LGBTQ Wrestlers and Wrestling Management

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Wrestling is a complicated sport that involves many layers. Historically, the sport originated in Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Turkey as a competitive combat sport which includes various grappling techniques. Today's wrestling sport has broken into two factions: one that retains those original roots and includes the Greco-Roman and Freestyle competitions that are part of the Olympic games. A second, modern faction of the sport has added elements of theatre and popular entertainment which also involves a tremendous amount of physical exertion and skill.

The sport has historically been male only, though it has evolved to include all gender types today. The nature of the sport, combined with this male focus,

Other sports have evolved from wrestling. These include Mixed Martial Arts and Boxing.

We have identified a number of high profile individuals who participate in the sport of wrestling. To read their fascinating biographies, simply click on their names.


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