The 5 Eternal Lies in the WWE

Smile for the cameras, Vince

Never judge a book by its cover. All that glitters is not gold. Black and white stripes could also mean a white tiger. I could go on all day, but you get the gist. Beneath the sleek and shimmering glamour that almost instantly arrests the public eye, there’s a robust river of sludge.

This is certainly not the first time you’ve heard that either, but it’s typically associated with mainstream show business. The WWE might be more niche in the world of entertainment but it isn’t free of the trappings of the life.

But what goes on behind closed doors is private, isn’t it? It hasn’t been for a while, frankly. But here are 5 of the top “exaggerations” that the WWE can never correct: