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Originally Posted by Mr K
Actors or stuntmen or steroid abusers might be better terms than 'athletes'.
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I don't and won't pretend to know everything about this but I've been involved in the UK independent pro wrestling scene for 11 years and I can honestly say about 95%+ of the guys are in athletic shape and condition. How could they not be? To put on a 10-15 minute (and sometimes longer) match often with a heavier opponent demands athletic fitness.
Actors? I doubt anyone in the business would disagree with that.
Stuntmen? That's a pretty good description although wrestlers don't get the chance to stop the match and re-try a spot several times until they get it right then have a rest while someone else carries on for them.
Steroid abusers? I'd be careful coming out with that accusation if you're ever around any of the guys. I'm pretty certain many are but to tar them all (or even the majority) with that? Absolutely incorrect.