Gimmick (professional wrestling)

In professional wrestling, a gimmick generally refers to a wrestler's in-ring persona, character, behaviour, attire and/or other distinguishing traits while performing which are usually artificially created in order to draw fan interest. ^[1]

Abdullah the Butcher

Lawrence Robert Shreve (born January 11, 1941), better known by the ring name Abdullah the Butcher, is a semi-retired Canadian professional wrestler.

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Adam Rose

Raymond John Leppan (born 20 July 1979) is a South African professional wrestler who is best known for his time in WWE as Adam Rose and Florida Championship Wrestling/NXT as Leo Kruger.

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Alberto Del Rio

José Alberto Rodríguez (born May 25, 1977), is a Mexican-American professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist.

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Alexa Bliss

Alexis Kaufman (born August 9, 1991) is an American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE and performing on the Raw brand under the ring name Alexa Bliss, where she is the current Raw Women's Champion in her third reign.

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Amateur wrestling

Amateur wrestling is the most widespread form of sport wrestling.

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André the Giant

André René Roussimoff (May 19, 1946 – January 27, 1993), best known as André the Giant, was a French professional wrestler and actor.

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Ariya Daivari

Ariya Arya Daivari (آریا داوری) (born April 11, 1989) is an Iranian-American professional wrestler signed to WWE, where he performs on WWE 205 Live in the cruiserweight division.

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Batista

Batista is a Spanish or Portuguese surname (although in Portuguese more common in the spelling Baptista), literally meaning "batiste".

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Batman

Batman is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.

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Big Boss Man (wrestler)

Ray Washington Traylor Jr. (May 2, 1963 – September 22, 2004) was an American professional wrestler who was best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) under the ring name Big Boss Man, as well as for his appearances with World Championship Wrestling (WCW) as The Boss, The Man, The Guardian Angel, and Big Bubba Rogers.

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Big Show

Paul Donald Wight II (born February 8, 1972), better known by the ring name Big Show, is an American professional wrestler and actor, currently signed to WWE on the Raw brand.

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Big Van Vader

Leon Allen White (May 14, 1955 – June 18, 2018), better known by his ring names Big Van Vader or simply Vader, was an American professional wrestler and professional football player.

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Bob Orton Jr.

Robert Keith Orton Jr. (born November 10, 1950), better known by the ring name "Cowboy" Bob Orton, is an American professional wrestler.

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Bobby Roode

Robert Francis Roode Jr. (born May 11, 1977) is a Canadian professional wrestler signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand.

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Bray Wyatt

Windham Lawrence Rotunda (born May 23, 1987) is an American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand under the ring name Bray Wyatt, where he is one-half of the brand's Tag Team Champions, along with Matt Hardy in both his first individual reign and his first reign in a team with Hardy.

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Brock Lesnar

Brock Edward Lesnar (born July 12, 1977) is an American-Canadian professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist and football player.

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Buddy Rogers (wrestler)

Herman Gustav Rohde Jr. (February 20, 1921 – June 26, 1992), better known by the ring name Buddy Rogers, was an American professional wrestler.

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Carnage (comics)

Carnage or the Carnage symbiote is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

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Catch wrestling

Catch wrestling is a classical hybrid grappling style and combat sport developed in Britain circa 1870.

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Cesaro (wrestler)

Claudio Castagnoli (born December 27, 1980), better known by his ring name Cesaro (shortened from his previous ring name Antonio Cesaro), is a Swiss professional wrestler who is currently signed to WWE on the SmackDown brand.

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Charlie Haas

Charles Doyle "Charlie" Haas II (born March 27, 1972) is an American semi-retired professional and amateur wrestler.

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Charlotte Flair

Ashley Elizabeth Fliehr (born April 5, 1986) is an American professional wrestler, author and actress currently signed to WWE, where she performs on the SmackDown brand under the ring name Charlotte Flair.

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Cheerleading

Cheerleading is an activity wherein the participants (referred to as "cheerleaders") cheer for their team as a form of encouragement.

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Chief Jay Strongbow

Luke Joseph Scarpa (October 4, 1928 – April 3, 2012) was an American professional wrestler who was best known by the ring name Chief Jay Strongbow.

