Thirty Years Ago, WWE Admitted It Wasn't A Sport To Try And Dodge Regulation
by David Bixenspan from Deadspin > Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise on (#497VG)
It's never been a secret that pro wrestling isn't on the level, with plenty of stories on the subject going back all the way to the 1850s. The true reason it was a prearranged exhibition may have changed from fleecing gamblers to increasing entertainment value and maximizing box office revenue with more compelling"