Can Congress Inject Safety Standards into Professional Wrestling?
There is an ironic similarity between the wrestling ring and hallowed halls of government. Both build on the foundation of opposing sides, strategic maneuvering, and larger than life figures. The political prowess of a Dick Cheney matches the monster physique of Hulk Hogan any day. It seems that the two sides may battle in a clash of the titans in the near future. Congress versus sports entertainment seems almost laughable but the reality is that this is no laughing matter. Professional Wrestling has made front-page news in recent months over the tragic murder-suicide involving the Benoit family. People Magazine had a photo of Benoit appearing on the cover of an issue and Larry King among other television personalities have hosted past and present superstars on the show to discuss what goes on behind the scenes of professional wrestling. One only has to catch five minutes of a RAW or Smackdown show to realize that wrestling has changed drastically in the past few decades. The sport has
