Biggest Myths About Wrestling People Actually Believe

So why do people get flustered over wrestling being "fake," when they get emotionally attached to TV and movies? If everything's scripted and planned, why do wrestlers cry tears of joy when they win a title? Doesn't it actually mean as much as a third grader declaring himself the crown prince of Uranus?

Thinking about a pro wrestling title being earned like any other combat sport title isn't quite right. It's less "winning by knockout in the third round," and more "getting a promotion at work for doing an excellent job." If somebody wins a world championship, it's a reflection of years of hard work . That wrestler had to build up their character over the years and earn the love (or ire) of the fans.

Being a world champion reflects the confidence the company has in that wrestler to represent the company. Some wrestlers like Mick Foley, Daniel Bryan, and Steve Austin didn't get that confidence at first. It was only after they turned the fans to their side, and made themselves impossible to ignore, that the company was forced to put the title on them.

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