Randy Orton suspended!!!

Randy Orton has been suspended for 60 days, breaking news at present but for that length you have to presume its Wellness related.
Thought he was an untouchable as well!

WWE have confirmed it's for a second Wellness violation.

Was just about to post this! It is a big shock and really puts pressure on the creative team. My hope is that guy like Ziggler get some better top of the card opportunities now.

It is also interesting what will happen re: Summerslam - I would expect that Orton was pencilled in for something interesting there but now he will only be back three weeks before the event...

Perhaps, just perhaps... Ambrose, Rollins and Ohno get dragged up to the roster?

Could happen though what the flip has happened to Cesaro? He hasn't been on SD for a few weeks now...

Will also be interesting to see what the spot for Barrett will be on return I know a lot of people are over him on his mic ability but I personally can't remember an engaging mid card feud of his, something with Christian could really elevate him in my opinion, or Jericho if he could come back as a face.

If only Cena was next, then WWE might start to get good again.

WWE announced Wednesday that Randy Orton has been suspended for 60 days for his second violation of the company's Talent Wellness Program. Though it is his third suspension by the organization, it legitimately is his second violation of the company's Talent Wellness Program.

Orton was suspended for 60 days on April 3, 2006 for "unprofessional conduct," which did not count as a Wellness Program infraction. He discussed the suspension during an interview published in the September 2006 issue of WWE Magazine.

While discussing his issues with anger management, Orton stated, "My problems came to a head when I decided to smoke a joint and someone smelled it and stooged me off. You know who you are, so if you're reading this, thanks. But I also had a few outbursts of anger on the road. I get loud and verbally abusive. But I've nipped that part of me in the bud. I attended an anger management clinic in Atlanta. It cost 15 grand for a four-week stay. I had to live down there on the campus. The first week I was there, I was like, OK, I'll do what I have to do to get out of here." But then I started to realize, wow, I was wrong in a lot of these situations. I just got this reputation of being hard to work with, being a dick and everything in the book. But the truth is, I don't flip out anymore."

On August 30, 2007, WWE suspended eleven performers (Booker T, Charlie Haas, Chavo Guerrero, Chris Masters, Edge, Funaki, Gregory Helms, John Morrison, Mr. Kennedy, Umaga and William Regal) based on information provided to the organization by the Albany, New York, District Attorney's Office concerning contracted talent using online pharmaceutical outlet Signature Pharmacy to obtain performance enhancing drugs. Both Sports Illustrated and the Daily News of New York City independently identified Orton as a client of the Orlando based pharmacy, which Albany County and Florida law enforcement agencies raided in February 2007 for distributing steroids and other prescription drugs to clients who had not been examined by doctors. Orton received somatropin, nandrolone, stanozolol between September 2004 and February 2007, which occurred after the "no drugs from online sources" rule was instituted in the Talent Wellness Program. However, he was the lone contracted performer not to be suspended by WWE. WWE did not suspend Orton because he had already been suspended for a drug policy violation in August 2006, resulting in double jeopardy. The ruling appeared suspect since Orton continued to receive pharmaceuticals following the suspension. Dr. David L. Black, who administers the program, was asked about the matter on September 25, 2007 during an U.S. Congressional investigation into WWE's business practices.

Brian Cohen, a senior investigator and policy advisor for the United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform asked Black, "There is another talent of Randy Orton who had be suspended in 2006, for not having—tested positive without a prescription, and he was mentioned in this article as well, and subsequently went to headline two pay-per-view events, but in the past month. I just wonder if that kind of—I know the policy would be suspended for 60 days; correct? Does that undermine your efforts when you see this happening, when you see a guy who has been in an article last week and then headlines these events?"

Black replied, "Oh, sure I would agree that that's not good."

WWE attorney Jerry S. McDevitt stated in 2010 in a letter to Concussion Inc author Irvin Muchnick that no action was taken against Orton because he was not on any customer list for Signature Pharmacy provided to WWE by the Albany, New York, District Attorney's Office. WWE, however, did not threaten Sports Illustrated with legal action.

Time for the most exciting guy in wrestling today to step up - Dolph Ziggler, your time is now!

Very convenient he avoids the 3rd strike.

Oh dear Randy.

I had a dream last night that more people would be suspended...I'm scared.

He'll miss the 1000th Raw in his hometown St Louis too.

Mr H wrote:He'll miss the 1000th Raw in his hometown St Louis too.

What a punch in the gut!
Ooof.

hopefully major heel turn when he returns

Hero wrote:WWE announced Wednesday that Randy Orton has been suspended for 60 days for his second violation of the company's Talent Wellness Program. Though it is his third suspension by the organization, it legitimately is his second violation of the company's Talent Wellness Program.

Orton was suspended for 60 days on April 3, 2006 for "unprofessional conduct," which did not count as a Wellness Program infraction. He discussed the suspension during an interview published in the September 2006 issue of WWE Magazine.

