You should get a plasma tv stand foremost for the protection of your plasma tv. Without the plasma tv stand, your tv stands a very great chance of taking damage or even inducing damage. The plasma tv stand will help protect your tv against falling over. Plastic grips under the stand will also help prevent your plasma tv from slipping when nudged against or pushed. Your plasma tv might still wobble after being connected to a stand, but it will surely should have no problem standing upright for the duration of its life.