DPOR,

I am writing to inform you on my opinions towards the proposed regulations on professional wrestling.  If these regulations are passed then all independent promotions will most likely cease to exist leaving Vince McMahon's World Wrestling Entertainment with a monopoly on the Commonwealth of Virginia.  This would not be fair!  By passing these regulations you would be cutting off the major annual fundraisers for many schools, civic organizations and service clubs throughout Virginia.  Many schools or organizations count on professional wrestling shows to help pay for uniforms and equipment which can put a major strain on a school's annual athletic budget.  This money could mean the difference between a football team getting new helmets or having to use their old ones which may not be completely safe.  Is that what the DPOR wants!  A kid to get hurt possibly permanently so that you can rid the state of professional wrestling.  I sure hope that is not the case.  Many independent organizations provide no upfront cost to the school therefore guarunteeing them that they will earn some much needed funds.  Do you see the WWE putting on fundraising shows?  Absolutely not!  Vince McMahon would rather spit on these schools and organizations.  I have spoken with several principals, athletic directors and coaches about the ramifications for their schools of these pending regulations.  They have all expressed pretty much the same feelings.  They feel that these regulations are discriminating against the small businesses in Virginia and that many of their athletic programs rely heavily on the funds that these independent organizations help them raise.  These independent organizations often help raise money for people in need also.  Do you want to tell the family of a young kid who is dying of cancer that the wrestling event that was supposed to help raise money for the family's medical expenses is cancelled because you get more taxes from the WWE.  It's just not fair. 

To be continued in my next post

Ryan Michaels