"Effective immediately, the World Wide Wrestling title is on the line 24/7. In the airport. In the hotel lobby. In the parking lot of a Waffle House in Atlanta.
To understand the "World Wide" aspect of wrestling, one must first look at the origins. In the early 20th century, professional wrestling was a legitimate sport, but as the years progressed, promoters realized that pure grappling did not always sell tickets. The industry shifted toward "worked" matches—predetermined outcomes designed to maximize drama and revenue. World Wide Wrestling