Sports Entertainment in 500 Words: Would you mock a dead wrestler?

Friday, May 19, 2006

Would you mock a dead wrestler?

Chris Benoit says he isn't upset with the WWE's controversial use of his friend Eddie Guerrero in its storylines, according to this week's Sun Online.(To read the article click here.)

Shortly after Guerrero's untimely death in Nov. 2005, fans began questioning WWE's constant mention of the Hall of Famer even after his passing. Some even accused WWE of exploiting the tragedy.

For instance, Randy Orton got a title shot after making disparaging comments about Guerrero. He also tried to "kill" the Undertaker by using a lowrider, a Latino Heat trademark. Most recently, JBL mocked Guerrero when he shimmied his shoulders in his bout against Benoit at Wrestlemania.

"Everyone has their own opinion. Some of the fans are angry with it and others are OK with it," Benoit told the Sun. "The storylines involving Eddie have not been hard for me to watch."

Although I admire Benoit's professionalism, I find it difficult to believe that he meant what he said. My guess is he was just following rank and file. I know if my best friend died, I'd at least be irked that my boss was using his memory to make money. But I'm not sure if I'd jeopardize my job for it.

What I'd like to know is, what would you have done? Would you remain loyal to the company like Benoit? Would you quietly seeth? Or would you quit?

Post your thoughts and let other fans know what you think.

Tonight is Friday Night Smackdown! and it looks like JBL is going to once again bring the hurtin' on the "champ" Rey Mysterio. We'll have a recap of the highlights next time on Sports Entertainment in 500 words!

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