10 ways in which the internet has killed pro-wrestling

When did we stop having fun while watching wrestling?

#3 The ‘smark’ effect

It is difficult to trace the roots of the word ‘smark’ in the professional wrestling industry. While a mark is considered as someone who believes, or is deeply invested in the product or the characters, a smark -- or a smart mark, is someone that understands the nuances of the business, and has the nous to think for himself.

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However, the true meaning of the word has been lost in translation, and everyone that goes against the grain is now considered a smark.

The members of the internet wrestling community (or IWC) often criticise wrestling promotions for the product they put on, and often try to ‘hijack’ wrestling events, as it often happens during the RAW after Royal Rumble or WrestleMania.

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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