The Problems with Wrestling on T.V.

At many sporting events, you can purchase those big foam-rubber hands with the index finger raised to indicate the fan's favorite team is No. 1. At WrestleMania, you could have purchased a big foam-rubber hand with the middle finger raised to indicate your support for wrestler Stone Cold Steve Austin. Pro wrestling programs are among the most popular shows on TV; they often represent six out of the ten top-rated cable shows each week. In addition …

…relates to the death of Owen Hart, a WWF wrestler who died when the cable lowering him from the roof for another TV spectacle broke. These incidents may be pushing the edge but they are on television with all other shows containing nudity, killing, and adult language. The WWF will maintain the tradition, with many fans wearing T-shirts containing Austin's slogan: Stone Cold 3:16, ``I just whooped your ass!'' Today it should just be accepted.