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Oh, I support Brock's decision whole-heartedly. It's the "American Dream" to make a living doing what you want to do, right? If you just work hard enough.
Now, I'm a pretty huge sports guy all around, I love my New Orleans A'ints, and if Brock makes the NFL, I'll be happy for him. To many people, the fact that wrestling is scripted bothers them greatly - they want to see a real competition. But to me, that's its greatest aspect: football is about winning, wrestling is about entertainment. In "real sports" the object is to win, no matter how boring the method is; this goal creates the attitude that real sports are about the competitors. And sure, I've got no problem with that, why should I? It can be largely entertaining, but that's merely a byproduct. Wrestling is a dedication to the fans. When done right, I get the feeling that these guys are sacrificing their lives for me and the other millions out there (notice, I said when done right). I rarely get that feeling in "real sports." I love that feeling.
That's not to say I can really blame Brock for doing what he did. He wanted money, he got money. Hell, Bret and Owen got into the business for the money. It only makes me appreciate the guys who have cracked their ribs, fractured their legs, broken their necks, and in one case, lost his life for years not just for the money, but for the love of it and for the love of the fans. Even when they're putting out a subpar show, and even when they're bullshitting us, they're still taking dangerous bumps that continue to make us scream "Holy Shit!" And I've gotta respect that.
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