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and outside commentators who believe one wrestler is deliberately placed in matches against more dangerous opponents and injured deliberately after disagreements with management. While allegations of this sort persist, including being made by wrestlers themselves, few have been proven. Also describes
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A "bidding war" refers to a situation where multiple wrestling promotions compete to sign a particular wrestler, often leading to heightened contract negotiations. This typically occurs when a wrestler's contract is nearing expiration, and their market value is perceived to be high, sparking interest
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An occasion when a wrestler is announced as having won a championship from another wrestler in a match which did not actually occur, often due to the previous champion having left the promotion. In the era of territories, non-existent title matches were often said to have taken place in a different
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which is intended to make a move appear as if the receiver landed on their head. In reality, the full force of the move is intended to be taken on the upper back and shoulders, though such moves still carry a high degree of legitimate risk with them. Some wrestlers have used moves where the receiver
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The lineup of the matches that will be staged at a given venue for a given performance. The card is generally performed in a roughly inverse order to the way in which it might be printed for posters or other promotional materials. The major matches between well-known opponents are said to be "top of
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A wrestler will make themselves dead weight, to prevent their opponent from lifting them up for a move. Though usually planned in a match, it can also be deliberately done by a wrestler who does not want to be lifted for a move, which can make the move harder to be properly executed and can cause a
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The act of luring away key talent from one company to another, usually with offers of higher pay. It is sometimes done deliberately to weaken a company by taking away their top draws. Poaching is typically done by larger companies. A more extreme form of poaching, wherein multiple wrestlers from a
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1.  A wrestling fan who enthusiastically believes or behaves as though they believe professional wrestling is not staged, or loses sight of the staged nature of the business while supporting their favorite wrestlers. The term is often used pejoratively, for example to refer to people who
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The incitement of a negative crowd reaction by insulting the crowd en-masse, typically by bringing up something unrelated to the wrestling business (such as mocking a local town or sports team), usually used in a negative light. Foreign heel wrestlers, like Iron Sheik, often get this by insulting
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A wrestler, often a respected or feared shooter or street fighter, responsible for enforcing the promoter's will against recalcitrant wrestlers by performing unscripted or painful moves within a match, punishing or intimidating them for defying the management. In today's industry it is a largely
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defined a booker in 1956 as " any person who, for a fee or commission, arranges with a promoter or promoters for the performance of wrestlers in professional wrestling exhibitions". Booking is also the term a wrestler uses to describe a scheduled match or appearance on a wrestling show (i.e., "a
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A signal used by referees during a match to indicate that a wrestler is unable to continue and may need medical attention. The referee will cross their arms and, if necessary, point to the injured wrestler. Since many fans are aware of the significance of the signal, and with referees often now
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move back to a wrestler. This is usually done when one wrestler is being legitimately hit by his/her opponent's blows, and the wrestler being hit will send a legitimate move or hit back to the opponent as a wordless reminder to not hit so hard. Can also be used to refer to other aspects of the
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as the wrestlers are not packaged together, but are presented as a group of individuals working together for a common short-term goal. Alliances are often formed for the specific purpose of retaining titles between the members of the alliance, or to counter a specific foe or group of foes. The
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The incitement of a positive crowd reaction by "kissing up" to the crowd. Mick Foley would often do this by saying "It's great to be here in (insert name of city and state)!" While The Rock would begin many promos by saying “Finally, The Rock has come back to (insert name of city or state)!”,
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who are over will be booed. Sometimes particular aspects of a performer's presentation may be over (such as a specific chant, a move they perform or their ring entrance) without the performer themselves being considered over. Building a rapport with the audience is described as "getting
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The imagined barrier between competing wrestling promotions; wrestlers who are signed to one promotion but make appearances for another as part of a talent exchange agreement are said to have entered or passed through the Forbidden Door. The term was coined in January 2020 by New Japan
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in that a wrestler is used as a carpenter because they are recognized as having great in-ring abilities and experience. Often (but not always) a carpenter is an older, more experienced wrestler, tasked with making less experienced wrestlers (often in the beginning stages of receiving a
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2.  A tag where the tagger's opponent is unaware a tag has occurred, leaving them open to a blindside attack as they attempt to attack the wrestler who has been tagged out. Most often occurs when the partner in the ring is thrown against the ropes or backed into their own
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period, this served to protect the wrestling business from accusations of "being fake", to instill humility in newer members of the locker room, & helped to weed out those who could not take punishment. A professional wrestling trainer notable for "stretching" his recruits was
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To fall on the mat or ground. A flat back bump is a bump in which a wrestler lands solidly on their back with high impact, spread over as much surface as possible. A "phantom bump" occurs when a wrestler or referee takes a bump without a plausible reason (usually due to a
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A vague, fictional location. Billing a wrestler as being from "parts unknown" (rather than from their real hometown or another actual place) is intended to add to a wrestler's mystique. In some territories, the phrase commonly was applied to masked wrestlers. In the
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rivalry between multiple wrestlers or groups of wrestlers. They are integrated into ongoing storylines, particularly in events which are televised. Feuds may last for months or even years or be resolved with implausible speed, perhaps during the course of a single
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A message delivered from backstage, either to the referee (using their earpiece) or the commentary team (using their headsets) instructing the wrestlers and other on-screen talent on what to do, usually in order to work around a botch by changing the match on the
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or vice versa. There are two types of turns, the hard turn (which occurs quickly and acts as a surprise device) and the soft turn (a gradual shift in character). Transitioning from a face into a heel is called a 'heel turn' and the opposite is called a 'face
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A match finish which occurs sooner (and often differently) than planned. It is used when a wrestler is legitimately injured and cannot continue as planned, when the match is approaching its time limit (or a television segment is running long), or after a
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A fictional storyline. An angle usually begins when one wrestler attacks another (physically or verbally), which results in revenge. An angle may be as small as a single match or a vendetta that lasts for years. It is not uncommon to see an angle become
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To react to something in a way which makes it appear believable and legitimate to the audience. Typically refers to the physical action by a wrestler of making an opponent's moves look impactful, but it can be used to refer to any aspect of the
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A wrestler with strong legitimate mat-wrestling abilities and an array of match-ending (or in extreme cases, career ending) holds known as "hooks", hence the name. Primarily a holdover from the days where professional wrestling had to maintain
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To finish a match. One wrestler would tell the other to "go home" when it is time for them to execute the planned ending for their match. Referees may also tell the wrestlers to go home (usually after receiving word to do so from a producer
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by letting one's body go limp instead of cooperating, which makes the throw much harder, if not impossible, to execute. This move is typically done deliberately to make the attacker appear weak or unskilled, but can also be the result of a
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Originally, along with "grunt-and-groan", used by the mainstream media when presenting a derisive story on professional wrestling, which often stereotyped the participants and audience. Now refers to a style of wrestling popular in
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A storyline in which a group of wrestlers from one promotion appear in another promotion. In some cases, this happens suddenly without advance warning or notice, and usually involves the invaders attempting to take the promotion
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by associating them with a more prominent or popular wrestler. An example of this being when The Hurricane won against The Rock during a time in which The Rock was one of the highest ranking wrestlers, while The Hurricane was a
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Lawler & Jarrett came over to Mid-South, watched some of the TV, and noted that there were no "blowjobs". Watts through they meant literally, but indeed they were referring to pretty boy teams to draw in the Backstreet Boy
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1.  The character portrayed by a wrestler. Can be used to refer specifically to the motif or theme evoked by a character, as indicated by their name, costume or other paraphernalia, or to refer to any aspect of the
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A short-reigning champion who serves to move the title indirectly from one wrestler to a third. They are usually used when the title is to be moved between two faces, to avoid requiring them to wrestle each other (to avoid
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A management employee, often a former wrestler (though it can be a current wrestler or even a non-wrestler), who helps wrestlers set up matches, plan storylines, give criticisms on matches, and relay instructions from the
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nature of the business. Into the 21st century, widespread discussion on the Internet has popularized these terms. Many of the terms refer to the financial aspects of professional wrestling in addition to in-ring terms.
