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Redeemed Bad Boys of the WWF

Former professional wrestlers confront this multimillion-dollar industry's dark side.

By John W. Kennedy | posted 5/22/2000 12:00AM

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Sports psychologist Steve Danish is featured in a recent Newsweek article about the dangers of pro wrestling for children. The Dallas Morning News reported on the death of a 3-year-boy from a wrestling move last year. Also last year, 20/20 looked at the increasing popularity and dangers of backyard wrestling. Critical assessments of pro wrestling can be found, for example, at ABCNEWS.com and FamilyEducation.com. Writing in New York Post, WWF head Vince McMahon called criticisms of pro wrestling "narrow-minded."

The Center for Media and Public Affairs sponsored a talk last fall titled "Violence in Popular Culture," which focused television violence, including violence on pro wrestling programs. Christian Parenting Today looks at how you can help your kids turn off trashy TV.

For a history of "real" wrestling, see the helpful article at Britannica.com.

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