10 ways in which the internet has killed pro-wrestling

When did we stop having fun while watching wrestling?

#4 Difficulty in separating fact from fiction

The fans started a petition for WWE to fire Strowman

As we evolve as a society, we come up with better moral codes, and establish conventional wisdom and political correctness. However, we often forget that much like movies and TV shows, professional wrestling shows aren’t meant to be taken seriously.

There was a time when the fans enjoyed a crude, unadulterated product, marked by blood, gore and sexual innuendos. The fans understood that professional wrestling, much like a theatre, was meant to be enjoyed, and not scrutinised. However, as time progressed, wrestling companies were forced to become politically correct, and operate within the confines of what is deemed appropriate.

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Whenever WWE, or any other professional wrestling company for that matter, try to operate outside of these confines, they bear the brunt of the fans, and have to deal with the backlash. The fact that social media has empowered the fans to do so has subdued the wrestling promotions, forcing them to act within these rules and regulations.

About the author

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