Update on Umaga’s Release From WWE
The WWE recently released a statement in their official website addressing the issue of Umaga’s release from the company. Here’s the complete statement:
“As reported on WWE.com on Monday, June 8, 2009, WWE Superstar Umaga (Edward Fatu) has been released from his World Wrestling Entertainment contract. However, consistent with the practice of announcing wellness policy violations, it should be noted that Umaga’s termination was due to his second violation of the WWE Wellness Program and his subsequent refusal to attend a rehabilitation facility.”
The statement is consistent with earlier reports that Umaga failed the drug test and was unwilling to attend rehab. His first violation occurred during August 2007, after he was among a number of WWE wrestlers named in several news articles in Sports Illustrated to have purchased WWE prohibited drugs in an online pharmacy.
WD Opinion: At least the WWE is staying true to its word. Umaga was probably a warning to all the members of the roster to straighten their act together. If Umaga did indeed fail the tests, it would have meant a 60-day suspension without pay, not to mention that he still was required to go to rehab. He was scheduled to win the Samoan strap match at Extreme Rules against CM Punk. The WWE wanted to level the playing field and not bury his character since Punk had already beaten him at SmackDown 2 days prior to the event. When the creative team got hold of the news, the match outcome was changed, even though Punk was still going to cash in the Money in the Bank contract. Umaga was also scheduled to enter in a program against The Undertaker but due to injuries to both men, the plans have been put on hold for a year now.
Author: Miranda
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