and will be spending the next two weeks in a drug rehabilitation facility.
To read the full WWE.com story, click here.
Thanks to Adam Lebow and everyone who sent that link in.
WWE.com reports that Eugene was found passed out in a hotel lobby last week in Manchester, and was taken to the hospital. After he was revived, Dinsmore admitted to taking Somas and other prescription medication. He was then sent home and suspended.
WWE.com is reporting that Dinsmore has agreed "to seek professional help" and will be spending the next two weeks in a drug rehabilitation facility.
To read the full WWE.com story, click here.
Thanks to Adam Lebow and everyone who sent that link in.