Wrestling is driving across state lines and spending countless hours in a car to perform for ten minutes.

Wres-ling(Noun)"The sport or activity of grappling with an opponent and trying to throw or hold them down on the ground, typically according to a code of rules." Yeah, ok Webster(If that even is your real name) But what does wrestling REALLY mean?

Wrestling is aches, pains, injuries. Some of which never truly heal.

Wrestling is missing birthdays, funerals, family gatherings.

Wrestling is having your commitment, your drive, your desire tested.

Wrestling is asking yourself, "Was it worth it? IS it worth it?"

Wrestling is the smile on a small child's face when their hero gives the bad guy his commeuppance.

Wrestling is giving the fans a night off from the stress and worries of their day to day life. The rest of the world can wait.

Wrestling is the roar of the crowd. The energy. The excitement. The communal effort of fans and performers to come together and celebrate this great art form.

Wrestling is the bonds we form. The memories. The friendships. The stories we tell for the hundredth time, still making our hearts full and our guts ache with laughter.

Wrestling was worth it. Wrestling IS worth it.

Always.