WWE News Dot Net Exclusive: What the WWE creative team is told when wrestlers are suspended Mar 17, 2008 - 11:15 AM Email This Article | Printer Friendly Page Send Us News & Results | Back to Main Listing In most cases, the WWE creative team is told little or nothing when a wrestler is suspended for violating the Wellness Policy. Stephanie McMahon generally addresses group and says little more than that the wrestler has been suspended for a certain number of days. There have been times when the creative staff has found out about the suspensions via the internet before anyone from the company informs them. Powell’s POV: I’ve also been told that company officials rarely address public scandals such as the time Vince McMahon was accused of showing off a nude photo of himself to a tanning booth attendant. Rather, everyone just pretends to ignore the 800-pound gorilla in the room and Vince does his best to no-sell any stress he might be feeling. One of the rare exceptions was the Benoit family tragedy, as I’m told Vince and the writers had steady dialogue about that particular subject. News Usage Policy HELP SUPPORT DOT NET! BECOME A MEMBER AT OUR CHARTER RATE OF JUST $5 A MONTH - GET THE FIRST LOOK AT EXCLUSIVE INSIDER DOT NET NEWS, TONS OF EXCLUSIVE AUDIO SHOWS, MESSAGE BOARD ACCESS, START YOUR OWN BLOG, AD-FREE MAIN LISTING: SIGN ME UP (or MORE INFO) GOT AN IPHONE OR IPOD TOUCH? THEN BE SURE TO DOWNLOAD OUR NEW FREE iPhone APP: (click here!) (or SEARCH "pro wrestling" in iTunes App Store) FOR MORE BREAKING WWE & TNA NEWS AND COMMENTARY, VISIT OUR AFFILIATE PWTORCH.COM (click here!) FOR MORE MMA & UFC NEWS AND COMMENTARY, VISIT OUR AFFILIATE MMATORCH.COM (click here!) CLICK TO RETURN TO DOT NET MAIN LISTING OR SELECT A LINK BELOW FROM THIS CATEGORY WWE News Latest Twelve Articles WWE official says the company hasn't ruled out dropping some pay-per-view events from the schedule, explains why several pay-per-view names were changed Jim Ross provides a medical update on WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Brisco WWE tag team champion Edge injured during a San Diego house show WWE Hall of Famer Ricky Steamboat returning to the ring this weekend, Chris Jericho comments on their upcoming match Jim Ross discusses the need for to add new wrestlers to the WWE main event mix, identifies two wrestlers who are moving up the ladder on Smackdown, the need for a WWE scouting department 7/3 WWE Smackdown preview: A full list of matches for tonight's show featuring Edge and Chris Jericho vs. C.M. Punk and Jeff Hardy (no spoilers)