A good modern example of overselling done right is best explained by looking at someone like CM Punk. He used aspects of Ricky Steamboat's work, such as the high level of detail in his facial expressions to convey emotion, but also mixed traits associated with others. For example, he wasn't afraid to throw his body around for guys like John Cena and Brock Lesnar. During his matches against The Undertaker, Punk always excelled in displaying his horror at being caught in his foe's grasp. That's a good thing, because whenever Undertaker puts his hand around someone's throat, it should be taken as a major event in the match. Punk displayed this consistently, especially during his heel run in 2009. He clearly knew his role when working opposite 'Taker, he was there to look like a cocky underdog who wanted to prove himself. Then, when he was caught in an icy grip, he suddenly realised that he was in grave danger. Punk's facial expressions were different to someone like Steamboat, they weren't quite as measured because WWE was quicker during the time period he worked.
Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.