Okay now that we got the main answers out of the way...

[KingofOldSchool]

How will WWE recover from this tragedy?

I mean the press conference made it sound like it was all the steroids fault, that his steroid use caused all of this to happen. And of course this will all fall back on Vince and Co. since they should've prevented Benoit's steroid use.

Will we see a REAL crackdown on steroid use in WWE?

Can WWE overcome the sure fire backlash they will be receiving over the next few months, well maybe years?

I mean Vince BARELY got past jail time during the big steroid trial of the early 90's.

Really, what do you see happening over the next year in pro wrestling?

[Paranoid Rattlesnake]

They were medically prescribed what could the WWE have done??

[Mercury Bullet]

The same thing they are doing in other sports, which is essentially banning them under any circumstances. They could have kept better tabs on his use/abuse of them too.

Now, I don't agree that this is the WWE's fault but its going to be spun that way by the media and a massive witch hunt is going to ensue and ravage thru the WWE. I don't think it will kill professional wrestling, but it will hurt it and set it back quite a bit. The WWE is going to have to impose strict restrictions on steriod use with severe punishments by violaters, or they are going to be subject to regulation from congress, or being shut down altogether.

I say that because this incident is SO much more severe than anything else to happen from steroid use. Congress is all over major league baseball, and because Barry Bonds is setting a bad example for children. Chris Benoit just murdered his family and killed himself. The backlash on the WWE is going to be far worse than anything we've seen yet.

[Mooияakeя™]

I know Vince can't control people, but he should really hammer the bucket down on people who use them. I know Edge has used them "once" as he stated honestly, but he saught advice from his doctor who partialyl recommended them for rebuilding tissue.

But now he doesn't use them, whilst he may not be big at all compared to freaks like Poppa Pump / Lesner / Bats, I still lvoe to see him weekly out there.

I think Vince should just get rid of this. Regardless of what we think, or other fans, or the media etc. There's something shit about knowing that "drugs" were used to put people where they are now. While some people just work their arses off naturally.

I dunno. I just don't rate roid or anything else. Drugs that are good are tea, paracetemol and loratadine. Those I don't think I could live without.

[Impeccable]

They were medically prescribed what could the WWE have done??

Were they medically prescribed by WWE's doctors? Do WWE have their own doctors?

If, so, then shit hits fan!

[McLegend]

There is gonna be big backlash from the media for this. If Benoit had just died then it wouldn't big of news probably to the media, but with him killing his wife and child we are going to be hearing about the Darkside of wrestling for weeks to come.

Maybe this isn't the WWE fault and I'm not blaming them for this, but he had steriods. The reason why he had steriods is because he is a wrestler. So far a lot of people saying roid rage could be a cause nothing offical yet, but someone is gonna have to answer for it, and that someone might be Vince McMahon.

[Mercury Bullet]

On the flip side, if they can survive the media and government onslaught, this might be better for wrestling.

1) No more roided out monster-freaks that Vince seems determined are the only legit main eventers in wrestling now.
2) More believable, yet entertaining storylines instead of people getting blown up in limos
3) Better media attention and better public image.

The third one because what they really need is some "good" guys basically. They need to get some stars that not only are good entertainers, but nice guys that contribute to the community, make positive public appearences, etc...

[chrisat928]

Mercury Bullet, in your third point and the explanation following, it really seems like you're describing John Cena.

[Jordan]

WWE is already in the midst of so many changes, I think that this will only make things better in the long run.

[Mercury Bullet]

Mercury Bullet, in your third point and the explanation following, it really seems like you're describing John Cena.

While I personally have that blinded smarky hatred for him...if he is the guy than can fit that description, then so be it. I would rather have Cena wrestling than no wrestling.

[BigDaddyCool]

CM Punk is going to get a huge push out of all of this because of his straight edge gimmick.

[Mercury Bullet]

CM Punk is going to get a huge push out of all of this because of his straight edge gimmick.

If he is truly "straight edge" I could see it. But if its just a gimmick (and they probably know if it is) he won't. The last thing they need is "Heroine addict pro wrestler 'CM Punk' murders homeless man, eats his skin for high".

