20 Things the WWE Taught Us as Kids

It taught us more than our parents.

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We were lucky enough to be impressionable preteens during the greatest era wrestling's ever known. How many people reading this emulated these pros with totally amateurish and unregulated mayhem in their living rooms or backyards? This "writer" did. Hopefully some of you will be taking mental notes at Summerslam today because you'll learn more in those fews hours than in 18+ years living with your parents. The Attitude Era may be over but the lessons we've learned were everlasting. These are the 20 Things The WWE Taught Us As Kids.

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Don't respect authority.

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Don't trust anyone.

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Don't be afraid to reinvent your image.

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Occassionally take a leap of faith in life.

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Sometimes you have to turn on family.

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If you want to be a Pro Wrestler join theatre.

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Fake tans make you look better.

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Sometimes in life you get "screwed" over.

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"Don't try this at home" doesn't mean anything.

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Death isn't permanent.

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Suck It!

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Dress flashy.

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Fighting dirty > fighting fair.

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Never enter a room without a theme song.

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Real women are built like strong safeties.

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The boss's kids are turds.

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Steroids are the key to success.

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Beating up your boss will increase your popularity at work.

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Connections are helpful too.

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There's no better way to solve your problems than a bodyslam through a table.

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