100th ECW Tomorrow, Talent Pissed At New Policy, Suspension, More
Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
Several WWE Superstars are said to be unhappy about the new drug testing procedure that I reported on this morning. WWE got wind of people cheating tests by using a whizzinator (an easy to conceal urinating device with a realistic prosthetic penis). Therefore all collectors were fired for not monitoring more closely.
At last week's TVs all Superstars were tested in front of a new crew of monitors and the rule is you have to be nude "from your ankles to your nipples" and be watched when you give a urine sample.
Afa Anoa'I Jr. was suspended for trying to cheat a drug test a few weeks ago.
WWE issued the following press release this afternoon: WWE?'s ECW? To Air 100th Episode This Tuesday on SCI FI STAMFORD, Conn., May 5, 2008 ? World Wrestling Entertainment? and the SCI FI Channel announced today that the 100th episode of "ECW: Extreme Championship Wrestling?" will air this Tuesday, May 6, at 10 p.m./9C, live on SCI FI. Since its debut on June 16, 2006, ECW has been one of the network's highest rated programs, averaging nearly 2 million viewers per week. Led by ECW Champion Kane?, as well as Superstars such as CM Punk?, Chavo Guerrero?, WWE Tag Team Champions John Morrison? and The Miz?, and WWE Diva Kelly Kelly?, ECW is consistently one of the top performing cable programs on Tuesday nights among men. "Airing 100 episodes of ECW is a huge milestone for WWE and SCI FI," said Geof Rochester, Executive Vice President, Marketing. "We guarantee that ECW fans can expect the next 100 episodes to be even more compelling, more exciting, and more action-packed." To catch up on all the action, go to ECW.com and SCIFI.com. SCI FI Channel is a television network where "what if" is what's on. SCI FI fuels the imagination of viewers with original series and events, blockbuster movies and classic science fiction and fantasy programming, as well as a dynamic Web site (www.scifi.com) and magazine. Launched in 1992, and currently in 93 million homes, SCI FI Channel is a network of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. Additional information on World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to https://www.wwe.com/worldwide/