10 Biggest Mainstream Misconceptions About Pro Wrestling

9. Nobody Gets Hurt

Again, less prominent in recent years. More and more people are aware that it's essentially a combination of stunt work and acting without crash pads. But just how many non-fans think that is something of a question mark. Chris Benoit having such severe brain damage at the end of his life was a fairly big news story when it came out. You don't get that from light playfighting. Bumping has been described as being like a small car crash each time you land, and over time, it can destroy your body. There may be exceptions, as Mexican luchadores who stick with rolling bumps have had much longer careers, as have wrestlers like Ric Flair who don't land flat, and even then, they can still get hurt pretty easily.