Chelsea Green is sick of hearing the same tired question: “Is wrestling fake?”—and now she’s clapping back with the truth.
While speaking on the Bobby Cast podcast, Green tackled one of the biggest misconceptions people still have about pro wrestling, calling out anyone who still throws around the word “fake.”
“I just think that they don’t understand. The word ‘fake’ has been thrown around since the early 2000s, and people still don’t realize how real it actually is.”
Green explained that while the outcomes may be predetermined, the danger and pain involved are 100% legit. She compared it to her experiences doing stunt work in Hollywood—and the differences are huge.
“I’ve done stunts for movies—this is nothing like that. In wrestling, I don’t have padding. I’m not rigged up. I’m doing these stunts myself. I’m landing on my spine, on my back, on my tailbone. Every bump, every fall—it’s real.”
According to Chelsea, professional wrestling is essentially live-action stunt work performed in front of thousands of fans, multiple times per week. There are no mats, cables, or safety nets—just split-second timing and raw physical impact.
“These are real, live stunts in front of 20,000 people, every week, multiple times a week. And I just wish that instead of asking, ‘Is it fake?’ people would ask me how bad it hurts.”
Green’s frustration is shared by many in the business who are tired of the decades-old misconception. Yes, the outcomes may be scripted, but the physical toll is very real—and very painful. So if you still think wrestling is just theater in tights, Green’s blunt explanation might make you think twice the next time you hear the word “fake.”
What do you think about Chelsea Green’s take on wrestling’s physical toll? Have you ever been surprised by how real it really is? Drop your thoughts in the comments—we want to hear from you.
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