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WWE rips CNN -- Why Did The Cable Network Edit Cena's Comments Out Of Context?
In a country in which the news media is highly suspect, CNN has stooped to new depths. CNN’s depiction of John Cena as it relates to steroids is not only professionally and morally wrong, but damaging to his character.
---WWE.com
World Wrestling Entertainment has pointed the finger at CNN, and apparently the cable news network has given WWE all the excuses it needs to divert attention from the strong points brought up in the "Death Grip: Inside Pro Wrestling" special, and instead shine a spotlight on the manipulative powers of the American media.
On the special, it appeared as though Cena cavalierly answered a question about steroids with the answer, "I can't tell you that I haven't, but you'll never be able to prove that I have."
However, the official website of World Wrestling Entertainment showed an unedited version of the CNN interview with Cena, and it shows -- at the very least -- a decision by CNN to edit the comments out of context to fit the tone of their story.
WWE has been touting Cena's answer of "absolutely not" as the gist of Cena's response. In an article posted by Dave Meltzer, the Wrestling Observer editor noted The quote that they used was part of a long answer regarding society, that whenever an athlete sets a standard or does something impressive, people immediately accuse them of doing performance enhancing drugs. His response was that people are going to believe what they want, and even though he's passed drug tests, people will still believe what they believe. But, he noted, no matter what they believe or what he says, they can't prove it.
Meltzer concluded his take on the issue by stating There is no excuse for the complete manipulation of his words, particularly on such a sensitive issue. It sadly ruins the credibility of what was, for the most part, a well put together piece.
WWE's attack on the CNN piece can be found here: http://www.wwe.com/inside/cenaoncnn/
You can see what aired on the CNN special, with Cena's edited comments here: http://www.wwe.com/content/media/video/vms/none/2007/november8-14/5834560?zone=cenaoncnn_index
You can see the unedited version of the interview with Cena here: http://www.wwe.com/content/media/video/vms/none/2007/november8-14/5832704?zone=cenaoncnn_index
We will have more on this controversy as the situation continues to develop.
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