50 Reasons Why WWE Is Better Than UFC

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I recently read an article entitled "50 Reasons Why the UFC Is Better Than the WWE." After reading it, I decided to create this slideshow in response. It is my first article for Bleacher Report, and I don't expect it to be any good. I am not the best writer in the world. I'm only in high school, and I got a C in my English class. This article isn't meant to target anyone, especially UFC fighters. I actually like the UFC. They are some of the toughest people in the world. I hope you enjoy the article. Feel free to comment.

Acrobats

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 5:  (L-R)  WWE Superstar Chris Jericho looks up as former professional wrestler Ricky 'The Dragon' Steamboat fly's toward him during WrestleMania 25 at Reliant Stadium on April 5, 2009 in Houston, Texas.  (Photo by Bill Olive/Getty Ima
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Have you ever seen a shooting star press in person? It's moves like that that make the WWE so entertaining. There aren't many athletes that could spin 360 degrees in the air and land safely.

Returns

When a WWE wrestler makes an epic return, it's something that can make an entire arena go crazy.

Injuries Are Worse

The WWE is scripted and the wrestlers know what is going to happen when and where. But injuries are not scripted. They happen out of nowhere and can end careers and even lives. Yes, that's Brock Lesnar.

Kurt Angle

31 Jul 1996: Kurt Angle of the United States holds the American flag at the free-style wrestling competition during the Summer Olympics at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Kurt Angle could be a better wrestler than anyone in the UFC. Why? He won a gold medal in the Olympics! With a broken freaking neck! (Only WWE fans get this)

Oh, its true,

Characters

CONCORD, NC - MAY 26:  (R) Professional wrestler John Cena stands on pit road prior to the NASCAR Busch Series CARQUEST Auto Parts 300 on May 26, 2007 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina.  (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Sure it's a little childish, but it's entertaining. And WWE IS ENTERTAINMENT.

JBL- rich conservative businessman

Mr. Kennedy- self announced wrestler

Santino Marella- Italian American stereotype

Who comes up with this stuff?

Comedy

Everyone needs a good laugh sometimes. The comedy in WWE is great. 

Hulk Hogan

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 24:  Hulk Hogan enters the stage prior to his bout against Ric Flair during the Hulkamania Tour at the Burswood Dome on November 24, 2009 in Perth, Australia.  (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
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A lot of people don't like him, but Hulk Hogan is one of the biggest draws of all time. He is a household name and a legend in sports.

Signs

HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 5: (L-R) Actor Mickey Rourke celebrates with Ric Flair after beating WWE Superstar Chris Jericho during WrestleMania 25 at Reliant Stadium on April 5, 2009 in Houston, Texas.  (Photo by Bill Olive/Getty Images)
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It's always fun to look at other people signs. Everyone pretty much has one. The fans can really express themselves in the WWE.

The Rock

Who doesn't like The Rock? His character, I mean. Not his movies. He's electrifying. He's legendary. He's got a million catch phrases. This guy is a true entertainer.

Good Matches Guaranteed

UNCASVILLE, CT - AUGUST 3:  Actor Jeremy Piven guest hosts WWE's 'Monday Night Raw' at Mohegan Sun on August 3, 2009 in Uncasville, Connecticut.  (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
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In the UFC, a good fight is not always guaranteed. Sometimes they just grab each other on the ground and don't let go for the whole round. Since the WWE is scripted, the matches are usually excellent. At Wrestlemania, there are always several great matches.

Chris Jericho

LAS VEGAS - AUGUST 24:  Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. (L) stares down wrestler Chris Jericho during the WWE Monday Night Raw show at the Thomas & Mack Center August 24, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayweather was a special guest host during the broadcast.  (Ph
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Chris Jericho is the definition of success. An entertainer. A rock star. An author. Now a dancer! When will he stop?

Retirements

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 08:  Special guest referee Bret 'The Hitman' Hart is introduced during the WWE Smackdown Live Tour at Westridge Park Tennis Stadium on July 08, 2011 in Durban, South Africa.  (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images/Getty Images)
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A good WWE wrestler always goes out with a bang. Look at Shawn Michaels, who retired with an epic match, and an emotional ceremony. Way to pay off 25 years of hard work.

Heels

It takes a special person to be a good heel. It's not easy to make thousands of people hate you.

Babyfaces

ST. PETERSBURG - JULY 27:  Actor John Cena takes in the game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Detroit Tigers at Tropicana Field on July 27, 2010 in St. Petersburg, Florida.  (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)
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It's also not easy to get thousands of people to like you.

Undertaker

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 15. The Undertaker enters the arena during WWE Smackdown at Acer Arena on June 15, 2008 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Gaye Gerard/Getty Images)
Gaye Gerard/Getty Images

The Undertaker is a once in a lifetime character. When that bell gongs, and the arena goes dark, the crowd goes crazy. This guy has poured decades of blood and sweat into the business and is one of the best of all time.

Undertaker vs. Mankind Hell in a Cell

This is one of the most iconic moments ever. Period. I dare someone to try something like this. Mick Foley has some serious guts.

Stables

NEW YORK - MARCH 9:  WWE wrestlers (L-R) Triple H, Ric Flair, Randy Orton and Batista sit courtside at the New York Knicks v Boston Celtics  NBA game March 9, 2004 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.   (Photo by Ray Amati/Getty Images)
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We all love a good group. A bunch of guys that you love or love to hate.

