Steroids in Wrestling

Do you think they are a problem as always or did things really change in the last 10 years? I recently watched an old Kamille Brickhouse clip on YouTube in which she has a natural high voice as you would expect it from a woman. If you listen to her today you get to hear the Chyna voice.

That being said, do you think AEW needs a wellness programme? What about promotions like NWA, ROH and MLW? I would be glad to discuss the topic with you guys here.

I’m sure its still a problem, especially on the way up. Once these performers land in WWE, I think they scale back, but on the indies I’d be shocked if they weren’t being used.

With that said, I don’t think its done openly anymore and I don’t think EVERYONE does it like in the 80’s and to a lesser degree the 90’s, especially given the acceptance of guys with different body types now a days.

I do think AEW should have some type of program, its only a matter of time until something happens on their watch and when it does I’m sure they will implement something. Though, I do think the culture is AEW is one where you aren’t feeling pressure to be jacked in the way performers may feel in the WWE.

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I could see steroid use in AEW more similar to how it is often used in pro sports to help with recovery, injury rehabilitation, etc

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Ya I could see that, I’m sure there are a handful that are using them in the traditional way, but they don’t have the overall look of a roster that is doing it to look like a body builder. I still think they will eventually have to start testing, which to be fair they could be doing right now and we just don’t know.

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I mean on the flip side their schedule is also much lighter than the WWE schedule of the past so that helps as well. But they certainly should test guys

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I remember back in the day when I was watching wrestling with my buddies, and we were all so hyped about the larger-than-life characters. But now, with social media and more transparency, it feels like things are changing. That Kamille Brickhouse clip you mentioned really struck me, too! It’s crazy how voices and personas can evolve over time. I think AEW could definitely benefit from a wellness program, especially since it would promote healthier habits for the wrestlers. I’ve read about Steroids Canada and how they’ve been involved in these discussions, which makes me wonder if some promotions, like NWA and ROH, should follow suit. It’s all about keeping the sport safe and fun for everyone, right?

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