Storylines are fake, they dont really punch each other, they protect each other as much as possible when doing moves.
But they get hurt constantly, I dont think non wrestling fans understand that. They break their necks, legs, collar bones, tear muscles, rupture discs, they used to constantly suffer concussions but they have been a lot more careful with that in recent years.
I dont think its fair to say it isnt real when they are in constant pain.
Go and ask Darren Drozdov if its real
The greatest professional wrestler of all time is a matter of opinion really.
Overall, in my opinion its Shawn Michaels. HBK could do it all, and still can although he is now retired.
In terms of star power its Hulk Hogan.
My favourite wrestler of all time is Stone Cold Steve Austin.
I know that everything because I've been fan of wrestling for many years already but I just wonder some people here who says that Shawn is egomaniac and so on. It's show, he is not that egomaniac in civil.
It's called "selling" when they try to take some move without huge damage. Of course there is huge risks in this thing. For example Casket match in Royal Rumble 1998, Shawn Michaels versus Undertaker. Shawn really got injured but it wasn't purpose. He was out of action for many years and then he got back and wrestled some classic matches. That's the spirit!
I bolded that great line by you, L.T.D.