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A video screen above the entrance stage area, used for showing entrance videos, backstage segments, promos, and the match-in-progress for audience members seated too far back from the ring. A play on the name of
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The phenomenon of a wrestler seemingly going "off script", often revealing elements of out-of-universe reality, but actually doing so as a fully planned part of the show. A notable example of a worked shoot is
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A match or angle that is perceived to have been written or choreographed to be more complicated than necessary. Often through the overuse of run-ins, interference, ref bumps and non-wrestling related elements.
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uses to describe both its own product and professional wrestling as a whole. It was first used by the promotion in the 1980s and is intended to acknowledge wrestling's roots in competitive sport and dramatic
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Originally described a post-intermission match viewed as not important enough to keep fans from trips to the concession stands. Now describes a more lighthearted match designed to provide relief of dramatic
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aspect of the industry is more important than the money they can earn; for example, being preoccupied with holding a title belt rather than being paid more will often see a wrestler described as a "mark for
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division, they decided to emphasize the high-risk nature of the moves that these wrestlers perform, removing all restraints placed on its wrestlers, and allowing them to perform almost stunt-like wrestling
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Any piece of video footage featuring characters or events which is shown to the audience for the purposes of entertainment or edification. Usually meant to introduce a debuting character, to get a wrestler
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The act of "breaking" an opponent's ankle, arm, or neck by placing it between the seat and headrest of a steel chair and then stepping or jumping on the chair or striking it with a second object. Named for
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2.  Used to describe a wrestler who has a genuine background in another combat sport (typically boxing, other wrestling codes, or mixed martial arts) and so has proven "real" fighting skills.
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will engage in competitive negotiations for his contract. This scenario often garners significant attention and can be used by wrestlers and promotions to leverage contract terms or enhance storylines.
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A wrestler who can perform well in their wrestling technique, promotional/speaking skills on the microphone, and have an appearance that backs their skillset up. Sometimes calls a 'complete package'.
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A match that ends in chaos rather than in a decisive finish, usually due to a number of wrestlers not involved in the match running in and preventing a clean finish, often designed to end a match or
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When a champion loses their title to another, this may be invoked as a storyline plot device to procure a title rematch in the near future (often the next pay-per-view event) in order to continue a
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An occurrence in which a wrestler's shoulders are pinned to the mat for a count of two, but the wrestler manages to escape before the referee's hand hits the mat a third time, which would signify a
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the audience and a general air of sportsmanship. Although a staple of British and Japanese wrestling, it is uncommon in North America. One notable "clean" match which took place in North America is
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the "prosecuting attorney" of wrestler's court during their full-time tenures in the company. Punishments for those found "guilty" often included the purchase of the night's alcohol or rental cars.
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and touches on real-life topics that are considered taboo, such as backstage politics or issues which are not typically addressed in storylines due to bad publicity. This was a term first used by
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Styles' bitter rejoindre, delivered forcefully with convincing fire, was even more impactful as it further banished the notion that the former IWGP champion can't hang with the best on the stick.
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WWE's term for 'hospital'. Used in kayfabe scenarios when a wrestler is injured and was coined to prevent fans from calling an actual hospital during the time in which kayfabe was not yet broken.
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or interfering in matches on their behalf. Typically, managers are seen accompanying their wrestlers to the ring and are presented as having some sort of influence or sway over their wrestlers.
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The presentation of professional wrestling as being entirely legitimate or unscripted. Prior to the mid-1980s, this was universally maintained across all wrestling territories and promotions.
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Someone who founds or invests in a wrestling promotion mainly to associate with wrestlers, often willfully or ignorantly disregarding financial risks a profit-focused investor would avoid.
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An informal measure among some fans of the amount of blood lost by a wrestler during a match. The scale begins at 0.0 Muta (no blood), with 1.0 Muta being equivalent to the blood loss of
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in televised sports, containing previews and analysis of the pay-per-view's matches, and recaps of the storylines that led up to the event. They may also include one or more preliminary
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An in-character interview or monologue. Often includes either an in-ring or backstage interview or some other type of skit by wrestlers and other performers to advance a storyline or
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held backstage with a congregation of wrestlers; this is often used to settle backstage disputes and transgressions between performers and (sometimes) staff such as writers. In WWE,
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when the referee eventually sees the pinfall and starts counting. It is used to heighten the drama of a match by showing that the pinning wrestler had done enough to win by pinfall.
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A wrestler who typically wrestles near the beginning of a show and does not participate in major storylines or matches. Often seen as being at the bottom of a promotion's hierarchy.
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The process of wrestling a match in such a way that the crowd becomes emotionally involved. Performing an engaging match requires acting skills and a good grasp of dramatic timing.
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A smaller wrestling company that operates at a local (rather than national) level and typically employs freelance wrestlers, as opposed to signing wrestlers to exclusive contracts.
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The headline or marquee match of a show. Almost always the last match of the show, although some exceptions exist. The penultimate match on a card is sometimes referred to as the
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The in-ring performance level a wrestler puts into their matches, judged by a combination of skill and effort. A wrestler considered talented in the ring has a "high workrate".
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The main camera(s) that shoots the ring from the crowd. These are positioned in the first level of permanent seats usually at about the center court/center ice area of a venue.
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that attracts the attention of the audience; someone fans are willing to pay to see. Derived from the term "drawing money", meaning the wrestler makes money for the promotion.
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turn if they start exhibiting heel behaviors and a heel indicates a face turn if they start exhibiting face behaviors or fall victim to the misdeeds of a more nefarious heel.
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A wrestling event featuring the middle and lower-level talent of a wrestling promotion. Sometimes includes well-known wrestlers making a return or finishing up their career.
