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Should they fire him if true?
I say yes. Make him go away and get help. When it comes to drugs and wellness, health is more important.
Randy Orton Fails Wellness test?
- Thread starter The Man They Call WMD
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Should they fire him if true?
I say yes. Make him go away and get help. When it comes to drugs and wellness, health is more important.
I made a post on this exactly the same time you did. Anyway, what i said in it was I Not too sure on the source, but if this is true WWE could be in a very sticky situation here as by their own policies they have to release them.
Covering it up, with an 'Injury' I don't think would go down to well, especially with Linda's political career and how much WWE has been used against her in the past.
I am hoping, and fairly certain this is just some bogus site trying to get hits, but if it is true, WWE are in a tight bind.
Covering it up, with an 'Injury' I don't think would go down to well, especially with Linda's political career and how much WWE has been used against her in the past.
I am hoping, and fairly certain this is just some bogus site trying to get hits, but if it is true, WWE are in a tight bind.
Remy LaCroix
Lou Thesz' Favorite Son
What a turn of events! Never would have guessed Randy failing again. Didn't WWE report on the injury first before anyone else? Seems like they're trying to swerve us into believing anything can really happen.
As for firing him, I don't think they'll pull the trigger. We don't know exactly why he failed, so they might keep him and deal with this as a case-by-case sort of thing.
Edit: I couldn't find anything about this on WWE Corporate. Sounds like a load of bullhonkey now.
As for firing him, I don't think they'll pull the trigger. We don't know exactly why he failed, so they might keep him and deal with this as a case-by-case sort of thing.
Edit: I couldn't find anything about this on WWE Corporate. Sounds like a load of bullhonkey now.
Cena Is A Punk Rocker
Accidental spam artist
If it is true, and they do fire him, he'll be in TNA/IW within the week. Ok, probably not, but it seem thats where all the WWE addicts go to continue their downward spiral.
Cena Is A Punk Rocker
Accidental spam artist
Agreed. He's not exactly the Hardy's. Also look at what the McMahon's have done for Scott Hall over the years. I retract my prior statement.
FlexAmerican Dynamite
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Does anybody know what he did to fail the wellness policy? Anyway i think wwe is going to try to cover it up with an injury and be back in time wrestlemania.
LOL Never liked Orton but I doubt he'd be stupid enough to fail a third time. I bet it's false. He seems to get hurt every other year and misses an extended amount of time so, he was overdue. He got Mr. Kennedy fired so if Wade hurt him prior to the SD tapings last week then I wonder if he will cry and get him fired as well.
Yup. The guy has VERY close ties with the company in public and private. I think this might be bull though. So unless there's an article that is factual, or something with a *BREAKING NEWS* Tab on it, I won't hold my breath on this.
WWE reported the STORYLINE injury before anyone else. Every credible site I've seen has reported that it was a back injury they discovered last week and this was their way of writing him off screen.
I've never heard of TheDDT.com before, and I haven't seen anybody else report that it was a failed test. I give no credence to the story whatsoever until we see more proof. Unfortunately, one random site reporting something is enough to make a good portion of online readers believe it's true forever, so Orton and the WWE will have this hanging over them forever.
Its really hard deciding whether to fire your TOP superstars that draws, but since its in the policy and if god forbids something was to happen to Randy, the news will be up WWE's ass like there's no tomorrow! If they do release him, Randy will be joining TNA, ROH, or any other wrestling show.
IMO they should fire them, but from a business standpoint no. WWE should make a policy in which, if a main eventer should violate the wellness policy for a 3rd time, they should be fined, suspended for 6 months, and rehab. If it happens again, then release them and have the contract state they can not wrestle for another company for a year or something.
IMO they should fire them, but from a business standpoint no. WWE should make a policy in which, if a main eventer should violate the wellness policy for a 3rd time, they should be fined, suspended for 6 months, and rehab. If it happens again, then release them and have the contract state they can not wrestle for another company for a year or something.
NotoriousWWE
Pre-Show Stalwart
He legit smokes in real life and although that doesn't have implications as to why he is reported to have failed it could have paved the way for Orton to go against the corporate structure. Anyhow, they could always release him and wait as they did with Daniel Bryan. Although this would be extremely contreversial, Vince loves him and can you imagine Cena being let go if this were him?
Btw, Lords of Pain are also reporting this.
Btw, Lords of Pain are also reporting this.
JarredDClements
Dark Match Jobber
I've never heard of DDT.com, or the reporter-Jonas Bastians. Somethings fishy here. I think they shouldn't post these breaking news stories, unless they have legit proof from a real source. I won't believe it until WWE.com reports it. But I think he is really injured. Back injuries are serious business.
Lee
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it's Supermod!
Theddt.com is a forum. They have just changed their view thread policy but the thread in question was just some dude saying "I heard Orton was done for wellness" then some other guy saying "this is his third". It's the equivalent of someone using one of our threads as a source.
If it was a wellness violation they have to say on the wwe website and if it's the third he'd be fired, no matter who they are. This story is bollocks though.
First of all, I really doubt the legitimacy of this report. I cannot imagine that Orton would be stupid or arrogant enough to fail a third Wellness Test, knowing the implications of such a failed test. I am fairly certain that he sustained a legitimate injury, and the dirt sheets are simply trying to stir up drama.
