La lucha libre profesional ha acumulado una cantidad considerable de jerga a lo largo de su existencia. [1] [2] Mucho de esto proviene de los orígenes de la industria en la época de los carnavales y circos. [3] En el pasado, los luchadores profesionales usaban tales términos en presencia de fanáticos para no revelar la naturaleza trabajadora del negocio. [1] [3] En los últimos años, la discusión generalizada en Internet ha popularizado estos términos. [1] Muchos de los términos se refieren a los aspectos financieros de la lucha libre profesional además de los términos dentro del ring. [3]
Un espectáculo Un evento de lucha libre, donde una empresa es más grande dibuja luchar. [1] Compara B-show y C-show . Un equipo Un grupo de las principales estrellas de una promoción de lucha libre que luchan en un espectáculo A. [1] Comparar B-equipo . Abortar Para interrumpir repentinamente una disputa , ángulo o truco debido a la falta de interés de los fanáticos o alguna otra advertencia (como una lesión), generalmente sin explicación. [1]As Un término que generalmente solo se usa en japonés puroresu para un luchador designado como la cara de la promoción. No necesariamente lo mismo que el campeón máximo. Ejemplos de ases incluyen a Hayabusa en Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling , Hiroshi Tanahashi en New Japan Pro-Wrestling , Mayu Iwatani de World Wonder Ring Stardom y Kento Miyahara en All Japan Pro Wrestling . [4] [5]AgenteTambién productor o entrenador .
Un empleado de la gerencia, a menudo un exluchador (aunque puede ser un luchador actual), que ayuda a los luchadores a organizar combates, planificar historias, dar críticas sobre los combates y transmitir instrucciones de los reservadores . Los agentes a menudo actúan como enlace entre los luchadores y la gerencia de alto nivel y, a veces, también pueden ayudar a entrenar a los luchadores más jóvenes. WWE se refiere a ellos como "productores" y AEW como "entrenadores". Alianza Se desarrolló una relación de cooperación entre dos o más luchadores, ya sea luchando en equipo o en combates individuales. Se diferencia de un establo y una facción ya que los luchadores no están agrupados, sino que se presentan como un grupo de individuos que trabajan juntos por un objetivo común a corto plazo. Las alianzas a menudo se forman con el propósito específico de retener títulos entre los miembros de la alianza, o para contrarrestar a un enemigo específico o grupo de enemigos. La formación de una alianza puede ser una historia propia. [6]Andre disparó Un truco de cámara mediante el cual se hace que un luchador parezca más grande colocando la cámara debajo del luchador y disparando hacia arriba. El nombre de André the Giant , un sujeto frecuente de tales tomas de cámara. [2]Ángulo Una historia de ficción. Un ángulo generalmente comienza cuando un luchador ataca a otro (física o verbalmente), lo que resulta en venganza. [3] Un ángulo puede ser tan pequeño como una sola cerilla o una venganza que dura años. No es raro ver que un ángulo se vuelve a ajustar debido a que no supera a los fanáticos, o si uno de los luchadores actualmente involucrados en el ángulo es despedido. Apter mag Una revista de lucha libre profesional de estilo antiguo que se adhiere a los artículos de kayfabe . [1] El término se refiere a las revistas que alguna vez estuvieron relacionadas con el periodista Bill Apter , como Pro Wrestling Illustrated . [1]Espectáculo B Un evento de lucha libre con el talento de nivel medio y bajo de una promoción de lucha libre. A veces incluye luchadores conocidos que regresan o terminan su carrera. [1] Compara A-show y C-show . Equipo B El grupo de luchadores en un B-show . [1] Con frecuencia, el equipo B luchará en un lugar la misma noche en que los luchadores del equipo A luchan en un evento diferente, aunque una promoción a veces programará un evento con luchadores del equipo B para probar un nuevo mercado. Comparar A-equipo . cara de bebeVer cara . vencerEl escudo de realizar una por golpear en Kane
Un ángulo en el que un luchador o el otro ejecutante es el destinatario de un golpeo de un solo lado (a veces con breve falsa reaparición s), por lo general por un grupo de luchadores o después de ser atraídos a una situación comprometida. [1]montar en bicicleta Una práctica ya obsoleta utilizada en la era territorial en la que se distribuían cintas de televisión a emisoras dentro del territorio de un promotor. [2]blading También jugos , toques y color .
