The People's collection of cultural studies essays on wrestling.

Professional Wrestling and the Commercial Stage examines professional wrestling as a century-old, theatrical form that spans from its local places of performanc

Once deemed an unworthy research endeavor, the study of sports fandom has garnered the attention of seasoned scholars from a variety of academic disciplines. Id

The millions of fans who watch World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) programs each year are well aware of their role in building the narrative of the sport. #WWE:

Joey Hamilton makes a mistake on a simple wrestling maneuver during his World Title competition, and his botched scripted match is televised nationally. With Jo