WWE ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING TOXICOLOGY REPORT
- WWE issued a statement just moments ago regarding the toxicology report on
Chris Benoit. The full statement reads as follows. "WWE understands that the
toxicology reports for Chris Benoit indicate that he tested positive for
testosterone and negative for anabolic steroids. On Mr. Benoit's last drug
test in April 2007 administered by Aegis Labs, he tested negative for
anabolic steroids and for testosterone. Given the toxicology report of GBI
released today, it would appear that Mr. Benoit took testosterone sometime
after his April 2007 test and the time he died. WWE understands that his
dealings with Dr. Astin are currently being investigated, and WWE has no
knowledge of whether Dr. Astin prescribed testosterone for Mr. Benoit at
some point after the April 2007 tests. For over 20 years, the WWE has been
demonstrating our concern for the well being of our contracted athletes,
instituting drug testing in 1987 leading up to our current Wellness Program
which began on February 27, 2006, administered by Dr. David L. Black of
Aegis Sciences Corporation - one of the world's foremost drug testing
authorities. We believe our Wellness Program is at the very least comparable
to those of professional sports and is a program that will benefit WWE
Superstars for generations to come."
