Posted on September 7th, 2007 at 8:49 am by Editor
Chris Kanyon is the latest to sound off on the recent study released by the Sports Legacy Institute about finding brain damage related to concussions in Chris Benoit’s brain. Kanyon takes the WWE to task for writing off the findings as speculative and trying to paint Michael Benoit as a “desperate man reaching for straws.” Kanyon talks about two of the matches he had with Chris Benoit where Benoit had a concussion and a bloody nose after each match caused by his diving headbutt. Some can say Kanyon has an “axe to grind” with the WWE, but it’s an interesting view from a wrestler who worked for both WCW and the WWE at the same times as Chris Benoit. Some of you may not agree with him, but I think he makes very valid points and it is worth the read.
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Do you work for the WWE? In your eyes everyone has an agenda except the WWE.
No sir I do not work for the WWE. Just a person who believes that not every company is out to destroy its workers or the product they deliever. I do believe that WWE needs to change some aspects of the wellness program, and have more time off for their people, but all these people have come out against WWE and not provided any solutions to the problem. What about the other promotions that are working right now. Have you blasted TNA for its use of violence on its wrestlers, or ROH as an indy promotion? Is WWE the perfect company, nope, not by a long shot. Just give them time to fix the problems and see what happens. Be fair, and objective, in six months if the product is still laying out wreslters like yesterdays trash, then bash the hell outta them. Ban them, dont watch, dont buy the product, but until then, give them a chance to create a program to help and not harm the workers.
Barry, I appreciate your comments and your candor. If you ever want a forum for your commentary, let me know.
Writing for wrestling, wow, what an honour, I would love it. As much time as I watch it, research it, and understand, the more passionate I become. Sure, why not. Just know I am honest about my opinions of it all.
Tony, I am not sure how to get hold of you, so my email is
lsvgsbarry@aol.com
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September 7, 2007 at 10:35 am
Talk about all the folks coming out to blast the WWE when the chips are down. From Kanyon to Conan, they all have an opinion about the state of WWE when it all looks bad, but they seem to have loved the company when they were getting paychecks. Chris Kanyon is a good wreslter, and one that should have developed more with the company, but now he is and the others are coming out to find fault with the company that let them go.