WWE Is Hiring, Linda McMahon On Wrestlers Dying Young, More

– John "Mr. Wrestling II" Walker, who was believed to have suffered a heart attack last night, was actually diagnosed with fluid buildup in his chest that caused pressure in the area. He should be out of hospital by tomorrow. That's good news obviously and we wish him well.

– WWE is looking for a Vice President of International Affiliate Marketing. The position would oversee distribution and marketing of WWE TV, PPV and digital products in 145 countries, manage revenue, and budgets, financial analysis and forecasting. To apply you will need 10 years of experience in TV and a Masters degree in Arts is preferred.

– A story on the NWA Legends convention is available at https://www.charlotteobserver.com/

– During Linda McMahon's appearance on ABC's Nightline tonight, she had this to say about wrestlers dying young: "It's unfortunate, you know, that you can't change people's — habits, their personal habits. I mean, OK, you know, Heath Ledger. That's an ... that's an awful story. It's an addiction. And so... if any of those professional wrestlers who died young had addictions that were outside of the ... which were their practices when they were outside of WWE, we don't have any control over that." She added, "While they're in WWE, we absolutely have a health and wellness policy. I'll probably always say 'we,' even though I've resigned as the CEO. It's kind of hard to break a 30-year habit. The WWE has absolutely a very strong health and wellness policy in place, to protect these men and women who perform in this action-adventure soap opera every week." Also in the story, Linda said she had $50 million of her own money to spend on her campaign.

Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

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