Survivor Series Headliner Reportedly Violated WWE's Drug Policy

[Deuce]

Rock isn't even a WWE contracted talent I don't believe

No, he isn't.

It's obviously R-Truth.... he has always looked like is on drugs. Rocky doesn't look like the kind of guy that would smoke marijuana.

 

[The Wrestling Addict]

No, he isn't.

It's obviously R-Truth.... he has always looked like is on drugs. Rocky doesn't look like the kind of guy that would smoke marijuana.

Spice isn't a drug...

 

[Dale]

Bourne took the spice, not the other guy.

 

[Deuce]

Spice isn't a drug...

I just re-read the article, I thought the other guy smoke weed with Bourne.

 

[The Wrestling Addict]

Well spice is synthetic marijuana but it isn't a drug in my opinion.

 

[SAIYANS]

Spice isn't a drug...

It is in the list of banned substances on WWE corporate while alcohol and marijuana are listed as being offenses that result in a fine.

One guy smoked weed and got the fine, the other the synthetic stuff to avoid a fine, and he got suspended like Slater and Young did.


Interestingly enough diet and water pills are also worthy of suspensions, so damn it sucks to be divas and watch what you eat

 

[The Wrestling Addict]

I don't understand how guys can be suspended for Spice but not Weed. Isn't spice legal?

 

[PHX]

As far as why Rock gets overlooked in this besides the fact as pointed out that he isn't contracted to WWE and gets paid per appearance is because Truth is the most well known smoker out of this bunch. I don't know if Rock does but I doubt it let alone smoking weed or spice.

 

[PHX]

I don't understand how guys can be suspended for Spice but not Weed. Isn't spice legal?

Think it's more of a slap on a wrist if you're a bigger star and suspended if you're somebody like Bourne more than what was used. Think tech you're supposed to get suspended/fined for both now.

 

[SAIYANS]

I don't understand how guys can be suspended for Spice but not Weed. Isn't spice legal?

Diet pills are legal as are OTC drugs but they are in the list:

Anabolic Androgenic Steroids: The non-medical use of anabolic androgenic steroids ("AAS"), which include and are based on the natural steroid Testosterone, is prohibited. The list of prohibited AAS includes, but is not limited to, those on the list below as well as related compounds:

androstenediol
androstendione
bolasterone
boldenone
chloroxomesterone (dehydrochlormethyltestosterone)
clostebol
dihydroepiandosterone
dihydrotestosterone
dromostanolone
epitestosterone
4-chlortestosterone
fluoxymesterone
formebolone
furazabol
mesterolone
methandienone (methandrostenolone)
methandriol
methenolone
methylclostebol
methyltestosterone
methyltrienolone
mibolerone
nandrolone
norandrostenediol
norandrostenedione
norethandrolone
norethindrone
oxabolone
oxandrolone
oxymesterone
oxymetholone
stanozolol
stenbolone
testosterone
trenbolone

Peptide Hormones and Analogues: The non-medical use of Human Growth Hormone (hGH), Human Chorionic Gonadotropin ((hCG), Luetenizing Hormone (LH) and Insulin-like Growth Factor (IGF-1) is prohibited.

Clenbuterol, used as an anti-catabolic drug or beta-2 agonist or for any other purpose, is prohibited.

B. Stimulants

The non-medical use of amphetamine, methamphetamine, Ecstasy (MDMA), Eve (MDEA), MDA, PMA, Phentermine and other amphetamine derivatives and related compounds is prohibited.

C. Pseudoephedrine

The following uses of pseudoephedrine, even if purchased as an over the counter medication without a prescription, are prohibited under this Policy:

The use of pseudoephedrine in a manner which is inconsistent with the instructions provided by the drug manufacturer (e.g., use in concentrations or amounts in excess of the recommended manufacturer's dosage.)
The use of pseudoephedrine in a manner or an amount that may cause an increased risk to health, safety or an impairment of ability to perform his/her duties in relation to a WWE event or WWE scheduled performance.

D. Narcotic Analgesics

The non-medical use of drugs belonging to this class, including, but not limited to, heroin, morphine and/or its chemical and pharmacological analogs and related compounds, is prohibited. Additionally, codeine and codeine based combinations, including those available over the counter in some countries, are considered prohibited drugs if taken for a non-medical use.

