Do You See Professional Wrestling As An Artform?

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If yes, why?

If no, why?

 

[halftime]

Many people who don't watch will not understand the many nuances that go into putting together a believable professional wrestling match.

Bringing the crowd into the match, making your opponent look good when they have to win, what type of moves will bring the crowd in, etc.

It's an art because you gotta tell a story.

 

[RIP sleazyy]

Yeah, it's basically like a play. Or larping.

 

[RustyShackleford]

I think pro wrestlers should be eligible for Tony Awards. Srs.

Until you see a really a few really crappy wrestling matches, do you appreciate how good these dudes are at their jobs

 

[SC kid]

Its the purest form of art.

Unlike painters, or musicians or actors or writers...they give it all they got and it isnt done for critical acclaim.

 

[slighted]

Respect to these wrestlers for putting their bodies on the line almost everyday for the fans.

There are many great matches that have perfect storytelling, moments, and outcomes. I personally gauge whether a match is great if it can elicit a wide range of emotions from you as a viewer.

 

[jape]

Its the purest form of art.

Unlike painters, or musicians or actors or writers...they give it all they got and it isnt done for critical acclaim.

lmao 

how do you know they give it all they got?

 

[Master Zik]

In the general sense, sure.

The same way a Pauly Shore comedy can be considered art.

Its the purest form of art.

Unlike painters, or musicians or actors or writers...they give it all they got and it isnt done for critical acclaim.

Just for money.

 

[RIP sleazyy]

I still remember the moment Hollywood Hogan was born. Couldn't believe it

 

[6 Rings G.O.A.T.]

Yes, just like a movie or tv show..

 

[superantigen]

...

 

[AEA18]

The answer is yes!!!

 

[illmatic34]

Many people who don't watch will not understand the many nuances that go into putting together a believable professional wrestling match.

Bringing the crowd into the match, making your opponent look good when they have to win, what type of moves will bring the crowd in, etc.

It's an art because you gotta tell a story.

My thoughts exactly

 

[ninjahood]

i guess if soap operas are considered performance art then wrestling fits da bill.....

 

[Nereyda Vuelve Por Dios]

Well male ballerinas prance around in tights and demonstrate effeminate mannerism while interpreting dramatic events/plot, on a stage similar in size to a ring, so i guess so.

 

[celticspride34]

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PWG Club ...

 

[da hen]

yes, it's an art. Selling a lie in a believable fashion takes much skill. Much respect to all those who do it.

 

[OBAMA]

Its art and they make it look way easier than it is

 

[dman14]

what does art mean to you?


it's like a play, circus, athletics, drama, comedy all into one

 

[wayniac211]

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The heo

 

[sooperhooper]

Athletic acting.

 

[deleted]

The reaction to this question is way more positive than I was expecting

Good stuff

 

[yvespo3]

Please come answer this @22stylez

 

[Bend_The_Knee]

I didn't know that da Rock and Dwayne Johnson were da same peoples

Mind blown b.

Caught the edit.


You didn't know?

 

[dipsetgeneral]

Yeah i do. It takes skill to put on a performance that people will remember for the rest f their lives.