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Post by Brad on May 2, 2012 18:45:23 GMT -5
Thus why I choose to ask it in here rather than the general WWE board. Spare me the sarcastic comments but..... Why do they call it the "squared circle" I've wondered this for as long as I can remember.......  |
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2012 18:58:42 GMT -5
Cause the movie No Holds Barred the ring was like a circle but squared...lol jk.. I'm not sure I always thought it had to do with the guys circling off?
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2012 19:02:06 GMT -5
The only thing I could think of was it was referring to the old style sumo-type wrestling rings that were circular and it was just a play on that, sort of paying homage if you will.
Looked it up and I guess I was kind of right
From the "wrestling ring" Wiki(so take that for what it's worth)
The term squared circle is often used by wrestling promotions and promoters to refer to the ring.[1] It is a term that originated in traditional Greco-Roman wrestling, since the action takes place on a square mat with a circle painted on it. This format is still used by amateur wrestling leagues throughout the world. It is possible that professional wrestling promoters adopted the term from these earlier roots, or it could simply be that it is referred to as a "ring," (circle) but is square in shape.
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Post by Brad on May 2, 2012 20:52:12 GMT -5
The only thing I could think of was it was referring to the old style sumo-type wrestling rings that were circular and it was just a play on that, sort of paying homage if you will. Looked it up and I guess I was kind of right From the "wrestling ring" Wiki(so take that for what it's worth) The term squared circle is often used by wrestling promotions and promoters to refer to the ring.[1] It is a term that originated in traditional Greco-Roman wrestling, since the action takes place on a square mat with a circle painted on it. This format is still used by amateur wrestling leagues throughout the world. It is possible that professional wrestling promoters adopted the term from these earlier roots, or it could simply be that it is referred to as a "ring," (circle) but is square in shape. Thanks man! I'd give +1 if I were on my PC |
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2012 10:31:01 GMT -5
The only thing I could think of was it was referring to the old style sumo-type wrestling rings that were circular and it was just a play on that, sort of paying homage if you will. Looked it up and I guess I was kind of right From the "wrestling ring" Wiki(so take that for what it's worth) The term squared circle is often used by wrestling promotions and promoters to refer to the ring.[1] It is a term that originated in traditional Greco-Roman wrestling, since the action takes place on a square mat with a circle painted on it. This format is still used by amateur wrestling leagues throughout the world. It is possible that professional wrestling promoters adopted the term from these earlier roots, or it could simply be that it is referred to as a "ring," (circle) but is square in shape. Thanks man! I'd give +1 if I were on my PC I just went ahead and exalted him-deserved it for that research. |
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Post by Joey Cush on May 3, 2012 10:33:10 GMT -5
i exalted him for that sig. hubba bubba
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2012 10:35:18 GMT -5
I always assumed it had to do with when wrestling was involved with carnivals. Since most carnivals have a circular floor I assumed that the term "squared circle" came from that. But, I guess you learn something new every day.
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2012 11:43:48 GMT -5
I always assumed it had to do with when wrestling was involved with carnivals. Since most carnivals have a circular floor I assumed that the term "squared circle" came from that. But, I guess you learn something new every day. I think it's the same basic idea and you may even be right. I could definitely see how they would get squared circle out of that. |
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