What are some wrestling terms?
Pro Wrestling Terms
| TERM | DEFINITION |
|---|---|
| Hardway juice | Real blood produced by means other than blading. Done the hard way. |
| Heat | Enthusiasm, a positive/negative response from fans. |
| Heavy | The opposite of getting light. Basically being dead weight and not helping your opponent get you in any type of move. |
| Heel | A bad guy; rule-breaker. |
What do they say before a wrestling match?
The actual wording is “This match is scheduled for One Fall!” and sometimes it’s followed up with “With a XX minute time limit!” What it means is that the first time one of the competitors is pinned, submits, or is counted out, the match is over.
What are some WWE moves called?
Backbreaker.
Why do they call it gorilla in wrestling?
The Gorilla Position was named for Gorilla Monsoon – one of the biggest figures in the early days of the professional wrestling world. Wikipedia describes it thusly, The staging area just behind the curtain where wrestlers come out to the ring, named after Gorilla Monsoon.
What’s a smart mark?
Smark (Smart Mark) -Someone who uses the wrestling lingo when talking about pro wrestling with other fans. Someone who will call wrestlers by their real name when meeting them in public.
What does bump mean in wrestling?
Bump: The act of a wrestler hitting the ground or mat. A suplex and a fall off a ladder are both considered bumps. Card: The order/series of matches on a given wrestling show.
What is a potato in wrestling?
Potato/Stiff: To legitimately hit an opponent with a lot of force either with a punch or kick or even an object. This is often by accident but can be on purpose. Promo/Cutting a Promo: A term used to describe an on screen interview with a wrestler.
What do you call a female wrestler?
In the 1990s, WWE (then known as the World Wrestling Federation) introduced the term Diva to refer to its female performers. The term was applied to women who appear as wrestlers, managers or valets, backstage interviewers, or ring announcers.