wrestling ring
Bouncy combat platform
A wrestling ring is the raised, square platform enclosed by ropes where professional wrestling matches take place.
Despite the name, the shape is a square, not a circle—the "ring" comes from the older sense of an enclosed space for combat.
The ropes, turnbuckles, and canvas-covered mat are designed to absorb impact and enable theatrical moves: He was thrown against the ropes and bounced back into the ring.
Heavy woven cloth
- ropesBraided flexible cords
- turnbuckleThreaded device for adjusting tension
- matFlat floor covering
- squared circleBoxing or wrestling venue
apron · ringside · barricade · top rope · timekeeper · guardrail · padding
Visually striking event
- storylineSequence of fictional events
- dramaTheatrical art or turmoil
- heelFoot's rear underside
- babyfaceYouthful, innocent appearance
promo · kayfabe · gimmick · crowd · superstar · scripted · entrance music · manager
Close-quarters combat technique
- takedownForced grounding maneuver
- pinPointed metal fastener
- pinfallPins toppled in bowling
- submissionYielding to another's will
suplex · bodyslam · clothesline · dropkick · powerbomb · piledriver · chokeslam · armbar
Competition for top rank
- title matchContest for supremacy
- boutLimited stretch of something
- contenderOne competing seriously
- opponentOne who contends against
rivalry · main event · undercard · pay-per-view · referee · disqualification · victory · defeat
Barred metal enclosure
- ladder matchWrestling bout with climbing
- battle royalMulti-combatant elimination contest
- Royal RumbleMulti-competitor elimination wrestling event
- war gamesSimulated combat training
canvas
Heavy woven cloth
- ropesBraided flexible cords
- turnbuckleThreaded device for adjusting tension
- matFlat floor covering
squared circle · apron · ringside · barricade · top rope · timekeeper · guardrail · padding
spectacle
Visually striking event
babyface · promo · kayfabe · gimmick · crowd · superstar · scripted · entrance music · manager · valet
grappling
Close-quarters combat technique
submission · suplex · bodyslam · clothesline · dropkick · powerbomb · piledriver · chokeslam · armbar · headlock
championship
Competition for top rank
- title matchContest for supremacy
- boutLimited stretch of something
- contenderOne competing seriously
opponent · rivalry · main event · undercard · pay-per-view · referee · disqualification · victory · defeat · champion
steel cage
Barred metal enclosure
- ladder matchWrestling bout with climbing
- battle royalMulti-combatant elimination contest
- Royal RumbleMulti-competitor elimination wrestling event
- fighting arenascockpit, bullring, fighting pit, battle arena, bear pit
- Wrestling GamesWWE, WWF, WWE Raw, championship belt, steel cage
- Pro Wrestlingheel, WrestleMania, face turn, Royal Rumble, kayfabe
- fighting ringsturnbuckle, turnbuckles, corner post, top rope, mat
- arenasarena, stadium, gymnasium, gym, coliseum
- sports venuesstadium, arena, ballpark, gymnasium, fieldhouse
wrestling ringmeditation garden
Tranquil space for contemplation
sanctuary · peace garden · zen garden · monastery · chapel
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