Over the last 15 years, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has made great strides in changing public opinion of the sport. It is legal all over the world and growing in popularity like never before. MMA promotions get television time on recognizable networks now, where they also showcase the names of major sponsors. The sport is as legit as its ever been. However, to the chagrin of many purists, MMA has very close ties to one of the most successful, albeit taboo, entertainment formats in the world: professional wrestling. The connections between the two are more obvious than many realize.
Like it or not, MMA and professional wrestling are bosom buddies