Un luchador se corta intencionalmente a sí mismo (o, más raramente, se deja cortar por el oponente o el árbitro) para provocar una hemorragia y vender la ofensiva del oponente. etiqueta ciega 1. Una etiqueta hecha en una pelea por equipos en la que el luchador en el delantal etiqueta a su compañero sin saberlo o sin su consentimiento. 2. Una etiqueta en la que el oponente del etiquetador no se da cuenta de que ha ocurrido una etiqueta, dejándolo abierto a un ataque por el lado ciego mientras intenta atacar al luchador que ha sido etiquetado. La mayoría de las veces ocurre cuando el compañero en el ring es arrojado contra las cuerdas o retrocedido hacia su propio rincón. mancha sopladaVer lugar perdido . quitar El partido final en una pelea . [1] Si bien los luchadores involucrados a menudo se mueven hacia nuevas disputas, a veces es el combate final en la promoción para uno o más de los luchadores. [1]explotar Agotarse durante un partido. [1]bonzo gonzo Un final usado en equipos de etiqueta y otros combates multipartitos en los que todos los luchadores están en el ring y el árbitro no puede restaurar el orden. [2]libro
También booker y booking .
Determinar y programar los eventos de una tarjeta de lucha libre . La persona encargada de montar partidos y escribir ángulos es un "booker". [1] Es el equivalente de lucha libre de un guionista . Un booker también se puede describir como alguien que recluta y contrata talentos para trabajar en una promoción en particular. El Tribunal de Distrito de los Estados Unidos para el Distrito Sur de Iowa definió a un booker en 1956 como "[...] cualquier persona que, por una tarifa o comisión, haga arreglos con un promotor o promotores para la actuación de luchadores en exhibiciones de lucha libre profesional". [7] Booking es también el término que usa un luchador para describir un combate programado o una aparición en un programa de lucha libre (es decir, "un combate reservado"). [1]boom boom boom A match segment, often near the end of tag team or multi-party matches, when competitors perform their signature moves in quick succession. [2]botch Something (usually a scripted move or spoken line) which does not go as planned due to a mistake. Bret's rope
The second rope of a wrestling ring, the middle rope, often considered the most dangerous rope. [8][9] Named after wrestler Bret Hart, who frequently struck from this rope, by OSW Review. [10][11][12][13]broadwayAlso going broadway.
A match that ends in a time limit draw. bump To fall on the mat or ground. [1][14] A flat back bump is a bump in which a wrestler lands solidly on their back with high impact, spread over as much surface as possible. [1] A "phantom bump" occurs when a wrestler or referee takes a bump without a plausible reason (usually due to a botch or other mistake). [1]burialAlso bury and buried.
