Did Ezekiel Jackson Fail A WWE Wellness Test?

Did Ezekiel Jackson Fail A WWE Wellness Test?

12:46 PM   Ezekiel Jackson, Smackdown, Wellness Policy, WWE, YouTube,

I want to stress that this hasn't been confirmed, but with going around about more Superstars than Randy Orton getting hit will Wellness Policy violations, and judging by his physique, it would make sense. There has been chatter about three violations recently hitting - Cody Rhodes failed a test but was able to provide a valid prescription for whatever popped up. It coincided with him tweeting about "taking time off", but he's booked for this Sunday's No Way Out PPV. Word is now hitting (from SuperLuchas, which has been breaking news on Orton, Rey Mysterio and other violations) that Ezekiel Jackson recently failed a test for high levels of sunthetic testosterone. like Cody, Jackson is reported to have given a prescription for this, and was not suspended, but I'm not seeing anyone but SuperLuchas (and sites referencing their report) speaking on this. If this is true, it might coincide with the following vlog Big Zeke made, promising a "new & improved" Ezekiel Jackson. Or maybe it's all bologna. Hit the jump for the vlog.
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R-Truth Catches Wellness Policy Violation, Suspension

R-Truth Catches Wellness Policy Violation, Suspension

10:34 AM   R-Truth, Wellness Policy, WWE,

With the end of RAW finding Miz putting the Skull-Crushing Finale on his Awesome Truth partner, word has hit today that R-Truth got a 30 day suspension for his first Wellness Policy violation. There's been a grip of controversy regarding Evan Bourne's suspension, as word was that another person was smoking that "Spice" and wa sin the Survivor Series main event, but hadn't been suspended. With today's word, it looks like we found out which participant was caught puffing. I hope the Main Event drew enough to make it worth it, as Evan's suspension gets lifted (no pun intended) on December 1st, I believe.

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RIP Umaga

RIP Umaga

8:26 PM   RIP, Wellness Policy, WWE, YouTube,

After hearing of Umaga getting let go from the WWE over the summer for Wellness Policy violations, and him refusing treatment, I had a feeling this wouldn't end well. And now word came over today that he's passed away, another professional wrestler dying before their 40th birthday.

Jim Ross has confirmed reports that Eddie "Umaga" Fatu did indeed suffer a heart attack last night. F4WOnline.com has noted that last night, Fatu fell asleep watching television, and then his wife found him shortly thereafter not breathing with blood running from his nose. At that point she rushed him to the hospital where he was then placed on life support.

According to a source I just spoke with, Fatu apparently suffered another heart attack after the decision was made to take him off life support, and following that heart attack, he was gone.

(via WrestleZone)

It's a damn shame. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Eddie Fatu's family. Rest in peace.

And something needs to be done with this. Too many wrestlers are killing themselves, chasing some kind of dream... or trying to forget another.

And now, check out some video from Umaga's WWE career:

vs. Jeff Hardy for the Intercontinental Championship (9/3/2007)


vs. John Cena (at Royal Rumble)


vs. Santino Marella
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Rey Mysterio Suspended

Rey Mysterio Suspended

10:31 PM   Smackdown, Wellness Policy, WWE,

Looks like Rey Mysterio got himself suspended for 30 days; all that's being said is that it was a Wellness Policy violation. After reading Bret Hart's Hitman biography, I can only imagine what Rey was on - 'roids? Downers? Who knows...

For those keeping score, Mysterio should be dropping the IC title next week on Smackdown. Continue Reading