Chapter
The Art of Pro Wrestling and the Business of Blood
07:17 - 11:18 (04:01)
Learn about the improvisational and collaborative art of professional wrestling, and the dark past of bloodsport in the business.
Clips
The process of becoming a fighter can be compared to that of an improv comedian or jazz musician.
07:17 - 09:15 (01:57)
Summary
The process of becoming a fighter can be compared to that of an improv comedian or jazz musician. It involves finding a promoter, practicing for hours a day, and eventually graduating into the professional fighting world.
ChapterThe Art of Pro Wrestling and the Business of Blood
EpisodeAEW's Chris Jericho's Alien Abduction Story | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #93
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
During a podcast conversation, two former pro-wrestlers explain how they communicate in the ring to coordinate their moves.
09:15 - 09:58 (00:43)
Summary
During a podcast conversation, two former pro-wrestlers explain how they communicate in the ring to coordinate their moves. They state that talking with each other is the key to successful performances and avoiding injury.
ChapterThe Art of Pro Wrestling and the Business of Blood
EpisodeAEW's Chris Jericho's Alien Abduction Story | Howie Mandel Does Stuff #93
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
In the world of wrestling, matches have evolved from barbed wire matches to extreme death matches where wrestlers would fight with light bulb tubes and fall into barbed wire and tacks, all for the sake of putting on the best possible show.
09:58 - 11:18 (01:20)
Summary
In the world of wrestling, matches have evolved from barbed wire matches to extreme death matches where wrestlers would fight with light bulb tubes and fall into barbed wire and tacks, all for the sake of putting on the best possible show. While this type of wrestling is no longer allowed, it was once a popular way to make more money based on the amount of bloodshed.