Pro wrestling programs are among the most popular shows on TV; they often represent six out of the ten top-rated cable shows each week. In addition to boosting ratings, the WWF's increased emphasis on violence, raw language and sexual suggestion has made it controversial. Even though the televised events the WWF chooses to put on television may be controversial; the broadcasts should still be considered acceptable on television today. While being scrutinized for it's content, the WWF televised events are no different then any daytime soap opera and yet they are still considered acceptable. Children can turn on the news, hear and see far worse things than what is on wrestling; but yet the news is highly acceptable on today's television. Wrestling has taken notice of the material they put on cable television, that is why they tag their broadcasts with a TV-14 label. This precaution warns parents that the show contains violence

, adult language, and adult content. If a parent allows their child to watch the WWF then they are implying that the show, in their eyes, is acceptable.

Two recent lawsuits indicate that wrestling may be pushing the edge a little too far. One, of which was settled, brought by a female wrestler who refused to have her gown pulled off in a match. The other relates to the death of Owen Hart, a WWF wrestler who died when the cable lowering him from the roof for another TV spectacle broke. These incidents may be pushing the edge but they are on television with all other shows containing nudity, killing, and adult language.

The WWF will maintain the tradition, with many fans wearing T-shirts containing Austin's slogan: Stone Cold 3:16, ``I just whooped your ass!'' Today it should just be accepted.

In Women Title Matches women wrestlers, Champion Ivory and Tori, perform in flesh-hugging costumes apparently fashioned from a special WWF merger between Victoria's Secret and DKNY. The match usually ends on a controversial call, after which Champion Ivory unfastens Tori's top. Tori covers her breasts and scurries off, much to the crowd's disappointment. In moments of matches, sellout crowds chant in unison ``Ass hole! Ass hole! Ass hole!'' Sound familiar? You can probably turn on WB and see the same events on Jerry Springer's daytime talk show. How come these daytime talk shows are not being criticized for their content. On Jenny Jones chil

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