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Chris Jericho

Christopher Keith Irvine (born November 9, 1970), better known by the ring name Chris Jericho, is a Canadian professional wrestler and musician who appears primarily for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) through a non-contractual agreement, where he is the current IWGP Intercontinental Champion in his first reign.

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Christian Cage

William Jason Reso (born November 30, 1973) is a Canadian actor, podcaster and retired professional wrestler best known for his time in WWE under the ring name Christian, a shortened version of his original ring name Christian Cage that was also used during his tenure in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA).

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CM Punk

Phillip Jack Brooks (born October 26, 1978), better known by the ring name CM Punk, is an American mixed martial artist, comic book writer and former professional wrestler.

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Cody Rhodes

Cody Garrett Runnels Rhodes (born Cody Garrett Runnels, June 30, 1985) is an American professional wrestler and occasional actor.

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Cody Rhodes and Goldust

Cody Rhodes and Goldust (also known as The Brotherhood, The Rhodes Brothers, and later Gold and Stardust) were a professional wrestling tag team that competed in WWE.

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Colt Cabana

Scott Colton (born May 6, 1980) is an American professional wrestler and color commentator better known by his ring name Colt Cabana.

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Cosmetics

Cosmetics are substances or products used to enhance or alter the appearance of the face or fragrance and texture of the body.

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Curt Hennig

Curtis Michael Hennig (March 28, 1958 – February 10, 2003) was an American professional wrestler, manager, and color commentator who performed under the name of Curt Hennig for the American Wrestling Association (AWA), the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE), World Championship Wrestling (WCW), and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA).

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Damien Sandow

Aaron Steven Haddad (born August 3, 1982) is an American professional wrestler best known for his tenure with WWE under the ring name Damien Sandow.

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Dana Brooke

Ashley Mae Sebera (born November 29, 1988) is an American bodybuilder, fitness competitor, model, and professional wrestler.

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Daniel Bryan

Bryan Lloyd Danielson (born May 22, 1981) is an American professional wrestler and author currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the SmackDown brand under the ring name Daniel Bryan.

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Dave Finlay

David Finlay Jr. (born 31 January 1958) is a Northern Irish professional wrestling trainer, producer and retired professional wrestler.

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Dave Meltzer

David Allen Meltzer (born October 24, 1959) is an American journalist known for covering professional wrestling and mixed martial arts.

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Disco Inferno (wrestler)

Glenn Gilbertti (born November 12, 1967) is an American professional wrestler, best known for his appearances with World Championship Wrestling (WCW) as Disco Inferno (later changed to Disqo).

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Doink the Clown

Doink the Clown is a professional wrestling character who first appeared in the World Wrestling Federation in 1992.

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Dorling Kindersley

Dorling Kindersley (DK) is a British multinational publishing company specializing in illustrated reference books for adults and children in 62 languages.

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Dusty Rhodes (wrestler)

Virgil Riley Runnels Jr. (October 11, 1945 – June 11, 2015), better known as "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes, was an American professional wrestler, booker, and trainer who most notably worked for the National Wrestling Alliance, Jim Crockett Promotions, and the World Wrestling Federation, later known as the WWE.

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Edge (wrestler)

Adam Joseph Copeland (born October 30, 1973) is a Canadian actor, podcaster and retired professional wrestler better known by his ring name Edge.

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El Ligero

Simon James Musk (7 January 1985) is an English professional wrestler better known as his in-ring persona, Mexican luchador, El Ligero.

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Face (professional wrestling)

In professional wrestling, a face (babyface) is a heroic or a "good guy" wrestler, booked (scripted) by the promotion with the aim of being cheered by fans.

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Fandango (wrestler)

Curtis Jonathan Hussey (born July 22, 1981) is an American professional wrestler.

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Finn Bálor

Fergal Devitt (born 25 July 1981) is an Irish professional wrestler signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand under the ring name Finn Bálor.

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Fitness and figure competition

Fitness and figure competition is a class of physique-exhibition events for women.

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Fourth wall

The fourth wall is a performance convention in which an invisible, imagined wall separates actors from the audience.

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Frank Gotch

Frank Alvin Gotch (April 27, 1877 – December 16, 1917) was an American professional wrestler.

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Freestyle wrestling

Freestyle wrestling is a style of amateur wrestling that is practiced throughout the world.

