-bjork- wrote:

It's safe to say 2007 is the worst year ever for WWE, internally.

WWE was in much the same shape in the early to mid 90s. Injuries and Stars wanted to leave left and right. Now if we get lucky, history will repeat itself. As durring that time, a little watched wrestling promtion (WCW) started to catch fire as they offered something different then WWE (Then WWF). Instead of over the top characters and cornball storylines, they featured great wrestling matches and believable characters. Soon, in an effort to survive, WWE had to up its game and it created a glorious golden age of wrestling for all to enjoy.

Perhaps with TNA getting a 2 hour prime time slot, they will have a chance to go head to head with WWE, and force both companies to create better products.

Came across this, and thought it was a cool thing for the WWE to do. (Though, I realize, it is just to cover thier asses and make them look better durring the congessional hearings.)

- WWE has been sending letters to former superstars offering to pay for their drug and/or alcohol treatment. According to one former talent who received the letter, it's printed on WWE stationary and is hand signed by Vince himself. Below is a copy of the letter:

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