5 wrestling terms you must know about
Seth Rollins and the ever smiling John CenaPro wrestling fans want to be smart. It’s a desire born mostly out of love for the business, a love that is equaled only by the connection that fans feel for the stars in the ring and the storylines they work in. It’s also born out of the need to know as much as possible regarding backstage news and gossip that typically finds its way online basically every day of the week.Being in the know is very important and it’s not a concept reserved for pro wrestling. Every major sport has its share of aficionados, men and women who know how the game is played and can regurgitate stats like reciting the alphabet.But knowledge is not necessarily power in this case, as simply knowing wrestling terms does not translate to a full understanding of the business. A complete grip of wrestling psychology sounds like an achievable goal but for the talent on the inside, nothing compares to having the full experience of being in the ring and working to get over.However, that will never stop both casual and diehard fans from wanting to know as much as they can about the industry they love.
#5 Babyface
Babyfaces are the ones you want your kids hanging out with. They’re role models, inspirations, good guys that just want the chance to perform and earn their way in the business through hard work and force of will. They know what it means to have a good heart, to always fight for the right thing and do all they can to never let down their friends, their family, and the fans that support them.
Ricky Steamboat was the greatest babyface of all time because he epitomized what it meant to be a good guy. He worked hard, he fought hard and he never made any excuses for coming up short. He was one of the best in the game and he won matches based on his ability, not through taking shortcuts of any kind. He had a very likeable face, he was a nice guy and at the end of the day, he never changed who he was to get what he wanted.
Babyfaces represent the best of people, the part of us that wants to believe in something greater than what we are. Daniel Bryan was over not just because of what he could do between the ropes but because of his ability to bring fans together and rally them to his cause. They saw a good man being held down and they cried out for his redemption. Without them, Daniel would never have had the run he enjoyed.
A strong protagonist can bring the house down with an inspiring comeback. He can bring fans to their feet in praise of his efforts and he can bring faith back to a company when everyone says it’s over.
Stone Cold Steve Austin was not the typical babyface, but his popularity trumped the novelty of it. He made fans believe and that is what the best protagonists do.