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Gail Kim

Gail Kim-Irvine (born February 20, 1977) is a Canadian-American actress, model and retired professional wrestler, currently signed to Impact Wrestling, where she serves as a producer.

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Gangrel (wrestler)

David William Heath (born February 16, 1969) is an American professional wrestler.

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Glossary of professional wrestling terms

Professional wrestling has accrued a considerable nomenclature throughout its existence.

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Gorgeous George

George Raymond Wagner (March 24, 1915 – December 26, 1963) was an American professional wrestler best known by his ring name Gorgeous George.

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Gorilla Monsoon

Robert James Marella (June 4, 1937 – October 6, 1999), better known by his ring name of Gorilla Monsoon, was an American professional wrestler, play-by-play commentator, and booker.

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Grado (wrestler)

Graeme Stevely (born 2 June 1988), better known by the ring name Grado, is a Scottish professional wrestler and actor, currently signed to Impact Wrestling.

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Gran Naniwa

(February 15, 1977 – October 6, 2010) was a Japanese professional wrestler, better known by the ring name.

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Harley Quinn

Harley Quinn (Dr. Harleen Frances Quinzel) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.

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Héctor Guerrero

Héctor Manuel Guerrero Llanes (born October 1, 1954) is a Mexican-born American professional wrestler.

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Heel (professional wrestling)

In professional wrestling, a heel (also known as a rudo in lucha libre) is a wrestler who portrays a villain or a "bad guy" and acts as an antagonist.

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Hercules (wrestler)

Raymond Fernandez (May 7, 1956 – March 6, 2004) was a professional wrestler who primarily wrestled in Florida and Texas before joining the World Wrestling Federation.

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Hulk Hogan

Terry Gene Bollea (born August 11, 1953), better known by his ring name Hulk Hogan, is an American retired professional wrestler, actor, television personality, entrepreneur and musician.

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Hurricane Helms

Gregory Shane Helms (born July 12, 1974) is an American professional wrestler currently signed to Ring of Honor.

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Jessie Godderz

Jessie Godderz (born April 23, 1986) also known as Mr.

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Jinder Mahal

Yuvraj Singh Dhesi (born July 19, 1986) is an Indian-Canadian professional wrestler.

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John Cena

John Felix Anthony Cena Jr. (born April 23, 1977) is an American professional wrestler, actor, rapper, and television host.

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John Layfield

John Charles Layfield (born November 29, 1966), better known by the ring name John "Bradshaw" Layfield (abbreviated JBL), is an American businessman, retired professional wrestler and television personality most prominently known for his time in WWE where he is a former WWE Champion.

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Joker (character)

The Joker is a fictional supervillain created by Bill Finger, Bob Kane, and Jerry Robinson who first appeared in the debut issue of the comic book Batman (April 25, 1940), published by DC Comics.

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Juggernaut

A juggernaut, in current English usage, is a literal or metaphorical force regarded as mercilessly destructive and unstoppable.

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Jushin Liger

, better known as and later is a Japanese professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist who primarily works for New Japan Pro-Wrestling.

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Kalisto (wrestler)

Emanuel Alejandro Rodriguez (born November 14, 1986) is an American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Kalisto.

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Kamala (wrestler)

James Harris (born May 28, 1950) is an American retired professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Kamala.

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Kane (wrestler)

Glenn Thomas Jacobs (born April 26, 1967) is an American professional wrestler, actor, businessman and politician, better known by his ring name Kane.

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Kayfabe

In professional wrestling, kayfabe is the portrayal of staged events within the industry as "real" or "true", specifically the portrayal of competition, rivalries, and relationships between participants as being genuine and not of a staged or predetermined nature of any kind.

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Kendo Nagasaki

Kendo Nagasaki is a professional wrestling stage name, used as a gimmick of that of a Japanese Samurai warrior with a mysterious past and even supernatural powers of hypnosis.

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Kevin Thorn

Kevin Matthew Fertig (born January 17, 1977) is an American professional wrestler.

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Kia Stevens

Kia Michelle Stevens (born September 4, 1977) is an American professional wrestler and actress best known for her time with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling under the ring name Awesome Kong in the US, and Amazing Kong in Japan.

