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Pro Rasslin': Blending Sport, Performance, and Social Justice
David Boles: Human Meme
English - May 20, 2024 10:40 - 20 minutes - 46.1 MB - ★★★★ - 7 ratingsPerforming Arts Arts Society & Culture Philosophy columbia aesthetic davidboles human meme nebraska newyork teaching Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Professional wrestling, as we know it today, began in the late 19th century. It evolved from genuine competitive wrestling into a more entertainment-focused spectacle. The early days were marked by carnival and vaudeville acts where wrestlers, often referred to as "hookers" due to their ability to "hook" their opponents into submission holds, would challenge locals to prove their strength. These exhibitions were as much about showmanship as they were about strength, setting the stage for what was to become professional wrestling.