is Professional Wrestling a Sport ?

[Betallsports]

I don't think it should be called a Sport ... But some do ....

If it's Not a Sport ... Why does it get Reported on Sports Outlets ??

@)

 

[PatsFan1283]

Nah but the concussions are certainly real.

Always thought when Hogan got busted for that N-word rant sex tape, he should've just claimed he had dementia. He must have had like 30 concussions in the 80's and 90's.

 

[thecentaur]

Although it requires athleticism, it lacks a performance based undetermined outcome so it's much closer to something like modeling

 

[KingEleven]

of course not

 

[HamGlaze]

They should have a version of the oscars.

 

[Betallsports]

They should have a version of the oscars.

I think they do

or is that their, " Hall of Fame " ?? LOL

I'll admit, over the years I have followed ( watched WWE ) but I lose interest quick ... So I might watch like once or twice, then not for another 8 months +

 

[KingEleven]

at the risk of pissing some people off, I will take it a step further....a few things many consider a sport, that I do not....for years I debated what the requirements were for something to be a sport and I think I have come to the correct conclusion. To be considered a sport, you need it to have a "playing object' such as a ball/puck AND a defense. So that leaves out wrestling and car racing. Golf is tricky because my first response would be that it is not a sport, but perhaps we can count the holes as the defense? Seems like a stretch though. Please spare me the talk about how difficult it is to win a NASCAR race or "let's see you beat Hulk Hogan in a wrestling match" etc.....Because I cannot do something or just because something is difficult, does not make it a sport...most people that argue with me, the only argument they have is "let's see you do it"....I cannot fix my bathroom plumbing, but that don't make plumbers athletes!

 

[VIEJODINOSAUR]

Pros and cons about it being a sport, but the majority of those wrestlers are athletes...

 

[Betallsports]

at the risk of pissing some people off, I will take it a step further....a few things many consider a sport, that I do not....for years I debated what the requirements were for something to be a sport and I think I have come to the correct conclusion. To be considered a sport, you need it to have a "playing object' such as a ball/puck AND a defense. So that leaves out wrestling and car racing. Golf is tricky because my first response would be that it is not a sport, but perhaps we can count the holes as the defense? Seems like a stretch though. Please spare me the talk about how difficult it is to win a NASCAR race or "let's see you beat Hulk Hogan in a wrestling match" etc.....Because I cannot do something or just because something is difficult, does not make it a sport...most people that argue with me, the only argument they have is "let's see you do it"....I cannot fix my bathroom plumbing, but that don't make plumbers athletes!

some don't believe Horse racing a Sport ... and it's called the Sport of Kings

 

[Betallsports]

Pros and cons about it being a sport, but the majority of those wrestlers are athletes...

True ... and some at some point were Pro athletes, or almost Pro athletes before they stepped into the ring.

 

[KingEleven]

some don't believe Horse racing a Sport ... and it's called the Sport of Kings

People may call it that, but that is silly

 

[KingEleven]

Pros and cons about it being a sport, but the majority of those wrestlers are athletes...

I do not disagree w/ that

 

[thecentaur]

To be considered a sport, you need it to have a "playing object' such as a ball/puck AND a defense.

I disagree because running/racing is probably the worlds first sport and there is no playing object or defense. I would say anything that requires physical activity and has a non-predetermined winner and loser can be considered a sport.

 

[KingEleven]

I disagree because running/racing is probably the worlds first sport and there is no playing object or defense. I would say anything that requires physical activity and has a non-predetermined winner and loser can be considered a sport.

well no, you called it a sport (running) but that does not make it a sport...and your definition of a sport does not work either...are you really going to tell me that a cheer leading competition is a sport?

 

[Greenbacks]

It`s a show.....All about entertainment.

 

[boss415]

Shane O Mac jumping 50 feet off cages and scaffolds into tables is impressive. It is phony but those guys are hella good athletes. Green can you put up some Shane O Mac ?

 

[The Guesser]

It's Pre-arranged, athletic performance art. When done well, it's very exciting, and I'm a lifelong fan. I am quite amazed at the main stream coverage it's achieved lately. A dedicated section on ESPN, as well as a weekly interview segment, The NY Post had a WWE Summerslam prediction column, several Sportsbooks (Bovada, 5 Dimes, International ones) put up lines for limited action.

 

[thecentaur]

well no, you called it a sport (running) but that does not make it a sport...and your definition of a sport does not work either...are you really going to tell me that a cheer leading competition is a sport?

Cheerleading LOL that's a good point

Maybe to extend the definition something cannot be a sport if it is non contact with an opponent and judges determine the winner. Boxing would still be a sport because of contact but diving and gymnastics would be deemed non sports under this definition which I would be ok with

 

[Bourn]

By definition yeah

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[KingEleven]

By definition yeah

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Bourn, but it is scripted, don't think that would fit in there because there is no actual competition. In addition, with some thought, I'm confident I could come up with a list of things that would fit into that definition that you would agree are not a sport