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Kofi Kingston

Kofi Johnson (born August 14, 1981) is a Ghanaian-born American professional wrestler.

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Kuishinbo Kamen

is a Japanese professional wrestler better known as, a masked clown character.

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Kurt Angle

Kurt Steven Angle (born December 9, 1968) is an American professional wrestler, actor and former amateur wrestler currently signed to professional wrestling promotion WWE, where he is the on-screen general manager of the Raw brand and an occasional wrestler.

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La Résistance (professional wrestling)

La Résistance is a professional wrestling tag team and former stable who performed for World Wrestling Entertainment.

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Leilani Kai

Patty Seymour (born January 23, 1960) is a semi-retired professional wrestler, better known by her ring name Leilani Kai.

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Lucha libre

Lucha libre (meaning "freestyle wrestling" or literally translated as "free fight") is the term used in Mexico for professional wrestling.

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Matt Hardy

Matthew Moore Hardy (born September 23, 1974) is an American professional wrestler and professional wrestling promoter currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand currently one-half of the brand's Tag Team Champions along with Bray Wyatt, in his third individual reign.

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Matt Osborne

Matthew Wade Osborne (July 27, 1957 – June 28, 2013) was an American professional wrestler.

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Mr. Fuji

Harry Masayoshi Fujiwara (May 4, 1934 – August 28, 2016) was an American professional wrestler and manager, known professionally by his ring name Mr.

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Naomi (wrestler)

Trinity Fatu (née McCray; born November 30, 1987) is an American wrestler, actress, model, dancer and singer signed to WWE, performing on the SmackDown brand under the ring name Naomi.

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National Basketball Association

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a men's professional basketball league in North America; composed of 30 teams (29 in the United States and 1 in Canada).

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National Football League

The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league consisting of 32 teams, divided equally between the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC).

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Nikolai Volkoff

Josip Nikolai Peruzović (born October 14, 1947), better known by his ring name of Nikolai Volkoff, is a Croatian semi-retired professional wrestler who is best known for his performances for the World Wrestling Federation (WWF).

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NXT (WWE brand)

WWE NXT, often referred to simply as NXT, is a professional wrestling promotion and a division of the American professional wrestling company WWE based in Winter Park, Florida.

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Onryo (wrestler)

is a Japanese professional wrestler, better known under the ring name.

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Paul Bearer

William Alvin "Bill" Moody (April 10, 1954 – March 5, 2013), better known by his ring names Paul Bearer and Percival 'Percy' Pringle III, was an American professional wrestling manager.

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Pomp and Circumstance Marches

The Pomp and Circumstance Marches (full title Pomp and Circumstance Military Marches), Op. 39, are a series of marches for orchestra composed by Sir Edward Elgar.

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Professional wrestling

Professional wrestling (often shortened to pro wrestling or simply wrestling) is a form of sports entertainment which combines athletics with theatrical performance.

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Professional wrestling match types

Many types of wrestling matches, sometimes called "concept" or "gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, are performed in professional wrestling.

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Professional wrestling promotion

A professional wrestling promotion (also federation or fed) is a company or business that regularly performs shows involving professional wrestling.

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Professor Tanaka

Charles J. Kalani Jr. (January 6, 1930 – August 22, 2000) was an American professional wrestler, professional boxer, college football player, soldier, actor, and martial artist who, in fighting rings, was also known as Professor Toru Tanaka, or simply Professor Tanaka.

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Punk subculture

Punk subculture includes a diverse array of ideologies, fashion, and other forms of expression, visual art, dance, literature and film.

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Puroresu

is the popular term for the predominant style or genre of professional wrestling that has developed in Japan.

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Randy Orton

Randal Keith Orton (born April 1, 1980) is an American professional wrestler and actor.

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Rey Mysterio

Óscar Gutiérrez (born December 11, 1974), better known by his ring name Rey Mysterio Jr. or simply Rey Mysterio (Spanish for "King Mystery"), is an American professional wrestler.

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Ric Flair

Richard Morgan Fliehr (born February 25, 1949), better known as Ric Flair, is an American professional wrestling manager and retired professional wrestler signed to WWE under its Legends program.

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Rick Bognar

Richard Bognar (born January 16, 1970) is a Canadian former professional wrestler.

