Jim Ross has been through a lot in the WWE, and seen a lot of things. He was a big player in the company both with, and without drug testing. However, the Hall of Famer is pretty outspoken about WWE's policies today.
Ross took to his latest blog to call out fans criticizing the WWE for not suspending Brock Lesnar in relation to his failed UFC drug tests, citing that Lesnar's contract isn't that of normal talents.
"All the armchair attorneys calling for WWE to suspend Brock Lesnar for his failed USADA drug tests associated with UFC 200 need to review Lesnar's contract and the WWE Wellness policy. Lesnar is a part time talent and part timers are not under the standard, WWE wellness policy according to the WWE itself. If Shaq actually does get in the ring with Big Show at WM33 in Orlando, then Shaq would not be tested either because he would be considered a part timer," Ross said.
Ross reiterated that he doesn't want PED use in the WWE, but as the contracts and wellness policies stand, they don't have much control over this particular situation.
"I am not condoning PED use in any way but I do agree that WWE cannot require part time performers in a show business presentation, not a legit sport, to adhere to the same rules and regulations that they require of their full time talents. Plus to compare pro wrestling to MMA is somewhat eye rolling," said Ross.
You can read the rest of JR's blog at this link, where he talks Smackdown Live and more.
By Sean Ross Sapp
