"Let's get ready to rumble!" The National Championship Wrestling Federation (NCWF) hit the Dedmon Center last Thursday. Superstars from the 70's and 80's such as the Rock 'n' Roll Express and Greg "The Hammer" Valentine made an appearance.
Despite the low attendance, the event actually turned out very well. The fans really got into it. When the Russians came out, everyone chanted, "USA, USA..." There was also some serious trash-talking going on by both the crowd and wrestlers.
The first match, although is was two unpopular wrestlers, rocked the building. The first wrestler was a young guy in a wetsuit called the California Kid. Everyone cheered when he came out and I thought he was going to be the one everyone would side with from the very beginning. WRONG! His opponent, Maniac Marvin, came out in a straight jacket and a prison uniform. The announcer said he was straight from the local penitentiary. All of the fans cheered and just like that, turned on the California Kid.
One of the fans had a Mr. Socko. (made famous by WWF's Mankind) In the middle of the match, the fan gave Maniac Marvin the Mr. Socko and Marvin proceeded to shove in down the California Kid's throat. During another match, a fraternity brother got out of his chair, folded it up and gave it to one of the wrestlers.
The show was very well done overall. The crowd MADE it fun. I know they made it memorable for me.
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I think the Nazi analogy is poignant. The author wasn’t saying that wrestling is as evil as nazism. He or she was merely stating that it is downright backward to justify something by saying that millions of people also do it. Millions of people supported nazism. Millions of people watch wrestling. Both groups are bloodthirsty. Fortunately, in America out bloodthirsty ignoramuses are also easily entertained.
Name:Jack Comments:
The analogy to Nazi Germany is blowing things out of proportion. It's sorta like the phrase our parents and grandparents used to always say, "If your friends were going to jump off a bridge, would you?" after you say that "everyone" is doing it. It's completely absurd. We're talking about a TV SHOW!!!!!!! It's just entertainment. The wrestling companies aren't brainwashing us to be a certain way like Hitler did. So, to even compare the two is pointless.
Name: Tarzan Comments:
Now your really streching it. Pro Wresling being as dark and evil as Nazi's? Sorry dude, you point looses on this one. Really now, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin persona being a force that people will follow to their death? If Goldberg retired today no one would loose sleep. They may have a segment on him during the show but after that he's old news. It's all a show. You've watched action movies right? Their on the same level, just one comes to you live each week. Last I heard no one said that after the main event on Nitro that they felt the need to go kill someone.
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Ok, let's look at Tarzan's new justification: millions of people watch it. Millions of people supported Hitler's germany too. Just because millions of people are involved does not make something worthy of respect- or in some cases- even tolerance. I don't think its the worst thing to ever happen- just one in a long series of hallmarks of the general stupidity of a large number of humans.
Name: Tarzan Comments:
You might think that, but I know that it just eats at you like crazy that they get paid so much money, have so much popularity, and all of it is still growing. You have to say that many of them are terrific atheletes, they are terrific showmen (remember lots of it is done live), and it's more fun than a lot of stuff. You might think it's the worst thing to happen, but the millions who watch each week can't all be wrong.
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Over the past few months, I have become convinced that we are living in the the last days of western civilization. This article and Tarzan's comments help confirm this conviction for me. I guess I am one of those "act mature" people that Tarzan spoke about. Tarzan makes some interesting points though. He seems to justify wrestling because it is a soap opera for guys. So? While this is true, it doesn't make it anymore laudable. Not all women watch soap operas. Some find it as stupid as wrasslin'. Both are poor acted dramas for the masses who want cheap easy entertainment. The second justification is that no matter how much we think wrasslin' is stupid, we CANNOT do what they do in the ring. Again, my big question is "So?". I personally cannot do a lot of things, but that doesn't mean that the people who can do them are inheriently better than me. For instance, I would have a hard time shooting old people. My aim is not good and I would have problems with my conscience. That doesn't make people who do shoot old people superior to me. Just some thoughts.
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I agree. Wrestling is comparable to soaps. Wrestlers do those fake kicks and the actors and actresses wear evening close all of the time and never seem to work or use the bathroom. They are one of the same. I would like to see a mix of daytime soaps and wrestling. I have seen a few fruits on those soaps I would like to see power bombed
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yea homie. put da smack down, biotch!
Name: Tarzan Major: Media Studies Comments:
Before any of you "Act Mature" people have a chance at this, let me say that pro wrestling is great. It's a soap opera for guys. Women can watch "Days of Our Lives", I can watch Nitro and Raw. Suck it up and deal with it. You might think it's dumb, but you CANNOT do what they do in the ring. Lets have you "non-believers" got a round with the Rock and see who gets the smack laid down on them!!
