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"html": "\n\nUS wrestling school Grapplers Anonymous breaks down the perceived differences between modern and traditional pro wrestling. And I have a few things to say about that. \n\n(Now, usually I\u2019d just post a video with a description or short comment below. But I scribbled down too many words on this one, hence the upgrade to a headlined post.)\n\nI don\u2019t think any of the \u2018modern\u2019 aspects outlined in the video above are particularly novel, and some of them seem to contradict each other; true feats of strength, for instance, are undermined by the fakeness of thigh-slapping and overly choreographed agility spots, at least for me.\n\nBut contemporary wrestling needs new aspects to build on the traditional fundamentals. And of course, some things are always going to get over with particular crowds more than others, in spite of the homogeneity of the major league style (WWF/WWE) since the 1980s.\n\nThat is for better and for worse. Does it not represent simply another kind of homogeneity when, say, big matches in every promotion have apron spots (\u2018It\u2019s the hardest part of the ring!\u2019) or when fans insist on \u2018getting themselves over\u2019 and imposing their will on the show (with chants like that \u2018One fall!\u2019 thing that makes me grind my teeth)?\n\nHowever, the art of wrestling evolves and changes with the times. Fans have different and widely varying expectations now, especially as the fan base has diversified so much. And the entertainers \u2014 from the wrestlers to the promoters \u2014 are figuring out what works as they go.\n\nSometimes it hits, sometimes it doesn\u2019t. But the effort is appreciated, which is more than I can say about WWE\u2019s clockwork regression into productions like last weekend\u2019s Backlash, seemingly designed to keep only Vince McMahon entertained (the counterproductive booking of Roman Reigns in the main event spot despite widespread fan antipathy, while the beloved Daniel Bryan spins his wheels in a midcard slot, is all Vince) and not the people who pay to watch his product.",
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