As we noted earlier on the site, TMZ.com is reporting that the mother of former WWE superstar Doink the Clown is suing the WWE because she feels that her son suffered serious brain injuries in the ring that led to his death and in the process WWE did nothing to help him while he was still alive.
Matt Osborne was his real name and he passed away back in 2013 of a drug overdose.
Her lawyer says that Doink’s mother says his drug addiction was a result of years of concussions he sustained while wrestling.
His mother would go on to tell TMZ that the WWE knew about the dangers of the brain injuries that has plagued WWE wrestlers for years. Also, she feels that WWE could have helped her son seek proper treatment.
Doink’s mom says Vince McMahon has essentially turned a blind eye to the scores of WWE superstars who have died young over the years then went on to list several past wrestlers that have died. Doink’s mom is suing for wrongful death, fraud and negligence.
In an update, WWE issued the following statement to TMZ:
“WWE filed a lawsuit in Connecticut to protect the company from a series of fraudulent claims made by a Massachusetts attorney regarding alleged concussion related injuries.”
“It’s unfortunate that some former performers have been improperly recruited under the guise of a big ‘pay day,’ and we feel badly that these individuals are being misled and exploited.”
