10 Undeniable Wrestling Truths That Don't Make Any Sense
Weddings = ratings, temporary retirements, and other wrestling paradoxes...
Professional wrestling is a sport, scripted entertainment, reality show, superhero comic book, and art, all blended into one distinctive and unique product. This is one of the predominant reasons that pro wrestling has such a devoted and dedicated following. Even through the bad times, we stick with it because there is nothing else quite like sports entertainment.
Wrestling, regardless of what market it is skewered to represent, appeals to everyone. It only requires one thing from each member of its audience – the suspension of disbelief. Admittedly this is a big adjustment. If you are going to view an episode of Raw with a “make it make sense” demeanour, you’re not going to have a good time. Neither is your friend whose prized possession is a Sable Beanie Baby (the one with the creepy handprint on its non-defined chest).
For those of us who can throw out our disbelief, much fun awaits. But just because we accept ‘The Fiend’s’ spooky shenanigans, and would likely be okay with him returning with an Infinity Gauntlet to dust half of the roster, some undeniable truths are harder to swallow than others...
10. Wrestling Weddings ALWAYS Drew
The adage “everybody loves a good wedding” is rarely true outside of the wedding party, a few close family and friends, and anybody who is profiting from the ceremony - the pious priest included.
Professional wrestling is often likened to a soap opera, almost as often as it is compared to other combat sports. And while some fans may be hesitant to admit it, we love both aspects of sports entertainment. Outsiders could taunt us “if you love it so much, why don’t you marry it?”, which would be an angle too bizarre for even wrestling, but WWE turning us all into cultish sister wives is one way to eradicate much criticism.
From a drugged Stephanie McMahon being guided through a Vegas wedding, to Al Wilson and Dawn Marie’s tighty-whitey nuptials, wrestling weddings are prime cringe. In spite of being the antithesis of the typical macho image of wrestling, such segments consistently draw increased ratings among the fanbase.
AEW’s recent ceremony for Kip Sabian and Penelope Ford sparked a viewership increase of 97,000 for Dynamite’s quarter-hour. Even more impressive it outdrew the NXT debut of Royal Rumble winner and Hall of Famer Edge by 250,000 viewers.