While the NFL might not be exactly sure of what to do with players who are involved in domestic violence incidents, at least other sports organizations are watching closely at the fallout and then changing their own guidelines. WWE executive Stephanie McMahon has announced that her organization now has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to issues of abuse or domestic violence.
"We have a zero-tolerance policy for domestic abuse. Upon arrest for such misconduct, our superstars are immediately suspended and, should there be a conviction, that superstar or diva would be terminated," McMahon said in an interview with Yahoo! Sports.
World Wrestling Entertainment also sent out an official press release explaining that this change, effective immediately, is in direct relation to how the NFL has continued to fumble with its own policies.
WWE wants its stance known and for the general public to understand that there will no longer be sweeping issues under the rug. WWE has had a history of some of its stars making headlines for violent incidents that were not really mentioned by the organization.
Most famous was when wrestler Chris Benoit murdered his wife and son back in 2007 before taking his own life. Even earlier, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin had two run-ins with the law over domestic violence issues, and at the time his wife claimed the WWE had a code of silence in place that was disturbing at best.
The organization has done well with promoting its Divas division, and the ladies of WWE have done well with their own reality show, Total Divas, on E!. Since they are so prominently featured and are helping to bring a new kind of demographic to the fan base, it is probably wise for the organization to become more involved in protecting and supporting women, don't you think?
As for McMahon, she has spent the last few years working behind the scenes in an executive position, but recently returned to the ring to square off with Brie Bella.
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