Article For Those Who Say "Professional Wrestling Is Fake" This may seem like a semantic issue, but there is a crucial difference between “scripted” and “fake.” Outcomes in professional wrestling are predetermined—and Santa Claus isn’t real, for those who were wondering. That much is obviously true. But the idea that what pro wrestlers do inside the ring is “fake” fails to capture what these people put their bodies through. Most people imagine that a wrestling canvas is a springy, almost-sponge-like surface. In reality, it’s no less forgiving than a boxing ring. No matter how many hours you spend learning how to take “bumps,” every bodyslam and leg drop hurts. The body of a professional wrestler is forced to endure more punishment than even the most gung ho of mixed martial artists. This punishment, combined with a relentless schedule of television tapings and house shows, has led a significant number of professional wrestlers to rely on painkillers and muscle relaxers to keep up with their commitments. The body then absorbs even more damage, requiring the consumption of even more pills. Many wrestlers have died far too young as a result of this vicious cycle. To dismiss professional wrestling as fake is an insult, and ignores the reality of what these athletes endure almost daily.
Posted on: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:46:40 +0000
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