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The moment you mention pro wrestling, someone will chime in and say, “But it's fake.” However, there’s a likely chance that if you ask them if they know who The Rock or The Undertaker is, they will say yes. Wrestling has created some of the most viral and quotable moments over the past 30 years.
In 2025, pro wrestling is still going strong, it's louder, bolder, and weirder than ever. It’s part pantomime, part soap opera, and part high-risk stunt show. This chaotic blend is exactly why fans keep coming back after so many years.
Much like the atmosphere of a live casino showdown depicted in a movie such as Molly’s Game or Revolver, pro wrestling thrives on unpredictable nature and drama, too.
For the people wondering how arenas are still being filled and why fans stay up until 4 am to watch WrestleMania live, here are 10 reasons why wrestling is still brilliant.
Wrestling is the only sport where a man can be thrown through a table, only to get back up ten seconds later, and deliver a heartfelt speech about betrayal and brotherhood. It is not meant to be realistic; it is meant to be a spectacle. It has something for fans of the theatre, action films, and high-risk stunts. There is nowhere else you can get all that in one show.
You have demon kings, cowboy cowards, tribal chiefs, and someone who wrestles with his hands in his pockets. From Orange Cassidy to The Undertaker, there is little subtlety in wrestling. Every wrestler is larger-than-life, and as fans, we love them all in their own way. You wouldn’t watch wrestling to see the average person; you want to see someone with a mohawk drop kick someone dressed as a cowboy.
Being good at talking is probably just as important in wrestling as being able to perform incredible stunts. Wrestlers need to be able to deliver emotional promos that create drama and suspense. The mic is just as powerful as any finishing move. Promos can sell out entire venues and bring in more pay-per-view buys before anyone has even thrown a punch.
There aren't many fanbases that can compare to wrestling; only fans that come close are football fans. Wrestling fans sing, chant, boo, and even bring signs for their favourite wrestler. They sing the entrance music. They shout “Fight forever!”. It is electric every single time.
Wrestling is the same as any sport in the sense that it is nothing without the fans. But they have done an amazing job of maintaining a fan base that has a solid mix of new fans and fans who have been around since the beginning.
Wrestling matches are very rarely the same. One minute it’s a regular match, the next it's a steel cage, and with a ladder match to top it off. Wrestling makes up its own rules and breaks them again the next week. You start to think, maybe you have finally seen it all, but they will find some way to surprise you.
If wrestling were the same every week, fans would start to get bored as things would become predictable. But promotions have done a brilliant job of recognising this and are always looking for ways to push the boundaries of what can be done.
Wrestling in 2025 is night and day different from how it was in the 90s, and that is a good thing. Things have never been more diverse than they are now. Wrestling celebrates different styles, voices, and cultures. Women’s wrestling is at its peak. The days of one promotion dominating the circuit are long gone now. The likes of AEW have established themselves as one of the top wrestling promotions in the world.
Wrestling is built on its unforgettable moments. Whether it is Cody Rhodes returning at WrestleMania, CM Punk dropping the pipebomb, or the time Edge came back after nearly a decade away. It’s those shock returns, underdog wins, and perfectly built storylines that give you chills, no matter if you’re a casual or hardcore fan.
It should come as no surprise that wrestling is scripted. But so is most media that people watch daily. Your favourite films and TV shows are all scripted, but they lack the athleticism and risk that come with wrestling. Wrestlers are full-blown athletes, and the risks are also very real. With storytelling that most TV shows could only dream of achieving. If you look at wrestling as just fake fighting, you’re truly missing the point.
As a sport, wrestling has never taken itself too seriously. You will see people dressed as literal clowns in storylines that involve supernatural powers. It is gloriously ridiculous. Sometimes the comedy is on purpose. Sometimes it’s a botched entrance. Either way, it's incredibly entertaining.
In a world where everyone seems to be taking themselves so seriously, wrestling offers its fans a place to have fun.
Anyone can be a fan of wrestling. Whether you’re a kid seeing a match for the first time, a teenager shouting at his TV, or someone who’s watched since the Attitude Era, wrestling has something for everyone. High-flying moves, crazy technique, and emotional promos. Wrestling has got it all covered.
Pro wrestling isn’t just surviving, it’s thriving. In a world that loves reboots and sequels, wrestling offers something completely raw and unpredictable. It can make you laugh, cheer, boo, and cry all in one event.
So the next time someone says wrestling is silly, scripted, or past its prime, just remember: this scripted madness has outlasted most TV shows, made global stars, and created moments people will never forget.
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