Wrestling with regulations: N.Y. state could make changes to pro wrestling laws

New York state’s history with professional wrestling stretches over 70 years, from the territory days of Vince McMahon Sr., to the sold-out WrestleManias of today.

But for decades, promoters from the WWE to local independents have been hampered by strict regulations and heavy scrutiny from the state’s athletic commission.

Now, Sen. Tim Kennedy is looking to step in.