Brett Shoffner:

I think that you miss the point. The objectionable behavior is when an obviously superior wrestler, who, for no better reason than because he can, simply chooses to unnecessarily embarrass his obviously inferior opponent by calling attention to his opponent's inferior experience, strength and/or skills. We are not talking about an evenly matched contest. We are referring to a grossly uneven contest, where one wrestler has far superior experience, strength, talent and/or skills, and simply chooses to publicly humiliate and/or embarrass his lesser opponent.

I too, as a parent witnessed such a spectacle at the expense of my own son's self-esteem (as an aside, to his credit, this son used this experience, as motivation, and didn't let this embarrassment forever take the winds out of his wrestling sails. He went on to a fine high school wrestling career) But I distinctly remember the crushed expression on his face as he sheepishly exited the mat and the smug expression of his opponent and his coaches. There was nothing my son's coaches, his family or his fans could do or say to console him and/or assauge his damaged ego. To this day, my blood pressure rises at the thought of that moment (I should also mention that my son would be utterly embarrassed that I have chosen to broadcast this episode in this forum)

In my opinion, this conduct is indefensable. It is unsportsmanlike. It is unnecessary. It is however perfectly legal. So, I suppose that if that is your idea of competition, have at it. To each his own. But always remember, I don't think too many of us root for a bully. We want them to have their comeuppance. Anyway, I do.