Back in the ‘80s, pro wrestling was to sports what hair metal was to music: cheesy, over-the-top, and insanely popular. Since then, wrestling has faded from mainstream pop culture. For years it’s been treated as a sports sideshow. But now, wrestling is once again getting its due. And there’s more to it than you might think.
Wrestling Makes a Comeback
Credits
Guest:
- David Shoemaker - Writer for Grantland and Deadspin, and author of the book The Squared Circle: Life, Death, and Pro Wrestling. - @AKATheMaskedMan