The Truth About The History Of Professional Wrestling

By Amanda Baird


It is a common sight these days to see a television set on every household and form of entertainment they offer through the years have greatly evolved. It is no longer limited to sitcoms and soap operas but some new of forms of entertainment has invaded our TV set. The history of professional wrestling has been part of this new form of entertainment.

Pro wrestling is a popular from of entertainment in America, Europe and Japan that uses modern theatrics to entertain the audience. This used to be a sport but is now more of a performing art where the players will make it look like it is a real match but nobody really get hurt in the process. It has an interesting story to tell about its origin.

It was 1830 in France, when showmen in traveling carnival presented wrestlers under weird titles that are attached to their fake names. They challenged people in the public to beat them out for 500 francs. These wrestlers employed fake names and played up any animosity of the public to encourage betting.

Later somewhere in 1848, a French showman named Jean Exbroyat established the first ever modern associations of wrestlers that he named circus troupe. He then created a rule not to execute any holds that are below the waist, a style he called flat hand wrestling. This new style started spread to the rest of Europe which they call the Greco Roman wrestling.

By the end of the 19th century, it has been known as the most fashionable sport in Europe because fighters usually dress in the most flamboyant outfit that represents their names. In 1898, Paul Pons became the first ever Professional World Champion of this type if entertainment. He is a Frenchman and has a pseudo name of The Colossus.

This trend was later revived by United Kingdom and also United States, named it the catch as catch can style. It was more lenient on its approach, it diversified itself from the Greco Roman style in the way it allows grapple. It allowed holds below and above the waist, which also includes leg grip. Both were authentic sports then. Somewhere along the line a sub section changed things and is recognized for allowing theatrical antics similar today.

This was then divided to regional leagues later in the second world war. They have a covenant never to steal the talents from another league or broaden their shows to another region. However, the federation in the Northeast is eager to end the pact by sponsoring competition with the other regional leagues, also stealing different talents along the way. They are popularly recognized as World Wrestling Federation.

Through the arrival of television, prowrestling gained powerful media outlets. The nature of it was changed tremendously to fit television, enhancing character traits and stories. Television has aided most wrestlers break in becoming influential celebrities. People popularly refer Mixed Martial Art as the next big change of this entertainment.

There is no denying that the history of professional wrestling is an interesting one. It has shifted from an influential sport to become a powerful means of entertainment. The entertainment it offers still allure us even to this day.




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