But you have neglected, still, to explain why this is not the fault of the wrestler themself? This would be like saying a model has to throw up, or starve herself so she can keep the look needed. Again, the fact remains that she doesn't have to allow that industry to set those standards for her. She can work out, eat right, and if thats not enough she has the decision to make. Does she want to stay in that industry, or does she want to stay healthy. There is always another job. I just don't agree with your argument.
The "shareholder" thing doesn't really apply here, although Sidious would make it, some way or another. It's important to remember that we are talking about peoples lives. Their business. Their career. Who knows what each and every one of us would do in that situation. You work your ass off, gym everyday, ring every night for years. You take bumps and bruises, broken bones, sleepless nights, all to make money. Be honest, it isn't about entertaining people for most wrestlers these days, at least many of the new ones. It's about income. They view this career as a way to make money. So, while I can say I understand the argument that promoters have caused this due to years of booking big, huge, mammoth of men wrestlers to the top, I still can't get around the fact that it all comes down to a decision made by one person and one person only.
Seriously, we are talking about peer pressure here. We are talking about the kid in the 5th grade by the bike rack who has a pack of his moms virginia slims. We are talking about 7th or 8th grade at your friends house and a bottle of vodka open on the counter. What's the difference between these examples and what wrestlers deal with? Alot, actually. We are talking about pain, horrible pain, money, family, their future, their career, their lives. The forces are so much stronger here. But, take a guess at the one thing that is exactly the same. What, in these examples, doesn't change between the age of 4 or 5 and into someones 20s, 30s, or 40s? It is their decisions to smoke the cigarette. It is their decision to take a shot. It is their decision to pop a pill, take steroids. It is their decision to quit, go home, see their wife and kids, get out the paper, and find another fucking job. I don't want anyone dieing for my entertainment. Except Paris Hilton, maybe her. Maybe.