Should The WWE Keep An Eye Out?

[TPIB 62]

This is something that I've been pondering for a couple of days now. Should the WWE keep an eye out on its superstars for unusual behavior or anthing of the sort? I know they give them drug tests and everything, but maybe they should take it a step up. Perhaps have wrestlers confirm medicine prescriptions with WWE personnel or (as I've heard a few people comment on) have a psychiatrist on payroll or really anything that would prevent another catastrophe of the liked we've endured.

 

Possibly some of the Benoit-esque superstars should be kept a close eye on. I hate to point fingers at superstars and call them "delusional" or anything of the sort, but I've compiled a short list of superstars who may fit these categories and perhaps be kept an eye on. I realize that some of the "intense" superstar characters are just that, a character, but as the events regarding Benoit and the Benoit family have taught us, you can't always assume everything is alright. Anyways, here's my list of superstars and why they fit the category (keep in mind, I am not calling these superstars "crazy" or "drug addicted" or anything):

 

Hardcore Holly- If you think about it, Holly has alot to be depressed about with all these injuries he's sustained, I think it's safe to say he's on various medications to boot.

 

Ric Flair- Flair hasn't exactly had success in the marriage department to say the least, I honestly could see Flair snapping. I can only recall his problems with road rage, but that doesn't mean he may or may not have a history of anger issues.

 

Randy Orton- Orton has seemingly cleaned up his act and is climbing back up the WWE rungs to where he can be trusted again, but getting drunk and trashing hotel rooms (as well as failing drug tests) seem to be his M.O.

 

Carlito- It wasn't that long ago that I read that Carlito was very unhappy with his situation in WWE. While he doesn't appear to be unstable or "on anything", that doesn't exactly make him clean.

 

Jeff Hardy- Much like Orton, Jeff has seemed to be clean and "on the ball" since returning to the WWE, but he hasn't been drug-free for that long, really.

 

Jerry Lawler- Lawler honestly is pretty high up on this list (not literally). He's had the most recent case of being volatile and confrontational. Sure he punched some guy at an indy show that was a jerk, but that doesn't mean you can knock people out whenever you feel like it. Much like Flair, Lawler has had a history of failed marriages and failed relationships, not to mention his son is a former "drug addict" (allegedely) and that has to run heavy on his mind.

 

Paul London- From what I've read, London has developed a little bit of a behavioral problem as of late, which is nothing new among WWE talent, but it's still worth mentioning.

 

John Cena- Now I am not listing Cena, because I'm anti-Cena, but because he's got to be under some major stress. Whether anyone likes it or not, Cena is on top of the world right now. He's the WWE Champion (the most prestiged championship in the WWE), he's really been in the main event since WrestleMania 21, he's getting ready to film another movie for WWE Films, he makes all these media appearances and he's considered the top guy in the company. That can't be easy, Cena has got to be running on empty and you got to believe he's taking some sort of medications.

 

Sandman- Sandman is one of those guys you really wouldn't be too surprised to hear that he's done something horrible. While his character gets drunk, busts himself open with a beer can, and swings a cane, I believe the man behind the character has to be "on" something, not to mention he's been known to have a poor backstage attitude (much like Sabu does/did).

 

Batista- Like Cena, I am not listing Batista because I'm anti-Batista, but he's been known to get in a "scuffle" or two before.

 

Gregory Helms- Being out of action until April has got to be depressing for Helms. While I don't consider him likely to "snap", it's possible.

 

Chris Masters- Masters has been ridiculed in the past for his deflated size since his suspension, however, he's seemed to gain some bulk back. I don't like to use the 's' word, but if there is one person using, Masters has got to be a suspect.

 

 

 

I thought about listing Rob Van Dam, but is he even employed by the WWE anymore?

 

Anyways, post your thoughts and/or post someone you think should cause some suspicion.

[Guest SuperKick Kid]

They definately need to add something to the Wellness Plan like a Psychological Checkup.

[Guest Twig]

I think this would add a horrible "big brother" nazi gestapo secret police element to the entire company. I don't want to be harsh, but this is a terrible idea. Which superstar's are Benoit-esque? I don't suspect any wrester of possible double murder-suicide, and it's horrific that you can claim these people may be next to "snap" and kill their families. You're clearly missing something big here. A large majority of the world is under high stress, lots of people feel lost and confused and scared, but you just can't predict that someone will go psycho based on factors which can be found in nearly every other person. Edited July 1, 2007 by Twig

[Guest FreeSpirit]

Yeah but what is described as unusual behaviour in WWE?

 

These WWE superstars travel and train really hard every single week off the year, and sometimes how can you tell the difference between someone who is psycologically messed up to someone who is just physically exhausted, or genuinely upset because they have domestic problems (the breakdown of a relationship is very high amongst these wrestlers afterall) that they cant urgently attend to.

[Guest Christof]

I like this thread, let's all make a list of wrestlers who we think or speculate could be mental so that we can over analyse them in the wake of the Benoit tragedy and see if they too can turn into multiple murderers.

