wrestling

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Pro wrestling is a realm where a man named John Cena plays a character named John Cena; the match outcomes are predetermined, but the personal stakes are huge.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

For the better part of a year, I spent myriad sleepless nights wrestling with my conscience.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

The wrestling coach at the American school in Tokyo, Ernst’s glamorous courtesan Chizuko, and many of the characters are composites.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Competing for the second year, Gareth Way said while kicking remains the main focus, shoving and wrestling your opponent is "at least 50% of it".

From BBC • May 30, 2026

And then there was the time Marcus decided he needed to practice his wrestling moves.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds