Punching Up

ODY POSITIVITY IN pro wrestling may seem like an abstract concept, especially as wrestlers and fans alike have had it drilled into their heads since its inception that this is an “aesthetic” business. But after being told to look a certain way, be a certain height, be a certain weight, be more muscular, be “larger than life,” many wrestlers have struggled with mental health issues, developed eating disorders, and suffered the effects of steroid abuse. Athletes, in general, are prone to struggle with body image issues, and pro wrestling is an “all eyes on you” business, resulting