A wrestling match in a town that does not normally or regularly hold such events is a spot show. If a town that has had matches on a regular basis is no longer to be promoted, its closing is called going dark, a term apparently derived from turning out the lights on stage.

What does it mean to go Broadway in wrestling?

Broadway/Going Broadway: A match that ends in a time limit draw. Bump: When a wrestler takes a fall as part of a match. Mick Foley (as Mankind) being thrown off of the top of the Hell in a Cell would be considered as a well-known big “Bump”.

What is a wrestling spot monkey?

Spot Monkey

A type of wrestler who makes a name for themselves by performing multiple pre-planned moves without rhyme or reason in regards to the flow of the match.

What does it mean to throw a potato in wrestling?

Potato/Stiff: To legitimately hit an opponent with a lot of force either with a punch or kick or even an object. This is often by accident but can be on purpose. Promo/Cutting a Promo: A term used to describe an on screen interview with a wrestler.

Do they actually bleed in WWE?

In most cases, any blood coming from the wrestlers is unintentional. To maintain their TV-PG rating, when a wrestler bleeds on live television, WWE tends to attempt to stop the bleeding mid-match or use different camera angles to avoid showing excessive blood.

Are the tables in wrestling real?

There is very rarely any real damage done, other than the awkwardness of the wrestler having to be put through the table once again. The tables used in Japan wrestling promotions are, however, made of real wood and this is why they rarely break on impact.

How do WWE wrestlers know what to do?

In general, WWE matches are rehearsed a few days before the event. The wrestlers will meet up and go over the script. Typically, they'll practice special moves and improvise the rest. However, some WWE matches aren't rehearsed.

What is a dark match in wrestling?

A non-televised match at a televised show (compare house show). A dark match before the show is often used to test new talent or warm up the crowd. A dark match after the show typically features main event level wrestlers, in order to sell more tickets and send the crowd home happy, without affecting TV storylines.

What does F mean in wrestling?

-F- Fall. When both of the opponent's shoulders are in contact with the mat (a pin), a wrestler is awarded a fall, which wins the match.

What is a booker in wrestling?

For those not hip on insider wrestling lingo, the booker is the man behind the scenes calling the shots. In other industries you might call him the director, the show runner or the head writer. Not wrestling. Wrestling has its own unique patois, a language the grunt-and-groan set can call their own.

What does kayfabe mean in wrestling?

In professional wrestling, the term kayfabe refers to the practice of maintaining the illusion that everything is real—including the scripted personas, rivalries, and storylines. This often extends beyond the in-match performance to other contexts, such as backstage footage and interviews.

Why is it called Gorilla position?

In professional wrestling, the staging area just behind the entrance curtain at an event, a position which Marella established and where he could often be found during WWF shows late in his career, is named the "Gorilla Position" in his honor.

What is Gorilla WWE?

WWE.com. The "Gorilla Position" is the area backstage where the show is directed. Vince McMahon takes the helm. It's where his creative genius shines i.e. it's where he screams himself stupid at some commentator for using pronouns instead of some hysterically convoluted nickname.

What does green mean in wrestling?

Green. refers to a wrestler (often called a green horn) who is in the early stages of their career and, as a result, may be prone to make mistakes because of their inexperience. Gusher. a deep cut that bleeds a lot, usually caused by a mistake while blading but can be intentional.

What does P mean in wrestling?

in criteria; 4 points if stop match for defensive injury / bleeding) P1(or2) — Illegal Holds / Unnecessary Roughness. R2 — Reversal. Sw —Warning (for stalling) S 1 (or 2) — Stalling (points awarded after stall warning)

What does FF mean in wrestling?

Scoring a Forfeit in The Wrestling Tourney. 1. In Scoring, go to User Defined and put in Forfeit. Give it a 2 letter abbreviation (I used Ff), and put in 2.00 for User Defined Points. This gives the winner his bonus points.

What does Buried mean in wrestling?

Buried or burial: When a wrestler's stock begins to fall by having him consistently lose matches or placed in bad storylines. This can be part of an angle or a means of punishment for a wrestler who has done something to anger his company's officials and/or fellow wrestlers.

What is a squash match in wrestling?

In wrestling, a squash is an extremely one-sided match; one performer dominates the other and quickly defeats him with virtually no resistance. Squash matches were the almost exclusive content of syndicated wrestling shows through the 1980s.

What does Stiff mean in wrestling?

Stiff is a term for when a wrestler puts excessive force into his attacks or maneuvers on his opponent, deliberately or accidentally.

What does heel mean in wrestling?

In professional wrestling, a heel (also known as a rudo in lucha libre) is a wrestler who portrays a villain, "bad guy" or "rulebreaker" and acts as an antagonist to the faces, who are the heroic protagonist or "good guy" characters.

How do wrestlers calling spots?

Calling spots can be used as a synonym to “calling matches” in pro wrestling. A spot is a move. Calling a spot means telling your opponent which move you are going to do next. Many wrestlers use both expressions intechangeably.

Why do wrestlers wipe their feet before entering the ring?

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According to him, the reason is to show respect. Respect towards the ring where you are about to wrestle, and where many more athletes will wrestle in the future.

How do WWE superstars get paid?

As Forbes reported, the main source of income for WWE wrestlers comes from their base salary. Since wrestlers don't have a union, each one negotiates with the WWE concerning contracts and salaries. As a result, the base pay for each wrestler varies wildly.

How do wrestlers not get hurt by chairs?

WWE wrestlers don't get hurt from chairs because they're made of thin, hollow aluminum. Also, the chairs usually don't have rivets. They bend and break when used to hit a wrestler. But getting hit by a WWE chair can still hurt, just not as badly as it seems to on TV.