Are wrestlers too small?

[Tyler2]

I went to Target with my dad, when he was gonna check out I went to the bathroom and saw Ricochet and Kacy walking by the entrance. I stopped and considered yelling Prince Puma. Didn't especially considering Kaci looked upset. I get back ask my dad (casual fan) if he saw them and he said they're too short. And got to thinking last time WWE ratings were decent Strowman was being pushed as a legit threat and main eventing. At one point Ryback was getting decent ratings despite smark reactions. Heck even Lashley in 2007. Now I'm not saying a small guy can't get over. Just that maybe WWE needs big dudes in the main event

 

[Solid Snake]

I consider 6'+ to be tall. The average height is 5'9 so 5'8 and under are considered "short" by number standards.

I would imagine you mean just height in terms of being "too small" and I can't think of one guy who is in the main event who is short.

Here is a list of heights: Wrestler Heights & Weights

 

[Mr. Roman Empire]

Wrestlers are just smaller now in general i think because steroids arent as common amongst the talent. But now they seem much more athletic. I think anyone can get over no matter their height if they are good in the ring and on the mic. The culture of wrestling changes so much every 10 or so years.

 

[Crash]

Wrestlers were always smaller than WWE would like everyone to believe... The height is always "billed at 6''" they are usually a few inches shorter

 

[Crash]

This site gives the real height of wrestlers:

Andre The Giant Height - How tall

 

[Grievous 3D]

No.

It isn't the size of the man in the fight...its the size of the fight in the man.

 

[Rosie]

Society has quite a few stereotypes of big wrestlers thanks to the Steroids use in the 80's and 90's along with WWE, the biggest game in town, often aiming for former bodybuilders at a time. People may still hold that belief, but it is unrealistic today. Sure, having a mix of body types is great, especially...

:"All that BEEF!"

But the roster today is far more realistic to what people are yet are still in great shape. And if having a bigger roster is mostly due to steroids, then I'll take a smaller roster that won't go the route of Benoit or Guerrero who took steroids and pain killers to last in the land of the giants and it was part of the reason why they had such tragic fates. As long as they entertain me, I'm fine with any size really.

 

[Grievous 3D]

As long as they entertain me, I'm fine with any size really.

Well said Lord Beavs.

I have the same opinion of strippers & porn stars.

 

[The Sheik]

Smaller guys are not going to bring in new viewers.. People like seeing larger than life characters, it's hard to be that when you're 5'8, you would need a shitload of charisma.

Most of the roster looks like average civilians. It could be part of the ratings problem.. also, the shitty writing and lame storytelling is not helping either.

I personally don't care about size, but a lot of people do.

 

[Village Idiot]

Quote..Smaller guys are not going to bring in new viewers.. People like seeing larger than life characters
Agree Sheik

 

[Kasumi]

Gerth is more important then length.

 

[Village Idiot]

Quote.. Gerth is more important then length.
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That's what all the guys with small one's say on here Hi Pop Tart lmao ?

 

[Tyler2]

Personally I think booking is the most important part. I just think maybe they need a few more big dudes at the top or give more liberties in promos. I think they should enforce more weight classes too like in mma so we can see smaller wrestlers have a chance to shine and dominate like Mayweather and that leprechaun McGregor

 

[Rosie]

Personally I think booking is the most important part. I just think maybe they need a few more big dudes at the top or give more liberties in promos. I think they should enforce more weight classes too like in mma so we can see smaller wrestlers have a chance to shine and dominate like Mayweather and that leprechaun McGregor

I think having a mix of weight classes in matches together can be good for variety. Seeing a smaller but skilled person fight from behind against a bigger foe can be good for creating drama and a story if done right.