Perfect timing...

Only days after my last post regarding the Talent Wellness Program, CNN aired a special documentary entitled "Death Grip - Inside Pro Wrestling". This provoking documentary mainly focuses on the Chris Benoit tragedy, but also includes discussion on the deaths of many other wrestlers, steroid use in the industry, as well as interviews with the owner of World Wrestling Entertainment.

There is discussion regarding WWE's drug testing policies and the possibility that the company does not take the situation seriously. Over the years wrestlers have gone from having average body types to having bodies of steel. Fans have undoubtedly noticed this change, and perhaps have even adopted it as being a good thing.

What I don't understand is the fact that today's wrestlers see the effects of using steroids yet they often continue on with their lifestyle. It almost seems as though they don't care enough about themselves and their families to make a change. But on the other hand, if they believe they need to be big and brawny to compete in the industry that they love, of course they are going to do whatever it takes.

In order to combat this problem, WWE needs to start bringing in smaller guys and show that a bodybuilder's physique isn't necessary--merely being in good shape and being able to put on the type of show that the fans deserve is what needs to be promoted.

I definitely recommend at least watching the first part of the documentary as it is extremely interesting and gives a an in-depth look into what are seemingly the most important issues for the media to cover regarding the professional wrestling industry.

Part 2--Part 3--Part 4--Part 5--Part 6