WWE: More on why WWE are hiring former stars
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by Phil Lowe
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Much has been made over the past few days over WWE’s decision to give contracts to former stars Test and Chuck Palumbo, as well as renewing interest in Mark Jindrak, as previously reported here.
While there is a minority inside WWE who are of the impression that the company are showing interest in guys who were released by the company not so long ago because of any interest in TNA hiring them, the general concensus backstage this week is that WWE are looking to bring back guys with a bigger frame and a more intimidating appearance.
From what we can gather (and also my opinion) the main reason for WWE renewing interest in these previously unwanted individuals is as a result of the recently introduced ‘Talent Wellness Program’. With WWE clamping down on the use of drugs and performance enhancing products, wrestlers will time start to appear smaller in bulk and mass, with some stars on RAW and Smackdown! already visibly smaller than they were a couple of months ago.
It’s likely that at least in the short-term, WWE will continue to look to bring back former employees to add to those already signed.