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in the next few days before the pay-per-view, in order to give the wrestlers a chance to literally go home and rest up so they may bring their A-game at the pay-per-view.
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significantly changes the plot of the match. The term "audible" is also used, referring to the finish being known to happen upon verbal instruction from outside the ring.
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To show no reaction to an opponent's offensive moves; a way to demonstrate endurance, appear invulnerable to pain, illustrate masochistic tendencies, or intentionally
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The amount of money drawn at a particular event. Also, a term denoting how many fans are in attendance for an event (e.g., "that looks like a packed house tonight").
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rather than by the traditional means of pinfall or submission, would retain their title despite losing the match; it can sometimes be revoked as part of a storyline.
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and the scripted nature of professional wrestling. The act of teaching someone inside knowledge of the wrestling business is referred to as "smartening up" someone.
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level wrestlers, in order to sell more tickets and send the crowd home happy, without affecting TV storylines. Some promotions may tape the dark matches, such as
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Fired or leaving a promotion. Inspired by WWE's announcement of a wrestler's release, typically wishing the subject "all the best in their future endeavors."
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A term for a wrestler whose purpose is to use their in-ring abilities to make their opponents look as good and strong as possible. This is different from an
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When a wrestler starts working for their own benefit rather than the mutual benefit of themselves and their opponents or partners, typically by refusing to
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To book an angle and/or match so as to explain in kayfabe a wrestler's upcoming (and usually inconvenient) absence, usually in the form of being "injured".
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An aspect of the business which is consciously presented in a way that will make it look as strong and credible as possible. Wrestlers can be protected by
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performers and help get them ready for the position. Other times, mechanics are the in-ring teachers helping younger wrestlers gain experience and ability.
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Derisive term given to a member of a tag team who, upon the breakup of the team, achieves markedly less success than their partner. Coined in reference to
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or series of high-impact moves, and usually kicked out of just before the referee counts to three. This builds crowd anticipation toward the actual finish.
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A strike to the head which makes real contact. A wrestler who endures one or more potatoes is likely to potato the perpetrator back, which is known as a
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era, it is used less and less, and usually with a certain air of levity. Sometimes, wrestlers can hail from other similarly abstract places, for example
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is an essential part of any wrestling show and is named as such as it is meant to "promote" an upcoming show or a future segment on the current show.
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to further interest. Cross-promotion dates back to the early days of wrestling as challenges between rival promoters in the same area often occurred.
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dojo; although they usually perform at NJPW shows, typically on the lower card, they are also assigned other tasks such as security around the ring.
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A weapon that is not allowed to be used in the match. Usually found under the ring or ringside, in a wrestler's tights, or handed to wrestlers by
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team for an extended period of the match. The tactic can be used to help get the crowd behind the face tag team and is usually followed up with a
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A wrestler, stagehand, or paid actor who poses as a fan, usually seated in the front row of an event. Plants are often victimized or attacked by
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An event featuring the lowest level of talent in a promotion, most notably rookies and entry-level talent. Often used as a derogatory adjective.
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A wrestler who is seen as on the highest level in a promotion and typically headlines shows. Often wrestling for the world title of a promotion.
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Refers to a wrestler who is in the early stages of their career and, as a result, may be prone to making mistakes because of their inexperience.
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When fans jeer at a wrestler because they dislike the wrestler personally as opposed to the character he or she plays in the ring. Named after
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persona based on the idea of a performer having real-world success and fame which transcends the wrestling business. Used by wrestlers such as
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with no storyline animosity against each other, both obeying the rules throughout. Such matches are characterized by an emphasis on displaying
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To instruct the other wrestler of what is going to happen in the match. Also refers to commentators detailing what is happening during a match.
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A wrestler intentionally cutting themselves (or, more rarely, allowing themselves to be cut by the opponent or referee) to provoke bleeding to
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To apply real pressure to a hold, either to make it appear more realistic to the audience, or to exact supremacy or revenge over an opponent.
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A particular combination of moves that a certain wrestler tends to use in every match, often in the same sequence, usually ending with their
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A sequence of traditional grappling moves usually employed near the start of a match. More common in Japan, the UK and Mexico than in the US.
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To make up moves and storytelling in a match on the fly, rather than rehearse them in advance. It is essentially the wrestling equivalent of
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A move a wrestler regularly performs, for which the wrestler is well known. Also, a term used for a special move done before their finisher.
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them in a way which emphasizes their strengths and hides their weaknesses as a performer, while a move can be protected by having opponents
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An insider newsletter (or website) in the professional wrestling business. Sometimes written in a negative tone or as a means to "get dirt".
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causing a wrestler to lose popularity, momentum and/or credibility, or damaging their gimmick through means such as forcing them to lose in
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A match segment, often near the end of tag team or multi-party matches, when competitors perform their signature moves in quick succession.
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A now-obsolete practice used in the territorial era in which television tapes were distributed to stations within a promoter's territory.
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A loud roar of approval that a wrestler receives from the fans when making their entrance to the ring, in reference to popular tag team
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A "rule" that allows a three-wrestler stable to challenge for and defend a tag-team championship with any two of its members. Named for
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leads fans to believe that something is going to happen (or someone could appear) at a show, before doing something entirely different.
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When a wrestler or personality deliberately goes off-script, either by making candid comments or remarks during an interview, breaking
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Another term for professional wrestler. Often used in the context of describing in-ring skill level (e.g., "He is a good/bad worker").
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The act of one wrestler guiding a typically less experienced or skilled performer through a match. A "carry job" refers to a match or
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are wrestling in a different event, although a promotion will sometimes schedule an event with B-team wrestlers to test a new market.
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A moment in which a wrestler is being dominated and then manages to turn things around and fight back successfully. Usually done by
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A camera trick by which a wrestler is made to appear larger by placing the camera below the wrestler and shooting upward. Named for
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A match that ends in a draw without any clear resolution. This is often due to unforeseen circumstances such as an injury, a major
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2.  Used by some industry insiders to describe a participant in the wrestling industry whom they think believes that any
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in which a particularly skilled performer is able to make an inferior wrestler look good or is perceived to be doing all the work.
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A decent, skilled, dependable performer, that gels with the wrestlers he or she works with and consistently puts on a good show.
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Using excessive force when executing a move, deliberately or accidentally, thus causing the opponent increased legitimate pain.
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being billed from "some place far away", or may have their location simply omitted from introductions, such as in the cases of
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match when both members of a tag team gang up on one of the opponents, or a move that involves two wrestlers working in unison.
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for a wrestler designated as the face of the promotion. Not necessarily the same as the top champion. Examples of aces include
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matches with company wrestlers to build the other's momentum. Often used so known wrestlers from the promotion do not have to
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presentation. It is often used to describe a genuine injury to a wrestler, as opposed to one scripted as part of a storyline.
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Empty seats that are not sold due to being right behind a permanent camera location which would result in an obstructed view.