While discussing his issues with anger management, Orton stated, "My problems came to a head when I decided to smoke a joint and someone smelled it and stooged me off. You know who you are, so if you're reading this, thanks. But I also had a few outbursts of anger on the road. I get loud and verbally abusive. But I've nipped that part of me in the bud. I attended an anger management clinic in Atlanta. It cost 15 grand for a four-week stay. I had to live down there on the campus. The first week I was there, I was like, OK, I'll do what I have to do to get out of here." But then I started to realize, wow, I was wrong in a lot of these situations. I just got this reputation of being hard to work with, being a dick and everything in the book. But the truth is, I don't flip out anymore."

On August 30, 2007, WWE suspended eleven performers (Booker T, Charlie Haas, Chavo Guerrero, Chris Masters, Edge, Funaki, Gregory Helms, John Morrison, Mr. Kennedy, Umaga and William Regal) based on information provided to the organization by the Albany, New York, District Attorney's Office concerning contracted talent using online pharmaceutical outlet Signature Pharmacy to obtain performance enhancing drugs. Both Sports Illustrated and the Daily News of New York City independently identified Orton as a client of the Orlando based pharmacy, which Albany County and Florida law enforcement agencies raided in February 2007 for distributing steroids and other prescription drugs to clients who had not been examined by doctors. Orton received somatropin, nandrolone, stanozolol between September 2004 and February 2007, which occurred after the "no drugs from online sources" rule was instituted in the Talent Wellness Program. However, he was the lone contracted performer not to be suspended by WWE. WWE did not suspend Orton because he had already been suspended for a drug policy violation in August 2006, resulting in double jeopardy. The ruling appeared suspect since Orton continued to receive pharmaceuticals following the suspension. Dr. David L. Black, who administers the program, was asked about the matter on September 25, 2007 during an U.S. Congressional investigation into WWE's business practices.

Brian Cohen, a senior investigator and policy advisor for the United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform asked Black, "There is another talent of Randy Orton who had be suspended in 2006, for not having—tested positive without a prescription, and he was mentioned in this article as well, and subsequently went to headline two pay-per-view events, but in the past month. I just wonder if that kind of—I know the policy would be suspended for 60 days; correct? Does that undermine your efforts when you see this happening, when you see a guy who has been in an article last week and then headlines these events?"

Black replied, "Oh, sure I would agree that that's not good."

WWE attorney Jerry S. McDevitt stated in 2010 in a letter to Concussion Inc author Irvin Muchnick that no action was taken against Orton because he was not on any customer list for Signature Pharmacy provided to WWE by the Albany, New York, District Attorney's Office. WWE, however, did not threaten Sports Illustrated with legal action.

Sounds like Roy Keane of wwe

Oh Randy!!!! What have you done now?! So much for his DVD of how he has changed. That's two of my favourites suspended now, lol.

Roy Keane = my hero

If Randy Orton is the Roy Keane then Sean Waltman must be the Joey Barton

would that make undertaker, ryan giggs?

Well he was quick to get that Sara tattoo removed.

surely got to be Ziggler to step up to the plate, got to feel sorry for the miz as it seemed he was being put with orton instead of jericho. Speaking of which, Jericho to return, and then Orton to return a month later attacking Jericho? The next week the 2 get in a bust up again. There isn't much needed between the 2 to kick start a match for Summerslam surely. Play up the fact Orton put Jericho out before his return and bill it as a grudge match between the 2 maybe no holds barred.

yeah, provides an opportunity for a big Orton vs Jericho match later on but not sure what the writers have as a back up for the moment. I agree with everyone that Dolph is ready for the main event, but reckon Wade Barret will return to win MITB. Both Barrat and Ziggler are the two who I think deserve a WWE Championship (a proper run that is) over the next year or so.

Bad news

Going to be a poor poor card for No Way Out. They really are going to have to turn Ziggler face now IMO and have him face Swagger at No Way Out.

Got the 3 main matches. Might have to have both IC and US titles on show at No Way Out.

They could feed Slater to Ryback
It would be good to see him on PPV

The like of Barrett, Miz and Ziggler must be licking their lips. This is the kind of chance that only comes once in a lifetime. I can see Sheamus going over ADR then Ziggler becoming Number 1 contender, which I think they were going for anyway.

NickisBHAFC wrote:Bad news

Going to be a poor poor card for No Way Out. They really are going to have to turn Ziggler face now IMO and have him face Swagger at No Way Out.

Got the 3 main matches. Might have to have both IC and US titles on show at No Way Out.

Don't be silly them titles defended on ppv's, thats silly talk (last ppv was an exception)

I'm not a wrestling fan I used to be but I fell out of love with it especially the WWE a few years ago but I was wondering what the WWE's stance would be if one of their athletes was using marijuana but it was medicinal?

CM Punk has pointed out on Twitter that he is a curse.

His last three Wrestlemania opponents are all suspended. Mysterio, Orton and Jericho.

Please let Punk face Cena next Mania, please!!!!

SugarRayRussell (PBK) wrote:I'm not a wrestling fan I used to be but I fell out of love with it especially the WWE a few years ago but I was wondering what the WWE's stance would be if one of their athletes was using marijuana but it was medicinal?

Marijuana isn't something that can get them suspended it can bring about a $2500 fine for its use though if they're caught.

Hero wrote:Please let Punk face Cena next Mania, please!!!!

Wouldnt be a bad thing going on their matches last year, those 2 work great together.