So grab your strap, do a heel turn, and get ready to learn 31 of the most common pro wrestling slang terms still in use today. Any time a wrestler crashes down to the mat, whether it’s a simple ...

Without them, professional wrestling ceases to exist. The fans are not just an income source, but also the ultimate gauge used by promotions to determine what storylines work and who is a good ...

Jeremy Hanna is a Newsweek contributor based in Los Angeles. His focus is on professional wrestling, sports, and entertainment. Jeremy has been with Newsweek since 2024 from LA Sports Report.

At the suggestion of a friend, he took a 12-week training course at the House of Truth wrestling school in Center Line, Mich., and then entered the indie circuit as a hand: an unknown, unpaid ...