Wrestling for dummies: 20 Terms you need to know


 
The Boogeyman still keeps "kayfabe" sacred.

Kayfabe

Kayfabe is the presentation of professional wrestling as being entirely legitimate or real. This was a sacred term in earlier days when talent took the integrity of the business more sacred than they do now.

Swerve

A swerve is an unexpected change in a match or a series of events, intended to surprise or catch fans off guard.

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