WWE’s letter to former talents offering assistance
WWE has sent a letter to all former contracted talents, offering them assistance if they need it. They program is called “WWE Professional Development, and covers financial assistance, as well as continuing education.
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A copy of the letter was forwarded to me from a source and can be found below, with the WWE detailing their new program
"WWE is pleased to announce a Professional Development Program available to former WWE talent, and in some cases, their family members. The Professional Development Program aims to provide guidance and support beyond your tenure with WWE. The first two initiatives are: Financial Education and Continuing Education.Money Management International (MMI) is the largest non-profit credit counseling agency in the country and has partnered with WWE to provide financial education to WWE talent. Please see enclosed packet for more information. The use of MMI is free for you and your immediate family members. We encourage you to reach out to MMI for assistance.WWE is now offering financial scholarships to former WWE talent in the amount of $5,000 per calendar year to be used for obtaining a college degree or completing a certificate program. In order to receive this scholarship, a former WWE talent must apply for the three annual scholarships that are available. Please note–the deadline for the 2014 award is Friday, 8/1.To keep former WWE talent up to date with WWE news, we will be distributing via email an “Alumni Newsletter” on a quarterly basis. The newsletter will include information on WWE news, archives, wellness, professional development and more."
The WWE is taking huge steps in ensuring their former talent don’t become casualties of the wrestling business, helping them continue their lives after wrestling. The WWE also offers drug rehabilitation services to any former contact in need of it as well.
We also reported last week that the WWE was helping Diamond Dallas Page financially, as he helped Jake “The Snake” Roberts and Scott Hall (also known as Razor Ramon) overcome their longtime issues with alcohol an substance abuse. Both Hall and Roberts were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year.