WWE: James Caldwell (PWTorch): "Three (wellness violations) may just be the beginning"

[Kimi]

2.4mil a year I think. From that list a while back. Definitely makes a lot in a single show, wouldn't like to be missing that for very long.

 

[M.C.G. 31]

The reason for the round of recent tests was Lesnar's USADA violation.

2.4mil a year I think. From that list a while back. Definitely makes a lot in a single show, wouldn't like to be missing that for very long.

Yeah, and I think there's only a handful of guys who get a 7-figure downside and I don't think Rollins is one of those guys yet. If I were to guess, downside would be in the $850,000-$900,000 range which would mean $1.5m would have came from merchandise, events, other licensing things like WWE 2k.

It makes sense considering CM Punk said he lost a ******** of money from merchandise by turning heel.

 

[KaseMeOutside]

I think he's toned down considerably and has since being signed with WWE. He knew his partying and actions cost him a contract with WWE earlier.


Like I said, there's a few who I wouldn't be surprised get popped and a guy who I'd be shocked isn't after Sunday. We'll see on Monday, I guess.

How could you possibly know that?

 

[Falco Lombardi]

I'm not accusing him or anything but Dean Ambrose was the first name that came to mind.

 

[M.C.G. 31]

How could you possibly know that?

Maybe because he said it himself in his King of the Indies shoot interview or whatever the name of it was?

 

[Pinkfloyd]

For this kind of thing, you can legitimately say any name and it can't be outright dismissed. They can pop anyone and everyone has the capability out of ignorance or any other stupid reason to be caught.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Also different things. Paige and Del Rio were apparently popped for different substances.

 

[Hackett]

I know some things have changed (for the better) in terms of workplace culture within the WWE over the years, but it still amazes me that the majority of these guys are able to stay "clean" given the chronic risk and stress that they put their bodies through.

I understand wwe's concern for showing that their athletes aren't loaded up, but how can they not be on something in this industry?

I'm no expert, and I don't know exactly what is banned but I find it hard to believe that these guys can heal their bodies without some help especially the older ones.

 

[Balls Mahoney]

Ambrose would be my top suspect. He's worked more dates than anyone else and he's put his body through more punishment than anyone else. Before his title run, I thought he should take six months off because you could noticeably see how the punishment has effected his body and slowed him down.

 

[M.C.G. 31]

Ambrose would be my top suspect. He's worked more dates than anyone else and he's put his body through more punishment than anyone else. Before his title run, I thought he should take six months off because you could noticeably see how the punishment has effected his body and slowed him down.

That's not punishment slowing him down - that's him intentionally slowing down because he knows how much the company relies on him, so he works a super safe style. He's said this himself recently.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Ya he is doing what DB should of done before it was to late.

 

[JeremyTB]

Take this for what it's worth but Sasha was a big time odds favorite to win and now the last I checked, Charlotte is now favored.

 

[bruins309]

Ambrose would be my top suspect. He's worked more dates than anyone else and he's put his body through more punishment than anyone else. Before his title run, I thought he should take six months off because you could noticeably see how the punishment has effected his body and slowed him down.

May God have mercy on our souls if this means "WWE champion Dolph Ziggler"

I just hope that 3 of 5 suspensions come from RAW since that's only fair.

If I'm in that locker room, I would despise Lesnar for causing this. It's not like he's been a draw for a while now, gets special treatment and then everyone else gets it because of his side interests.

 

[Balls Mahoney]

That's not punishment slowing him down - that's him intentionally slowing down because he knows how much the company relies on him, so he works a super safe style. He's said this himself recently.

I was unaware he said that and I'm very glad he's intentionally slowing down. However you can noticeably see how he's grinded his body down. I think he was much quicker and his body wasn't as grinded in 2014. But this is my opinion. I have no idea how he's managed to stay healthy despite everyone else around him down for extensive periods of time.

 

[iamjs]

This appears to be the closest thing I can find to the wellness violation history in the WWE. Not sure if it's complete, since I thought Mr. Kennedy, Kurt Angle, Edge, and RVD had multiple violations to their name.

Two violations:

Adam Rose – Quietly suspended for 30 days in spring 2013; suspended for 60 days on April 16, 2016

Booker T – Suspended for 30 days in 2007 (then known as King Booker); suspended for 60 days on August 30, 2007 (then known as King Booker)

Chavo Guerrero – Suspended for 30 days in 2006 or 2007; suspended for 60 days on August 30, 2007

Chris Kay – Suspended for 30 days in 2007; suspended for 60 days in April 2007

Chris Masters – Suspended for 30 days on August 30, 2007; suspended for 60 days on November 2, 2007

Evan Bourne – Suspended for 30 days on November 1, 2011; suspended for 60 days on January 17, 2012

Jeff Hardy – Suspended for 30 days in July 2007; suspended for 60 days on March 11, 2008

Konnor – Suspended for 30 days in September 2006 (then known as Ryan O’Reilly); suspended for 60 days on April 16, 2016

