Walt Mueller

About the author: Walt Mueller is a youth ministry specialist who teaches courses on youth ministry and culture at Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Mueller has written several books, including Understanding Today's Youth Culture, and is founder of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding (CPYU).

Professional wrestling is a pervasive cultural phenomenon that dominates cable TV ratings and appeals to an increasingly wider audience. However, the content of pro wrestling has changed. Rather than root for the good guy over the bad guy, today's pro wrestling audience cheers for its favorite "heel." The athleticism and drama of pro wrestling are entertaining and provide fans a way to vent their anger. Unfortunately, pro wrestling also reflects an ideology of moral chaos that is being marketed to young children...