New Article Criticizes WWE’s Anti-Bullying Campaign

June 18, 2011

A new article published by The Huffington Post has criticized WWE’s new "Be a Star" anti-bullying campaign, using clips of WWE’s past such as Trish Stratus barking like a dog and homophobic remarks as examples of why the campaign is a "joke." Below is an excerpt from the article:

"CEO of The Creative Coalition, Robin Bronk was clear in her support. "We’re proud to be an architect with WWE of "Be A STAR."

Ms. Bronk must be confused about WWE. According to Jackson Katz Ph.D, author of The Macho Paradox and creator of the video Tough Guise, "WWE is one of the most culturally destructive and blatantly misogynistic businesses in the history of popular entertainment."

When I asked Nora Howley, manager of NEA’s HIN programs why they decided to work with WWE, her response was, "WWE wrestling is silly, scripted matches. And there’s no body of evidence that proves wrestling causes violence."

Ms. Howley is right; you can’t prove wrestling causes violence. Unfortunately, that fact entirely misses the point ( as it does for violence in any TV program, video game or movie)."

Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.

Nick attended New York University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Drama.

Nick first entered the internet wrestling community back in 2004 when he became the co-host of The Voice of Wrestling Radio Show. From there, Nick made the transition from radio personality to editor when he began working with WrestleZone in 2008.

Nick is a member of two Off-Broadway theatre companies, Another Urban Riff, and the Drama Desk Award winning Godlight Theatre Company. Nick has appeared in over a dozen Off-Broadway plays since he moved to New York City, and has shot several short and feature length films. In 2010, he completed principle photography on a film titled "How to Score Your Life," which also features TNA Knockout ODB.

Inspiration in his life has come from many people including his family, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, and of course, Lassie.