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Rick Martel

Richard Vigneault (born March 18, 1956) is a Canadian retired professional wrestler, trainer, and television presenter, better known by his ring name, Rick Martel.

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Rick Rude

Richard Erwin Rood (December 7, 1958 – April 20, 1999), better known by his ring name "Ravishing" Rick Rude, was an American professional wrestler who performed for many promotions, including World Championship Wrestling (WCW), World Wrestling Federation (WWF), and Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW).

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Ricky Steamboat

Richard Henry Blood Sr. (born February 28, 1953), better known by his ring name Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, is an American retired professional wrestler.

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Ring of Honor

Ring of Honor Wrestling Entertainment, LLC, d/b/a Ring of Honor (ROH) is an American professional wrestling promotion based in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Rosey (wrestler)

Matthew Tapunu'u Anoaʻi (April 7, 1970 – April 17, 2017) was a Samoan-American professional wrestler, best known for his time on the independent circuit under numerous ring names, and his time in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), where he competed as Rosey.

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Rusev (wrestler)

Miroslav Barnyashev (Мирослав Барняшев; born December 25, 1985) is a Bulgarian professional wrestler and former powerlifter and rower.

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Samoa Joe

Nuufolau Joel Seanoa (born March 17, 1979), better known by his ring name Samoa Joe, is an American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE and performing on the SmackDown brand.

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Santino Marella

Anthony Carelli (born March 14, 1974) is a Canadian sports analyst, web series host, trainer, retired professional wrestler, former mixed martial artist and occasional actor who currently works for the Canadian sports TV network Sportsnet and for Impact Wrestling.

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Scott Hall

Scott Oliver Hall (born October 20, 1958) is an American retired professional wrestler.

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Sheamus

Stephen Farrelly (Stíofán Ó Fearghaile; born 28 January 1978) is an Irish professional wrestler and actor currently signed to the American professional wrestling promotion WWE, where he performs under the ring name Sheamus (pronounced) shortened from his previous ring name Sheamus O'Shaunessy, performing on the SmackDown brand.

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Sin Cara

Jorge Arias (born September 5, 1977) is a Mexican-American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the SmackDown brand under the ring name Sin Cara.

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Spider-Man

Spider-Man is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

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Stacy Keibler

Stacy Ann-Marie Keibler (born October 14, 1979) is an American actress, dancer and model, as well as a former cheerleader and professional wrestler, specifically known for her work with World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).

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Stalker Ichikawa

, better known by his stage name, is a Japanese professional wrestler who currently wrestles for Dragon Gate.

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Stereotype

In social psychology, a stereotype is an over-generalized belief about a particular category of people.

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Sting (wrestler)

Steve Borden (born March 20, 1959), better known by the ring name Sting, is an American retired professional wrestler, actor, author and former bodybuilder.

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Straight edge

Straight edge (sometimes abbreviated sXe or signified by XXX or X) is a subculture of hardcore punk whose adherents refrain from using alcohol, tobacco and other recreational drugs, in reaction to the excesses of punk subculture.

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Team Canada (TNA)

Team Canada was a heel professional wrestling stable in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, which was active from 2004 to 2006.

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Team Canada (WCW)

Team Canada was a professional wrestling stable, active in World Championship Wrestling in 2000 and 2001.

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Ted DiBiase

Theodore Marvin DiBiase Sr. (born January 18, 1954) is an American former professional wrestler, manager, ordained minister and color commentator.

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The Beautiful People (professional wrestling)

The Beautiful People was a stable of professional wrestlers in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA).

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The Boogeyman (wrestler)

Martin Wright (born July 15, 1964) is an American professional wrestler, Aerobics Instructor, and Personal Trainer.

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The Brood (professional wrestling)

The Brood was a stable known for its time in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) during the Attitude Era of the late 1990s.

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The Brothers of Destruction

The Brothers of Destruction are a professional wrestling tag team in WWE, composed of storyline half-brothers, The Undertaker and Kane.

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The Crow

The Crow is a superhero comic book series created by James O'Barr revolving around the titular character of the same name.

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The Crow (1994 film)

The Crow is a 1994 American dark fantasy action film directed by Alex Proyas, written by David J. Schow and John Shirley.

