Episode 1's trope: literal crimes in wrestling. Crime and wrestling is unique in the sense that in most sports, the rules are sacrosanct, and an allegation or even the mere perception of cheating, can seriously damage an athlete’s or a franchise’s reputation and credibility. Wrestling, meanwhile, while often trying to pass itself off as a “sport,” has an inconsistent relationship with rules and fair play, to say the least; so much so, that crime is often used in storylines, usually in a baffling way. And while fans might have an understanding that a given instance of “crime” in a match is just part of the story, there are times that police or authority figures get involved when these crimes “cross a line.” The crime angle is often inconsistent and confusing. Alex and Kurt analyze the good, the bad, and the baffling as we try to answer the question: should this trope be pushed, buried, or barred?
Links!
Links are below if you'd would like to watch the videos along with our discussion of them during the podcast.
Video #1: JC Extreme vs. Jamal The Wizard
At the 2:31 mark of the podcast, start playing this match at the 9:50 mark.
Video #2: Jake "The Snake" Roberts attacks Randy Savage with a cobra
At the 11:45 mark of the podcast, start playing this video from the beginning.
Video #3: Crushing car crashes
At the 16:28 mark of the podcast, start playing this video from the beginning.
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