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Wrestling Society X

(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Starring Kriss Kloss, Bret Ernst, Where to watch: MTV)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 15.
  • Is it any good?

    1.0
  • Common Sense says

    Pro wrestling goes extreme; too violent for most.

Why We Rated This off for Ages 15 and Under

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The show glorifies violence and reinforces stereotypes (pitting an African-American fighter against a "redneck," etc.).
  • Violence:

    Basic wrestling physical violence, plus electrocution, high falls, and racially oriented disputes.
  • Sex:

    Men wear body-conscious attire. Women are sometimes portayed stereotypically -- weak, untrustworthy, victims, oversexed, etc.
  • Language:

    Some "bitch" and "badass" heard, while others words are bleeped.
  • Consumerism:

    Bands like Good Charlotte make guest appearances, presumably to promote their albums.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Tiny bit of smoking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Wrestling Society X

Parents need to know that this professional wrestling show features extreme violence, which -- even though it's mostly fake -- looks very real. In addition to the usual body slams, headlocks, kicks, punches, and dramatic tosses out of the ring, the show includes hazards like live electrical wires, piles of sharp tacks, and other potentially bloody or even deadly elements. Pro wrestling thrives on personality conflicts, and one of the show's featured rivalries is between an African-American fighter and a so-called "redneck." Some questionable sexual dynamics are on display when one male wrestler is accompanied to the ring by his fawning girlfriend who the commentators later accuse of having a "wandering eye."

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about real vs. fake fighting. Are shows like this one entertaining even when you know the violence is staged? Why? Teens, do have a favorite character? If so, what makes him/her a standout? What cultural/social/political elements come into play in professional wrestling? How do women fit into the scene? What about race? Though professional wrestling supposedly has rules of engagement, they're often ignored. What lessons can viewers take from that idea?

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