Jason Powell at Prowrestling.net is reporting that WWE has updated its substance policy to increase fines for positive marijuana tests from $1000 to $2500. There is no suspension for using pot, but rather money comes out of the wrestler’s pay.
The policy can be read at corporate.wwe.com, including this excerpt about alcohol use – the fine for which is also $2500 – that I never realized was there:
WWE Talent are expected to be free of the influence of alcohol when performing for WWE. Accordingly, WWE Talent are prohibited from using or consuming alcohol at any time within a twelve hour period prior to any WWE event or WWE scheduled performance. Testing for the use of alcohol shall be for reasonable suspicion only as defined in Section 8A of this Policy. A positive test for alcohol shall subject WWE Talent to the penalties set forth in Section 15 C of this Policy and may also require evaluation for alcohol rehabilitation treatment.
It’s an interesting read.
