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Pro wrestling's history has been tied to the use of gimmicks from its infancy. From its circus origins in the 1830s, showmen presented wrestlers under names such as "Edward, the steel eater", "Gustave d’Avignon, the bone wrecker", or "Bonnet, the ox of the low Alps" and challenged the public to knock them down for 500 francs. [1]
Lord Humongous is a professional wrestling character also known as a "gimmick" that was originally introduced in Memphis' Continental Wrestling Association (CWA) in 1984. The character was based on a gang leader called "the Humungus" or at times "Lord Humungus" from the 1981 movie Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior. The original Lord Humongous was ...
This is an incomplete list of professional wrestlers, commentators, managers, road agents, and other workers associated in professional wrestling categorized by the promotion of which the wrestlers are mainly associated.
Fantasy hockey can stoke your competitive juices in a new and fun way. Fandom takes a backseat to roster building and competition. It’s time to root for players on different teams — especially ...
In the past, professional wrestlers used such terms in the presence of fans so as not to reveal the worked nature of the business. [1] [3] Into the 21st century, widespread discussion on the Internet has popularized these terms. [1] Many of the terms refer to the financial aspects of professional wrestling in addition to in-ring terms. [3
By Sasha Yodashkin, RotoWire Special to Yahoo Sports. The puck will drop on the 2022-23 NHL season on Oct. 7, with the Sharks and Predators getting things started from Prague.
Ken Anderson (wrestler) Lars Anderson (wrestler) Ole Anderson; Rocky Anderson (wrestler) Randy Anderson; Action Andretti; Scoot Andrews; Andy Douglas (wrestler) Angel of Death (wrestler) Tommy Angel (wrestler) Mark Angelosetti; Alan Angels; Eric Angle; Kurt Angle; B. J. Annis; Lance Anoa'i; Lloyd Anoa'i; Afa Anoaʻi; Afa Anoa'i Jr. Greg Anthony ...
Kayfabe characters Sgt Slaughter and The Grand Wizard in a wrestling ring. In professional wrestling, kayfabe (/ ˈ k eɪ f eɪ b /) is the portrayal of staged events within the industry as "real" or "true", specifically the portrayal of competition, rivalries, and relationships between participants as being genuine and not staged.