Noun. To be kicked in the genitals exceedingly hard. Used specifically within the context of a pro-wrestling match, often used as a heel/villain tactic to illicite boos from the audience. Coined by Brian Zane of Wrestking with Wregret.
by DeadInKayfabe April 13, 2024
Verb. To play along with a storyline or setup of any kind to the point where real life drama is intertwined with it, drastically changing the plans, and creating real animosity between pro-wrestlers.
Hulk Hogan caused himself to be worked into a shoot when he forced the original 3 match feud with Shawn Michaels, with Hogan winning 2 of 3, into a single match feud, which caused real backstage drama between he and Shawn.
by DeadInKayfabe April 13, 2024
Adjective. Pro-Wrestling slang derived from the term 'over', meaning that a wrestler and/or their persona or move is popular and illiciting a positive response from the audience. 'Over like Rover' means that the wrestler and their persona/move is extremely popular.
by DeadInKayfabe April 13, 2024