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The unexpected entry of a new wrestler(s) or returning wrestler in a match already in progress. Run-ins are usually made by
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from competing organizations. The term gained notable attention during the self-declared "Bidding War of 2024" initiated by
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A person, usually female, who accompanies a performer to the ring. Usually serves to titillate or agitate the crowd, or to
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To start to bleed, usually from the head after being hit with something like a chair, and typically (but not always) after
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used in tag team and other multi-party matches in which all wrestlers are in the ring and the referee cannot restore order.
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to describe wrestlers who are good ring-workers, but believed to be too small and boring to ever succeed on a large stage.
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A portion of a match, usually the very start of the match, where two wrestlers join together in a collar-and-elbow tie up.
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1.  Unscientific, violent wrestling, incorporating props such as explosives, thumbtacks, barbed wire, and fire.
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Having inside knowledge of the wrestling business. Originally used to refer to those who were aware of the existence of
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The blade a wrestler uses to cut themselves. The act of cutting oneself with a gig is sometimes referred to as gigging.
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A free television program aired prior to a pay-per-view event (usually carried via outlets such as television provider
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screwjob occurs when the finish is changed without informing the losing wrestler. One famous instance of this was the
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A champion who defends their title often, and with most or all of the outcomes being victory by pinfall or submission.
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and generally go on last, while the preliminary matches between lesser-known opponents are said to be the "undercard".
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To show too much of a reaction to an opponent's offense. Over-selling may be done accidentally, for example during a
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of the audience but because the audience are not entertained by the wrestler and do not want to watch them perform.
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A rookie, particularly in Japanese professional wrestling. The term "young lion" is used for the trainees from the
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and circuses. In the past, professional wrestlers used such terms in the presence of fans so as not to reveal the
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one, to save the match up for a bigger show, or, more rarely, when the wrestlers refuse to work with each other).
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screwjob is part of the story and is used to generate heat or sympathy while allowing a popular babyface to lose
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who is used against a more valued opponent to "heat them up" perhaps after a recent loss or succession of losses.
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An individual who trains someone as a professional wrestler, generally a former or current wrestler themselves.
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and a more American style of professional wrestling. King's road practitioners incorporated increasingly more
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The ability to generate reaction from the audience using words, and generally by speaking using a microphone.
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their opponent's offense, recovering more strength with every blow before finally striking back. Named after
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To choreograph a match (or series thereof) to cover up a wrestler's injury, inexperience, or lack of ability.
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A series of matches in which the same wrestlers face each other, usually due to the two being scripted in a
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A wrestler who is physically large, but lacks other skills. A match between two large men who use plenty of
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A break of the pin count or submission when a wrestler has his hands or feet on the rope or under the rope.
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A loose hold applied during a match, during which wrestlers catch their breath or plan the next series of
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The specific fusion style of professional wrestling that could involve the high-flying acrobatic moves of
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A style of wrestling that emphasizes brutality and real violence with matches typically involving minimal
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to earn sympathy and support from the audience. The expression "feeding a comeback" refers to behavior by
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A move rarely used by a wrestler, but one that almost always ends a match. Some notable examples include
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appears to win a big match, but the decision is later reversed due to some sort of technicality, such as
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2.  (verb): To methodically attack a single body part over the course of a match or an entire
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A performer (usually a non-wrestler) who is paired with one or more wrestlers in order to help them get
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To use the legs to kick or power out of a pin by using the force made to lift the shoulders off the mat.
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The ending of a match. A fall is obtained by gaining a decision in any manner, normally consisting of a
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To give out free tickets to an event to make it look better attended than it otherwise would have been.
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A group of several wrestlers who band together and protect each other during matches. Different from a
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A sudden change in the direction of a storyline to surprise the fans. Often, it involves one wrestler
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A wrestler (typically a Mexican luchador) who competes in drag. Examples of exóticos include Mexico's
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match where the wrestler on the apron tags their partner unbeknownst to them or without their consent.
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1.  Any contact made by one wrestler to their opponent (e.g., punches, kicks, chops, etc.).
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outdated because such tactics are illegal if they can be proved. Typically, it is only still used by
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in which a wrestler or other performer is the recipient of a one-sided beating (sometimes with brief
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have little or no knowledge about the business, which to an insider can refer to all wrestling fans.
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The act of one wrestler helping to boost the status of another, most often by losing a match or by
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2.  Real-life tension or ill will between two wrestlers, or a wrestler and the promotion.
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A point in a match in which the heel stops the face's attack or comeback and goes on the offensive.
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which overshadows proceedings, or the referee being presented as having lost control of the match.
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3.  (verb): To deceive or manipulate an audience in order to elicit a desired response.
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Something (usually a scripted move or spoken line) which does not go as planned due to a mistake.
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The act of causing physical harm to prospective professional wrestlers, usually by the means of
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Mexican professional wrestling. Translates to "free fight" and is sometimes shortened to simply
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A wrestler drawing blood by any means other than blading, typically from a legitimate strike or
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who defeats "pure jobbers" as well as mid-card wrestlers in matches, but consistently loses to
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to save the heel champion, as, in most federations, the title could not change hands on such a
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or storyline with the intention of providing gratification for the fans. Typically involves a
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due to a lack of fan interest or some other caveat (like injury), usually without explanation.
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A high-flying, high-risk, fast-paced style of professional wrestling which was originated in
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set in the mid-1990s. The concept has since been adapted by other major promotions, such as
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mate, the second is typically listed on the card alongside the wrestler they are supporting.
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1.  (noun): Anything planned to happen, or a "rationalized lie". The opposite of
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To forcefully throw a wrestler from inside the ring to the floor outside through the ropes.
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The staging area just behind the curtain where wrestlers come out to the ring, named after
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A cooperative relationship developed between two or more wrestlers, whether wrestling as a
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A style of professional wrestling that originates in Japan. Shoot style wrestling employs
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A high-stakes move which is perceived to be risky and very dangerous, often legitimately.
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A match ending without cheating at all, (including low blows and being hit with weapons)
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Pro Wrestling FAQ: All That's Left to Know About the World's Most Entertaining Spectacle
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An unfair and controversial finish, often involving cheating or outside interference. A
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in which the house lights are suddenly turned down to allow for a surprise of some kind.
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lowering (relegation) of a wrestler's status in the eyes of the fans. The opposite of a
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and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by
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1.  Negative reactions (such as booing) from fans. When the heat is directed at a
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s), usually by a group of wrestlers or after being lured into a compromising position.
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throughout its existence. Much of it stems from the industry's origins in the days of
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A switch in alignment of a wrestler's character. Turns involve a wrestler going from
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A term from the 1990s used to refer to a lucrative contract, such as the one held by
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that the referee does not see, but the crowd does. It is usually followed by a late
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platforms, or on a promotion's normal television outlet). It functions similarly to
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A wrestler who routinely loses in order to build the credibility of other wrestlers.
