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In professional wrestling, a gimmick refers to the alter-ego or in-ring persona of a wrestler. A gimmick may be entirely different from the actual character who plays it. The gimmick
In professional wrestling, a gimmick refers to the alter-ego or in-ring persona of a wrestler. A gimmick may be entirely different from the actual character who plays it. A gimmick is what shapes the character's behavior, attire, appeal and perceived personality. It serves a narrative purpose and helps the wrestlers maintain [[Kayfabe|kayfabe]] by giving their characters goals and personality.

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In professional wrestling, a gimmick refers to the alter-ego or in-ring persona of a wrestler. A gimmick may be entirely different from the actual character who plays it. A gimmick is what shapes the character's behavior, attire, appeal and perceived personality. It serves a narrative purpose and helps the wrestlers maintain kayfabe by giving their characters goals and personality.