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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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DCarey · 46-50, M
Wrestling in the 80s and 90s was great. Now, like everything else, it blows.
Slade · 56-60, M
@DCarey I loved it when Rowdy Roddy Piper was a heel. He was such a funny motor mouth. He said to Mr T "you wear more chains than your ancestors"
DCarey · 46-50, M
@Slade I know. Wrestlers back then were entertainers. People watched as much for what they said on the mic as much as the actual matches, Nobody today has any mic skills and they are too athletic. I'd much rather see a bunch of badasses brawling.
Slade · 56-60, M
@DCarey Yep like the Funk Bros who'd put nooses on their opponents