Having said this, if it is accurate, then he has to be released, doesn't he? The rules are clearly stated, and if he fails a third test and isn't released, the whole legitimacy of the entire Wellness Policy goes up in smoke. You cannot enforce rules of this nature selectively; they have to apply across the board to everyone, or not at all. If he is guilty, I think he has to go. Can you imagine the PR nightmare if WWE looks the other way, just because he is one of their elite?
Having said this, if it is accurate, then he has to be released, doesn't he? The rules are clearly stated, and if he fails a third test and isn't released, the whole legitimacy of the entire Wellness Policy goes up in smoke. You cannot enforce rules of this nature selectively; they have to apply across the board to everyone, or not at all. If he is guilty, I think he has to go. Can you imagine the PR nightmare if WWE looks the other way, just because he is one of their elite?
Trill Co$by
Believes in The Shield!
Even if they fired him, he'd still be back around WrestleMania (cause they'd just resign him after the 90 days was up) and therefore, things will stay the same. I personally find this not to be that shocking, honestly. I mean, this is the same guy who shit in someone's travel bags...
If its true he failed another wellness test they have no choice but to fire him. You can lose the whole locker room of other talent deciding not to work as hard and not abide by their contractual obligations. The other recourse seeing WWE is a public trading company they could open up the door of lawsuits not just from possible other talent in the future being fired for this corporate policy but also be opened up for investigations not just from the SEC the the Justice Department as well. Smart move is to either fire him or release him for just six months and have some lengthy storyline of him being gone until he signs a new deal after a lengthy grace period to save face from the above possible legal scenarios
Yeah, I googled it after and realized it was just a forum. LOL that people are actually believing this is true. BTW., someone stated that Lords Of Pain are reporting this story as well false. They are not and no other website is reporting it either. I imagine this topic will be closed/deleted before some moron sees this and uses this website as a "source" for this story.
=)
NotoriousWWE
Pre-Show Stalwart
Lords of Pain had reported it but since the constant doubting of users they took the report down. It simply stated that according to the DDT.com website, Orton had violated the wellness policy for a third time. As you said they took a hint and closed there article since people would rely on it as a source of which it isn't.
Not gonna guess on the true or not but I would like to point out a few things
About the whole wwe being fair across the board,it was reported on many sites that when Evan Bourne got caught on the wellness policy,it was said he was far from the only guy doing it,he was just the one to take all the heat. Its easy for Vince or whoever to look the other way if a orton or cena did something awful as long as it didnt get out in the open. Orton has a history of smoking weed and the wellness policy states everyone gets tested often so ether he quit altogether or some shady buisness is going on which I like orton but I have to say the 2nd is more logical. Hate to go all conspiracy theory but lets be honest,vince is a brutal buisness man who has a history of doing shady things. Plus(again not saying true or false) with this injury as reported,he may be gone past mania. Said 6 months I believe? Now how easy would it be for vince to send randy home quietly then have him come back months later. Its very possible
About the whole wwe being fair across the board,it was reported on many sites that when Evan Bourne got caught on the wellness policy,it was said he was far from the only guy doing it,he was just the one to take all the heat. Its easy for Vince or whoever to look the other way if a orton or cena did something awful as long as it didnt get out in the open. Orton has a history of smoking weed and the wellness policy states everyone gets tested often so ether he quit altogether or some shady buisness is going on which I like orton but I have to say the 2nd is more logical. Hate to go all conspiracy theory but lets be honest,vince is a brutal buisness man who has a history of doing shady things. Plus(again not saying true or false) with this injury as reported,he may be gone past mania. Said 6 months I believe? Now how easy would it be for vince to send randy home quietly then have him come back months later. Its very possible
newteenforbb
Pre-Show Stalwart
I believe it and I'm sure it will come out as true as time goes on. Nothing stays completely hidden forever, especially in the world of professional wrestling.
But look at how amazing this news is overall (whether it is the injury or a wellness violation). Randy Orton is now OFF our television screens for a very long time. No more boring promos, horrid matches, and terrible programs. No more keeping other guys down. No more of his tired "voices" crap both in and out of the ring. It is almost like a new day for the WWE.
I just hope that if he ever does return (again, whether from an injury or some cover up where he is fired and re-hired), he is relegated to nothing more than a mid-card player. I never thought the day would come where the end of 2011 would also mean the end of Randy. And not a day too soon, either.
But look at how amazing this news is overall (whether it is the injury or a wellness violation). Randy Orton is now OFF our television screens for a very long time. No more boring promos, horrid matches, and terrible programs. No more keeping other guys down. No more of his tired "voices" crap both in and out of the ring. It is almost like a new day for the WWE.
I just hope that if he ever does return (again, whether from an injury or some cover up where he is fired and re-hired), he is relegated to nothing more than a mid-card player. I never thought the day would come where the end of 2011 would also mean the end of Randy. And not a day too soon, either.
akrassikauda
#Evil Empire
Can't believe threads like this have sprung up all across the IWC whoever started this on ddt.com did their job they've stirred up a shit storm(thanks for stealing my line David) of posters shouting conspiracy. Listen to logic WWE has so many enemies that if a talent of the level of Orton were to fail for the 3rd strike and your out it would be national news, TMZ would be all over it as well. how could WWE keep their own people to keep something like this a big secret when they can't even keep a simple storyline a secret.