/*-->*/ Thanks for getting us going David, and I love the example you selected. Bryan Danielson is such a landmark figure in wrestling as the independent performer that non-WWE fans lauded for years, and when he finally does “make it” to mainstream ...
Really interesting points regarding wrestling and MMA being similar forms of presentation with fans of wrestling seemingly migrating to UFC.What makes it even more fascinating is the way that this example seemed to strike a note with many disgruntled wres ...
I agree that most of the moments where I "mark out" and fully suspend disbelief are these instances that are based in some form of reality outside of wrestling's diegtic universe/scripted narratives. The ECW invasion in 2001 is a perfect e ...
/*-->*/ Thanks for a tremendous entry Ari as the MSG curtain call gives us an opportunity to look at one of the most famous/infamous moments in recent wrestling history to explore these themes of realism within wrestling. I particularly love this c ...
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The Firing (and Rehiring) of Bryan Danielson
UFC and WWE (MMA and Wrestling)
Reality In Its Many Forms Within Wrestling
Where the Heat Comes From
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