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Meanings of pro wrestling in English

Russian
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Portuguese
professional wrestling
Spanish
lucha libre profesional
Catalan
lluita lliure professional
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Form of wrestling that combines athletics with theater.

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Usage of pro wrestling in English
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And in pro wrestling, you gotta be able to move fast.
Hard-boiled wonderland and the end of the world: a novel
2
Guest contributor Mick Foley is no stranger to anyone familiar with pro wrestling.
Wired
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The co-hosts are pro wrestling icon Hulk Hogan and Laila Ali, Muhammad's daughter.
Reuters
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For most young female competitors in pro wrestling, WrestleMania is but a distant dream.
The South African
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The Undertaker The Undertaker is undoubtedly the most prolific monolith in pro wrestling history.
The South African
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His giant purple cast very well may be the biggest in pro wrestling history.
Forbes
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Even if you don't watch pro wrestling, you've probably seen John Cena at least a few times.
Wired
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So are Rick Perry and pro wrestling.
Wired
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It's playing a game, like pro wrestling.
The Guardian
10
CBS Corp's local digital media unit this year launched original content podcasts including pro wrestling talk show WOOOOO!
Reuters
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What does it mean to be Jewish when you're the heavyweight champion? But isn't this just pro wrestling?
The new yorker
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Short of borrowing Monday Night Raw from the world of pro wrestling, we may be stuck with Must-win Monday.
The Guardian
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This form of pro wrestling was innovated by Antonio Inoki upon starting his New Japan Pro Wrestling promotion in 1972.
The South African
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Another major figure from the world of pro wrestling has thrown his hat in the general direction of the ring.
Wired
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He has also appeared on several reality shows, including Celebrity Fit Club and has tried his hand at pro wrestling and stand-up comedy.
News.com.au
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In fact, the rage-fueled sport of pro wrestling can make a team like this all the more dominant, unorthodox… and a bit bonkers.
The South African