Smark Out Moment

Welcome one and all to "Smark Out Moment", a blog about the world of professional wrestling through the eyes of Anthony Mango.

First off, what does "smark out moment" mean?

Smark Out Moment is a portmanteau of several different phrases within the professional wrestling lexicon. A "mark" is defined most simplistically as a fan of the sport, whereas a "smark" or "smart mark" is a term coined by the Internet Wrestling Community to describe a fan who enjoys pro wrestling, but knows full well that it is staged, and enjoys learning the "ins-and-outs" of the business (such as spoilers, backstage information, etc). A "mark out moment" is a situation in which something gets a fan so excited that either they deeply appreciate it and/or they momentarily forget that the presentation is scripted. Thus, Smark Out Moment is a blog dedicated to using insider knowledge for discussion on the world of professional wrestling in front of us right now.

Why should you listen to me?

When it comes to giving your opinions on a subject, I feel you need to be well-versed in the subject but an unbiased point of view. I have been a wrestling fan since I was a child, so I know what I'm talking about when it comes to this sport. However, I have not been blindly applauding everything that has been done, so my opinions are not clouded with the fact that I'm a fan. I have previously been a moderator for WrestleZone forums (and recipient of their "Poster of the Year" award), as well as having written several articles for their main site. Read some of my posts over time and I feel you'll become a fan of my work. And even if you aren't, it brings me to my next point...

Feel free to speak your mind here!

I'm willing to admit when I've been proven wrong, and if someone does so, I give them a great deal of respect for it. Smark Out Moment will hopefully not just become a method to spread my own opinions, but hopefully to receive yours in response as well. If you agree or disagree with me, let me know! I take great pleasure in reading diverse opinions from the wide world of wrestling fans out there. Furious about something? Let me know. Ecstatic about something? Tell us! When in doubt, shout it out!

Stay tuned, but for now, my smark out moment is up.

DISCLAIMER: This site is a combination between a presentation of fact and opinion. I in no way intend to stay completely unbiased because that would rule out all of my own perspective on everything and thus, defeat the purpose of this even being called "Smark Out Moment". You're more than welcome to disagree with my point of view - even encouraged in the sense that I love a good debate. On top of that, I'd like to say that while my personal thoughts may be to dislike an entertainer, it doesn't necessarily mean I don't respect the man or woman themselves. Vice versa applies as well and just because I like a character or performer doesn't mean I respect them on a personal level either. Everything is in flux. Such is life. If I bash someone, chances are I'm not bashing them as a person. On a similar note, let it be known that every one of these performers is much better in the ring than I would ever be - even the Great Khali. Try not to take any of this personally (unless otherwise stated) and just have fun sharing your opinions on the pro wrestling world along with me.