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STAMFORD, Conn. -- Professional wrestling is ready to take down drug and steroid use.

World Wrestling Entertainment said it's starting random drug testing to detect illicit drugs, steroids and prescription drug abuse among its performers.

The policy follows the death of one of pro wrestling's biggest stars, 38-year-old Eddie Guerrero, just before a show. His widow said he was showing signs of heart disease that she blamed on drug and alcohol abuse and aggressive exercising.

WWE Chairman Vince McMahon said the random tests will be conducted by an independent agency and will be fair. More details of the new testing procedure will be released in the coming weeks.

WWE's wrestling programming is among the highest-rated shows on cable television.