Pro Wrestling

Hot, sweaty, man on man action.

Opinion page by Duane Alan Hahn.

I don't understand the attraction so many people still have with male pro wrestling. Why would anyone like it besides women and gay men? Why would straight guys want to watch big sweaty men roll around with each other (sticking their faces and hands in places only lovers should tread)? I wonder this because it seems that many straight pro-wrestling fans are gay bashers, but wrestling looks like it was created for the very people they want to beat up and kill. It just seems strange to me.

I also don't understand the attraction to the whole macho drama-queen act. If wrestling fans like drama, why not watch a drama such as 24 where people usually have their clothes on and more interesting things happen?

Another thing that amazes me is that there are people who still believe that pro wrestling is 'real' (mostly rednecks with mullets). Yes, I know that most people finally realize that pro wresting is a fake sport where the winner is chosen in advance, but there are a lot of people who haven't been clued in. For those who still don't know, these wrestlers are playing characters and must work together or they would hurt each other badly. If they're not careful, someone could die. If you like pro wrestling, that's OK, but realize that you are watching a dangerous theatrical performance that should only be done by qualified professionals. If you copy their moves without knowing their techniques for protecting the other person, you could kill someone.