Sumo Matches Compared with U.S. WWF Matches

["Curtis M. Hellenbrand" <ciscmhx@gsusgi2.gsu.edu>]

  Hello -- I have been reading the discussion on Sumo matches with one 
thread on the possiblility that in some sumo matches one of the 
participants may not be putting forth his best effort and that this might 
be traded off between wrestlers.

  From what I can tell, that compared with the U.S. World Wide Wrestling 
Federation (WWF) with Hulk Hogan and someone who was formerly in sumo at 
one time, that the sumo matches that I see on the news seem to be far 
more genuine with surprises and real hard work by participants.

  While the sumo tradition seems quite demanding, I enjoy watching real 
matches and not the rigged shows of the WWF.  I hope the professional 
sumo organization does not sacrifice tradition for ratings.  I would 
dislike sumo to end up as a Japanese clone of the WWF !!!

Sincerely -- Curt Hellenbrand

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