WWE: Roman Reigns suspended 30 days for violating wellness policy

[Pinkfloyd]

That's also assuming it was steroids, which many in this thread are irresponsibly doing

There is honestly little difference for this. A Wellness Policy violation is a Wellness Policy violation. People know it's there and the actual substance isn't going to matter much to how it affects him. It will mean less as time goes on and eventually forgotten about. He's not the first guy, he won't be the last guy. In the context of WWE, it's not even that big of a deal. 30 days is nothing. Titus got twice as much for screwing around. lol

 

[Ensane]

That's also assuming it was steroids, which many in this thread are irresponsibly doing

Many in this thread are irresponsibly doing steroids?

O WAIT

 

[AfroThunder396]

Well weed is just a fine, so no one is suspended for that.

Weren't Evan Bourne and R-Truth suspended for marijuana?

 

[KMart27]

Weren't Evan Bourne and R-Truth suspended for marijuana?

Synthetic marijuana.

 

[The Lunatic Fridge]

It's okay guys. Kane will just be fake roman reigns for the next month.

 

[Paris in Flames]

Kane somehow has better cardio than Roman. People would see right through that, man!

 

[DenisSamson3]

I read a stat somewhere that kane has done the most house shows year by year for the last 3 years. Pretty amazing. His body shape hasn't changed much over the years.

 

[Dr Pepper]

He's second in tenure behind Taker I think, and I imagine he's also one of the oldest, although R-Truth is up there years as well, no?

Either way, very impressive what Kane's managed to do, even though he isn't as visible lately.

 

[M.C.G. 31]

Someone on Reddit discovered a loophole in WWE's wellness policy. Someone who performs regularly in the ring is subject to testing. Part-time stars and injured superstars are exempt until they return based off the wording.

 

[S A W F T*]

Someone on Reddit discovered a loophole in WWE's wellness policy. Someone who performs regularly in the ring is subject to testing. Part-time stars and injured superstars are exempt until they return based off the wording.

How is regularly defined though

 

[M.C.G. 31]

Full-time would be a safe assumption.

Full thread - https://www.reddit.com/r/SquaredCir...teresting_observation_about_the_wwe_wellness/

WWE's wellness policy also has a "therapeutic use exception".

The first change is that WWE talent may request a Therapeutic Use Exception (TUE) for substances banned under the policy if (i) it is needed for a legitimate medical purpose and a prescription for its usage has been obtained from their doctor, (ii) the use of the drug is required for more than 60 days, (iii) the medical need for the prescription and for the prescribed dosage is documented in accordance with standards and practices commonly accepted within the United States medical community; and (iv) the medical need is confirmed by WWE's Medical Director, Dr. Joseph Maroon.

Other key points about WWE's new policy on TUEs:

- Maroon has the power to make WWE talent see other physicians and make them undergo further medical testing to prove their need for a TUE.
- The continuing need for any TUE granted by Maroon will be reviewed on a yearly basis.
- A urine sample which is found to contain a prohibited drug will not be deemed to be a positive test result if it was provided by a WWE performer with an approved TUE for that prohibited drug.

 

[DenisSamson3]

He's second in tenure behind Taker I think, and I imagine he's also one of the oldest, although R-Truth is up there years as well, no?

Either way, very impressive what Kane's managed to do, even though he isn't as visible lately.

Yup and goldust also. Goldust attributes a lot of his success to diet.

 

[AfroThunder396]

I am suddenly remembering that JBL kept saying Roman's title reign had an asterisk next to it, which is provides a whole new level of crushing irony to this situation.

 

[Deen]

I am suddenly remembering that JBL kept saying Roman's title reign had an asterisk next to it, which is provides a whole new level of crushing irony to this situation.

Maybe if you think of it like the UFC, I guess.

 

[TheMistyStranger]

dead

This is still hilarious

 

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[M.C.G. 31]

Vince McMahon made the call to have Ambrose cash in at MITB.

Apparently, HHH wanted Ambrose to cash in towards the end of the match and pin either competitor, but Vince made the call for Rollins to pin Reigns first and was adamant about it.

 

[AfroThunder396]

After watching the WWE 24, you can tell Vince is a big fan of Rollins. Seth is cocky but always backs it up, makes sense Vince would like him.

Probably also wanted to send a message to Roman.

 

[Paris in Flames]

Vince McMahon made the call to have Ambrose cash in at MITB.

Apparently, HHH wanted Ambrose to cash in towards the end of the match and pin either competitor, but Vince made the call for Rollins to pin Reigns first and was adamant about it.

Vince made the right call then.

You know Roman's going down..might as well let him build up (however slightly) on his way to a quick vacation.

 

[Falco Lombardi]

Wait it was Vince who demanded that Seth go over first? Might need to slightly rethink my opinion of him.

Hopefully Seth goes over again at Battleground.

 

[S A W F T*]

Random question... do wrestlers still get paid for merchandise sales while suspended?

 

[Deen]

Random question... do wrestlers still get paid for merchandise sales while suspended?

No. Vince is cheap.

 

[Acallabeth]

I wonder how does a wellness policy violation impact wrestlers' future contracts. I remember Roman talking about how he'd get rich after becoming a champion.

A better role model and face of the company every month...

 

[Kimi]

Randy Orton is one of the highest paid on the roster, this first time violation is a non-issue.

 

[The Lunatic Fridge]

WWE ordered Reigns to go into the locker room last week to apologize to everyone before he was flown home. There were mixed reactions to it. The person who first told me about it said that Mark Carrano ordered Reigns to do it, which means it came from Paul Levesque and not Vince McMahon’s side. They felt there was no need to humiliate him like that but others didn’t have the same reaction.

"I'm not a bad guy. I'm not a good guy. I'm just really sorry guys."
"AJ STYLES: See, that wasn't so hard! Your turn, Gallows..."

"I'm not a bad guy, I'm not a good guy, I'm an idiot"
"JERICHO: A STUPID STUPID IDIOT"