Just a review of some terms that relate to the letter A. You may or may not have heard most of these before. Every good wrestling fan needs to be well versed in terminology so get to reading!
* Abortion, to discontinue a feud or gimmick suddenly, usually without explanation. Usually, this is due to a lack of fan interest, if an angle is poorly executed or fans find the storyline morally objectionable. This is an older term, not generally used today because of its objectionable basis. The modernized version of this term is Scrapped.
* André shot, a filming technique used to emphasize or exaggerate the height of a wrestler, either by shooting them with an upwards perspective, filming them interacting with someone of average or below-average height, or having one of the participants stand somewhere elevated. This principle is also utilized by using referees that are shorter than the average adult male, to enhance the heights of the wrestlers involved in the match. It is named after André the Giant, who often stood on objects during studio interviews to exaggerate his already above average height.
* Agent or Road agent, management employee, often a former veteran wrestler, who helps wrestlers set up matches and relays instructions from the bookers. Often acts as a liaison between wrestlers and higher-level management. Referred to as "producers" by the WWE.
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