5 Questions
The storylines are typically based around ______ conflicts between good-natured 'faces' and villainous 'heels'
interpersonal
Professional wrestling is a form of ______ theater
athletic
Professional wrestling as a form of theater evolved out of the commonplace practice of ______ fixing among American wrestlers in the early 20th century
match
Americans didn't find real wrestling to be entertaining enough, so professional wrestlers quietly began ______ their matches
faking
Professional wrestlers responded by adding ______, gimmickry, and outlandish stuntwork to their performances
melodrama
Study Notes
Professional Wrestling
- Storylines in professional wrestling are typically based on conflicts between good-natured 'faces' and villainous 'heels'.
- Professional wrestling is a form of sports theater.
- The origins of professional wrestling as a form of theater can be traced back to the early 20th century practice of match fixing among American wrestlers.
- American audiences found real wrestling to be lacking in entertainment value, leading to professional wrestlers secretly pre-determining the outcomes of their matches.
- In response to the lack of entertainment, professional wrestlers introduced theatrical elements such as drama, gimmickry, and outlandish stuntwork to their performances.
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