Chapter
The Rise of Independent Wrestling
11:02 - 25:48 (14:46)
The consolidation of the televised professional wrestling industry by World Wrestling Entertainment led to the emergence of a new ecosystem of independent wrestling shows. Fans of the sport widely regard independent wrestling as an alternative to major wrestling labels such as the WWE.
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The rise of All Elite Wrestling (AEW) has challenged the long-standing dominance of WWE in the wrestling industry, appealing to a new era of pro wrestling fans who feel underserved by the WWE's focus on a broader audience.
11:02 - 14:30 (03:28)
Summary
The rise of All Elite Wrestling (AEW) has challenged the long-standing dominance of WWE in the wrestling industry, appealing to a new era of pro wrestling fans who feel underserved by the WWE's focus on a broader audience.
ChapterThe Rise of Independent Wrestling
EpisodeThe Sunday Read: ‘How Danhausen Became Professional Wrestling’s Strangest Star’
PodcastThe Daily
With the consolidation of televised wrestling and the disappearance of territorial promotions, independent wrestling shows began to emerge, presenting shows in bars, backyards and small venues without the need for superior capital outlay.
14:30 - 18:24 (03:54)
Summary
With the consolidation of televised wrestling and the disappearance of territorial promotions, independent wrestling shows began to emerge, presenting shows in bars, backyards and small venues without the need for superior capital outlay. These promotions rely on a constantly evolving roster of wrestlers who work their local circuits and act as an alternative to mainstream, globalized wrestling companies such as WWE or WCW.
ChapterThe Rise of Independent Wrestling
EpisodeThe Sunday Read: ‘How Danhausen Became Professional Wrestling’s Strangest Star’
PodcastThe Daily
Danhausen's wrestling gimmick incorporates pop culture references that create a sense of recognition among fans, leading to him becoming a big attraction at AEW's Double or Nothing event in Las Vegas.
18:24 - 23:02 (04:38)
Summary
Danhausen's wrestling gimmick incorporates pop culture references that create a sense of recognition among fans, leading to him becoming a big attraction at AEW's Double or Nothing event in Las Vegas.
ChapterThe Rise of Independent Wrestling
EpisodeThe Sunday Read: ‘How Danhausen Became Professional Wrestling’s Strangest Star’
PodcastThe Daily
Phil Brooks and Cody Rhodes discuss the process of developing a wrestling persona and the importance of the real reactions of the crowd in determining success, as well as the role of predetermined storylines in pro wrestling.
23:02 - 25:48 (02:45)
Summary
Phil Brooks and Cody Rhodes discuss the process of developing a wrestling persona and the importance of the real reactions of the crowd in determining success, as well as the role of predetermined storylines in pro wrestling.