wrestles

Wrestles is a verb that describes the action of engaging in wrestling. Wrestling is a combat sport involving grappling-type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. The objective of wrestling is to gain and maintain a superior position over one's opponent. There are many different styles of wrestling, including amateur wrestling (which encompasses folkstyle, freestyle, and Greco-Roman wrestling) and professional wrestling.

Amateur wrestling is typically governed by specific rulesets that dictate what holds are legal and how matches are scored. Points are usually awarded for takedowns, escapes, and controlling the opponent. Matches are generally divided into periods, and the wrestler with the most points at the end of the allotted time wins. If one wrestler pins the other's shoulders to the mat for a specified duration, they win the match outright, regardless of the score.

Professional wrestling, on the other hand, is a form of sports entertainment that combines athletics with theatrical storytelling. While it involves wrestling moves and holds, the outcomes are predetermined, and the matches are staged to entertain an audience. The focus is on dramatic narratives, character rivalries, and spectacular performances rather than genuine athletic competition. Therefore, when someone wrestles in a professional context, it is generally understood to be part of a performance.