This is about the studio / scripted type of entertainment, NOT the real sport Olympic type wrestling.
The WWE's (World Wrestling Entertainment) Monday Night RAW has a 'rassler by the name of Sheamus, aka Sheamus O'Shaunessy and "the Celtic Warrior". They say he is the first Irish WWE champ. Of course the character names and nationalities are not necessarily true. For example, Chief Jay Strongbow was not native-american, he was italian-american. Nickoli Volkov wasnt russian, he was really canadian. Another wrestling character, Hornswoggle, isnt from Dublin as they say. Real name is Dylan Postl, and he is from Oshkosh, Wisc
But from my internet research, Sheamus really is Irish, from Dublin, real name Stephan Farrelly. He lives in Florida now, so maybe one of you Floridians know him!
But he spent some of his early days in IWW (Irish Whip Wrestling). Seems thats a popular show over across the pond. But thats one thing I hope to learn from this post. Is this type of entertainment popular over in Ireland?
The WWE also has another Irish wrestler, Finley, (Dave Finley from Belfast) He often uses his Shillelagh to whack opponents. He supposedly was very successful over in Ireland. But he really doesnt have the charisma the wrestlers over here have. He doesnt do the trash talking well. Plus he is 51, and most of those wrestlers are a lot younger. Even though its scripted, its not "fake" as some call it, because those guys still need strength, endurance, and athleticism to do the stunts.
But, if anyone has insights on 'rasslin' in Ireland, let me know. And watch WWE and cheer for Sheamus, even though his character right now is a heel (bad guy)!
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