Autopsy results for Andrew “the Test” Martin’s death will be released two weeks from now and Vince McMahon receives advice on how to handle the possible media onslaught. Martin’s demise is the latest in the series of steroids-related deaths in the WWE. Wrestler Chris Benoit murdered his wife and son then he took his own life. Eddie Guerrero, died of a heart attack which was also attributed to his long term use of steroids. With Martin’s death happening at the height of steroid scandal in the world of professional sports, McMahon can only do so much to keep the media mayhem at bay which could probably be worse than what he had gone through with Benoit.

From The Associated Content:

Even before the autopsy results come back for Andrew “Test” Martin, Vince McMahon and the WWE should prepare for the worst. One suggestion of prep that I have is that they should prepare to point out that in Andrew “Test” Martin’s last stint in the WWE (2006-2007), he was suspended for a violation of the WWE’s Wellness Program. He tested positive for either steroids or pain killers in a random test and was disciplined. During the suspension, he was subsequently let go from the company. Martin later stated that he had asked for his release.

Vince McMahon and the WWE should also prepare to point out the fact that the number of Wellness Program violations have decreased in the last year in the main roster for the company. It should be pointed out that the main roster has finally gotten the clue that these violations are not tolerated. Most of the suspensions in the last year have been from development contract wrestlers, not the big names.

Vince McMahon and the WWE should also point out the current push in the company to gear their type of entertainment to a younger generation. The WWE and Vince McMahon should press the fact that there is no place for steroids, pain killers, or drugs in programming that is geared towards children. Gone are the days of the Vince McMahon suicide angle. They should point out that they are in the business of making heroes, not losers.

McMahon and WWE should start planning on some damage control especially since Martin’s death would definitely put them on the center ring. Media vs. McMahon and WWE. And this time the WWE can’t rely on their muscles to knockout the opponent. When it comes to the steroid issue, the media can be pretty vicious.

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The confusion on steroid use in professional wrestling never ceases. Apparently, Vince McMahon, the chairman of World Wrestling Entertainment, released a statement saying that he personally asked all the wrestlers suspended from the Signature Pharmacy scandal back in August 2007 if they had bought anabolic steroids from the online pharmacy. According to McMahon, all the wrestlers admitted to buying although some didn’t even use the drugs. One of the wrestlers that underwent that thirty-day suspension was Kenneth C. Anderson also known as “Mr. Kennedy” in the ring.

Two months ago, Mr. Kennedy did an interview with Live Audio Wrestling and his statement basically contradicted what McMahon had initially said during his interview in front of the  U. S. Congress. According to Mr. Kennedy, he never bought from Signature Pharmacy and it was his doctor who purchased the drugs for him. He said that he chose to keep quiet about it since the media would most probably just misinterpret what he would say. When asked if he took steroids, Mr. Kennedy said that he didn’t during that time. The thing is there are still some evidences and inconsistencies with Mr. Kennedy’s statement, especially when you look closely at his other interviews.

From WWE Headlines:

Between October 2006 and February 2007, according to documents, Anderson had received shipments of anastrozole, somatropin and testosterone. Anderson throws his doctor under the bus again by calling him a “quack” in an interview he did with Mike Mooneyham of The Post and Courier “I had a legitimate medical reason to have it,” Anderson told Mooneyham. “How was I supposed to know my doctor’s a quack? I was injured and had a legitimate reason. I tore my lat in 2005. I had surgery, went home and had a staph infection that I almost died from. I lost about 45 pounds in about three days. I had a legitimate medical reason for having it, however my name turned up on that list. Vince and the company’s hands were tied. They had to suspend me.”

In his most recent interview, Mr. Kennedy admits to being aware of the pressure newer wrestlers face to the extent that they have to take steroids. He even added that taking steroids is not really necessary and that they should try not to use these drugs.

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Linda McMahon is not only Vince McMahon’s wife. She is the CEO of the World Wrestling Entertainment, and she had also been called for questioning by the  U. S. Congress with regards to rampant anabolic steroid use in professional wrestling. Linda McMahon’s interview was far more useful than the highly criticized Vince McMahon testimonial. In fact, Linda gave a very interesting comment about Ted Turner, one of America’s most prominent businessmen.

From AOL Sports:

“(W)e had put into place a pretty significant drug policy which he refused to put into place,” Linda McMahon told the investigators, “so (Turner) had a lot of opportunity with some of our top stars, Hulk Hogan being one of them who went with him at that time.”

Later, an investigator asked, “Do you think their lack of drug policy had anything to do with talent moving to WCW?

McMahon answered, “I think it could have, yes.”

Obviously, gone are the days when the then-WWF strongly showed their support for steroid testing policies. From what Linda McMahon pointed out, Turner didn’t openly promote the use of steroids in order to gain more wrestlers. He just kept a blind eye on wrestlers using steroids. It’s no wonder that Turner was able to lure a lot of individuals into joining professional wrestling in the mid-90s. It wasn’t just the smell of money that attracted them; it was the opportunity to get away with steroid use in a profession where you’re looked upon as the next action hero.

Maybe the congress didn’t waste its time getting Linda McMahon’s testimonial, but the question really is: Why didn’t they get one from Ted Turner himself? With such an obvious lead Linda had given then, it makes you question the committee’s efforts in getting behind the steroid action in the world of wrestling.

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It was just recently when Rep. Henry Waxman revealed the wide use of performance enhancing drugs in WWE and TNA. It was only recently when various wrestling officials have been interviewed about this issue. Vince McMahon, the chairman of the World Wrestling Entertainment Board of directors and also a major shareholder, was one of those important figures who spoke up. Unfortunately, not everyone was contented at how he addressed the matter, such as Rich Twilling, who wrote in his article:

From ProWrestling.net

First of all, it quickly became annoying every time Vince claimed he did not understand the questions being asked or said things like, “I do not know where you are going with this.” After Vince’s horrible display of dialing a telephone during the Million Dollar Mania giveaways on Raw, I figured he was out of touch and despite being a great business; he probably was not the sharpest knife in the drawer.

However, for Vince McMahon to pretend he does not know everything going on in his company is ridiculous. Jason Powell and I have discussed Vince’s short term memory on Dot Net Weekly, but come on. Vince’s display was ridiculous, pathetic, and at times humorous. You wonder sometimes if the guy has an ounce of class in his body. In fact, when asked why he pays for rehabilitation programs for former wrestling employees, he responded with, “Two words: public relations.” It almost makes you wonder if he has the annual Tribute to the Troops because he knows the show will make him a public relations darling.

Twilling is very bothered by the fact that McMahon is refusing to answer questions on his own steroid use and pretending not to know anything about the rampant use of these drugs in wrestling. There are many factors that would make you think whether McMahon was lying or not. First of all, he could have just easily said “No, I didn’t use anabolic steroids” if he knew it was the truth. Second, he becomes overly defensive when addressed with the issue. Third, the way he answered seemed like he was putting on a show, just like in regular wrestling matches.

The Oversight Committee shouldn’t be content with the information they get from McMahon. Wrestling is his game and wrestlers, his people. Of course he would do everything to protect them. He isn’t called “the boss from hell” for nothing

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