Is this not a great article for when you have to defend pro-wrestling from haters?

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/391677-pretend-violence-defending-wrestling-against-the-fake-jibes

Let me just say. This is a great site to learn about opinions and great insight on pro-wrestling. 

If for some odd reason, you can't see the link, its an article about how would one reply to a friend that says, "you watch wrestling?" and "you know its fake, right?" I simply found the replies amazing and even learned a new word for wrestling. Metafiction. Its also describe the top reasons why trolls attack pro-wrestling. (They lack self-esteem so by attacking pro-wrestling, it makes them feel superior). Its sad, but I still can't believe many would answer a troll's questions more then a wrestling question. Stop it. Even if its for 2 points and a chance for you to insult them, the more attention you give, the more likely you are boosting his ego, which is what they want. You want to make them feel good about themselves? No? Stop answering their questions. 

But the question is, what are your thoughts about the article, and were you ever in a situation when you had to defend your love for pro-wrestling? Did you win, or did your friend get the best of you? What do you normally do when someone belittles pro-wrestling?

WQ: Would you prefer wrestling if you thought it was fake or if it was real? 
WQ: Was there ever a moment in wrestling where you were glad it was actually scripted? I mean like shocking storylines or controversial. From any era and company of course.
WQ: Name one example, any example of a moment in wrestling where you might try to prove that wrestling was real. Doesn't have to be a moment. It can be a company. I'm not trying to insult wrestling at all. At most, I think its hard to "pretend" getting speared through a burning table and getting burned (Mick Foley vs Edge, Wrestlemania 22). So something like that.

Jen · Accepted Answer

It is a great article, for sure!
My thoughts on this article, are that everyone who is against wrestling should read this! I hate the stereo type that comes with watching wrestling! Most wrestling fans are aware wrestling is scripted (except for children). No need to point out the obvious. I hate when people act like the fact that wrestling is scripted to wrestling fans is some kind of major announcement. They think wrestling fans are dumb, but instead, they are stupid for saying something that everyone knows already. Also, I hate when people ask," How can you like wrestling?" Entertainment. Its simple. Everyone enjoys different things, and different hobbies. I liked the story about the friend who liked to collect candy wrappers, and how he tried it. In my eyes, there should be more people out there willing to try different things. He could've just laughed at the idea of collecting candy wrappers, but he tried it. The bottom line is, everyone likes different things, and who are you to judge, if you haven't tried it! If you don't like it, then you just don't, and no need to mess with people, who do. Don't bad mouth something, just because you don't understand it!
Have they ever watched an episode of wrestling in their lives? No! At least try watching it, before you can criticize it. 

This article highlights some great points about how to defend wrestling. Many people I know will just bash things so easily without any careful thought put into it! They will just say, "Oh that's stupid, or gay!" People like to be in control, and that's that. When you make are poking fun at something you do it to be in control of the situation, and be in power. For some people that's a great feeling, and they do it constantly. I don't see the point, and I'm just not one of those people. Those people aren't usually the most intelligent people I know! Overall, this article was written very well, and gets across a great message.

BQ: Then wrestling would be UFC or MMA! I would not enjoy it more, and maybe even less. The  in-ring physiology, the technical aspect mixed in with the high-flying at time, and overall,  the way a story is told in an amazing match, which you never find in UFC or MMA, which makes wrestling great.

On the other hand, maybe the great characters that we find in wrestling, and how we become so attached to them. The feeling you get, when they are in the ring, or on the mic. How a certain performer is one of a kind, and you just can't ignore them. We follow them through every twist, turn and bump because they are important to us! 

You know why WWE peaked from 1997 to 2002? Because characters like Steve Austin, The Rock, Mick Foley, Kurt Angle, Triple H and others resonated with us. We had never seen a good guy that was also a badass like Austin before. We had never seen somebody as creative as The Rock in terms of what he said. When you can relate to characters that are that good, you’re going to be drawn in to the show. You’re going to want to tune in week after week, month after month and year after year. Then, when those people move on, you keep watching because you hope you’ll be there to see the next one.

Overall, the characters help to give us an even better in-ring performance!

BQ2: The Katie Vick Storyline.


The Katie Vick Storyline
Triple H vs. Kane. Not the most inspiring feud so the writers in WWE around a decade ago decided to spice things up by concocting a storyline where a teenage Kane had been responsible for causing a car accident and killing his then girlfriend Katie Vick. This news was brought to everyone's attention by a villainous Triple H. However what fans still talk about to this day is Triple H visiting a funeral home and pretending to have intercourse with a dummy supposed to be Vick’s corpse. It was bizarre, offensive and appalling all rolled into one and intrigued and repelled viewers alike. Overall, I am glad this is not real.

BQ3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSDeHS5c1N0&feature=related
This video has some great extreme moments! They all look painful.

dorinda · Answer

1. Do you prefer WWE or TNA? -- WWE 2. Who is your all-time favorite wrestler? -- Sting 3. Who is your current favorite wrestler? -- AJ 4. Do you watch Japanese wrestling? -- No -- lack of access 5. Do you watch Mexican wrestling? -- No -- lack of access 6. Do you watch wrestling for the characters and promos or for the wrestling? -- the wrestling, but it needs some of the other stuff (I like KFC for the chicken but it's not the same w/o Biciuts and gravy) 7. Which wrestler do you hate with a passion? -- Miz.. and I love him for it 8. Do you prefer mainstream wrestling (TNA & WWE) right now or independent wrestling and/or foreign wrestling? -- Main stream, mostly for the ease of access 9. If you had a wrestling promotion and could hire any wrestler who would it be? -- Eric Young and Evan Bourne 10. Do you consider yourself an internet fan, a casual fan, or just a wrestling fan? -- just a wrestling Fan.. been watching since before the Internet existed 11. What is the thing you love most about pro wrestling? -- that it is so many things... as Jesse Ventura always said "It's Ballet with Violence." 12. What do you hate most about pro wrestling? -- that too often it can't make up it's mind what it is... they over think and TRY to be so many things, rather than just being them 13. Is wrestling your favorite type of entertainment? -- Movies would have to be top... but its up there 14. What is your opinion of wrestling fans? -- they need to relax and enjoy the show -- don't over think it and take the ride 15. What is your opinion of wrestling haters? -- why do they bother... life is too short to Hate... you don't like it... turn the channel... seriously why devote any time or energy to something you dislike

LET ME TELL YA SOMETHIN BROTHER · Answer

LOL, yeah thats a good article. My usual response to someone saying its fake is "yeah tell that to Darren Drozdov" 

WQ1: I like that I know its not real. I dont think I could watch it if I though Mark Henry really got a sex toy stuck in Mae Young.
WQ2: See WQ1.
WQ3: See my response to original question. Also I would talk about Foleys trip to Japan were he won the King of the Deathmatch tournament were the matches involved real barb wire, boards with nails in them, and c-4 explosives.

Anonymous · Answer

WQ: Fake, because i don't want my fav wrestlers to have more chances of getting hurt :(
WQ: Yes the Vickie Guerero and Edge love story, Edge is better than that!
WQ: Triple H vs HBK, the storyline was preety good :)

Anonymous · Answer

I LIKE ALL YOUR IDEAS

Anonymous · Answer

Calm down, fairy, it is fake. Just accept the truth. It is entertaining but it is fake. No need to have your a$$ burning over something that is fact.

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