As I said again I'm not defending CNN but it is the WWE that is raising a big stink about this as though their good name is being tarnished. Yes they are scripted yet they don't admit to that openly and still like to give the impression that they aren't. For that matter they aren't abve exploiting real life tragedy for their own benefit, such as using Eddie Guerrero's death as fodder for plotlines involving his family and other wrestlers. So yes I find it very ironic since they are totally fake yet won't admit it and aren't above twisting reality to create a false impression. I will say this if WWE is so concerned about getting a negative image regarding steriods why don't they institute testing of their athletes?
Go to the website for WWE (wwe.com) and you can view the full interview, unedited. CNN edited the interview to make it look like he was being vague in his interview.
The do admit it. They run commercials during their shows and on all their DVD's that say something like "We are paid professionals performing things we practice a ton don't try this at home" etc. They call themselves "Entertainers" now instead of wrestlers. They run documentaries all the time about how they are fake. Their website details inner workings of the business, etc. Their TV show works under the premise of reality because otherwise it wouldn't make sense. Nobody but little kids though who are to young to understand the concepts think it's real. To the rest of your points, they are making a big fuss about this because they have Congress breathing down their necks about steroids and media outlets trashing them non-stop thus hurting their stock, etc. They are fighting a public relations nightmare at the moment. And they do test their athletes.
how would I have known he said "absolutely not" if I didnt watch the unedited version? he was vague in his response and gave the editors wiggle room to twist his words. "absolutely not" means "absolutely not" not "maybe i cant say i havent and maybe you cant prove that I have" he should have left it at "Absolutely Not"
yes, because guys in spandex putting on a "show" is just like a professional news orgnaization distorting a story...especially when a reporters credo is suppose to be that of honesty
If they are testing and handing out suspensions then I salute them for taking steps to clean up. Whether they are fake or not the fact that they tolerated and even promoted something that harms their performers / athletes is something that shouldn't be condoned.
that guy just wouldn't shut up in the unedited version. WWE needs to give media training. If someone ever asks you anything related to steroids, unless you've used them and want to admit to that, the answer should simply be, "No, I've never used steroids." Then you stop talking. not to dismiss CNN's absurd reporting in this case, though...
i didnt. i was pointing out the fact that they are two completely different entities with two completely different agendas....well they are suppose to have different agendas. It seems news organization care more about spicy stories" than the truth
CNN's higher standard ebbs and flows with their quarterlies and sweeps ratings. Not that it matters...the people want brevity. The only thing wrong in this instance is that they edited with too much bias instead of making it subtle for everyone to gloss over.
I think the issue at hand is not WWE's reputation, but Cena's individually. I watched the unedited version, and he was obstinate about never having used steroids and how bad drugs and alcohol can be. For those wondering how the word twist came about, basically he was lamenting the fact he could never prove that he hasn't used steroids. I think right before it, he said something to the effect of he could pass 1000 drug tests, and there would still be people who accused him of using masking agents, etc.
