Former backyard wrestler defends his sport
By Hawks Foundation
November 25, 2005 |
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As the antics of teenage backyard wrestlers increases in danger and complexity so do the stories that follow. Backyard Empire by Alex Hutchinson is based on a true story of life imitating sports entertainment with some unusual outcomes.
PR9.NET November 25, 2005 - Opponents to the underground activity fear that young kids will be severly hurt or killed if its popularity continues to increase. According to the author "It's a fad that's not fizzling out anytime soon." Alex also contends that "Backyard wrestling does more good than harm. Just think about it. These kids aren't in gangs and they're not doing drugs. Instead they are organizing theatrical shows in their backyards. Sure they are going to get hurt but no more than if they were playing football."
He goes on to turn the tables against his accusers, "The problem isn't that kids are doing this, the problem is that parents don't want to supervise it. Everyone is afraid of lawsuits now-a-days. It has gotten so bad that they would rather distance themselves from their kids than risk getting sued. That is when kids really get hurt, when they are ignored. You ignore a teenager and they will do anything to recapture your attention, no matter how bad it hurts." Alex's book is full of unique perspectives like these that will rock any critic back in their shoes. Alex aims to set the record straight by defending those who lack the voice to defend themselves. Backyard Empire is available through Borders and Barnes & Noble.
Book Description
Jason would do anything to turn his misfit group of backyard wrestlers into a profitable Independent federation. The local police try to stop his extreme storylines but the real danger was the stunts that took place in the ring. Shattered elbows, facial burns and even a car accident present the group with expensive injuries but it's not enough to stop them. Will the Extreme Backyard Alliance make itself nationally known or will someone have to die in the ring before this madness has ended?
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