The worked lowering (relegation) of a wrestler's status in the eyes of the fans. The opposite of a push, it is the act of a promoter or booker causing a wrestler to lose popularity and/or credibility, or damaging their gimmick through means such as forcing them to lose in squash matches, losing continuously, allowing opponents to no- sell or kick out of said wrestler's finisher, or forcing them to participate in unentertaining or degrading storylines, or not using them at all. A burial is often used a form of punishment due to real-life backstage disagreements between the wrestler and the booker, the wrestler falling out of favor with the company, or sometimes to demote an unpopular performer or gimmick. business Professional wrestling; instead of "profession" or "sport". [3]bust open To start to bleed, usually from the head after being hit with something like a chair, and typically (but not always) after blading. C-show An event featuring the lowest level of talent in a promotion, most notably rookies and entry-level talent. Often used as a derogatory adjective. Compare A-show and B-show. call To instruct the other wrestler of what is going to happen in the match. [1] Also refers to commentators detailing what is happening during a match. call it in the ring To make up moves and storytelling in a match on the fly, rather than rehearse them in advance. It is essentially the wrestling equivalent of improvisational theatre. camera kills Empty seats that are not sold due to being right behind a permanent camera location which would result in an obstructed view. card The lineup of the matches that will be staged at a given venue for a given performance. [1] The card is generally performed in a roughly inverse order to the way in which it might be printed for posters or other promotional materials. The major matches between well-known opponents are said to be "top of the card" or the main event and generally go on last, while the preliminary matches between lesser-known opponents are said to be the "undercard". carpenter A term for a wrestler whose purpose is to use their in-ring abilities to make their opponents look as good and strong as possible. This is different from an enhancement talent in that a wrestler is used as a carpenter because they are recognized as having great in-ring abilities and experience. Often (but not always) a carpenter is an older, more experienced wrestler, tasked with making less experienced wrestlers (often in the beginning stages of receiving a push) look like a credible threat going into their next program. In modern times, a carpenter is also used when a company is preparing to present a recent signee who may not be familiar to the audience, in an effort to help the wrestler best showcase their abilities. Because of their skill and role in building up talent, carpenters are regarded with a great deal of respect. carry The act of one wrestler guiding a typically less experienced or skilled performer through a match. A "carry job" refers to a match or angle in which a particularly skilled performer is able to make an inferior wrestler look good, or is perceived to be doing all the work. chain wrestling A sequence of traditional grappling moves usually employed near the start of a match. More common in Japan and Mexico than in the US. [2]champion's advantageAlso championship advantage.
The rule that a reigning champion, should they lose during a title defense by countout or disqualification rather than by the traditional means of pinfall or submission, would retain their title despite losing the match; it can sometimes be revoked as part of a storyline. [15][16]cheap heat The incitement of a negative crowd reaction by insulting the crowd en-masse, typically by bringing up something unrelated to the wrestling business (such as mocking a local town or sports team), usually used in a negative light. Foreign heel wrestlers, like Iron Sheik, often get this by insulting whatever country they're performing in. [1][3]Compare cheap pop. cheap pop The incitement of a positive crowd reaction by "kissing up" to the crowd. Mick Foley would often do this by saying "It's great to be here in (insert name of city and state)!" Heels often follow the same principle, but in reverse to get booed. Compare cheap heat. clean finish A match ending without cheating, outside interference, or any type of controversy, usually in the center of the ring after executing a finisher. Compare Dusty finish and screwjob. clean wrestling Matches pitting two faces with no storyline animosity against each other, both obeying the rules throughout. Such matches are characterized by an emphasis on displaying technical wrestling skill instead of working the audience and a general air of sportsmanship. Although a staple of British and Japanese wrestling, it is uncommon in North America. One notable "clean" match which took place in North America is Hulk Hogan vs. The Ultimate Warrior at WrestleMania VI in 1990. [17]closet champion A titleholder (usually a heel) who ducks top-flight matches, cheats to win (often by managerial interference), and—when forced to wrestle good opponents—deliberately causes themself to be disqualified (since titles often do not change hands by disqualification) to retain the title. [1]color The amount of bloodshed in a match. [1][18][19]comeback A moment in which a wrestler is being dominated and then manages to turn things around and fight back successfully. Usually done by faces to earn sympathy. The expression "feeding a comeback" refers to behavior by heels to increase the dramatic impact of a comeback. See also Hulking up. crimson mask A face covered in blood, comparable to a mask. cross-promotion An event which occurs when two or more rival promotions put together one card or wrestling event. Some promoters have used cross-promotion style angles to further interest. Cross-promotion dates back to the early days of wrestling as challenges between rival promoters in the same area often occurred. curtain jerkerSee jerk the curtaincutoffAlso getting the heat.
A point in a match in which the heel stops the face's attack or comeback and goes on the offensive. [2]faceAlso babyface.
A wrestler who is heroic, who is booked to be cheered by fans. [1]Heels are the opposite of faces, and faces commonly perform against heels. face-in-perilAlso playing Ricky Morton.
