would you consider WWE etc "sport"

Shanotheslayer

Dirty Dingus McGee wrote: »

The result in those events is not pre determined.

That is the number 1 reason it is not a sport because the result is pre arranged it can't be considered a sport.

I don't understand how people are not understanding this.

chopperbyrne

It's not a sport, but it is sporting.

Wompa1

Dirty Dingus McGee wrote: »

The result in those events is not pre determined.

That is the number 1 reason it is not a sport because the result is pre arranged it can't be considered a sport.

The end product is. They plan their routine and execute it. They do it to win medals. With the shady history of the Olympics, it's not all that legit in fairness. Over the last few months we've had 4 Irish athletes get their medals upgraded due to drug busts.

The Pro wrestlers don't compete for medals, they compete to win ratings and get fatter pay packets. Also as fake as it is, the champions and headliners command higher pay than the people starting the shows and also higher appearance fees for private events. Being a WWE Champion is akin to Oscar winner for them. Once they leave the company, they can headline some p1ssant show based on the fact they were 'the guy' and make more money than those who had not been champion.

By the way, I don't think it's sport but then I also don't think synchronized swimming, darts, horse racing and a bunch of other so called sports should be called sports either.

Dirty Dingus McGee

Wompa1 wrote: »

The end product is. They plan their routine and execute it. They do it to win medals. With the shady history of the Olympics, it's not all that legit in fairness. Over the last few months we've had 4 Irish athletes get their medals upgraded due to drug busts.

The Pro wrestlers don't compete for medals, they compete to win ratings and get fatter pay packets. Also as fake as it is, the champions and headliners command higher pay than the people starting the shows and also higher appearance fees for private events. Being a WWE Champion is akin to Oscar winner for them. Once they leave the company, they can headline some p1ssant show based on the fact they were 'the guy' and make more money than those who had not been champion.

The results of wrestling matches are decided before the matches take place it is not a competition whereas synchronized swimming,gymnastics etc are a competition.If they **** up their routine they won't win a medal.

Wresting can in no way be considered a sport as the matches are not competitions over who the best wrestler is it is purely a performance like a pantomime is.

ancapailldorcha

Of course not. But then, "real sport" bores me to tears.

Capt'n Midnight

Sumo or Turkish wrestling would be more real.


At this stage I've very little interest in the Olympics due to the number of professionals involved contrary to the spirit of the games. They are allowing professional boxers this time.

This is the last Olympics where you will see amateur wrestling.
The irony is that it's the last amateur left sport in the Olympics.


Professionals means money and money attracts cheats.

Professionals also means it's the same old faces the only difference is that the venue has changed, they get medals for doing their day job.

For amateurs the Olympics is the pinnacle, for professionals it's just one more stop on the circuit.

mdwexford

Wompa1 wrote: »

The end product is. They plan their routine and execute it. They do it to win medals. With the shady history of the Olympics, it's not all that legit in fairness. Over the last few months we've had 4 Irish athletes get their medals upgraded due to drug busts.

The Pro wrestlers don't compete for medals, they compete to win ratings and get fatter pay packets. Also as fake as it is, the champions and headliners command higher pay than the people starting the shows and also higher appearance fees for private events. Being a WWE Champion is akin to Oscar winner for them. Once they leave the company, they can headline some p1ssant show based on the fact they were 'the guy' and make more money than those who had not been champion.

By the way, I don't think it's sport but then I also don't think synchronized swimming, darts, horse racing and a bunch of other so called sports should be called sports either.

You haven't a clue then is what you are saying.

Dirty Dingus McGee

Capt'n Midnight wrote: »

Sumo or Turkish wrestling would be more real.


At this stage I've very little interest in the Olympics due to the number of professionals involved contrary to the spirit of the games. They are allowing professional boxers this time.

This is the last Olympics where you will see amateur wrestling.
The irony is that it's the last amateur left sport in the Olympics.


Professionals means money and money attracts cheats.

Professionals also means it's the same old faces the only difference is that the venue has changed, they get medals for doing their day job.

For amateurs the Olympics is the pinnacle, for professionals it's just one more stop on the circuit.

There have been professionals in the Olympics for a long while now.

Professionalism doesn't damage the Olympics it's having sports like Soccer,Tennis,Golf etc in it where an Olympic medal is not the biggest prize in the game that damages it.

If you only had amateurs in the Olympics nobody would watch as people would know they aren't the best of the best.The original Olympic ideal was opposed to people even trying very hard by training and getting coaching as they thought it was unsporting and sport should be viewed as a hobby. Obviously all that is complete bull as sport (at the top level) is about maximizing your ability and doing what you can to win (within the rules).

TerrorFirmer

Not a sport technically but amazed that people get so wound up about it. Don't watch it myself but the athleticism is incredible. I can easily see why people enjoy it.

housetypeb

It's athletic pantomime.