Vito says that today’s performers really need to start take caring of themselves, and Russo agrees entirely. Russo points out that just this past weekend Cody Rhodes took a stiff kick to the head from Kenny Omega, busting him clean open. He notes that Rhodes usually works a safe style, but these types of shots to the head can have a lasting impact. He wonders what these guys are doing, noting, “This is a work. Take care of yourselves”.
Vito thinks he, and other people who stepped up to challenge WWE in this case have changed the industry, and have brought publicity to the negative effects that constant head trauma can have on the brain. He believes they’ve changed the course of the business in the sense that people are now clearly aware of the effects of CTE on the brain.
Speaking about Daniel Bryan’s return to the ring, Vito says he’s happy for Bryan and he hopes everything goes well, but he wonders if it’s worth it. He also wonders if brain injuries can ever really heal entirely, and he hopes that Bryan stays safe. He notes that Bryan has a great job with WWE regardless and a beautiful family at home as well, so he doesn’t want this return to the ring to result in more health issues.
That sums up today’s episode of Vince Russo’s The Brand. You can listen to the show yourself anytime here, and I’ll catch ya tomorrow for another recap!
