The video reveals 10 secrets about professional wrestling that the WWE doesn't want you to know. These secrets include:
1. "Iggy" signals: Wrestlers squeeze each other's hands to check if they're okay after a move.
2. "X" signals: Referees throw their arms up in an "X" shape to signal that a wrestler is injured.
3. Hot tag signals: Wrestlers use hand signals to time their tags perfectly.
4. Blading: Wrestlers cut themselves to create the illusion of blood, but this practice has been phased out due to safety concerns.
5. Referee involvement: Referees direct the match pace and let wrestlers know how much time they have left.
6. Buried alive matches: The "grave" is a platform with a hidden compartment where the wrestler can hide.
7. Scripted promos: Unlike in the 80s and 90s, modern WWE promos are highly scripted.
8. Commentary guidance: Commentators receive guidance from Vince McMahon and others during shows.
9. Rehearsing matches: Some wrestlers like to plan out their matches, while others prefer to improvise.
10. Piping in crowd noise: The WWE occasionally edits in crowd reactions to enhance the viewing experience.
These secrets offer a behind-the-scenes look at the world of professional wrestling and the techniques used to create an entertaining experience for fans.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. Wrestlers use a secret signal called the "Iggy" to indicate they're okay after a move or spot.
2. The "Iggy" signal is given by squeezing the hand of a referee or opponent.
3. If a wrestler doesn't give the "Iggy" signal, the referee will throw their arms into an X shape to signal for help.
4. Wrestlers can be hidden under the ring for up to two hours before a match to surprise their opponents.
5. Ring crew members, dressed in black, often help wrestlers get into position under the ring.
6. A monitor is sometimes placed under the ring to help wrestlers time their entrance perfectly.
7. Blading, or cutting oneself to create the illusion of blood, is sometimes done with a razor blade hidden in the wrestler's attire.
8. The "hard way" of blading, where a wrestler is hit with a weapon to create a legitimate cut, is now preferred over using a blade.
9. Referees play a crucial role in maintaining kayfabe and can direct the match pace by letting wrestlers know how much time they have left.
10. Commentary teams have to follow strict guidelines during shows and often communicate with producers via headsets to get guidance on what to say.
11. Vince McMahon sometimes communicates directly with commentary teams via headsets to give them instructions.
12. Referees can also communicate with producers and wrestlers via headsets to get guidance on how to proceed with a match.
13. In the 80s and 90s, wrestlers were often allowed to improvise their promos with little direction.
14. Modern-day WWE promos are highly scripted, with writers planning every word in advance.
15. A buried alive match involves a wrestler hiding in a compartment under the ring, creating the illusion that they've been buried alive.
16. The Undertaker's hand emerging from the dirt after being buried alive is a key part of the illusion.
17. Wrestlers often rehearse big spots and matches in advance to ensure they can be performed safely and effectively.
18. Some wrestlers, like Randy Savage and DDP, like to rehearse and plan matches from bell-to-bell, while others, like CM Punk, prefer to go with the flow.
19. The WWE has been accused of piping in crowd noise to enhance the atmosphere of shows.
20. The "hairdryer pop" is a type of edited crowd reaction that's been used for years to add excitement to promos and storylines.