Wrestling Facts
1. How do wrestlers throw fireballs?
A: A substance called nirocellulose is formed into a blazing paper known as
flash paper. It burns extremely quickly. When lit up (usually by a lighter
concealed by the referee until the right moment), it produces a dramatic flash
for a few seconds. The wrestler throws the fireball after lighting it, and if
timed right, will seemingly explode in the other wrestler's face. There is
very little damage to the other wrestler, and no one has actually been burned
from the trick.
2. How do wrestlers color their tongues?
A: Food coloring, suckers, candy, Kool Aid...
3. How do wrestlers blow mist?
A: Although this is common in Japan, few wrestlers in North America perform
it. However, those who do blow mist in the U.S. are usually associated with it
(for instance, what stands out most in your mind about the old WWF wrestler in
the mid-90's, Quang?). The "evil green mist" is performed when wrestlers mix
water with food coloring. They then put the mixture in a small baggie or
ballon, and have the referee conceal it in his pocket until the planned time.
Sometimes, though, the wrestler will already have it in his mouth, but that's
usually just during a short match. Of course, there is a choking hazard here,
so it would be wise not to try this one at home.
4. How do wrestlers hit each other with chairs without getting hurt?
A: All of the fold-up chairs the wrestlers use are designed to take most of
the impact of a blow and ost of the time, wrestlers don't hit their opponents
very hard, which reduces the risk of injury. Be warned: Regular kitchen chairs
won't take most of the impact (as if you didn't aready know) and will end up
actually injuring your opponent.
5: How do wrestlers bleed?
A: Despite what you might have heard, 95% percent of the time, a wrestler
bleeds by "blading" himself, and not by using a blood capsule. Here's how it
works: A wreslter rolls out of the ring and hides himself from the view of the
audience. He then pulls out a small blade (usually concealed in a taped-up
wrist or finger) and quickly cuts his forehead. Cutting anywhere else is very
dangerous and is rarely ever attempted. However, cutting the forehead is
somewhat dangerous, because you can hit a major artery if you cut too deep.
New Jack learned this the hard way. The thirst for blood has let up lately,
because of the fear of AIDS.
