Black Widow
11-07-2007, 11:07 AM
Source: F4Wonline.com
- Regarding rumors that Harry Smith failed a Wellness test back in September and WWE just held the suspension off until November to go along with the new policy, sources close to the situation say that's likely not the case. WWE wouldn't have debuted him with wins over Carlito and thrown him into the mix with Kennedy and Hardy on RAW if they were planning to suspend him on November 1st.
The fact that Harry's father, British Bulldog died in part due to long term steroid abuse and the fact that Harry was so close to Chris Benoit had people shaking their heads at the situation all week.
Those close to the situation say Vince McMahon was caught off guard by Harry's suspension. When he returns from his 30 day suspension, he will be in a role similar to that of Rob Van Dam, like a lame duck for a few months or so. When Vince spoke to the WWE creative team immediately following the suspensions, he basically said Harry wouldn't be punished when he returns, but he also won't be pushed hard yet.
As far as Chris Masters goes, people within the company don't believe that this is only his second strike.
- Regarding rumors that Harry Smith failed a Wellness test back in September and WWE just held the suspension off until November to go along with the new policy, sources close to the situation say that's likely not the case. WWE wouldn't have debuted him with wins over Carlito and thrown him into the mix with Kennedy and Hardy on RAW if they were planning to suspend him on November 1st.
The fact that Harry's father, British Bulldog died in part due to long term steroid abuse and the fact that Harry was so close to Chris Benoit had people shaking their heads at the situation all week.
Those close to the situation say Vince McMahon was caught off guard by Harry's suspension. When he returns from his 30 day suspension, he will be in a role similar to that of Rob Van Dam, like a lame duck for a few months or so. When Vince spoke to the WWE creative team immediately following the suspensions, he basically said Harry wouldn't be punished when he returns, but he also won't be pushed hard yet.
As far as Chris Masters goes, people within the company don't believe that this is only his second strike.