In a tag team match, the member of a face team who is dominated by the heel team for an extended period of the match. The tactic can be used to help get the crowd behind the face tag team and is usually followed up with a hot tag. During the 1980s, Ricky Morton of the Rock 'n' Roll Express was typically in this position while teaming with Robert Gibson; so much so that "playing Ricky Morton" has become synonymous with the term. faction A group of several wrestlers who band together and protect each other during matches. Different from a stable in that stables have a leader or spokesperson. Factions are also generally larger than stables. [21]fall The ending of a match. A fall is obtained by gaining a decision in any manner, normally consisting of a pinfall, submission, countout, or disqualification. In a two out of three falls match, or a Mountevans Rules match, a wrestler must gain two decisions to win instead of only one. See also near-fall. fallout show The first televised show after a pay-per-view. Often new storylines are introduced in these episodes, and the consequences of the pay-per-view are explained. Contrast with go-home show. false comeback Also hope spot.[2]
A brief offensive flurry by a face, before losing momentum back to a heel after being dominated for several minutes. [1] Usually, it occurs before the actual comeback. false finish A pinfall attempt which is kicked out of, usually after a finisher or series of high impact moves, and usually kicked out of just before the referee counts to three. This builds crowd anticipation towards the actual finish. feud A staged rivalry between multiple wrestlers or groups of wrestlers. They are integrated into ongoing storylines, particularly in events which are televised. Feuds may last for months or even years or be resolved with implausible speed, perhaps during the course of a single match. [1]fighting champion A champion who defends their title often, and with most or all of the outcomes being victory by pinfall or submission. finish The planned end of a match. [1]See clean finish and Dusty finish. finisher A wrestler's signature move that usually leads to the pinfall or submission. five moves of doom A particular combination of moves that a certain wrestler tends to use in every match, often in the same sequence, usually ending with their finisher. This term is usually used pejoratively, though it was not originally intended so by Dave Meltzer, who coined the term in the 1990s to describe the finishing sequence of Bret Hart, and later used to describe that of John Cena. foreign object A weapon that is not allowed to be used in the match. Usually found under the ring or ringside, in a wrestler's tights, or handed to wrestlers by managers, interfering wrestlers or (less commonly) audience members. If a foreign object is used behind the referee's back, it usually leads to a pinfall. However, the same object is typically less effective in a match where it is legal. At one point in World Championship Wrestling (WCW)'s history, this was referred to as "international objects" by commentators due to a misunderstanding by WCW owner Ted Turner's objections to the use of the word "foreign" applied throughout his media empire, when he intended only to restrict the word's use on his news networks. [citation needed]Freebird rule A "rule" that allows a three-wrestler stable to challenge for and defend a tag-team championship with any two of its members. Named for The Fabulous Freebirds, who popularized this concept. [2]future endeavored Fired or leaving a promotion. Inspired by WWE's announcement of a wrestler's release, typically wishing the subject "all the best in their future endeavors." [2]gas 1. Steroids. [1] 2. Stamina, as in "out of gas". gassed Exhausted or out of breath during a match. gig The blade a wrestler uses to cut themself. [1]See blading. gimmickMike Rotunda used a tax collector
gimmick as Irwin R. Schyster
Also persona.
The character portrayed by a wrestler. Can be used to refer specifically to the motif or theme evoked by a character, as indicated by their name, costume or other paraphernalia, or to refer to any aspect of the worked presentation, sometimes negatively (eg. a gimmick match). glorified jobberAlso jobber to the stars.
