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 superm00se, on 09 May 2011 - 05:29 AM, said:

All three are "acting" (that is, the outcome is predetermined), but puroresu has the least theatrics and a closer tie to mixed martial arts, with more 'legitimate' moves being performed and more of its practitioners having actual knowledge in legitimate martial arts styles and actual wrestling.

I was actually interested until I read "Pro Wrestling". I guess it depends on who the better actor is. Or were the "match" is taking place.

well story line wise american wrestling is cool. but performance in the ring wise i gotta go with them crazy japanese D:

i mean THEY HAD STEEL STEPS AS A CHAMPION ONCE

Are you asking which one is more entertaining? If it's about who is stronger than who it would be very difficult to discuss because pro wrestling is fake...

@shinigami, I should clarify, the exact question I intended was "Which is most entertaining?"

@zjhento, they never had steel steps as a champion. Common misconception. It was actually a steel ladder, which lost the title to a different steel ladder, which then lost the title again to yet a third steel ladder, which then lost the title to a small pet monkey. (That's actually a true story)

 superm00se, on 20 May 2011 - 04:40 AM, said:

my bad i did know it was steel ladder XD

and wow i didn't know that kind of title exchanges happened D:

Mexican, i'd say.

This:

None, they're all fake?

Just kidding, I don't really know that, but I find wresting a very boring sport in general.

Figured since I don't want to work this morning, I would throw in my opinion:

American Pro Wrestling is "standard" in the sense that you have a general mix, but most of the style is very "standardized" meaning most wrestlers do not take any risk. The American "hardcore" scene is the riskiest in that sense, but that's generally things like CZW where no actual form is involved and it devolves into just mindless bashing with weapons and stuff.

Japanese Pro Wrestling focuses more on the aspects of exacts and general incorporate a different "style" and "feel" where the focus is on putting a good show rather than on the "drama" of it. While they are still near "standard", they tend to take higher risks. Japanese Pro Wrestling seems like the "riskiest" style out there.

Mexican Pro Wrestling is mostly the luchador style, which in my opinion is not necessarily "wrestling" but more of an art in itself. Luchadores are much rather focused on the "spectacular" of wrestling and tend to take risks in the form of high-rise moves. Not as risky as Japanese Pro Wrestling in my opinion, but messing up can still end your career the same.

The American style has come to fall dull on me now-a-days when I used to watch it all the time. Mexican and Japanese styles are very fun and interesting to watch. I certainly don't mean to discredit any particular style though. They all have their unique pros and cons.

I would also like to note that there is a distinct different between modern and classical American wrestling. If you notice, matches are not nearly as grandiose as they once were. The show has devolved into drama and discussion rather than a focus on the actual event of "wrestling" since that's the take the WWE has taken. Other American shows continue to move in that direction as well, where I would rather the drama come directly from the ring. I don't need to see people cut promos in order for a storyline to be built. Look at the 80s to mid 90s. That's how it should be done.

 Djstagen, on 20 December 2011 - 02:06 AM, said:

this shit is amaaaazing.

I only watch American WWF/WWE so I really can't say. I could say that I find it hard to believe that any type of wresting to beat WWF's "Attitude Era" 1998-2001

Crazy Japanese and their gimmicks. I think I gotta give it for entertainment.

The Luchadores are fun to watch.

American wrestling has mellowed out. Shows like WWE have pretty much phased out the Cruiserweight Divison which was a real shame. I enjoyed watching Tajiri and Mysterio going at it, story-wise as well. I haven't watched an entire episode of RAW or Smackdown since about 2008 but I keep tabs on some of the happenings. Does the WWE bought version of ECW still exist?

 Djstagen, on 20 December 2011 - 02:06 AM, said:

Xenomic vs Ninji.

Also Mexican wrestling.

I personally find Japanese pro wrestling more entertaining simply because it's so ridiculous yet the announcers seem to take it so seriously. It's like they know it's fake but they roll with it anyway and I find that fun to watch. I'm pretty sure this video has been seen before but I'll use it as an example anyway.

Wow, I do believe that this is the first topic I've started that hasn't ended in complete disaster. I'm learning

Regardless, I am beginning to warm up again to american. There seemse to be a new influx of great young talent, that is actually getting a chance to shine (for once). E.g. CM Punk, Daniel Bryan Danielson, etc.