25 Rare Wrestling Photos (And The Stories Behind Them)
Take a look at some intriguingly rare pics from the world of wrestling.
Professional wrestling is a strange form of sport and entertainment, often derided by non-fans for its fake nature. In the early days of wrestling, competitors adhered to a strict code known as kayfabe. This system saw wrestlers uphold their sport and profession as being real and true at all times. Good guys mingled with other good guys, while heels stuck together separately. Masked wrestlers were rarely, if ever, seen without their trademark hoods. And if someone challenged the legitimacy of professional wrestling, it was often considered the wrestlers job to beat the hell out of the nay-sayer. Times have changed since then, however, with the wrestling world becoming more open about its entertainment nature. Today, wrestling is known less as a sport and more strictly as a televised performance. However, whether in times of kayfabe or reality, wrestlers have had to maintain both their in-ring careers and personal lives. Oftentimes, the two separate entities were at war with each other, yet still intermingled. Various examples of these real lives have popped up in recent years thanks to the internet and breaking down of barriers in the business. So, join us as we take a look at some incredibly rare and insightful photographs from the world of wrestling, both past and present. These 25 pictures will surely not disappoint.