A jobber who defeats "pure jobbers" as well as mid-card wrestlers in matches, but consistently loses to main event level wrestlers. go away heat When a wrestler, heel or face, evokes a negative reaction not through their working of the audience but because the audience are not entertained by the wrestler and do not want to watch them perform. Compare X-Pac heat. go home To finish a match. One wrestler would tell the other to "go home" when it is time for them to execute the planned ending for their match. Referees may also tell the wrestlers to go home (usually after receiving word to do so from a producer backstage). go-home show The final televised show before a pay-per-view event. So named because the promotion will often have no house shows in the next few days before the pay-per-view, in order to give the wrestlers a chance to literally go home and rest up so they may bring their A-Game at the pay-per-view. Contrast with fallout show. going into business for him/herself When a wrestler starts working for their own benefit rather than the mutual benefit of themselves and their opponents, typically by refusing to sell. A type of shoot. gold A championship belt. go over To win in a wrestling match. [1]Gorilla position The staging area just behind the curtain where wrestlers come out to the ring, named after Gorilla Monsoon. The Gorilla Position in World Championship Wrestling was named after Jody Hamilton and was commonly referred to as the "Jody Position." In All Elite Wrestling, the "go position" is named "Dusty Position" after Dusty Rhodes. [22]green Refers to a wrestler who is in the early stages of their career and, as a result, may be prone to making mistakes because of their inexperience. [1] Expanded by Stone Cold Steve Austin to "greener than goose shit". [2]gusher A deep cut that bleeds a lot, [19] usually caused by a mistake while blading, but can be intentional. An example happened at the Judgment Day PPV in 2004, when Eddie Guerrero accidentally hit a blood vessel when blading. [1]legitShort-form of "legitimate".
1. Refers to real-life incidents or events that have not been booked or scripted and are therefore not part of the fictional and kayfabe presentation. It is often used to describe a genuine injury to a wrestler, as opposed to one scripted as part of a storyline. 2. Used to describe a wrestler who has a genuine background in another combat sport (typically boxing, other wrestling codes or mixed martial arts) and so has proven "real" fighting skills. lemon A wrestler who is not over with an audience and is perceived as a failure. lights out A spot in which the house lights are suddenly turned down to allow for a surprise of some kind. [2]lesbian pollen When a female wrestler is lesbian in kayfabe to play mind games on her opponent. Examples of this are the Dawn Marie/ Torrie Wilson storyline, and the Trish Stratus/ Mickie James storyline. The term originated from OSW Review. local competitor An unsigned wrestler that is usually put into squash matches with company wrestlers to build the other's momentum. Often used so known wrestlers from the promotion do not have to job. local medical facility WWE's term for 'hospital'. Used in kayfabe scenarios when a wrestler is injured and was coined to prevent fans from calling an actual hospital during the time in which kayfabe was not yet broken. lock up Also link up.
A portion of a match, usually the very start of the match, where two wrestler join together in a collar-and-elbow tie up. low-carder A wrestler who typically wrestles near the beginning of a show and does not participate in major storylines or matches. Often seen as being at the bottom of a promotion's hierarchy. lumberjack (m)lumberjill (f) A wrestler, typically, who stands close to the ring, usually in a lumberjack match, in which he or she (and others similarly called upon) are to forcibly return to the ring any wrestler who attempts to leave or is expelled therefrom. Usually, in the case of a heel, he or she is actually helping one or more (rarely all) wrestlers. lucha libre Mexican professional wrestling. Translates to "free fight" and is sometimes shortened to simply lucha, the Mexican style of professional wrestling is characterized by high-flying aerial moves, colored masks, and the rapid series of holds, strikes, and maneuvers. lucharesu The specific fusion style of professional wrestling that could involve the high-flying acrobatic moves of lucha libre and the suplexes, strong martial arts strikes, physicality, and psychology of puroresu or strong-style wrestling. main event The headline or marquee match of a show. Almost always the last match of the show, although some exceptions exist. The penultimate match on a card is sometimes referred to as the semi main-event. main eventer A wrestler who is seen as on the highest level in a promotion and typically headlines shows. Often wrestling for the world title of a promotion. managerPaul Heyman (right) as manager of Brock Lesnar
A performer (usually a non-wrestler) who is paired with one or more wrestlers in order to help them get over, often by acting as a mouthpiece or interfering in matches on their behalf. Typically managers are seen accompanying their wrestlers to the ring and are presented as having some sort of influence or sway over their wrestlers. mark 1. A wrestling fan who enthusiastically believes or behaves as though they believe professional wrestling is not staged, or loses sight of the staged nature of the business while supporting their favorite wrestlers. [24] The term is often used pejoratively, for example to refer to people who have little or no knowledge about the backstage, the industry as a whole, however, it is also used by some in the business to refer to all wrestling fans. [25] 2. Used by some industry insiders to describe a participant in the wrestling industry whom they think believes that any worked aspect of the industry is more important than the money they can earn; for example, being preoccupied with holding a title belt rather than being paid more will often see a wrestler described as a "mark for him/herself." [1]married To be paired with another wrestler (or tag team) in a long series of matches. [2]Marty Jannetty (front) during his time in The Rockers with Shawn Michaels
Marty JannettyAlso simply Jannetty.
