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What is a wrestling promoter?
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. A professional wrestling promotion is a company or business that regularly performs shows involving professional wrestling. “Promotion” also describes a role which entails management, advertising and logistics of running a wrestling event (see promoter).
Who was the first wrestling promoter?
Pioneer-era (1900s–1940s)
| Ring name (Real name) | Life | Promotion |
|---|---|---|
| Max Clayton | 1896-1957 | National Wrestling Alliance (Omaha) (1948-1957) |
| Jimmy Demetral (Dimitro Demetralis) | 1892–1978 | International Wrestling Promotion (1924–1973) |
| Ray Fabiani | 1889–1973 | |
| Clayton Fisher | 1909–1977 |
What is Gorilla WWE?
Robert James Marella (June 4, 1937 – October 6, 1999), better known by his ring name of Gorilla Monsoon, was an American professional wrestler, play-by-play commentator, and booker. Monsoon has received acclaim for his wrestling career, while his announcing has garnered both praise and derision.
What does being booked mean in wrestling?
Booking is also the term a wrestler uses to describe a scheduled match or appearance on a wrestling show (ie, “a booked match”). A match segment, often near the end of tag team or multi-party matches, when competitors perform their signature moves in quick succession.
What does cross promotion mean in wrestling?
An event which occurs when two or more rival promotions put together one or wrestling event. Some promoters have used cross-promotion style to further interest. Cross-promotion dates back to the early days of wrestling as challenges between rival promoters in the same area often occurred.
How do promoter deals with musicians work?
When a promoter makes a deal with a musician, the deal usually (really, should) takes into account the expenses associated with the show so that when the musician sees the deal, they know how much they stand to make.
Why is there so much jargon in professional wrestling?
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 such terms in the presence of fans so as not to reveal the worked nature of the business.