It's been known since the 1930s really, exposés were done in major newspapers back then which is a reason why wrestlers went into kayfabe so hard and the stories were eventually forgotten about but the percentage of people who watched and believed everything was 100% real has always been overstated, just like people knew magicians weren't really performing magic but the suspension of disbelief was such it was easy to buy into because how it all worked wasn't nearly as exposed as it would later get and as wrestling would too by the late 80s. It's usually been the older people who'd really get the most into it and be the ones calling the cops and thanks to kayfabe it was easier to buy someone was really the asshole they portrayed themselves which is why there's been riots and wrestlers getting attacked.
Was just wondering the same. I've been on a comedy special binge while working from home, so I just saw that one you're taking about the other day. Either he's flip flopped or this is an old clip. Wouldn't be surprised at the former, based on his style of humor.
Damn right. I love his previous Netflix special. Also his stories on Joe Rogan's podcast about traveling with Joey Diaz are hilarious.