Derisive term given to a member of a tag team who, upon the breakup of the team, achieves markedly less success than their partner. Coined in reference to Marty Jannetty, who teamed with Shawn Michaels to form The Rockers. While Michaels went to become a four-time world champion and two-time WWE Hall of Famer, Jannetty was released from the WWF two months after the team's breakup, and would repeatedly be hired and fired from the promotion (and other promotions) over the next twenty years, almost always participating in storylines which related to his status as Michaels's former partner. Other wrestlers often seen as a Jannetty of a team include Rick Steiner of The Steiner Brothers, Stevie Ray of Harlem Heat, and Jim Neidhart of The Hart Foundation. [26]mechanic A wrestler whose job it is to feud with the future main event performers and help get them ready for the position. Other times, mechanics are the in-ring teachers helping younger wrestlers gain experience and ability. [27]mid-carder A wrestler who is seen as higher than a low-carder, but below a main eventer, typically performing in the middle of a show. Often wrestling for the secondary title of a federation. An "upper-midcarder" is a wrestler who can transition between the midcard and occasional main-event programs. [1]missed spotAlso blown spot and mis-selling.
A move or series of moves which are mistimed. [1]money mark Someone who founds or invests in a wrestling promotion mainly to associate with wrestlers, often willfully or ignorantly disregarding financial risks a profit-focused investor would avoid. money match A highly promoted non-title match at or near the end of a card, which is a main selling point for an event. [1]monsterAndré the Giant was a notable monster
heel late in his career
An extremely powerful, seemingly unbeatable wrestler, either face or heel, who often wins matches in a quick, one-sided manner. mouthpiece A manager who does the promos, or all the talking, for a wrestler possessing poor oration skills. [1]Muta scale An informal measure among some fans of the amount of blood lost by a wrestler during a match. The scale begins at 0.0 Muta (no blood), with 1.0 Muta being equivalent to the blood loss of Great Muta during an infamous 1992 New Japan Pro-Wrestling match with Hiroshi Hase. [28]rasslin'Also wrasslin', southern style, or more specifically, Memphis style.
Originally, along with "grunt-and-groan", used by the mainstream media when presenting a derisive story on professional wrestling, which often stereotyped the participants and audience. Now refers to a style of wrestling popular in the Mid-South region of Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas (primary city is Memphis, Tennessee), and as a result, the southeastern United States, which emphasizes kayfabe and stiffness, generally with fewer squash matches and longer feuds, hence the more recent "southern style" or to be specific compared to the Carolinas (Jim Crockett) or Georgia styles, "Memphis style". receipt A term for returning a particularly stiff move back to a wrestler. ref bump A scenario where the referee of the match takes a bump and is knocked out and taken out of the match, temporarily or permanently. This usually occurs to allow a storyline to progress. Reign of Terror Derisive term referring to the period between 2002 and 2005 during which Triple H, as a heel on WWE's Raw brand, main evented nearly every pay-per-view and rarely lost. The Reign of Terror began when Triple H was awarded the newly-introduced World Heavyweight Championship on the September 2, 2002 edition of Raw. He went on to hold the title 5 times for a combined 616 days, successfully defending the championship on 24 different occasions, the latter two marks establishing still-standing records. In PPV title matches over the next three years, Triple H defeated Rob Van Dam, Kane, Shawn Michaels, Scott Steiner, Booker T, Kevin Nash, Goldberg, Chris Jericho, Randy Orton, Batista, Chris Benoit, and Edge. Perhaps the most infamous match of The Reign of Terror occurred when Triple H defeated Booker T at WrestleMania XIX, pinning him with one arm roughly 30 seconds after delivering his Pedigree finishing move. The match concluded what was seen by most as a racially-charged storyline that should have ended with Booker T victorious. The Reign of Terror ultimately ended when Batista defeated HHH at Vengeance in 2005, the third consecutive Raw pay-per-view main evented by Batista defeating Triple H for the title. rematch clause Also return clause.
