WWE doesn't pretend to be Masterpiece Theatre

And as we prepare for WrestleMania 24 this Sunday at the Florida Citrus Bowl -- where as many as 70,000 screaming, hollering fans will turn out to root for their favorite heroes and villains -- I find myself asking, why is this stuff so popular? Why do millions of people, particularly grown men, watch wrestling every week?

The answer is quite simple: professional wrestling is great theater -- a physical soap opera. The characters are attractive, particularly if you are a male who enjoys female wrestling, and like any good yarn there's a clear distinction between good and evil.

It has all the elements of classic Shakespeare: comedy, action, drama, betrayal. And it's a great diversion for people who want to escape reality for a few hours each week...More?

source: orlandosentinel.com