i think the focus is also on the WWE versus TNA (etc) because of the schedule. WWE is basically always on tour. three tv shows and any number of house shows on a regular week, then a monthly ppv where you're sposda put forth even more of an effort. yeah, not everyone works every appearance, but many work most.
TNA, from what i understand, basically does all their ass kickery in a few days a month, leaving the remaining days to rest up or work out or whatever.
Originally Posted By: Atlanta article
"My longest run was 79 days in a row without a day off," said Joe Laurinaitis, the wrestler known as Road Warrior Animal and father of Ohio State football star James Laurinaitis. "It's not as bad now. They've got good guys running the WWE. Still, we need to take a look at it when things like this (the Benoit murder-suicide) are happening. Guys are still overworked."
maybe its better now than it was years ago, but it still seems ridiculously intense. its not like going to the office every day, its going to the office every day where you get kicked in the kidneys. that is where the dependancy on various drugs comes from, but even with the narcotics out of the picture, its a grueling amount of damage to your mind and body -- as seen in a lesser extent to any football player or boxer over 50
