Pro Wrestling Torch's James Caldwell: "It's such a ridiculous and laughable stance to take and Patru has a history of making ridiculous comments in this Senate campaign. WWE is the industry leader in pro wrestling with a near-monopoly controlling interest in the genre. Why else would they send out an annual letter to former talent - any former talent who ever worked for WWE at any time ever - offering rehab on WWE's dime? If WWE truly believed what Patru said in his last comment, they would say, 'Tough luck former WWE star in the 1990s, find rehab on your own.' Patru's stance continues WWE's attempt to point the finger elsewhere despite WWE being the flag-bearer for a wrestling industry that has a long history of early wrestler deaths and health hazards no other industry would tolerate." (emphasis added; James Caldwell, "WWE News: Linda McMahon Defends Political Favors, McMahon's Campaign Spokesman Makes More Foolish Remarks,"pwtorch.com, 3/26/10)

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