Statistics often provide an interesting insight or a different outlook on a particular subject. Stats are frequently used to measure an individual athlete or teams performance in various sports. However, one area that has seemingly gone untapped in regard to statistics is the world of professional wrestling. Stats are not usually applied in the sports entertainment universe. Rarely, if ever, is a superstars win/loss record discussed, as is the norm for professional sports. Furthermore, the frequency of strikes, moves, holds, and submissions are not kept track of as they would be in boxing or mixed martial arts. Despite this, it doesnt mean that there is no statistical data available for professional wrestling. Its just typically been a bit harder to find the appropriate information. However, thanks to the Internet Wrestling Database, the statistics of sports entertainment are becoming more readily available. There have also been some highly touted statistics throughout the years. The most commonly known stat in all of wrestling is probably the Undertakers WrestleMania streak. Yes, Brock Lesnar broke the undefeated run at this years Showcase of the Immortals, but Takers 21-1 record still stands as an iconic achievement in the world of sports entertainment. However, there are a lot more statistics out there -- many of which are rarely discussed and not widely known. Join us as we list ten of the most mind-blowing pieces of data from the world of wrestling.
Douglas Scarpa is a freelance writer, independent filmmaker, art school graduate, and pro wrestling aficionado -- all of which mean he is in financial ruin. He has no backup plan to speak of, yet maintains his abnormally high spirits. If he had only listened to the scorn of his childhood teachers, he wouldn't be in this situation.
