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Forgotten Sin · 21 Sep 2007, 10:22 PM

saw this over on gerweck:

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 WWF or the amount of time you performed for the WWE.

If you do not have a drug and/or alcohol problem, but know you know a former WWE performer who does, we are asking you to try to help them by encouraging them to take advantage of this opportunity.

Liz Difabio has been appointed as a representative in this matter. Liz has been with the company for over 24 years and has been directly involved with the majority of WWE performers who have received treatment for substance abuse. She understands emotions that individuals and family members go through in this process. Any conversation you have with Liz will remain confidential and will not be released to the public.

In many instances, an individual in need of help is in denial and will not want rehabilitation. There are professional intervention companies that will help persuade that person that they need treatment. Liz will be able to facilitate such interventions, should they be necessary. An intervention and treatment will be at the cost of WWE exclusively.

This service is being provided for performers with a prior WWE booking contract only. No family or friends. Please reach out to Liz if you think you might have a drug or alcohol problem or if you know someone who does. We all need to do anything we can to help prevent another tragedy.

Sincerely,

Vincent K. McMahon
Chairman, World Wrestling Entertainment

what777 · 21 Sep 2007, 10:50 PM

I think this is good to give help to those who need it.

DrDoom · 22 Sep 2007, 04:37 AM

Just a shame it took so long and so much media abuse to get this to come around.

Dante · 22 Sep 2007, 04:44 AM

Well of course the WWE would think of something like this fucking now, they're fucking covering their asses from any future problems...

Any Former WWE Wrestler goes out and Kills themselves due to a drug problem it's instantly placing more Negative Media attention on the WWE. They become bad role models and the WWE looks worse for fostering the Superstar's addiction without any help. This way they can save a few headline's and lives whilst also keeping this all behind closed doors...

It's a pretty smart Community Service and Business Move on the WWE's part if you ask me...

BOSTON · 23 Sep 2007, 03:29 AM

This could help a lot of old school wrestlers like Jake Roberts to clean up and make WWE apearances.

21 Sep 2007, 10:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Forgotten Sin Tom Hanks With-A the Aids Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Charlottetown, PEI Posts: 22,636 Rep Power: 718	WWE Offering Rehab to former superstars saw this over on gerweck: 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 WWF or the amount of time you performed for the WWE. If you do not have a drug and/or alcohol problem, but know you know a former WWE performer who does, we are asking you to try to help them by encouraging them to take advantage of this opportunity. Liz Difabio has been appointed as a representative in this matter. Liz has been with the company for over 24 years and has been directly involved with the majority of WWE performers who have received treatment for substance abuse. She understands emotions that individuals and family members go through in this process. Any conversation you have with Liz will remain confidential and will not be released to the public. In many instances, an individual in need of help is in denial and will not want rehabilitation. There are professional intervention companies that will help persuade that person that they need treatment. Liz will be able to facilitate such interventions, should they be necessary. An intervention and treatment will be at the cost of WWE exclusively. This service is being provided for performers with a prior WWE booking contract only. No family or friends. Please reach out to Liz if you think you might have a drug or alcohol problem or if you know someone who does. We all need to do anything we can to help prevent another tragedy. Sincerely, Vincent K. McMahon Chairman, World Wrestling Entertainment __________________

22 Sep 2007, 04:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
DrDoom Never forget the name! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 3,331 Rep Power: 1131	Just a shame it took so long and so much media abuse to get this to come around. __________________ Props to Sly as Hell for the banner.

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21 Sep 2007, 10:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
what777 In Loving Memory of #51 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Greenville,SC Posts: 2,267 Rep Power: 304	I think this is good to give help to those who need it.

22 Sep 2007, 04:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dante ....Bang Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 7,659 Rep Power: 498	Well of course the WWE would think of something like this fucking now, they're fucking covering their asses from any future problems... Any Former WWE Wrestler goes out and Kills themselves due to a drug problem it's instantly placing more Negative Media attention on the WWE. They become bad role models and the WWE looks worse for fostering the Superstar's addiction without any help. This way they can save a few headline's and lives whilst also keeping this all behind closed doors... It's a pretty smart Community Service and Business Move on the WWE's part if you ask me...

23 Sep 2007, 03:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
BOSTON Banned By Administrators Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 10,299 Rep Power: 0	This could help a lot of old school wrestlers like Jake Roberts to clean up and make WWE apearances.

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