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or otherwise, causes the receiver to be dropped on their head, often resulting in a
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in that a stable consists of wrestlers who share a common leader, for example as a
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Achieving the desired crowd reaction, with the audience buying into a performer or
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wrestlers who are known for their attractive appearance and may be involved in the
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that are done for shock value rather than acting as a part of an ongoing storyline.
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To lose a match or championship (the loser agreed to drop the match to the winner).
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with the fans, or if one of the wrestlers currently involved in the angle is fired.
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having direct communication with producers backstage, it is now sometimes used in
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A style of wrestling focused more on holds, takedowns, submissions, and grappling.
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A detriment to wrestling ability resulting from lack of practice during a hiatus.
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after being dominated for several minutes. Usually, it occurs before the actual
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In the strict sense, a style of Japanese professional wrestling popularized by
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on him. One of the most famous hookers in wrestling history was world champion
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articles. The term refers to the magazines at one time connected to journalist
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on an ally in order to join a supposed mutual enemy. Swerves frequently start
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in 2005, where Michaels frequently over-sold Hogan's moves. Wrestlers such as
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and the suplexes, strong martial arts strikes, physicality, and psychology of
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The rule that a reigning champion, should they lose during a title defense by
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Derogatory term used to denote a wrestler who is believed to rely heavily on
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A wrestler's or performer's unplanned absence from a show in which they were
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To be paired with another wrestler (or tag team) in a long series of matches.
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An experienced wrestler who knows how to work a match to its full potential.
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To be paired for a match with a wrestler who is typically easy to work with.
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List of definitions of terms and concepts related to professional wrestling
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Any planned action or series of actions in a match. Variations include the
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a wrestler who keeps order in the locker room by threats of physical force.
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Kerrick, George E. (Summer 1980). "The Jargon of Professional Wrestling".
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match. Squashes generally feature star wrestlers or wrestlers receiving a
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A person accompanying, or "seconding", a wrestler to a match. Typically a
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A brawl so vicious that the combatants need to be pulled apart by others.
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An event which occurs when two or more rival promotions put together one
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Steel Chair to the Head: The Pleasure and Pain of Professional Wrestling
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Steel Chair to the Head: The Pleasure and Pain of Professional Wrestling
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in kayfabe to play mind games on her opponent. Examples of this are the
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A wrestler who employs or masters so called technical wrestling style.
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A group of a wrestling promotion's top stars who wrestle at an A-show.
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Holding a wrestler's shoulders to the mat for a three count, to win a
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concussion or other injury such as a broken neck. Also, especially in
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in 2021, and further codified in 2022 with AEW and NJPW announcing a
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are the opposite of heels, and heels commonly perform against faces.
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A (typically larger) wrestler who accompanies another wrestler as a
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Foley, Mick. Have A Nice Day: A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks (p.65)
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are the opposite of faces and faces commonly perform against heels.
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A point in the match in which both wrestlers are prone in the ring.
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or wrestling event. Some promoters have used cross-promotion style
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before their TV wrestling debut or to signify an impending return.
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A wrestler, typically, who stands close to the ring, usually in a
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in order to get a short-term boost for business. Also applies to
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A deep cut that bleeds a lot, usually caused by a mistake while
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referred to as a babyface as in its early years of circulation.
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United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
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having their own tag team while also being part of the larger
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often follow the same principle, but in reverse to get booed.
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The Professional Wrestlers' Workout & Instructional Guide
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A facility where professional wrestlers are trained, such as
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An extremely powerful, seemingly unbeatable wrestler, either
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The act of someone who is not part of the match (including a
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A style of professional wrestling that makes frequent use of
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the Mid-South region of Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas
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picked a 10-year-old boy named Nicholas (the son of referee
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or scripted and are therefore not part of the fictional and
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An old-style professional wrestling magazine that sticks to
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Kerrick, George E. "The jargon of professional wrestling".
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being the only person known to have kicked-out of the move.
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Professional wrestling; instead of "profession" or "sport".
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Comparison of professional wrestling and mixed martial arts
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is a commonly cited example of a great technical wrestler.
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A highly promoted non-title match at or near the end of a
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is known as being the "judge, jury, and executioner" and
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A Japanese-inspired professional wrestling style that is
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A match which consists mainly or entirely of pre-planned
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event. So named because the promotion will often have no
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Ringside: A history of professional wrestling in America
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and was commonly referred to as the "Jody Position." In
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or a match. Arguably the most famous example is that of
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Ring of Honor, it's all about sport. That's the genre,
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presentation, notably including commentator reactions.
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referred to a heel as in its early years of circulation
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rising of a wrestler's status in the eyes of the fans.
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being billed from "the outer reaches of your mind", or
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matches, losing continuously, allowing opponents to no-
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formation of an alliance can be a storyline of its own.
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between the former allies. This also refers to when a
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A wrestler's signature move that usually leads to the
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higher risk of injury to either one of the wrestlers.
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where the wrestler giving the promo appears to break
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no-sold their opponent's moves for various reasons.
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To determine and schedule the events of a wrestling
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in order to mask a lack of basic wrestling ability.
