Adam Pearce explains controversial statement on WWE RAW following backlash

WWE RAW is 40 days away from the official launch of its Netflix era. The flagship brand is closing out another year with strong momentum, but with success always comes a bit of controversy. Adam Pearce just issued a statement to clear up some confusion surrounding the red brand.

The role of RAW General Manager seems to be one of the toughest jobs in all of World Wrestling Entertainment, along with SmackDown General Manager and Chief Content Officer. Pearce and Nick Aldis run tight ships, so much so that there is talk of WWE deciding brand supremacy with the two authority figures, but the job is demanding and can get to any man. Pearce recently yelled out one of his favorite lines as a bit of a stress reliever: 'I need a drink!'

Scrap Iron took to Instagram this week to jokingly address the tremendous backlash that came quickly in today's world. He revealed that his beverage of choice when stressed out is none other than water.

"I just want to take the time here to end a lot of speculation out there. You've probably seen this on the internet, and if you haven't, you will. There are many situations on RAW where things potentially go awry, or become chaotic, or very aggressive, where you may hear me utter the phrase: 'I need a drink.' And people are always asking, what is it that I'm drinking? And it is time to answer that question... the beverage of choice is water. Two hydrogens, one oxygen. Your body is approximately 60% made up of this, and the planet we all inhabit, 70%. H20. Water. I need a drink, and so do all of you," Adam Pearce said in the video below as he sipped and smiled.

Pearce stays busy with WWE as he also works as Director of Live Events. In addition to his executive duties and on-screen authority role, the 46-year-old works as a producer and trainer.

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Special edition of WWE RAW set for Monday

World Wrestling Entertainment will return to Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington, for next Monday's post-Survivor Series edition of RAW. The episode will feature the fallout from the PLE.

Next week's RAW will also feature the special 10th-anniversary celebration for The New Day. Below is the updated lineup:

• Survivor Series fallout, build to Saturday Night's Main Event on December 14
• WWE celebrates The New Day's 10th anniversary with live and pre-taped segments featuring Big E, Kofi Kingston, and Xavier Woods
• The tournament to crown the inaugural WWE Intercontinental Women's Champion will begin
• Pete Dunne vs. R-Truth

Officials have not confirmed what exactly The New Day's celebration will consist of, but it was touted that this would be an unmissable live tribute to a decade of the faction. It's been reported that the trio filmed material at WWE HQ as well.