E. Benzodiazepines

The non-medical use of drugs belonging to this class, including, but not limited to, Alpha-hydroxy-alprazolam (Xanax), Lorazepam (Ativan), Nordiazepam (Valium), Oxazepam (Serax), Temazepam (Restoril) and/or chemical and pharmacological analogs and related components is prohibited.

F. Barbiturates

The non-medical use of drugs belonging to this class, including, but not limited to, Amobarbital (Amytal), Butabarbital (Butisol), Butalbital (Anolor 300, Esgic, Fioricet, Fiorinal), Phenobarbital (Luminol, Solfoton), Pentobarbital (Nembutal, Nembutal Sodium), Secobarbital (Seconal) and/or chemical and pharmacological analogs and related components is prohibited.

G. Diuretics

The non-medical use of diuretics, including, but not limited to, those on the list below as well as related compounds, is prohibited:

acetozolomide
amiloride
bendroflumethiazide
benzthiazide
bumetanide
canrenone
chlormerodrin
chlorthalidone
diclophenamide
ethacrynic acid
furosemide
hydrochlorothiazide
mersalyl
spironolactone
triamterene

H. Muscle Relaxers

The non-medical use of drugs belonging to this class, including, but not limited to, carisoprodol (Trade name Soma® and others) and meprobamate (Trade name Miltown®, Meprospan® and others) is prohibited. The "non-medical use" of drugs belonging to this class is prohibited. Regardless of whether there is a prescription, the use of muscle relaxers known under the generic name carisoprodol (Trade Name Soma ® and others) and/or meprobamate (Trade name Miltown® and others) will be considered a non-medical use for purposes of this policy and is prohibited.

I. Sleep Aids

The non-medical use of drugs belonging to this class, including, but not limited to, zolpidem (Trade name Ambien®), is prohibited.

J. Anti-Estrogens

The non-medical use of drugs belonging to this class, including, but not limited to, anastrozole, letrozole, aminooglutethimide exemestane, formestane, testolactone, raloxifene, tamoxifen, toremifene, clomiphene, cyclofenil and fulvestrant, are prohibited.

K. Prescription Medications

WWE recognizes that many of the drugs prohibited by this Policy are prescription medications that serve essential or beneficial purposes for the health and well being of WWE Talent, and nothing in this Policy is intended to discourage the proper use of prescription medications. Conversely, there are some prescription medications that, even when used properly, may affect safety or health and some prescription medications that can be abused and affect safety and health.

The following uses of prescription medications are prohibited under the Policy:

The use of a prescription medication in a manner which is inconsistent with the instructions provided by the prescribing physician.

The use of a prescription medication so as to cause an increased risk to health, safety or an impairment of ability to perform his/her duties on the day of a WWE event or WWE scheduled performance.

The use of a prescription medication without a valid prescription from a licensed and treating physician that was given for a legitimate medical purpose.
The use of a prescription medication obtained from a physician who was not advised that another physician was prescribing the same and/or similar medication/drug.

L. Illegal Drugs

The possession, use, and/or distribution of any drug made illegal to possess, use and/or distribute by the laws of the United States of America and/or any of its fifty states is prohibited by this Policy.

M. Herbal and Dietary Supplements

Over the counter or internet purchases of dietary supplements represent risk of testing positive for a prohibited drug under this Policy. WWE Talent are advised that any product sold with a warning advising non-use if the purchaser is subject to a drug testing program is prohibited by this Policy even though such product may be available without a prescription.

N. Synthetic Cannabinoids

Synthetic cannabinoids, most commonly referred to as "Spice", or "K2", are chemically engineered substances, similar to THC - the active ingredient in marijuana - that, when smoked or ingested, can produce pharmacological effects similar to marijuana. Regardless of whether there is a prescription, the use of synthetic cannabinoids will be considered a non-medical use for purposes of this Policy. The use of synthetic cannabinoids is therefore prohibited and subject to the penalties set forth in Section 15 A of the Policy.

5. MASKING AGENTS AND TECHNIQUES USED TO AVOID DETECTION

The use of any agent or technique which is designed to avoid detection of a prohibited substance and/or compromise the integrity of a drug test is prohibited. This includes providing false urine samples (for example, urine substitution), contaminating the urine sample with chemicals or chemical products, the use of diuretics to dilute urine samples, the use of masking agents (such as probenecid and related compounds), and/or the use of epitestosterone either systematically or directly to artificially alter the testosterone/epitestosterone ratio.

