The term sports-entertainment was coined in order to give a fresher feel to the evolving product of professional wrestling. By creating this new definition it was hoped that a wider audience would become interested. As a fan, it really doesn't matter what it's called--it's all the same to me.From what I've seen, those who strictly believe that wrestling is FAKE tend to think that sports-entertainment is a more suitable term for it. However, the argument is still present that it shouldn't even be classified as a sport at all.
If you've ever actually watched a wrestling match you would know that it isn't simply two muscle builders rolling around in skimpy outfits. Strength, balance, and agility are necessary in order to put on the best possible match. Athleticism is required to pull off many of the most entertaining moves, as well as a lot of practice. With that said, I see it fit to compare wrestling to something as basic as gymnastics. It takes time and plenty of practice to perfect the various types of flips that gymnasts perform, so it is no different for wrestlers. They should be considered athletes.
The "fakeness" obviously doesn't come from the wrestlers not being good athletes, but from one of the following points: 1) The predetermined outcomes of the matches or 2) the choreography in many of the moves performed by the wrestlers. Two concepts which I have no problem standing behind.
I'm certainly not the naïve type of fan that proclaims to the world that wrestling is real, nor would I ever flat out say it is fake. The best way to describe it would be that it is staged, with real injuries.
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Lauren -- the best description of pro wrestling, recited by many over the years, goes thusly: for those that like it, no explanation is necessary. For those that don't, no explanation will do.
Thanks for the link -- Mr. Mal Occhio will have his evil eye firmly fixed upon you.
We also live in the same city -- did you realize this? Indeed we do.
Take care,
- Mr. Mal
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