4412:and/or on various video releases. Examples include 4381:, who regularly used this as a part of his matches. 2270:is a "booker". It is the wrestling equivalent of a 9498:Wrestling Booker's Glossary of pro wrestling terms 9453:Murray, Thomas E. "The language of bodybuilding". 9321:The Masked Man (David Shoemaker) (June 28, 2011). 9279:"10 Greatest Wrestling Technicians In WWE History" 6161:A scenario where the referee of the match takes a 3318:. Factions are also generally larger than stables. 3296:was typically in this position while teaming with 9089:The Hardy Boyz: Pro Wrestlers Matt and Jeff Hardy 8165:"Latest On MJF's Future: AEW Vs. WWE Bidding War" 10099: 9537: 7036:, who directs the wrestlers and speaks for them. 4656:2.  Blood, usually from the forehead. 3581:concurrent reign as both AEW World Champion and 3427:attempt which is kicked out of, usually after a 1890:or in individual matches. Differentiates from a 9379:Have a Nice Day: A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks 8547: 6919:An extremely one-sided match. Sometimes called 6167:and is removed from the match due to being (in 6011:. The term can be transliterated as "pro-wres". 4791:storyline. The term originated from OSW Review. 4548:Internet wrestling community; the community of 4408:. Idol wrestlers often sing songs and model in 3824:, evokes a negative reaction not through their 3754:ed presentation, sometimes negatively (e.g., a 2723:to increase the dramatic impact of a comeback. 9425: 9008:; J.R.'s Family Bar-B-Q® (December 24, 2013). 8998: 8802: 7397:A morally ambiguous wrestler who is neither a 7044:A microphone ("the stick"), used to deliver a 4813:An unsigned wrestler that is usually put into 4371:spot that involves the face suddenly start to 2740:A face covered in blood, comparable to a mask. 9761: 9523: 9039:"AAA Triplemania 2017 today, complete lineup" 8712:"10 Biggest "Jannettys" In Wrestling History" 8658:"Grantland Dictionary: Pro Wrestling Edition" 7998:"Grantland Dictionary: Pro Wrestling Edition" 6766:A storyline that develops over a long period. 5194:, which is a main selling point for an event. 5172:A move or series of moves which are mistimed. 4481:to reference a match between talent from the 3983:accidentally hit a blood vessel when blading. 3531:, and later used by fans to describe that of 2174:An attractive male wrestler, used to attract 1500: 1354:Matches rated 5 or more stars by Dave Meltzer 8963:"Booker T: Wrestling's consummate performer" 8652: 8650: 8648: 6965:can vary in size, from three-man units like 6270:A practical joke played by or on a wrestler. 5788:A cheer or positive reaction from the crowd. 5615:The act of a promotion bringing in a former 4624: 4562:) who discuss professional wrestling online. 1720:A wrestling event where a company's biggest 9448:Professional wrestling: sport and spectacle 9375: 9202:. Duke University Press. pp. 211–212. 9189: 9164: 8960: 8564: 8483:"Update on future direction of AEW Rampage" 6994:A team of three or more wrestlers, usually 5935:), it is said to be cut "on" the target. A 5717:after being picked out of the crowd, or at 4702:This term describes the style of wrestling 4608:Job (professional wrestling) § Jobbers 4272:strikes is sometimes known as a "hossfest". 3115:2.  An individual who acts in a " 2906:Where a wrestler competes twice in one day. 2821:A non-televised match at a televised show ( 2568: 9768: 9754: 9530: 9516: 9464:Stone Cold Steve Austin; Jim Ross (2003). 9298: 8893: 8451: 8449: 8385:"Samoa Joe on Ross Report podcast tonight" 8034: 8032: 8030: 8028: 8026: 8024: 8022: 8020: 6991:was the spokesperson of The Heenan Family. 5746:company are lured away, is referred to as 5351:, but several wrestlers are known to have 4636:; Japanese women's professional wrestling. 4432:A match that takes place, specifically on 3889:or by saying something not agreed to in a 3685:Exhausted or out of breath during a match. 2982:, the two switched roles to end the match. 1915:, a frequent subject of such camera shots. 1507: 1493: 9086: 8730:"Pro Wrestling Primer: Glossary of terms" 8645: 8343: 7995: 5556:being billed from "the fifth dimension", 4827: 3557:when speaking of his desire to challenge 2101:(MJF), where it was heavily implied that 9775: 9294: 9292: 8914: 8346:"Jay Hunter has no time for stereotypes" 8073: 7991: 7989: 7987: 7985: 7983: 7981: 7979: 7977: 7975: 7928: 7926: 7924: 7922: 7920: 7918: 7916: 7914: 7912: 7910: 7908: 7906: 7904: 7902: 7900: 7898: 7896: 7894: 7892: 7890: 7888: 7886: 7884: 7882: 7880: 7878: 7876: 7874: 7872: 7870: 7868: 7866: 7864: 7862: 7860: 7858: 7856: 7854: 7852: 7850: 7848: 7846: 7844: 7842: 7840: 7838: 7836: 7834: 7832: 7830: 7828: 7826: 7824: 7822: 7820: 7818: 7816: 7814: 7812: 7810: 7808: 7806: 7804: 7802: 7800: 7798: 7796: 7355: 7300: 6955: 6575: 6363: 6236: 5982: 5897: 5524: 5202: 5139:A wrestler who is seen as higher than a 5021: 4954: 4444: 4167: 4013: 3710: 3074: 2914: 2654: 2600:whatever country they're performing in. 2048: 113:2000 All Japan Pro Wrestling mass exodus 9276: 9195: 8894:Illuminati, Chris (February 23, 2017). 8779: 8709: 8570: 8446: 8443:by Joe Jares, Tempo Books, 1974, p. 85. 8344:Bichelman, Jamie Evan (June 23, 2023). 8281: 8038: 8017: 7973: 7971: 7969: 7967: 7965: 7963: 7961: 7959: 7957: 7955: 7794: 7792: 7790: 7788: 7786: 7784: 7782: 7780: 7778: 7776: 7615: 6817: 5837:The act of forcefully exiting the ring. 5600: 4748:incidents or events that have not been 2871: 2870:The bloodiest and most violent form of 2858: 2338:A match that ends in a time limit draw. 1792:A term typically only used in Japanese 14: 10100: 9347:"WWE Network – Tales From the Deadman" 8754: 8682: 8422:from the original on February 21, 2013 7258: 7197:'s term for wrestlers on their roster. 6507: 5339:an opponent. Generally, no-selling is 3565:. The term was further popularized by 2484: 1274:Chris Benoit double-murder and suicide 9749: 9511: 9289: 8915:Barrasso, Justin (November 3, 2020). 8488:Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online 8480: 8409: 8213: 6126:) or Georgia styles, "Memphis style". 4706:uses. It is a fusion of the Japanese 4533: 4139:A wrestler who is villainous, who is 4000: 3673:2.  