5 Eras that defined wrestling before its global popularity

3. TV REVOLUTION ERA

Gorgeous George became a household name thanks to the TV revolution.

In the early 1950's, more and more households were getting television sets in their homes and it revolutionized all aspects of the entertainment industry, including pro wrestling. This was an exciting time for fans because up until this point, most fans got their product wrestling "fix" via newspapers and radio reports. When televisions became more common, companies like Dumont would start picking up wrestling television shows and airing them all across the United States.

With the advent of television, characters such as Gorgeous George became increasingly charismatic and would begin to overly accessorize their ring and entrance gear, creating a much more captivating product, resulting in an ever-increasing audience. Not only would the pure wrestling fans jump on board, but also the fans of theater and arts began gravitating to this new concept of wrestling, as a form of entertainment.