Randy Orton – Suspended for 30 days in August 2006; suspended for 60 days on May 30, 2012

Rene Dupree – Suspended for 30 days in June 2006; suspended for 60 days in February 2007

Rey Mysterio – Suspended for 30 days on August 27, 2009; suspended for 60 days on April 26, 2012

Umaga – Suspended for 30 days on August 30, 2007; contract terminated on June 8, 2009

William Regal – Suspended for 30 days on August 30, 2007; suspended for 60 days on May 20, 2008


One violation:

Alberto Del Rio – Suspended for 30 days on August 17, 2016

Andy Leavine (also known as Kevin Hackman) – Suspended for 30 days in August 2011

Balls Mahoney – Suspended for 30 days in September 2006

Carlito – Contract terminated on May 21, 2010

Charlie Haas – Suspended for 30 days on August 30, 2007

Darren Young – Suspended for 30 days on October 5, 2011

Derrick Neikirk – Suspended for 30 days on January 15, 2008

DH Smith – Suspended for 30 days on November 2, 2007

Dolph Ziggler – Suspended for 30 days on October 10, 2008

Edge – Suspended for 30 days on August 30, 2007

Eva Marie – Suspended for 30 days on August 18, 2016

Funaki – Suspended for 30 days on August 30, 2007

Gregory Helms – Suspended for 30 days on August 30, 2007

Heath Slater – Suspended for 30 days on October 17, 2011

Hornswoggle – Suspended for 30 days on September 26, 2015

Jimmy Wang Yang – Suspended for 30 days on June 9, 2008

John Morrison – Suspended for 30 days on August 30, 2007

Kid Kash – Suspended for 30 days in July 2006

Kurt Angle – Suspended for 30 days in June or July 2006

Luke Gallows – Suspended for 30 days in October 2006 (then known as Freakin’ Deacon)

Manu – Suspended for 30 days on March 20, 2008 (then known as Afa Jr.)

Mike Chioda – Suspended for 30 days on August 15, 2011

Mr. Kennedy – Suspended for 30 days on August 30, 2007

Neil Bzibziak (also known as Chet Jablonski and Chet the Jet) – Suspended for 30 days on January 15, 2008

Paige – Suspended for 30 days on August 17, 2016

R-Truth – Suspended for 30 days on November 22, 2011

Ricardo Rodriguez – Suspended for 30 days on July 2, 2013

Rob Van Dam – Suspended for 30 days in July 2006

Roman Reigns – Suspended for 30 days on June 21, 2016

Ryback – Suspended for 30 days in July 2006 (then performing under his real name, Ryan Reeves)

Sin Cara – Suspended for 30 days on July 18, 2011 (Luis Ignacio Urive Alvirde was performing as Sin Cara at the time)

Snitsky – Suspended for 30 days on August 30, 2007

Test – Suspended for 30 days in February 2007

Currently under contract with WWE = bold

http://www.pwpix.net/wwe-wellness-program-violations/

 

[These Are The Days]

May God have mercy on our souls if this means "WWE champion Dolph Ziggler"

I just hope that 3 of 5 suspensions come from RAW since that's only fair.

If I'm in that locker room, I would despise Lesnar for causing this. It's not like he's been a draw for a while now, gets special treatment and then everyone else gets it because of his side interests.

Just wait until so much of the top card is suspended that Lensar is given the belt.

 

[AfroThunder396]

I still can't believe veteran official Mike Chioda had a wellness violation lol.

 

[DoyleG]

Just from briefly reading from some sites, Adderall seems to be the big drug that everyone is getting busted on? With their travel schedule and what they go through, is Adderall really that big of a deal?

Just wait till you cross an international border.

So, Eve gets busted for either using a thermogentic, using tainted protein, or using a testosterone supplement.

 

[M.C.G. 31]

I was unaware he said that and I'm very glad he's intentionally slowing down. However you can noticeably see how he's grinded his body down. I think he was much quicker and his body wasn't as grinded in 2014. But this is my opinion. I have no idea how he's managed to stay healthy despite everyone else around him down for extensive periods of time.

Ambrose has also slimmed down since 2014 and his match quality has dipped so he can protect himself more. He's proud of being WWE's workhorse and changed his workouts and ring style to accommodate how much the company leans on him.

I have no doubt that Ambrose is clean.

 

[Oil Dude]

I still can't believe veteran official Mike Chioda had a wellness violation lol.

I wouldn't think that a referee would even need to be tested. And of all the refs he is the last one that I think would be caught on anything.

 

[M.C.G. 31]

After dropping the title tonight, Sasha Banks has been pulled from live events and her next listed date is in 33 days.

 

[SeidoN]

After dropping the title tonight, Sasha Banks has been pulled from live events and her next listed date is in 33 days.

33 eh

 

[Cor]

Eva Marie
Paige
Alberto Del Rio
Sasha


I wonder about Big E.

Probably Rhyno.

 

[KesselBuiltMyHotrod]

Drugs are bad, Sasha.

 

[bruins309]

Probably should wait until it's actually official to be casting stones.