10 ways in which the internet has killed pro-wrestling

When did we stop having fun while watching wrestling?

#6 Dirt sheets

Ask any professional wrestler about the one thing they hate about the internet, and their unequivocal response would be the dirtsheets. The name itself was coined during the territorial days, when certain publications had the inside scoop -- or the “inside dirt”, if you will.

While only a small section of the hardcore fans were privy to the existence of these dirt sheets back then, they have since grown at an alarming rate. At this point, there are hundreds -- if not thousands of websites, that claim to have inside sources.

While not most of them are accurate, there are certain websites that put out news and information that are corroborated by the WWE and wrestling insiders. While it is certainly understandable that they make a living by leaking inside information, it doesn’t usually bode well for the fans that want to be surprised during the shows -- especially not when the news is plastered all over social media.

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Have written about WWE and MMA for nearly a decade. Have covered numerous events, including WWE, NJPW, Pro Wrestling NOAH, ONE Championship, UFC, and BRAVE CF events.

Have interviewed some of the biggest names in the sport, including Chris Jericho, Conor McGregor, and Bryan Danielson. Have also worked as a regional commentator for WWE/UFC for Sony.

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Edited by Nishant Jayaram