The OLD ECW was hardcore, the new one is just abysmal.
As for the topic, no, Pro Wrestling isn't fake. The blood is real, the slams are real, the injuries (for the most part) are real and wrestlers will tell you that they are on the road 300 days a year and most of the time they wrestle in pain.
Outcomes and storylines are pre-determined, yes, but does that make wrestling fake?
These guys throw themselves into hell every time they get into the ring to entertain the fans. If you think that's easy then go and take it up and try it out. One chairshot and you'd be crying yourself to sleep.
As for the topic, no, Pro Wrestling isn't fake. The blood is real, the slams are real, the injuries (for the most part) are real and wrestlers will tell you that they are on the road 300 days a year and most of the time they wrestle in pain.
Outcomes and storylines are pre-determined, yes, but does that make wrestling fake?
These guys throw themselves into hell every time they get into the ring to entertain the fans. If you think that's easy then go and take it up and try it out. One chairshot and you'd be crying yourself to sleep.