Can pro wrestling be considered art?
arts Updated 23rd February 2021 Pro wrestling isn't just body slams and violence -- it's also art Written by Tufayel Ahmed, CNN Professional wrestling has historically gotten a bad rap as neither being a respected sport nor form of entertainment. To most, the pervading image of wrestling may still be beefed-up, baby-oiled behemoths like Hulk Hogan or John Cena competing in staged fights, or the over-the-top, spandex-clad comedy theatrics seen in Netflix's hit series "Glow." Pro wrestling's merits as a legitimate sport have long been debated, but can this curious confluence of kitsch character...