When a champion loses their title to another, this may be invoked to procure a title rematch in the near future. This fictional clause is often ignored in storylines. repackage To give a wrestler a new gimmick. rest holdTed DiBiase Jr. performing a rest hold on Daniel Bryan
A loose hold applied during a match, during which wrestlers catch their breath or plan the next series of spots together. [1]rib A practical joke played by or on a wrestler. [1]ring general An experienced wrestler who knows how to work a match to its full potential. ring psychology The process of wrestling a match in such a way that the crowd becomes emotionally involved. Performing an engaging match requires acting skills and a good grasp of dramatic timing. [33]ring rat Similar to a groupie, one who frequents wrestling events to pursue sex with wrestlers. [1][34]ring rust A detriment to wrestling ability resulting from lack of practice during a hiatus. Road Warrior Pop A loud roar of approval that a wrestler receives from the fans when making their entrance to the ring, in reference to one of the most iconic and idolized tag teams in WWE history, the Road Warriors, also known as, Legion of Doom.
rope break A break of the pin count or submission when a wrestler has his hands or feet on the rope or under the rope.
rub Helping a less popular wrestler get over by associating them with a more prominent or popular wrestler. [35]run-inThe nWo performing a run-in during WrestleMania 31
The unexpected entry of a new wrestler(s) or returning wrestler in a match already in progress. [1] Run-ins are usually made by heels, typically to further a feud with a face. [1] This is usually done with a beat down. Sometimes a face will do a run-in to protect another face from a heel who is cheating or overly punishing the weaker opponent, often beginning a feud. rushed finishAlso audible finish.
A match finish which occurs sooner (and often differently) than planned. It is used when a wrestler is legitimately injured and cannot continue as planned, when the match is approaching its time limit (or a television segment is running long), or after a botch significantly changes the plot of the match. The term "audible" is also used, referring to the finish being known to happen upon verbal instruction from outside the ring. work 1. (noun): Anything planned to happen, [3] or a "rationalized lie". [1] The opposite of shoot. 2. (verb): To methodically attack a single body part over the course of a match or an entire angle, setting up an appropriate finisher. 3. (verb): To deceive or manipulate an audience in order to elicit a desired response. worked shoot The phenomenon of a wrestler seemingly going "off script", often revealing elements of out-of-universe reality, but actually doing so as a fully planned part of the show. A notable example of a worked shoot is CM Punk's pipebombpromo on the June 27th, 2011, episode of Monday Night Raw. [46]worker Another term for professional wrestler. Often used in the context of describing in-ring skill level (e.g. "He is a good/bad worker"). workrate The in-ring performance level a wrestler puts into their matches, judged by a combination of skill and effort. A wrestler considered talented in the ring has a "high workrate". wrestler's court A term used often to describe kangaroo courts held backstage with a congregation of wrestlers; this is often used to settle backstage disputes and transgressions between performers and (sometimes) staff such as writers. In WWE, The Undertaker is known as being the "judge, jury, and executioner" and JBL the "prosecuting attorney" of wrestler's court during their full-time tenures in the company. Punishments for those found "guilty" often included the purchase of the night's alcohol or rental cars. [47]write offAlso write off television.
To book an angle and/or match so as to explain in kayfabe a wrestler's upcoming (and usually inconvenient) absence, usually in the form of being "injured".