In the wake of the Chris Benoit murder-suicide, professional wrestlers are being asked to explain whether the culture of pro wrestling, specifically steroids, contributed to Benoit's actions. In interviews with Fox News Channel, two former WWE wrestlers, Bret "The Hitman" Hart and Chyna, had different takes on the issue:
Hart acknowledged that steroids have been prevalent in pro wrestling (no one would seriously dispute that), but he said steroids weren't necessary for a career in professional wrestling and that he actually thinks he wrestled better without steroids, adding, "The best wrestling matches of my career were steroid-free."
Chyna, on the other hand, was harshly critical of the WWE and its owner, Vince McMahon, and she does seem to believe that steroids and the culture of wrestling played some part in Benoit's actions. This kind of scrutiny for pro wrestling isn't going away any time soon.
Hart acknowledged that steroids have been prevalent in pro wrestling (no one would seriously dispute that), but he said steroids weren't necessary for a career in professional wrestling and that he actually thinks he wrestled better without steroids, adding, "The best wrestling matches of my career were steroid-free."
Chyna, on the other hand, was harshly critical of the WWE and its owner, Vince McMahon, and she does seem to believe that steroids and the culture of wrestling played some part in Benoit's actions. This kind of scrutiny for pro wrestling isn't going away any time soon.
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