I don't remember when I first realized that WWWF wrestling was really kayfabe. Maybe 6th grade? From an early age it was clear to me that some of the moves and holds would severely hurt a person. It was evident with some of the poorer performers that they were faking. I've never been to an in-person wrestling event and watched very few on TV. Kind of you to take the time to take your brother to one. What does he think of Wrestling now? Is he the rabbi?
He is a rabbi and it's so in his rear view mirror that I am sure he thinks nothing about it. If he did, it would probably be that I was kind to accompany him. I think you're right that if you aren't skilled at delivering the wrestling "entertainment," you could get seriously hurt.
I don't remember when I first realized that WWWF wrestling was really kayfabe. Maybe 6th grade? From an early age it was clear to me that some of the moves and holds would severely hurt a person. It was evident with some of the poorer performers that they were faking. I've never been to an in-person wrestling event and watched very few on TV. Kind of you to take the time to take your brother to one. What does he think of Wrestling now? Is he the rabbi?
He is a rabbi and it's so in his rear view mirror that I am sure he thinks nothing about it. If he did, it would probably be that I was kind to accompany him. I think you're right that if you aren't skilled at delivering the wrestling "entertainment," you could get seriously hurt.
A dramatic introduction for you to the world of kayfabe.
I didn’t know that word, but I do now. Thank you for continuing to educate me. And you had it exactly right. I was witnessing kayfabe.