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wrestling is like a theatrical play, but the secrets do not diminish its spectacle, melodrama, and theatrical aspects. If people know professional wrestling is not really a sport, then what is professional wrestling and why is it so interesting to its fans? These words were spoken by director and producer, Barry Blaustein, in his documentary. Professional wrestling has not stopped from creeping closer to the mainstream of the media. Last year, ESPN revealed he signed a three year contract with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in a surprising interview on ESPN’s flagship program Sportscenter. Dwayne Johnson, an American actor and producer proclaimed that he was jabroni beating, pie eating, trail blazing, and eyebrow-raising professional wrestler. When the ESPN needed a host for the 2016 ESPY Awards, it was WWE star, John Cena. Dr. Phil has told millions of people to get real on his television show. Dr. Phil was a guest host for WWE’s Monday Night Raw. Wrestling may never be mainstream, but professional wrestling is no longer seen as the unwashed masses. Nicholas Sammond, Associate Professor and Doctor of Philosophy describes the decline of the storyline in modern professional wrestling programs while observing wrestling storylines how professional wrestling relates to society. Sammond writes,. Professional wrestling has become more challenging for its frequent fictional mode of presentation to be fascinating enough for the fans. There are fans, who notice the artifice…

It's important to highlight CM Punk as part of the pro wrestling context at the time. That way, you'll see how he raised the bar. And it's needless to say he had his work cut out for him. The year was 2006, so not that long ago. And mainstream pro wrestling was stuck in an awkward transitional period. WWE was shifting towards a more PG product. But they had spent the past decade solidifying a chaotic, car crash form of entertainment. This approach included swearing, lots of blood, and a lack of…

year absence from WWE television, Shane McMahon made what can only be described as a triumphant return to Raw last Monday in Detroit. As overexposed as the McMahon clan has been, the Boy Wonder (and the thunderous ovation he received) proves that absence does indeed make the heart grow fonder. In one night, WWE succeeded in adding genuine intrigue to what had been shaping up as a ho-hum WrestleMania card. If Shane hopes to take control of Monday Night Raw, all he needs to do is defeat The…

How the WWE has impacted America. During its thirty-four years in business the WWE has changed the way that people look at wrestling in many ways. During this time the company has had many wrestlers, and many generations of wrestlers.Many factors show how the WWE has impacted America, like: the McMahon background; WWF/WWE’s History; Wrestling Community; and America’s view on wrestling. Mr. McMahon’s Background Since buying the company in 1982, McMahon has turned his father’s company, Capital…

5 funniest moments of R-Truth's career WWE is not all heels and baby faces fighting it out in the ring. Every once in a while, there comes a character which provides comic relief to the audiences. R-Truth, the character played by Ron Killings is one of them. From his engaging entrance to his witty promos and his entertaining histrionics inside he ring, everything is cherished by the audiences. Currently, he may not be a major player in the WWE ( if you exclude his Golden Truth storyline ), but,…

This quote by former WWE wrestler Hulk Hogan illustrates the change of the wrestling industry. A man who was the accelerant to that change was “Stone Cold” Steve Austin. Born in Austin Texas, Steve grew up in a low income family. He later on went under the tutelage of a superb athlete named Chris Adams to become a wrestler. Austin went to WCW where he won a few titles. He then jump ship to WWE where he cemented his legacy as one of the greatest wrestler of all time. “Stone Cold”…

Shally and Katz express struggles common to men such as good vs. evil, power vs. submissiveness, and work vs. ownership. Gender, like race and class, is a part of professional wrestling. Professional wrestling leaves little surprise that boys to act act masculine. As Katz says, “we get a very traditional and very conservative version of masculinity represented as an ideal of physical strength, the ability to control and scare other people, to intimidate, and especially to not back away from…

When Daniel Bryan first made his debut in the WWE back in February 2010 on WWE NXT (then a reality/wrestling hybrid show), he was unlike most main event level Superstars. He wasn't the big, bulky type like Big Show, Kane, or the Great Khali. He didn't have the good looks that guys like John Cena, Randy Orton or Roman Reigns had. But he was not just extremely talented, but he was very over with the WWE Universe and the Universe loved him. During the first season of WWE NXT (the season which gave…

The WWE clearly no longer cares about breaking kayfabe guaranteeing that wrestling seems real; anyone past adolescence who forgets that they are watching scripted professional wrestling show is referred to as a “mark.” Mazer defines this synergy with fans and claims that “the pleasure for wrestlers and spectators alike may be found in the expressive tension between the spontaneous and the rehearsed, in the anticipation of, and acute desire for, the moment when the real breaks through the…

Cody Hayes-Tyler English 1301 Mr. Hale 11/18/16 Donald Trump When friends of mine who are trump supporters inform me that they support him, I understand the reasons they picture him as our future president of the united states. Donald Trump has never been an elected official. He has never held elected office of any kind. He’s never had to broker political compromise, give political speeches or pour over political briefing notes. So why on earth, with no experience in politics, would people…