Wrestler Andrew “The Test” Martin’s death rocked the World Wrestling Entertainment on March 13,2009 when his body was found lifeless in his apartment in Tampa Bay, Florida. In a week or two his autopsy will be released and Vince McMahon will have his hands full, of the media that is. If Martin’s autopsy proves that he died due to steroids overdose this could bad news for WWE. McMahon is now advised to start thinking of some damage control because the media would definitely go knocking at his and WWE’s door.
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.
Martin’s demise is the most recent in a series of deaths in the WWE. His came after the tragic murder and suicide case of Chris Benoit. Who could forget the gruesome news of Benoit murdering his wife and son and afterwards taking his own life? According to reports his violent behavior was due to his excessive use of steroids. Wrestler Eddie Guerrero died of heart attack which was also due to prolonged use of the banned substance.
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