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WWE News: TIME Magazine reports on Congressional investigation into pro wrestling Jan 7, 2009 - 7:04:10 PM
A TIME blogger reported on Sen. Henry Waxman's recent recommendation for further investigation into pro wrestling's handling of potential steroid and drug abuse.
Showing that the priority of the general public seems to be finding out the "secrets" behind the tricks of pro wrestling, the article focuses on WWE admitting in Congressional testimony that performances are scripted, writers are employed, and Hulk Hogan is viewed as a terrible wrestler by Stephanie McMahon.
"But the steroid stuff is not really the most interesting part," Michael Scherer said. "In his effort to rid the nation of steroid abuse, Waxman has incidentally created a great historical treasure trove, one of the most comprehensive pictures ever produced of the fascinating, exhilarating, often-nasty and always-elusive professional wrestling business."
Caldwell's Analysis: Scherer includes the soon-to-be-legendary answer from Stephanie McMahon about Hulk Hogan was, is, and always will be a "terrible wrestler," then trying to back-track to say he was limited to three moves - the "terrible" part - but he knew how to make it work.
But, to the larger point, WWE can pull back the curtain as far as the eye can see and the general public will still be fascinated. There's an inherent disbelief even when WWE and the wrestling business tries to show off what's inside. Maybe they're hiding something still, or maybe there's more illusions behind the apparent items of substance. It's fascinating to see how the mainstream media continues to focus on the tricks, rather than the real issues of steroid and prescription drug abuse.
We're continuing to dive into these documents from Mr. Waxman's office, so continue to look out for more reports, especially on Stephanie McMahon's testimony.
wwe didn't do the business any favors by spouting off on things that didn't
make sense. vince should be careful not to get too cocky when it comes to
the government because the government can force regulations on the wwe.
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A TIME blogger reported on Sen. Henry Waxman's recent recommendation for further investigation into pro wrestling's handling of potential steroid and drug abuse.
