A WWE spokesperson told TMZ that only only full-time WWE performers are subject to the company’s wellness policy, which is why Brock Lesnar will not face any punishment for his failed UFC drug tests.
The WWE representative also said that the company is show business and not a regulated athletic competition. They added, the wellness program is only designed to keep the “full-time” performers healthy.
Both Lesnar and Jones are facing sanctions from USADA, the body that collected the samples, and the Nevada Athletic Commission, because of the sample collections' proximity to UFC 200, which took place in Las Vegas on July 9.
After an adjudication process, the NAC has the power to suspend and fine both Jones and Lesnar. In Lesnar's case, the fine would be a percentage of his disclosed $2.5 million fight purse. USADA can also suspend them as the UFC's anti-doping partner.
The UFC will not be levying fines against anti-doping offenders, leaving fines up to individual state athletic commissions, according to senior vice president of public relations Dave Sholler.
Lesnar, a current WWE star and former UFC heavyweight champion, made far more than $2.5 million in undisclosed pay at UFC 200 for his win over Hunt, according to reports. That money is likely to go untouched. Hunt has asked the UFC to give him at least half of Lesnar's fight purse because Lesnar was allegedly enhanced in the bout, or he wants to be released from the promotion. The fight would be overturned into a no-contest if the NAC sanctions Lesnar, but it's doubtful Hunt will get his financial wish.
Jones is also not facing any kind of fine from the UFC, just a commission fine. In a case like Chad Mendes, who has been suspended two years by USADA due to testing positive for a banned substance, he will not be fined at all. Mendes' sample came from an out-of-competition test not related to a fight and no commission has jurisdiction.
Money from an NAC fine does not go to the commission, but to a Nevada general fund to be used in other areas. If Lesnar decides to just go back to WWE, never fight again and not pay an NAC fine, the commission would have the ability to seek legal means against him.
I forget if it was McGregor or Diaz who said it ("Everyone's on the gas."), but, as long as Dana White is around, I believe UFC should've been investigated a year or two ago already for a massive drug ring.
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As for my opinion, it's the same as with Reigns:
If Lesnar was dirty, cut him. He had a responsibility as one of the few top draws wrestling in the WWE has had the last 3 years to the rest of the roster -- one he (if this is true) abrogated.
This could have a big problem with WWE in general, because it does raise the question as to how long Lesnar has been (if he has) using.
Re: UFC notified by USADA about possible violation from Brock Lesnar
Didn't Brock recently criticize Roman, claiming he was "unprofessional?" If this becomes a confirmed violation, then Brock is about to eat his words. What a shame. This could ruin his credibility as a professional athlete.
Didn't Brock recently criticize Roman, claiming he was "unprofessional?" If this becomes a confirmed violation, then Brock is about to eat his words. What a shame. This could ruin his credibility as a professional athlete.
Tbh, if he's suspended, I hope they nix it entirely. The rub would be better suited for a guy on the cusp of superstardom. Giving it to Seth, Dean, KO or Wyatt would be ideal as opposed to Randy who is already made and will likely be part time (full time) sooner than later.
Kiss a number of sponsors goodbye if that happens. And I'm not even saying that to say I hate Ambrose.
Ambrose is only there as a 100% NO CHOICE on the part of WWE. With Reigns drugged off and Rollins just coming back and Cena probably a semi-part-timer now, they needed somebody to carry the house shows.
One now does have to wonder if this might mean HHH gets the Raw belt, and becomes Commissioner and Champion.
Re: UFC notified by USADA about possible drug violation from Brock Lesnar
That's the guy they've been booking like a monster since 2002/4,lads.
That's the guy who broke the streak.
That's the guy who squashed John Cena and everyone else who stood in his way.
That's the most obvious steroid user since,I don't know,Scott Steiner?
Re: UFC notified by USADA about possible drug violation from Brock Lesnar
Would be a bad look for Brock as a man if he was doping while admonishing Jon Jones and Reigns as being unprofessional. There's no better way to ruin your credibility than by chastising someone for engaging in the same illicit activities as you do. This will be a huge blow for both companies if it has any merit. In the meantime, I'll be thinking of ways to spin this as the puppet masters pulling the strings attempting to protect Roman.
Re: UFC notified by USADA about possible drug violation from Brock Lesnar
Oh dear God please let this be true. If it is this is our only chance to get rid of God mode Brock and Suplex Shitty. He can start having competitive matches again and finally put someone over.
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