source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
— While testing positive for marijuana under WWE’s drug testing policy still only results in a fine, many wrestlers have seen what happens to guys who fail tests, so many are staying away from it knowing it gets heat with management.
– As a result of declining house show numbers, WWE has started booking smaller buildings in major cities. One example includes last weekend’s show in Vancouver. Instead of using the big arena where the NHL’s Canucks play, they held the house show at the 5,500-seat secondary arena and sold it out. This also occurred in Bakersfield, California where instead of using the major arena in the town, they sold out a much smaller convention center. This new business change has allowed WWE to cut down on costs by booking cheaper buildings since they aren’t going to sell 8,000 tickets to a non-televised house show in many markets.
— The latest issue of Inside Wrestling features Randy Orton on the cover with a story looking at his apparent anger issues. The headline reads: “The Rage of Orton – Are Randy’s Anger Issues Holding Him Back?”
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