professional wrestling
- Noun:
- A form of sports entertainment: "professional wrestling" refers to choreographed athletic performances that combine athleticism with theatrical elements, where the outcomes are predetermined.
- Wrestling for money: The core definition indicates it is a commercial activity where participants are paid, distinguishing it from amateur competitive sports.
- Noun:
- Professional wrestling is a popular form of entertainment on television.
- He made a career in professional wrestling, performing for large audiences.
"to be a professional wrestling promotion": refers to the organization or company that produces the wrestling events and storylines.
- That promotion is one of the largest professional wrestling companies in the world.
"the world of professional wrestling": refers to the industry, culture, and community surrounding this form of entertainment.
- The documentary explored the behind-the-scenes drama of the world of professional wrestling.
Pro wrestling (n): A common abbreviated form of "professional wrestling."
- He's a huge fan of pro wrestling.
Wrestler (n): A performer who participates in professional wrestling.
- The wrestler entertained the crowd with his charismatic persona.
Sports entertainment (n): A term often used synonymously with or to describe the genre of professional wrestling.
- The company brands its product as sports entertainment.
- Sports entertainment: Emphasizes the theatrical and entertainment aspects.
- Scripted wrestling: Highlights the predetermined nature of the matches.
Work a match: In professional wrestling terminology, to perform a pre-planned match.
- The two veterans worked a safe and exciting match.
Cut a promo: To deliver a scripted or improvised speech to build interest in a match or storyline.
- After the match, the champion cut a fiery promo on his challenger.
It's all a work: An idiom within wrestling fandom meaning the storyline or surprising event is scripted and not a real conflict.
- Don't be upset by his villainous actions; remember, it's all a work.
Kayfabe: The portrayal of staged events within the industry as real or authentic; the illusion that the storylines are true.
- Maintaining kayfabe was very important in the early days of professional wrestling.
- wrestling for money