Professional wrestling has accrued a considerable amount of jargon throughout its existence. Much of it stems from the industry's origins in the days of carnivals and circuses. In the past, professional wrestlers used … See more

enforcer 1. Kane (second left) as enforcer for The Authority Also lackey or heavy A (typically larger) wrestler who accompanies … See more

garbage wrestling 1. Unscientific, violent wrestling, incorporating props such as explosives, thumbtacks, barbed wire, and fire. gas 1. Steroids. … See more

B-show A wrestling event featuring the middle and lower-level talent of a wrestling promotion. Sometimes includes well-known wrestlers making a return or finishing up their … See more

C-show An event featuring the lowest level of talent in a promotion, most notably rookies and entry-level talent. Often used as a derogatory … See more

dark match A non-televised match at a televised show (compare house show). A dark match before the show is often used to test new talent or warm up the crowd. A dark match after … See more

face Main article: Face (professional wrestling) Also babyface, or técnico (Mexico). A wrestler who is heroic, who is booked to be cheered by fans. Heels are the opposite of … See more