Stamina, as in "out of 3511: 3121: 2779: 1522:has accrued a considerable amount of 1321:Vince McMahon sex trafficking scandal 9111: 8780:Mancuso, Ryan (September 11, 2006). 8441:Whatever Happened to Gorgeous George 8412:"WWE Champion The Rock def. CM Punk" 8379: 8282:Segarra, Jason (25 September 2017). 8227:. As hosted at Wrestling Perspective 7996:Shoemaker, David (August 13, 2014). 7952: 7773: 6884: 6334:Helping a less popular wrestler get 6134:A term for returning a particularly 6053:their opponent as a credible threat. 4506: 3656: 3641: 3456: 3173: 1694: 8629:. December 20, 2018. Archived from 8548:Justin Barrasso (August 13, 2021). 8186:"Bill Watts shoot interview page 2" 6583:(with title belt) accompanied by a 6308: 6144:going into business for him/herself 6009:all Japanese professional wrestling 5532:was popularly billed as being from 4807: 4571: 4499: 3927: 3879:going into business for him/herself 3777: 3401:, before losing momentum back to a 3112:to matches and acts as a bodyguard. 2840:, which showed the dark matches on 2703:The amount of bloodshed in a match. 2216:To become exhausted during a match. 2075: 1699: 1163:Wrestling personalities in politics 24: 9930:Australian and New Zealand punting 9450:(Univ. Press of Mississippi, 1998) 9361: 9087:Kaelberer, Angie Peterson (2003). 9072:. 31 December 2014. Archived from 8986: 6280: 5533: 5433:who are over will be cheered, and 4696: 4577:To wrestle the first match of the 4426: 3856:The final televised show before a 2742: 2679: 2641: 2560: 2303: 25: 10124: 9486: 8965:. SLAM! Wrestling. Archived from 8803:Cory Kilgannon (March 15, 2012). 8710:Seagull, Justin (July 16, 2017). 8621:"5 Wrestling moves banned by WWE" 8410:Clapp, John (February 17, 2013). 8074:Caldwell, James (April 1, 2015). 7940:from the original on June 6, 2011 7934:"Torch Glossary of Insider Terms" 7728: 7591:on the June 27, 2011, episode of 7479: 7472: 7331:, the then-parent company of the 7164: 7157: 7008:Owen Hart and the British Bulldog 6905: 6752: 6461: 6193: 5975: 5813: 5665: 5039: 4765: 4707: 4436:, that was not advertised on the 3869: 3595: 3537: 3479: 3473: 3380: 3372: 3365:The first televised show after a 3314:in that stables have a leader or 3237:A wrestler who is heroic, who is 3025: 2771: 2386:, it is the act of a promoter or 2281: 1269:Animals in professional wrestling 66:History of professional wrestling 9301:"The Luchagors Drop a Powerbomb" 9299:Jeff Clark (September 7, 2007). 8111:(in Japanese). December 19, 2011 6863: 6404: 6141:wrestling presentation, such as 6007:. Also broadly used to refer to 5790: 5518: 5457: 4977:Manager (professional wrestling) 4390: 4201:Gimmick (professional wrestling) 4075:, who used the highly dangerous 3734:Gimmick (professional wrestling) 3623: 3251: 2923: 2188: 2120:Blading (professional wrestling) 49: 9786:Sports terms named after people 9339: 9314: 9277:Beaston, Erik (17 April 2016). 9270: 9241: 9216: 9165:O'Brien, Alan (June 14, 2016). 9158: 9133: 9105: 9080: 9056: 9031: 8980: 8954: 8908: 8887: 8860: 8844:. April 8, 2018. Archived from 8824: 8796: 8773: 8748: 8722: 8703: 8676: 8613: 8595: 8541: 8515: 8502: 8474: 8434: 8403: 8373: 8364: 8337: 8312: 8306:Ringbellesarchive.wordpress.com 8294: 8275: 8257: 8239: 8207: 8167:. WhatCulture. 21 November 2023 8146:. WrestleTalk. 16 November 2023 7571: 7278: 7138: 6318:, also known as Legion of Doom. 6272: 6062: 5774: 5757: 5442: 5394: 5146: 5140: 5109: 4987: 4940: 4519: 4040:A move which, as a result of a 3861: 3850: 3833: 3806: 3799: 3635: 3633:, who popularized this concept. 3577:television during AEW wrestler 3415: 3359: 3199:are known for using this style. 3006: 2831: 2824: 2734: 2726: 2635: 2627: 2512: 2496: 1820:Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling 1689: 1558: 176:Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling 151:All Japan Women's Pro-Wrestling 98:1994 NWA World Title Tournament 9679:World heavyweight championship 9091:. Capstone Press. p. 44. 8755:Fisher, Jon (9 October 2015). 8178: 8157: 8136: 8123: 8093: 8067: 7673:Total Nonstop Action Wrestling 7621:A term used often to describe 7506: 7467:Valet (professional wrestling) 7306: 7060: 6855: 6702: 6685:Shoot (professional wrestling) 6660: 6534: 6397: 6396:. This is usually done with a 6343: 6245: 5617:Extreme Championship Wrestling 5592:finally overcoming a dominant 5486:are notable for over-selling. 5366: 5182: 5153: 5102:A wrestler whose job it is to 4883: 4719: 3992: 3589:with that title, which became 3395:A brief offensive flurry by a 3351: 3193:Extreme Championship Wrestling 2977: 2940: 2908: 2900: 2892: 2603: 2298:Botch (professional wrestling) 2218: 2158:1.  A tag made in a 2090: 2057: 241:Total Nonstop Action Wrestling 171:Extreme Championship Wrestling 166:Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre 161:American Wrestling Association 18:Angle (professional wrestling) 13: 1: 9504: (archived June 13, 2008) 8961:John Powell (June 18, 2000). 7766: 7703: 7659: 7561: 7519: 7485:A derogatory term created by 7266: 7132:2.  A violation of 7084: 6929:quickly and easily defeating 6898: 6891: 6849: 6843: 6625: 6594: 6320: 6022:Push (professional wrestling) 5967: 5960: 5715:Intercontinental Championship 5625: 5609: 5307: 5258: 5238: 5174: 5133: 4928: 4865: 4860: 4852: 4793: 4597:To lose in a wrestling match. 4467: 4366: 4359: 4336: 4176: 4127:Heel (professional wrestling) 4092:Heat (professional wrestling) 4066: 4065:lands on their head as their 3770: 3518: 3485: 3444:Feud (professional wrestling) 3428: 3408: 3276:team who is dominated by the 3217:Face (professional wrestling) 3186: 3083: 2946:The occurrence when both the 2878: 2815: 2593: 2411: 2405: 2180: 1905: 1326:WWE–Saudi Arabia relationship 1250:Wrestling Observer Newsletter 78:Early wrestling championships 10108:Professional wrestling slang 9112:Khan, Steve (22 June 2016). 9010:"#RAW Christmas Feedback..." 8683:Rueter, Sean (26 May 2018). 8387:. JR's BarBQ. Archived from 7743: 7690: 7635: 7560:, setting up an appropriate 7513: 7438:when merged by one champion. 