Every fan of professional wrestling has heard the same old comments. "When are you going to grow out of that wrestling stuff?", people ask. "That bogus wrestling nonsense is for kids", others cry out. There's even the all-too-familiar refrain of, "it's all fake anyway", as that same person then settles down to enjoy the totally real antics of the actors and actresses on their favourite TV show. Pro wrestling is certainly misunderstood by some, including those who were only into it briefly as children. The "it's all fake" line is clearly a source of much distress to those who follow the industry, and therefore understand the physical toll wrestling takes on the men and women performing for their entertainment and the various sacrifices made to even make it to WWE. Occasionally, however, these non-fans find their interest piqued by something they happen to glance at on screen. Maybe someone they know is watching wrestling, and they simply can't help but be swept away in the heat of the moment. They're unlikely to watch regularly, but that doesn't mean they can't enjoy these one-off moments of powerful drama. This list features 10 different 'moments' that are perfect to show these very people. Then, they may just begin to understand why millions around the globe are transfixed by the industry and watch each and every week.
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.