10 Things We Learned From Eric Weinstein On The Joe Rogan Experience
6. Weinstein Is A Fan Of The History Of Pro Wrestling
Though discussing his distaste for professional wrestling used to be one of the many calling cards of the early days of the JRE, it seems Rogan's opinion of the sport of suplexes and spandex has improved in recent years.
This is particularly true when discussing the history surrounding the sport, and the transition from the catch as catch can style of the early decades of the 20th century, into the predetermined spectacle that has carved a place for itself in the world of entertainment today.
As Weinstein mentions the word kayfabe to describe a political matter, Rogan steers the conversation towards a discussion of the days of catch wrestling and particularly that of the career of Martin 'Farmer' Burns.
Rogan explains that Burns' strength was so incredible that the legendary grappler could survive tying a noose around his neck, and dropping from a height of six feet because his body was so well-conditioned.
Speaking of pro wrestling...