“kayfabe,” which refers to maintaining the illusion that pro wrestling is real. Kayfabe is the agreement between fans and wrestlers that we’re all okay with accepting that somewhere-in-the ...

or deep in the heart of Texas, a well-timed and pulled-off betrayal can be a sight to see. Here are some of the most shocking heel turns in professional wrestling history.

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