Definition

1. 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.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Professional wrestling is a popular form of entertainment on television.
  • He made a career in professional wrestling, performing for large audiences.

Advanced Usage

• "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.

Variants and Related Words

• 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.

Synonyms

• Sports entertainment: Emphasizes the theatrical and entertainment aspects.
• Scripted wrestling: Highlights the predetermined nature of the matches.

Related Phrases

• 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.

Related Idioms

• 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.

Noun

1. wrestling for money