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The Goon · 08-15-2007, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by the_only_turek_fan

WTF is going on at the WWF?

Aren't they the guys saving pandas?

This news is so common, I just let out a sigh every time it happens. Of course, the media is on top of any dead wrestler news these days.

Buff · 08-15-2007, 08:45 AM

Didn't "Crush" do a stint in jail for drug related charges in the late 80s or early 90s? Maybe it was weapons charges... needless to say he had a checkered past.

I don't think so much that it is the steroids killing these guys as it is the steroids along with the multitude of other pain killers and recreational drugs that these guys take, and then they used to be heavy partiers. Supposedly they have toned down a bit on the partying but I'd suspect the pain killers are still rampant. When I talk about pain killers I talk about the abuse of pain killers, and whether they are addicted to them or not, they abuse them.

Burninator · 08-15-2007, 09:03 AM

Wrestler tragedy is becoming a monthly occurrence. I am not even surprised anymore.

chris lindberg · 08-15-2007, 09:03 AM

He went by the name Crush with Demolition (Ace & Smash) in the old WWF and was in a tag team named Kronic in WCW I believe? I remember there motto was "it's all about Kronic"

R.I.P. Bryan Adams

Cowboy89 · 08-15-2007, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by calculoso

And if you got a raise every time you got a commendation, you wouldn't have received very many commendations.

Most non-union companies are horrible at giving 'awards' to their employees... y'know.. the whole "if I'm really that good, pay me like it" mentality.

That really depends. Unions appeal to the LCD (Lowest common Denominator). If you're any good relative to the rest of the people at your company you have real bargaining power and the threat of you leaving is what gets you paid more.

mykalberta · 08-15-2007, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Flash Walken

The WWE is the quintessential argument for why Unions need to exist in a modern economy/society.

Huh?

Its called private industry, if you arent smart enough to realize that to much doping will result in your death then well you should have been cast off at birth like Spartan children (I love The 300). No one is forced to become a dopestar, it can assist the careers of individuals who lack charisma or natural body types.

Steroids are completely safe and work great if used in moderation with a proper training routine. 2 months on, 3-4 months off. That way it gives your body time to recover and utilize the incredible power of steroids.

MYK

Agamemnon · 08-15-2007, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by chris lindberg

He went by the name Crush with Demolition (Ace & Smash) in the old WWF and was in a tag team named Kronic in WCW I believe? I remember there motto was "it's all about Kronic"

R.I.P. Bryan Adams

They were Ax and Smash... I always rooted for them against the Legion of Doom.

Muta · 08-15-2007, 10:17 AM

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They were Ax and Smash... I always rooted for them against the Legion of Doom.

Those were the great days of wrestling....

Ozy_Flame and I bust out the Wrestlefest arcade game from time to time... solid, solid game!

greerb · 08-15-2007, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Buff

Didn't "Crush" do a stint in jail for drug related charges in the late 80s or early 90s? Maybe it was weapons charges... needless to say he had a checkered past.

I don't think so much that it is the steroids killing these guys as it is the steroids along with the multitude of other pain killers and recreational drugs that these guys take, and then they used to be heavy partiers. Supposedly they have toned down a bit on the partying but I'd suspect the pain killers are still rampant. When I talk about pain killers I talk about the abuse of pain killers, and whether they are addicted to them or not, they abuse them.

I believe the Honalolo Airport Security found Steriods, and a tazer. When the police searched his home they found weed.

flambers · 08-15-2007, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Caged Great

I don't know why you're all suprised. Steriods cause early deaths.

Its rumoured the problem with allot of the wrestlers which causing deaths is not only steriods buts its the abuse with Pain Killers (taking an unbelievable high amount is the rumour) and Alcohol. From what I have read these guys are Over dosing on Pain Killers especially mixing it with Alcohol.

Buff · 08-15-2007, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by flambers

Its rumoured the problem with allot of the wrestlers which causing deaths is not only steriods buts its the abuse with Pain Killers (taking an unbelievable high amount is the rumour) and Alcohol. From what I have read these guys are Over dosing on Pain Killers especially mixing it with Alcohol.

I'd surmise that it is well past the rumour stage.

Some guys have even detailed what they would do to make it through the day.

Del Wilkes who wrestled as The Patriot described what he took to get through the pain. I read an interview with Sean Waltman (aka X-Pac, 6-pac, 1-2-3 Kid) where he talked about drug use in the business. I've seen other interviews or comments in books about wrestlers life styles and their usage of drugs. Some of these guys seem to know as much about drugs as some doctors (exageration but you get the point).

It is quite amazing that some guys are still alive. I read about guys like Lex Luger and Scott Hall and they don't even know how they are alive.

flambers · 08-15-2007, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Buff

I'd surmise that it is well past the rumour stage.

Some guys have even detailed what they would do to make it through the day.

Del Wilkes who wrestled as The Patriot described what he took to get through the pain. I read an interview with Sean Waltman (aka X-Pac, 6-pac, 1-2-3 Kid) where he talked about drug use in the business. I've seen other interviews or comments in books about wrestlers life styles and their usage of drugs. Some of these guys seem to know as much about drugs as some doctors (exageration but you get the point).

It is quite amazing that some guys are still alive. I read about guys like Lex Luger and Scott Hall and they don't even know how they are alive.

Yah, I agree I put in "rumour" as I could not find the link. A example of a wrestler who has done a massive amount of drup abuse and should be amazed he is alive is Jake the Snake Roberts. He looks 20 years older than he is.

Buff · 08-15-2007, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by flambers

Yah, I agree I put in "rumour" as I could not find the link. A example of a wrestler who has done a massive amount of drup abuse and should be amazed he is alive is Jake the Snake Roberts. He looks 20 years older than he is.

You think Jake is 80 years old? He's closer to 60.

flambers · 08-15-2007, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Buff

You think Jake is 80 years old? He's closer to 60.

I believe he is younger than that I would guess the same age as Hogan and Flair.

albertGQ · 08-15-2007, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by flambers

I believe he is younger than that I would guess the same age as Hogan and Flair.

Isn't Hogan and Flair in the high 50's? That's basically 60 IMO

flambers · 08-15-2007, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by albertGQ

Isn't Hogan and Flair in the high 50's? That's basically 60 IMO

Crap I have no idea, the point is beacuse of the vast amount of substance abuse; a person would think he is much older. He has not aged well.

Jake, has had a very troubled past and its amazing he is still alive.

Flash Walken · 08-15-2007, 01:58 PM

flair is almost 60 and jake is in his early 50's.

I think hogan is about 55.

habernac · 08-15-2007, 02:35 PM

Jake Roberts is 52, Flair 58 and Hogan 54.