Testing limits

WWE wrestling has been known for its share of violence, vulgar language, and for its biggest athletes in the world. On June 7 during Monday Night Raw the limits seemed to be tested.

Towards the end of the show John Cena, one of the top wrestlers of WWE raw faced CM Punk in the ring. During the match between Cena and CM Punk, eight NXT rookie wrestlers interrupted the match. They continued toward the ring from the crowd as they surrounded Cena, and knocked the referee out of the ring. They didn’t look happy, and what happened next left me speechless. As Cena was beat to the ground with punches to the face and kicks to the chest, the crowd became silent. The eight wrestlers then started attacking the time keepers, innocent bystanders, and started tearing apart the stage and ring in its entirety. After they finished what they came there to do, they left the ring. John Cena


Although I understand that this may have been staged, I know a lot of children who watch this show and take it seriously. Children look up to these wrestlers as role models and tremendous athletes.

How do you think this makes a child feel watching one guy get beat up by eight wrestlers his size or better? It’s not to be taken lightly, and parents should monitor what their kids watch, because often times children will mimic what they hear or see. This is a dangerous concept, and it teaches kids that eight guys on one will always win and get their way. It shows violence as being the only alternative.

Anyone who watches WWE raw should know that these athletes are highly trained, and qualified to do the stunts they do without getting hurt. This show should not be taken seriously.