But wrestling itself is a kind of show—it’s a performance at its core. The moves aren’t entirely genuine because the wrestlers are performing for the audience. The outcome is predetermined, and while they may seem to hit each other hard, they usually avoid real injury.

On the other hand, I love watching GLOW on Netflix, and that show left a lasting impact on me. For me, wrestling didn’t resonate the same way. So, which one feels more “real” to me? The answer is obvious.