WWE News Former Sprit Squad member Nicky Nehmeth says WWE requires most wrestlers to wear protective gear Apr 17, 2008 - 12:49 PM Email This Article | Printer Friendly Page Send Us News & Results | Back to Main Listing Nicky Nehmeth stated during an interview with Wrestle-Complex that WWE requires most of the wrestlers to wear protective gear. He ran through some of the injuries he's suffered in the ring and said: "That's why they make us wear gear to protect ourselves. Knee caps, elbow cabs, and everything else. Guards and stuff, it can be dangerous if you don't have those things on, and it is required by the WWE as well. Well except a few wrestlers, but most need and are required to." To read the full interview, visit Wrestle-Complex.com. Powell's POV: Nehmeth also discussed his current career and said he hopes to return to the active roster. He's finishing up in Ohio Valley and hopes to secure a contract with Florida Championship Wrestling. There's a lot more to the interview, including his comments on whether he enjoyed being part of the Spirit Squad. BOOKMARK DOT NET AND ADD US TO YOUR RSS • HELP DOT NET: TAKE OUR ADVERTISER DEMO SURVEY CLICK TO RETURN TO MAIN LISTING OR SELECT A LINK BELOW FROM THIS CATEGORY WWE News Latest Twelve Articles Former WWE developmental wrestler Steve Bradley found dead WWE announces more Slammy Award nominees for best tag team, best finisher, couple of the year, OMG moment Hulk Hogan takes a shot at Triple H while commenting on Vince McMahon and WWE's negative reaction toward Celebrity Championship Wrestling WWE Diva Mickie James reveals her favorite football team, JBL on playing Santa Claus at the WWE Tribute to the Troops shows, John Cena raves about the experience ECW rating: How did WWE's Tuesday night show draw with Matt Hardy vs. MVP? TNA signs new Knockout to contract