Saturday, September 22, 2007
A Step in the Right Direction
I've been very critical of WWE's refusal to acknowledge the lifestyle of their performers has led to too many deaths, but apparently owner Vince McMahon has tried to reach out to offer to pay for rehab services. He doesn't admit any fault, and doesn't address steroid use, but at least it's a step in the right direction:
"Over the last ten years, an inordinate number of wrestlers have passed away. Some of those deaths may in part have been caused by drugs and alcohol.
In an effort to prevent such tragedies in the future, the WWE is willing to pay for drug and/or alcohol rehabilitation at a certified treatment chosen by WWE for any performer with a prior WWE booking contract who may need this service. The WWE will pay for this service in full.
There is no cost to you or your family. Help will be provided regardless of the circumstances of your departure from the or the amount of time you performed for the WWE..."
Sincerely,
Vincent K. McMahon
Chairman, World Wrestling Entertainment
"Over the last ten years, an inordinate number of wrestlers have passed away. Some of those deaths may in part have been caused by drugs and alcohol.
In an effort to prevent such tragedies in the future, the WWE is willing to pay for drug and/or alcohol rehabilitation at a certified treatment chosen by WWE for any performer with a prior WWE booking contract who may need this service. The WWE will pay for this service in full.
There is no cost to you or your family. Help will be provided regardless of the circumstances of your departure from the or the amount of time you performed for the WWE..."
Sincerely,
Vincent K. McMahon
Chairman, World Wrestling Entertainment
# posted by SBP : 2:29 PM
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