The Art of Kayfabe
Kayfabe, originating from carnival culture, revolutionized professional wrestling by creating a facade of legitimacy around predetermined matches. Wrestlers committed to their roles both in and out of the ring, maintaining a strict separation between good and evil characters to enhance the spectacle. The consequences of breaking kayfabe could be severe, as seen in notable incidents that blurred the lines between scripted drama and reality.In this clip
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