Close Menu
NERDBOT
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube
    Subscribe
    NERDBOT
    • News
      • Reviews
    • Movies & TV
    • Comics
    • Gaming
    • Collectibles
    • Science & Tech
    • Culture
    • Nerd Voices
    • About Us
      • Join the Team at Nerdbot
    NERDBOT
    Home»News»Supreme Court Won’t Listen to Former WWE Stars About Brain Damages Case
    Image via Fanbuzz.com
    News

    Supreme Court Won’t Listen to Former WWE Stars About Brain Damages Case

    Breana CeballosBy Breana CeballosApril 28, 20213 Mins Read
    Share
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit WhatsApp Email

    Have you ever read something and said, “Wow that’s f*d up?” Because that’s exactly what this is. The Supreme Court has denied to hear from the former wrestlers leading the charge against the WWE on a brain damages case. In the case, they state that the WWE knew that there may be cause for concern about brain damage, and did not inform the wrestlers.

    Many pro wrestlers are now suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and dementia because of it. Two deceased former wrestlers, Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka and Harry Masayoshi Fujiwara, were posthumously diagnosed with CTE. According to lawyers on the case there is no way to currently diagnose CTE while the person is alive.

    The plaintiffs in the case include Russ “Big Russ” McCullough, William “Billy Jack” Haynes, Ryan Sakoda, Matthew “Luther Reigns” Wiese and the widow of Nelson “Viscera” Frazier, who died in 2014. There had been other cases but due to the statute of limitations they were dismissed.

    Football professionals have also come under fire for this same reason. It was only recently that they acknowledged the concern at all. In 2016 the NFL owned up to the link between football and CTE and that same year they pledged $100 million to independent medical research into neuroscience related topics.

    Now you would think that the WWE could do the same but they are completely defensive about the case. According to the AP Jerry McDevitt, a lawyer for WWE said, “We’re glad it’s finally over… we were completely vindicated.”

    Things like this need to be addressed and there needs to be more research done to diagnose people while they are alive. This was part of the purpose of the case and to think that the supreme court just threw out the testimonies of those that are most effected is disgusting.

    A Tragedy

    If you remember in 2007 Chris Benoit, a 40-year-old Canadian professional killed his family in a double murder suicide. It was later found that he was suffering from CTE after they performed an autopsy on him. The autopsy revealed that he had damage to all four lobes of the brain and the brain stem. His colleagues said that repeated concussions could lead to dementia which can contribute to severe behavioral problems. When Benoit’s father said that brain damage was probably the cause of his actions the WWE released a statement which dismissed the idea as “speculative.”

    Symptoms of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) include short term memory loss, difficulty thinking, impulsive behavior, depression, thoughts of suicide and emotional instability.

    Do You Want to Know More?

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Email
    Previous ArticleFloyd Mayweather Jr. to Fight Logan Paul this Summer
    Next Article Kensington Palace will Display Princes Diana’s Wedding Dress
    Breana Ceballos
    • Website

    Anime enthusiast, Hearthstone Battleground addict.

    Related Posts

    “I Know What You Did Last Summer” Pretty Cast, Same Bland Story [Review]

    July 17, 2025

    “Cloud” Internet Anonymity is the Gateway to Hell [Review]

    July 16, 2025
    Toynk and Brickcraft SDCC 2025 exclusives

    [SDCC 2025] Toynk, Brickcraft Reveal “Futurama” Figure & More

    July 16, 2025

    “Life After” Impartial Exposé on Complex, Important Issues [Review]

    July 15, 2025

    Nominations for the 77th Annual Emmys

    July 15, 2025

    UNO Denies Las Vegas Casino but Announces Social Clubs

    July 14, 2025
    • Latest
    • News
    • Movies
    • TV
    • Reviews
    "Alien: Earth"

    Noah Hawley’s “Alien: Earth” Gets a Brand New Trailer

    July 18, 2025

    The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Hoodie: White Fox, Aelfric Eden, and Dandy Hoodies

    July 18, 2025

    How to Make Your Own AI-Generated Vocals Without a Studio

    July 18, 2025

    The Role of Jinxinyang in Advancing PCB Technology

    July 18, 2025

    “I Know What You Did Last Summer” Pretty Cast, Same Bland Story [Review]

    July 17, 2025

    “Cloud” Internet Anonymity is the Gateway to Hell [Review]

    July 16, 2025
    Toynk and Brickcraft SDCC 2025 exclusives

    [SDCC 2025] Toynk, Brickcraft Reveal “Futurama” Figure & More

    July 16, 2025

    “Life After” Impartial Exposé on Complex, Important Issues [Review]

    July 15, 2025

    “I Know What You Did Last Summer” Pretty Cast, Same Bland Story [Review]

    July 17, 2025

    Taika Waititi, Drew Pearce to Tackle “Judge Dredd”

    July 17, 2025

    NEW Official Trailer for “Tron: Ares” Hits

    July 17, 2025

    “Mortal Kombat II” Gets Official Trailer

    July 17, 2025
    "Alien: Earth"

    Noah Hawley’s “Alien: Earth” Gets a Brand New Trailer

    July 18, 2025

    CBS Announces the End of “The Late Show” in 2026

    July 17, 2025

    Berlanti Developing Live-Action “Captain Planet’ Series for Netflix

    July 17, 2025

    Netflix Officially Greenlights “Assassin’s Creed” TV Show

    July 17, 2025

    “I Know What You Did Last Summer” Pretty Cast, Same Bland Story [Review]

    July 17, 2025

    “Cloud” Internet Anonymity is the Gateway to Hell [Review]

    July 16, 2025

    “Life After” Impartial Exposé on Complex, Important Issues [Review]

    July 15, 2025

    “Superman” Big, Beautiful Mess Bursting With Color, Hope [Review]

    July 11, 2025
    Check Out Our Latest
      • Product Reviews
      • Reviews
      • SDCC 2021
      • SDCC 2022
    Related Posts

    None found

    NERDBOT
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube
    Nerdbot is owned and operated by Nerds! If you have an idea for a story or a cool project send us a holler on [email protected]

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.