[IC Champion]

LOL, Im pretty sure he's really straight edge, I think he has it tatoo'd on him somewhere.

[Tommy Gunn]

I wonder if Raw could potentially be dropped by the network in the backlash/public outrage?

[Mercury Bullet]

I wonder if Raw could potentially be dropped by the network in the backlash/public outrage?

I don't think so, but if enough advertisers back out, yes it could.

[Graspbymyself]

Steroid's does'nt make you kill your only son with a bag.One name....Kevin Sullivan.

[Mercury Bullet]

So, you think Kevin Sullivan killed them? :wtf:

[IC Champion]

Steroid's does'nt make you kill your only son with a bag.One name....Kevin Sullivan.
I'm sure if it were Kevin Sullivan, he would have become a professional hitman, instead of becoming a mediorce midcard wrestler.

[KingofOldSchool]

Here's another question.

Do you think all of this will cause Chris Jericho to come back to wrestling sooner or will it drive him away from the sport even more?

[Skippord]

LOL, Im pretty sure he's really straight edge, I think he has it tatoo'd on him somewhere.
Stomach

[IC Champion]

Here's another question.

Do you think all of this will cause Chris Jericho to come back to wrestling sooner or will it drive him away from the sport even more?
Watching that match of Benoit Vs Jericho, made me realize how much I miss Jericho, I hope this doesn't keep him away.

[Mr. JL]

I don't think so, but if enough advertisers back out, yes it could.
Anyone know how the WWE stock is doing at the moment?

[Mercury Bullet]

Seriously, during the Benoit/Jericho match I thought, "Fuck, he's probably done with wrestling now." I mean, he doesn't need the money or anything. He's busy with music, why does he need the stress of life in the WWE?

[gatoconbotas]

Anyone know how the WWE stock is doing at the moment?

-.31 from yesterday. That's a 1.8% drop.

It's down nearly a dollar from last week, from 17.25(ish) to 16.29 (i think)

[Graspbymyself]

I'm sure if it were Kevin Sullivan, he would have become a professional hitman, instead of becoming a mediorce midcard wrestler.

What hitman do you know tell's you he's a hitman?Other then Bret.

[IC Champion]

Fuckin Newbs.

[KingofOldSchool]

What hitman do you know tell's you he's a hitman?Other then Bret.

Thomas Hearns

[Pinnacle Charisma]

The third one because what they really need is some "good" guys basically. They need to get some stars that not only are good entertainers, but nice guys that contribute to the community, make positive public appearences, etc...



Good point. But I was convinced for 5 or 6 years that Benoit was a "good guy". Even his friends didnt know who he really was apparantilly.

[CSL]

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[Corkscrewed]

WWE.com has a statement that totally downplays the steroids angle. It makes some good points, because nothing has really been confirmed in regards to the steroids (they were found in the house, not in him), and they also remind people that Benoit apparently killed his wife and child deliberately, over the course of two days (somehow I missed this last night and have only found news articles about the "two days" part today).

Of course, it's also the only thing to do when the general media is already taking aim to rip you a new one...

[mrslackalack]

I feel that WWE should have counseling and more support for any wrestler thats down, depressed or what so something like this never happens again.

[Graspbymyself]

Fuckin Newbs.

Newb?Just because I dont spend 15 hours a day posting on forums doesnt make me a newb to Professional Wrestling..or you may know it as Sports Entertainment.Fuckin Marks.

[Theo Dious]

Newb?Just because I dont spend 15 hours a day posting on forums doesnt make me a newb to Professional Wrestling..or you may know it as Sports Entertainment.Fuckin Marks.

No, but that whole statement makes you a good candidate for a sock puppet.

[Theo Dious]

How will WWE recover from this tragedy?

Individuals will deal with it in their own ways.

Will we see a REAL crackdown on steroid use in WWE?

Probably for a little while at least.

Can WWE overcome the sure fire backlash they will be receiving over the next few months, well maybe years?

Yes.

I mean Vince BARELY got past jail time during the big steroid trial of the early 90's.

That's an overstatement. They never really had enough to nail Vince, and besides, what law have they broken now?

Really, what do you see happening over the next year in pro wrestling?

They'll slowly go back to normal, though hopefully a bit wiser now.