Action | Amendments to include general clarifying changes and restructuring of regulations |
Stage | Proposed |
Comment Period | Ended on 11/3/2006 |
To Whom it may concern:
I am writing this letter in support of local independent wrestling promotions. It has been brought to my attention through the D.P.O.R. website that there are some considerable changes being proposed which could greatly affect the sport of professional wrestling in
In the past four years as the head basketball coach at
I would also like to ask the state to consider the categorization of professional wrestling. Professional wrestling is a work and is considered sports entertainment. By asking the participants, promoters and bookers to adhere to boxing and MMA regulations is a misapplication of the rules. I suggest that the state give careful consideration to the upcoming proposals as well as those currently in place. I feel that it would be in the best interest of the state, professional wrestling and non-profit organizations if these considerations were made and adopted.
In addition to the categorization of professional wrestling, I would like to encourage the state to consider the financial burden that some of these new proposals would place on the promoters, wrestlers and non profit organizations that rely on their support. Throughout my years dealing with independent wrestling promoters I have not found a single one that operated totally for profit. Independent promoters are not getting rich by promoting professional wrestling. Nonetheless they are helping several non-profit organizations raise much needed funds. Some of the proposed changes would require several thousands of dollars in upgrades, upgrades that would cause many promoters to go out of business. Needless, to say if the promoters are not able to put on shows, then independent wrestlers will be without work, if they are without work non-profit organizations, which survive through these fundraisers, will have greater difficulty supporting themselves.
In closing I would like to remind the state that organizations such as the W.W.E.(World Wrestling Entertainment) is a FOR PROFIT business and although they do hold shows within the state, they are not involved in assisting a non-profit organization with a fundraiser. It is the independent promoter and the wrestlers on the independent scene who give their time and effort to do so. Please give independent wrestling, promoters, wrestlers, and non-profit organizations consideration before enacting these unnecessary changes.
Sincerely,
Brian Moore
Head Basketball Coach
p.s. I would like to add that while recently watching an episode of W.W.E. Raw, which took place in