Trump's Rise Foretold in Comic Book Story of Wrestling
Wrestlers understand “the malleability of truth,” flipping established narratives in shocking ways. Therefore, the book is a guidebook for understanding Trump and current politics.
During the 2016 presidential race, Donald Trump insulted reporters, taunted rivals and encouraged violence at his rallies. One Trump supporter even created a meme of the president beating up CNN. It looked and sounded a lot like professional wrestling—and many voters loved it.
Author Aubrey Sitterson and artist Chris, shows why we love a good fight. In scrupulous detail, the duo cover America’s “one true sport” from its Colonial roots to the modern-day WWE empire. Turns out, the nation has always been a sucker for spectacle. The choreographed fighting and scripted results, Sitterson says, stir our emotions and tap our need for morality plays; we like to see heroes (called babyfaces) battling villains (heels).