The use of any such agent or technique shall be treated as a positive test for drugs prohibited by this Policy and shall be subject to the penalties set forth in Section 15 of this Policy.

6. USE OF ALCOHOL

WWE Talent are expected to be free of the influence of alcohol when performing for WWE. Accordingly, WWE Talent are prohibited from using or consuming alcohol at any time within a twelve hour period prior to any WWE event or WWE scheduled performance. Testing for the use of alcohol shall be for reasonable suspicion only as defined in Section 8A of this Policy. A positive test for alcohol shall subject WWE Talent to the penalties set forth in Section 15 C of this Policy and may also require evaluation for alcohol rehabilitation treatment.

7. PROVISION OF PRESCRIPTIONS FOR PROHIBITED DRUGS TO THE MEDICAL DIRECTOR

WWE Talent are required to provide prescriptions for all drugs prohibited by this Policy to the Medical Director upon receipt of such a prescription from his/her treating physician.

The method to provide this information to the Medical Director is as follows:

. Using a fax cover sheet, WWE Talent should print his/her name and phone number, the name of the medication, the prescribing physician, and his or her office phone number along with a copy of the prescription providing the dosage and duration instructions for proper use. Though WWE Talent are free to use any format of cover sheet they wish, as long as they provide all of the requested information, a sample fax cover sheet is attached as Exhibit A to this Policy.

Fax both the cover sheet and copy of the prescription to the Medical Director at XXX-XXX-XXX.

The Talent's physician may receive a call from the Medical Director to discuss the prognosis and expected length of treatment and corresponding duration of the prescription.

8. TESTING FOR USE OF PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES

A. Reasonable Suspicion Testing

Reasonable Suspicion. WWE may require WWE Talent to submit to a test or tests, including, without limitation, urine, blood, saliva, hair, and/or breath tests, if there exists reasonable suspicion that a WWE Talent has violated any part of this Policy or has diminished ability to perform as a result of using any prohibited substance. Some of the conditions, observations and/or reports that may cause WWE to have such a reasonable suspicion are as follows:

When a WWE Talent is found, observed in possession of, or admits to the use or possession of illegal drugs or illegal drug paraphernalia at any time.

Observation of signs, symptoms and/or behaviors known to accompany the use of prohibited substances including, but not limited to:

Physical signs of red or droopy eyes, dilated or constricted pupils;
Slurred speech, stumbling, or hyperactivity;
Needle marks;
Repeated unexplained disappearances from a WWE event or WWE scheduled performance;
Unexplained lateness in arriving for a WWE event or WWE scheduled performance;
Nose constantly runs, appears red, or persistent sniffling;
Time distortion, including repeated tardiness and missed appointments;
Chronic forgetfulness or broken promises;
Accidents during a WWE event or WWE scheduled performance;
Inability to concentrate, remember, or maintain attention;
Mental confusion, paranoia, or presence of abnormal thoughts or ideas;
Violent tendencies, loss of temper, or irritability;
Extreme personality change or mood swings;
Deteriorating personal hygiene or appearance; or
Aromas on or about the breath, body or clothes.
A drug related conviction.

Receipt of a report from a reliable source that a WWE Talent is using, possessing or selling illegal drugs.

An examination or test, as provided by this Policy, which shows evidence of use of a prohibited substance or which shows evidence of an adulterated or manipulated specimen.
In addition, WWE may require a WWE Talent to submit to a test or tests that may include without limitation, urine, blood, saliva, hair, and/or breath tests, following an incident in which careless acts were observed during a WWE event or WWE scheduled performance.

 

[Dale]

You know what the funny thing is now looking back on it? The Rock mentioning the NYC lot having some good weed if they thought he was gonna cry lol..

 

[PHX]

: totally forgot about that.

 

[The Wrestling Addict]

Spice is legal in like four or five states. Kentucky is one of them, and I live in Kentucky. I can smoke all the spice I want!

 

[Troy]

I am kind of glad they let the angle run out before they suspended Truth. They did the same thing with Sin Cara earlier in the year as well. Just because the talent failed the test doesn't mean that WWE's storylines should be completely screwed up. Hopefully Truth doesn't move completely down the card after this, terrible timing for him since he was in the biggest push of his career. Hopefully he doesn't do it again and sticks to company policy.