Andre the Giant

This guy was larger than life. A huge draw. Try knocking him out. RIP Andre.

Competition

GREEN BAY, WI - JUNE 22:   Vince McMahon attends a press conference about the WWE at the Austin Straubel International Airport on June 22, 2009 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.  (Photo by Mark A. Wallenfang/Getty Images)
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UFC has no competition. They will probably blow the WWE out of the water one day. But the WWE has had to face other promotions to stay in business all the time

Plots

It's like a movie that never ends. And who doesn't like movies? Non-stop entertainment!

Stone Cold Steve Austin

The Texas Rattlesnake. Stone Cold has wrestled through neck injuries and knee problems. He carried the WWE through their toughest times.

Memorable Moments

The WWE has more memorable moments than the UFC, in my opinion. Hogan slamming Andre, Eddie Guerrero winning his first WWE title and many many more.

History

GREEN BAY, WI - JUNE 22:   Vince McMahon attends a press conference about the WWE at the Austin Straubel International Airport on June 22, 2009 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.  (Photo by Mark A. Wallenfang/Getty Images)
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WWE history goes back to 1952. That's over 50 years of fans and champions and moments.

Better Commentary

All those great moments in WWE history might not have happened without great commentary from guys like Jim Ross, Gorilla Monsoon, Jerry Lawler and others.

Cooler Titles

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 08:  WWE Intercontinental Champion Ezekiel Jackson during the WWE Smackdown Live Tour at Westridge Park Tennis Stadium on July 08, 2011 in Durban, South Africa.  (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images/Getty Images)
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Big, colorful, and flashy titles. I don't know about you, but i think they are pretty cool.

Edge

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 15:  World Heavyweight Champion Edge looks on during WWE Smackdown at Acer Arena on June 15, 2008 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Gaye Gerard/Getty Images)
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Edge's career shows how dangerous being a WWE superstar can be. He was forced to retire early, because of all the injuries he's suffered throughout his career. This was diagnosed as cervical spinal stenosis and because of it, the doctors cannot medically clear him to compete without him risking neck-down parlysis, or even death.

Fire

You'll never see that in the UFC.

Thumbtacks

You'll never see this either.

Elimination Chamber

To think they would actually put six men in here. This steel contraption really punishes these guys. 

Good for People of All Ages

Men, women, children, even old people love the WWE.

Chyna

She could beat up most men if she wanted to.

Tougher Women

Let's see one of those UFC girls do this!

Iron Man Match

An hour of wrestling. An hour of entertainment. Only in the WWE.

TLC

Tables, ladders and chairs.

Oh My!

Tragedies

These moments stay with fans forever. It's heartbreaking.

Royal Rumble

It's the pay per view we wait for every year. Only the toughest survive.

Better Ring Entrances

These guys have their own music and the crowd is really into it.

It Almost Killed Brock Lesnar

This moment almost ended Brock Lesnar's career and maybe could have taken his life. If he landed any worse, he wouldn't be kicking it in the UFC today.

Rey Mysterio

SAN DIEGO - JULY 12:  New cruiserweight champion Rey Mysterio Jr acknowledges the crowd after defeating Jericho during the WWE Bash at the Beach event at Cox Arena in San Diego, California on July 12, 1998.  (Photo by Elsa /Getty Images)
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The ultimate underdog. Rey Mysterio always delivers a world class performance. He's done stuff other athletes couldn't even think of doing. A true genius in the ring.

Surprises

Who in the world saw this coming?

More Drama

The WWE can produce more drama than TNT at times.

Shawn Michaels

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The Heartbreak Kid. The Showstopper, the Headliner. Shawn Michaels has had the Wrestling Observer Newsletter match of the year award 2 years in a row. And he is a multiple time PWI match of the year winner. He always delivers.

They Grant Wishes

Great entertainers. Even greater people.

High Risk

Sorry, but you'll never see a UFC fighter jump off the top of the cage.

Even the Owner Takes Hits

Yes, that's Vince McMahon lying with a trash can over his head waiting for someone to jump off a 20-foot ladder onto him. He does stuff like this all the time because he is willing to sacrifice his body for his company.

The Attitude Era

The Golden Age of wrestling. You were guaranteed something amazing ever week.

Dreams Come True

These guys sat in front of their TV screens when they were kids dreaming of becoming a WWE wrestler. They wait years and years and give everything they have for just for one moment. Watch the emotion on Benoit and Guerrero in this video. Truly amazing.

Wrestlemania

The Grandaddy of them all. Wrestlemania is the greatest pay per view extravaganza of all time! Wrestlemania not only put the WWE on the map, but it changed the sport of professional wrestling forever. Over a million people have watched the event live and many more on television. Former wrestler Jesse "The Body" Ventura has compared it to the World Series, the Super Bowl and even the Rolling Stones. He said Wrestlemania is unlike any of them. Wrestlemania lasts forever.

More Passionate Fans

A WWE fan is unlike any other. They've shed tears for superstars that passed away. They support their favorites through thick and thin. In my opinion, you'll never hear anything more incredible than when a stadium full of die hard fans go crazy for one moment. Look at Wrestlemania 3, when Hogan slammed Andre and 93,000 people erupted like a volcano. I don't think you'll ever see something like that in UFC. It's an incredible feeling to be a WWE fan.

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