Is wrestling a real game or an art?

Answer 1

Actually, it's a little of both. First, professional Wrestling is not really a sport, since the "story-line" is set by the promoter and the wrestlers portray their characters, much like actors in a play; years ago, there were occasional "scientific matches" where the outcome was not predetermined, but for the most part, wrestling is like a soap Opera for a predominantly male audience: it has excitement, competition, violence (much of which is faked, but some of which results in very real injuries), and drama. However, unlike a game (football, Baseball, etc), in wrestling, the promoters control who wins the matches. That said, to be a successful wrestler requires a number of skills: athleticism, acrobatic ability, and acting talent. So, yes there is some art to it.