Then, Now, Forever: Television Wrestling, Seriality, and the Rise of the Cinematic Match during COVID-19 by Oliver Kroener

“…., WWE Friday Night Smackdown, Wrestlemania 36), this article examines how television wrestling—in an effort to appeal to its audience—produced a number of cinematic matches that combine distinct elements (e.g., editing, cinematography, sound) of genre filmmaking (e.g., horror, action) with the spectacular athleticism of pro wrestling.…”
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