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The Godfather (wrestler)

Charles Wright (born May 16, 1961) is an American semi-retired professional wrestler.

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The Great Khali

Dalip Singh Rana, (born 27 August 1972), better known by the ring name The Great Khali, is an Indian-born American professional wrestler, promoter and actor best known for his time in WWE.

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The Honky Tonk Man

Wayne Farris (born January 25, 1953), better known by the ring name The Honky Tonk Man, is an American professional wrestler.

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The Iron Sheik

Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri (حسین خسرو علی وزیری; born 15 March, 1942), better known by his ring name The Iron Sheik, is an Iranian American former professional wrestler, amateur wrestler and actor.

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The Mexicools

The Mexicools were a professional wrestling stable and tag team, that were signed to World Wrestling Entertainment's SmackDown! brand.

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The Ultimate Warrior

Warrior (born James Brian Hellwig; June 16, 1959 – April 8, 2014) was an American professional wrestler, who most famously wrestled under the ring name The Ultimate Warrior for the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) from 1987 to 1991 and again in 1992 and 1996.

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The Undertaker

Mark William Calaway (born March 24, 1965), better known by the ring name The Undertaker, is an American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE as a free agent.

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The Wild Samoans

The Wild Samoans was the professional wrestling tag team of Afa and Sika in Mid-South Wrestling, the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) and the World Wrestling Federation (WWF).

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Theatre

Theatre or theater is a collaborative form of fine art that uses live performers, typically actors or actresses, to present the experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience in a specific place, often a stage.

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Tiger Ali Singh

Gurjit Singh Hans (born March 9, 1971) is an Indo-Canadian professional wrestler, best known for his time in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) under the ring name Tiger Ali Singh.

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Tiger Mask (professional wrestling)

Tiger Mask is the persona of several Japanese professional wrestlers.

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Tor Johnson

Karl Erik Tore Johansson (19 October 1902 – 12 May 1971), better known by the stage name Tor Johnson, was a Swedish professional wrestler and actor.

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Tye Dillinger

Ronald William Arneill (born February 19, 1981) is a Canadian professional wrestler, currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the SmackDown brand under the ring name Tye Dillinger.

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Tyler Breeze

Mattias Clement (born January 19, 1988) is a Canadian professional wrestler.

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Tyrus (wrestler)

George Murdoch (born February 21, 1973), is an American actor, political commentator, and professional wrestler best known for his time in Impact Wrestling under the ring name Tyrus.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is an American mixed martial arts organization based in Las Vegas, Nevada, that is owned and operated by parent company William Morris Endeavor.

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Venom (Marvel Comics character)

Venom is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, commonly in association with Spider-Man.

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Vince McMahon

Vincent Kennedy McMahon (born August 24, 1945) is an American professional wrestling promoter and executive, American football executive, businessman, film producer, actor and sporadic professional wrestler.

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Vladimir Kozlov

Oleg Aleksandrovich Prudius (Олег Александрович Прудиус; Олег Олександрович Прудіус, Oleh Oleksandrovych Prudius; born April 27, 1979) better known by his ring name Vladimir Kozlov, is a Ukrainian-American producer and retired professional wrestler.

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Women in WWE

Throughout its history, women have served in various onscreen roles in the American professional wrestling promotion WWE.

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World of Sport (UK TV series)

World of Sport is a British television sport programme which ran on ITV between 2 January 1965 and 28 September 1985 in competition with the BBC's Grandstand.

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Wrestling Observer Newsletter

The Wrestling Observer Newsletter (WON) is a newsletter that covers professional wrestling and mixed martial arts.

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WWE

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., d/b/a WWE, is an American integrated media and entertainment company that primarily is known for professional wrestling.

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WWE Hall of Fame

The WWE Hall of Fame is a hall of fame for professional wrestlers and professional wrestling personalities maintained by WWE.

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Yokozuna (wrestler)

Rodney Agatupu Anoai (October 2, 1966 – October 23, 2000) was an American professional wrestler who is best known for his time with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) where he wrestled under the ring name Yokozuna.

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1980s professional wrestling boom

The 1980s professional wrestling boom (more commonly referred to as the Golden Age) was a surge in the popularity of professional wrestling in the United States and elsewhere throughout the 1980s.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gimmick_(professional_wrestling)

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