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 … See more

dark match A non-televised match at a televised show (compare house show). A dark match before the show is often used to test new talent or warm up the crowd. A dark match after the … See more

enforcer 1. Kane (second left) as enforcer for The Authority Also lackey or heavy A (typically larger) wrestler who accompanies … See more

A-show A wrestling event where a company's biggest draws wrestle. Compare B-show and C-show. A-team A group of a wrestling promotion's top stars who wrestle at an A-show. Compare B-team. abort To suddenly discontinue a feud, angle, or … See more

B-show A wrestling event featuring the middle and lower-level talent of a wrestling promotion. Sometimes includes well-known wrestlers … See more

C-show An event featuring the lowest level of talent in a promotion, most notably rookies and entry-level talent. Often used as a derogatory adjective. Compare A-show and B-show. call To instruct the other wrestler of what is going to happen in the match. Also … See more

face Main article: Face (professional wrestling) Also babyface, or técnico (Mexico). A wrestler who is heroic, who is booked to be cheered by fans. Heels are the opposite of faces and faces commonly perform against heels. face-in-peril Also playing Ricky … See more