For The Sake Of Perspective
ESPN’s Pardon the Interruption has mentioned wrestling twice in a week.
On Billy Corgan signing with TNA (paraphrased): “Corgan has signed with TNA Wrestling……whatever that is.”
On the passing of Verne Gagne: A 45 second fond farewell to someone both hosts clearly knew and respected with name drops of various opponents. Guest host Bob Ryan said that in a world of rasslers, Gagne was clearly the best wrestler.
Moral of the story: there’s a difference between being on TV and being known and respected.
Espn has an odd relationship with pro wrestling.