Origins of Kayfabe
The roots of modern professional wrestling trace back to early 20th-century carnivals, where real wrestling matches were often dull and unexciting. To boost ticket sales, promoters introduced kayfabe, a concept that blurred the lines between reality and performance, creating compelling narratives with good versus evil. Wrestlers committed to their roles both in and out of the ring, maintaining the illusion of legitimacy, which became a cornerstone of the wrestling world.In this clip
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