7343:World Championship Wrestling 7294: 7188: 7095: 7072:World Championship Wrestling 7023: 7001: 6936: 6793: 6760: 6689: 6654: 6613: 6300: 6230: 6223: 6216: 6168: 6099: 5941: 5930: 5863:on a promotion's website or 5831: 5806: 5752: 5676: 5658: 5647:Pin (professional wrestling) 5547: 5495: 5450: 5422: 5346: 5299: 5292: 5285: 5245: 5211: 4963: 4903: 4755: 4659: 4594:Job (professional wrestling) 4372: 4243: 4193: 4034: 3970: 3939:World Championship Wrestling 3925:To win in a wrestling match. 3911: 3722: 3696: 3615:World Championship Wrestling 3608: 3602: 3500: 3470:The planned end of a match. 3422: 3346:two out of three falls match 3327: 3283: 3056:World Championship Wrestling 2991: 2611: 2539: 2519: 2439: 2432: 2417: 2152: 2082: 2042: 2003:The group of wrestlers on a 1936: 1897: 1779: 1557: 256:World Championship Wrestling 181:Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling 7: 9935:North American horse racing 9684:World tag team championship 8481:Nason, Josh (May 5, 2023). 7750: 7682: 7642: 7607: 7491: 7363: 6960: 6930: 6871: 6631: 6521: 6440: 6411: 6373: 6288: 6200: 6186: 6174: 6155: 6111: 6069: 6041: 6034: 5989: 5924: 5846: 5839: 5820: 5764: 5739: 5699:wrestlers in order to gain 5334: 5160: 5123: 5116: 5096: 5046: 5029:(front) during his time in 4842: 4814: 4741:Short-form of "legitimate". 4740: 4688: 4614: 4526: 4457: 4349: 4161: 4131: 4027: 3793: 3784: 3769:2.  A wrestler's 3738: 3544: 3493: 3387: 3309: 3258: 3221: 3129: 3107: 3067: 3052:National Wrestling Alliance 3013: 2793: 2749: 2705: 2575: 2526: 2468: 2462: 2424: 2393: 2387: 2362: 2330: 2323: 2239: 2225: 2196: 2124: 2026: 2018: 2010: 2004: 1989: 1983: 1891: 1880: 1847: 1752: 1735: 1729: 206:National Wrestling Alliance 10: 10129: 9196:Sammond, Nicholas (2005). 8945:, so let's fill that void. 7664: 7586: 7555: 7546: 7538: 7464: 7457:not held by any wrestlers. 7428: 7422: 7391: 7347: 7333:World Wrestling Federation 7151: 7045: 6823: 6809: 6725: 6715: 6708: 6695: 6682: 6668: 6619: 6584: 6540: 6536:without losing credibility 6468: 6454: 6433: 6148: 6135: 6128: 6105: 6096:southeastern United States 6019: 5997: 5906: 5877: 5670: 5644: 5638: 5581: 5374: 5352: 5327: 5320: 5251: 5196: 5013: 4974: 4948: 4919:or strong-style wrestling. 4891: 4835: 4771:When a female wrestler is 4713: 4680: 4674: 4605: 4591: 4553: 4450: 4397: 4342: 4304: 4291: 4274: 4267: 4249: 4198: 4124: 4089: 4058:, the term can refer to a 4047: 4041: 4020: 4006: 3919: 3896: 3890: 3841: 3731: 3704: 3441: 3302: 3214: 3179: 3145: 3137: 3050:many such finishes in the 2959: 2884: 2864: 2764: 2553: 2348: 2295: 2265: 2251: 2210: 2168: 2117: 2111: 2069: 1958: 1773: 1766:To suddenly discontinue a 1539: 487:Satoru "Tiger Mask" Sayama 10082: 9819:Australian rules football 9794: 9781: 9692: 9644: 9548: 9401:. Sports Publishing LLC. 8508:Stone Cold Steve Austin. 8467:Stone Cold Steve Austin. 7720: 7714: 7696: 7599: 7499: 7447: 7434:The state of two or more 7404: 7398: 7383: 7377: 7251: 7245: 7239: 7218: 7212: 7206: 7199: 7156:martial arts strikes and 7145: 7123: 6995: 6949: 6942: 6924: 6913: 6878: 6775: 6646: 6606: 6528: 6516:Pro Wrestling Illustrated 6475: 6388:, typically to further a 6357: 6352:Pro Wrestling Illustrated 6335: 6257: 6222:To give a wrestler a new 6209: 6180: 6162: 6117: 6048: 6026: 5954: 5948: 5914: 5884: 5799: 5735:Raw Tag Team Championship 5700: 5694: 5651: 5593: 5587: 5574: 5489: 5434: 5428: 5401: 5387: 5381: 5360: 5340: 5314: 5231: 5225: 5216: 5189: 5103: 5005: 4981: 4876: 4800: 4749: 4599: 4578: 4512: 4437: 4321: 4315: 4297: 4281: 4235: 4212: 4206: 4146: 4140: 4106: 4096: 4059: 3963: 3884: 3825: 3819: 3813: 3749: 3679: 3464: 3448: 3402: 3396: 3277: 3271: 3244: 3238: 3045: 3031: 3019: 2953: 2947: 2797: 2786: 2758: 2718: 2712: 2686: 2685:A titleholder (usually a 2660: 2648: 2619: 2533: 2453: 2399: 2381: 2375: 2355: 2259: 2203: 2145: 2034: 1997: 1974: 1953:Pro Wrestling Illustrated 1929: 1865: 1836:World Wonder Ring Stardom 1767: 1743: 1721: 1714: 1531: 1236:Pro Wrestling Illustrated 261:World Wonder Ring Stardom 236:Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling 196:Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide 9659:Championship unification 8101: 7459: 7431:Championship unification 7232: 7076: 7052: 7038: 6935:, usually to help get a 6786: 6768: 6676: 6094:), and as a result, the 5903:John "Bradshaw" Layfield 5891: 5687: 5510: 5268:during an infamous 1992 4820: 4733: 4647: 4644:1.  Steroids. 4638: 4328: 3955: 3573:during an appearance on 2697: 2546: 2289: 1917: 1840: 1760: 1315:United States v. 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PWTorch.com. 2000. 7357:transitional champion 7304: 7290:Stamford, Connecticut 6959: 6579: 6367: 6240: 5901: 5528: 5206: 5025: 4958: 4479:their brand extension 4446:independent promotion 4357:An untelevised event. 4171: 4145:to be booed by fans. 3714: 3583:Impact World Champion 3294:Rock 'n' Roll Express 3197:Combat Zone Wrestling 3117:special guest referee 3078: 2920:The Fabulous Rougeaus 2918: 2309:The second rope of a 2202:The final match in a 2052: 1284:Mass Transit incident 1201:Dark Side of the Ring 226:Soft Ground Wrestling 10113:Glossaries of sports 9809:Association football 9776:Glossaries of sports 9467:The Stone Cold Truth 9376:Foley, Mick (2000). 9335:on January 21, 2013. 9226:Legends of Wrestling 9019:on December 26, 2013 8552:. Sports Illustrated 8510:The Stone Cold Truth 8469:The Stone Cold Truth 8217:(October 15, 1956). 7738: 7654: 7645:write off television 7528: 7442: 7417: 7227: 7082:A championship belt. 6987:of the group, while 6826:Sports entertainment 6819:sports entertainment 6487:Funking Conservatory 6428: 6179:by a third party or 6057: 5959:strongly and rarely 5607:part of the country. 5602:phantom title change 5530:The Ultimate Warrior 5505: 5410: 5280: 5076:The Steiner Brothers 4923: 4728: 4669: 4566: 4552:users (some of them 4396:A Japanese term for 4385: 3987: 3909:A championship belt. 3727:as Irwin R. Schyster 3651: 3593:of an annual series. 3288:. During the 1980s, 3261:playing Ricky Morton 3203: 3062: 2860:deathmatch wrestling 2810: 2671:The Ultimate Warrior 2647:Matches pitting two 2570:champion's advantage 2448: 1969: 1709: 1546:adding missing items 1215:Live Audio Wrestling 1058:Sports entertainment 294:George Hackenschmidt 201:Maple Leaf Wrestling 123:Wednesday Night Wars 9303:. 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