 

Top stuff TPIB, the National Enquirer will be after you as one of it's top writers in a few years no doubt.

 

As for my list of mental people in wrestling:

 

Eugene - He's special

 

Duke the Dumpster Droese - Garbage man going mad

 

Warrior - It's a given, lock up the family, auditorium whatever :jump

 

Doink - Evil clowns

 

Kurt Angle - Probably the most mental person on TV at present

 

Russo - has his own brand of cheesy peas FFS!

 

:jump

[Dead Crow 370]

Sandman is probably one of the most sane people on the roster, which says a lot, I think. Bear in mind, this is the guy who regularly did acid, ecstacy, coke, etc. I think he's already had his outlet, PLUS unlike Benoit, he's not a quiet guy with pent up aggression. That's a key factor in this - Benoit was quiet, kept himself to himself, etc. It's a common trait with people who commit these types of crime. Sandman is anything but quiet - in fact, probably the loudest you'll ever meet.

[Murph 93]

John Cena- Now I am not listing Cena, because I'm anti-Cena

 

I take you meant you're NOT anti-Cena?

[Dead Crow 370]

I think he means he is anti-Cena, but isn't listing him for that reason...

[Guest Slim Jim]

Can we have a poll of who we think will kill their family next? Or even better - a vBookie thread so we can bet on it.

[Burakiosaurus 129]

my votes on Spud, obvious small guy syndrome, and the amount of steroids he is on is sure to make him flip at some point, probably a 450 flip ala Marty Janetty clothesline sell

[Guest Redneck Messiah]

I think it's a matter of WWE giving their wrestlers a lighter schedule and better perks. Having things as medical insurance would certainly help as well. I think they should be looking after the wrestlers a great deal more and these things would help.

[DC 536]

I was always under the impression that medical insurance was a must in the US anyway.

[Guest Redneck Messiah]

I was always under the impression that medical insurance was a must in the US anyway.

 

I may be wrong on that but thought that I've heard wrestlers in WWE don't have basic medical insurance and pick up the tabs although WWE usually covers major surgeries. I may have that mixed up with some of the other things I've read with the non-union things. Anybody know? It doesn't seem right that wrestlers have to pick up hotel bills and car rentals because it's a part of the job.

[Guest Twig]

I was always under the impression that medical insurance was a must in the US anyway.

 

If you're sick and you don't have it you're screwed, but there are a lot of Americans who don't have any coverage. God, the capitalist pigs in charge disgust me sometimes.

[Guest Redneck Messiah]

If you're sick and you don't have it you're screwed, but there are a lot of Americans who don't have any coverage. God, the capitalist pigs in charge disgust me sometimes.

 

Sadly in the states if you do get sick and have health insurance it can still lead to you being screwed in certain circumstances. Some things aren't covered and hang people out to dry :( I'm interested in checking out Michael Moore's film "Sicko" although I realize there will be a huge liberal slant on it (which is alright as there are huge slants of reporting on the other side as well).

[TPIB 62]

I like this thread, let's all make a list of wrestlers who we think or speculate could be mental so that we can over analyse them in the wake of the Benoit tragedy and see if they too can turn into multiple murderers.

 

Top stuff TPIB, the National Enquirer will be after you as one of it's top writers in a few years no doubt.

 

As for my list of mental people in wrestling:

 

Eugene - He's special

 

Duke the Dumpster Droese - Garbage man going mad

 

Warrior - It's a given, lock up the family, auditorium whatever :jump

 

Doink - Evil clowns

 

Kurt Angle - Probably the most mental person on TV at present

 

Russo - has his own brand of cheesy peas FFS!

 

:jump

 

 

As I figured would happen, this thread is getting crapped on. God forbid I venture away from the spoilers sub-forum. "Oh, TPIB has an opinion? Who Cares?"

 

Whoever's in charge, please close this thread, I don't feel like dealing with it.

[Guest FreeSpirit]

TPIB you have a right to an opinion on these forums as much as anyone else, so please dont feel the need that you have to think twice about posting on the US Forum, as I (and Im sure many other people) enjoy reading your posts.

 

I wont close the thread yet as there is an on topic and interesting debate about medical insurance at the moment, which a lot of members can contribute to, and I dont think it will be very beneficial to close it.

[Guest Christof]

But bear in mind, when you create a thread speculating about which wrestler will be next to go on a killing spree, some of us will look at it as tabloid comedy.

[TPIB 62]

But bear in mind, when you create a thread speculating about which wrestler will be next to go on a killing spree, some of us will look at it as tabloid comedy.

 

For the record, I didn't say any of them were suspects for a "killing spree", I just mean that maybe they should watch for the "unstable" types.

 

I don't consider this thread as "tabloid comedy", I mean, tabloid comedy is Paris Hilton barely spending three weeks in jail and then complain because it was so traumitizing or to set aside all coverage of anything because some rich spoiled brat is being hauled off to prison. That's tabloid comedy. I could list many things that I consider tabloid comedy (Tom Cruise), but I think you get my point.