Honest Question to Pro-Wrestling fans: WHY?

I am not trying to put anyone down; I'm just trying to understand. My co-worker always has various matches on.
I can appreciate:
The obvious athleticism required to pull off even a fraction of the jumps and lands, etc. Respect, big time. Big time.
The beautiful women, who are also in amazing shape.
The amount of planning and pyro that goes into entrances. Heck, the whole production.
And Seth Freakin' Rollins.

The rest leaves me scratching my head. Telegraphed punches that end a clear mile away from the intended target. More folding chairs thrown than Bobby Knight. I'm not seeing the real meat of the performance. Obviously, people dig it big time, so what am I missing?

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SoLeRiMix · 31-35, M

WWE is a joke now. I have some posts a out it. Just posted this:

https://similarworlds.com/fighting-martial-arts/wrestling/4359923-When-WWE-was-worth-watching-I-enjoy-watching

2004 WWE died after WrestleMania XX.

I shifted my focus to UFC after 2004 because I was done over-scripted and hilariously choreographed matches.🙂

TheRascallyOne · 31-35, M

@SoLeRiMix Actually you should give AEW a shot

uncalled4 · 56-60, M

@SoLeRiMix I actually was working in pay-per-view for the first UFC. It was almost 30 years ago, but I remember that the first match on the card was a Gracie fight. He kicked the guy's teeth out in like 30 seconds and they did NOT have the next match ready, so the hosts had to vamp and fill for like a half hour. It was poorly produced, but boy has it thrived!

SoLeRiMix · 31-35, M

@TheRascallyOne Yup! It is better than WWE but they also invest more in talent that is becoming older.

I really want the good old ECW days to come back when action looked real though it was all kayfabe.

You don't get to see I-Quit, No Holds Barred, Hardcore, Falls Count Anywhere and my favourite Luchador action anymore.

MMA is no joke. Blood is real, action is real and matches aren't kayfabe.🙂

SoLeRiMix · 31-35, M

@uncalled4
[quote]but boy has it thrived[/quote]
Real action is certainly better than Reel action.🙂