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| | Masculinity on Display in the Squared Circle: Constructing Masculinity in Professional Wrestling |
 | | WWE pay-per-view events are broadcast live once a month and, on average, are three hours in duration. |
 | | Through qualitative content analysis of 106 WWE cable and network programs and 12 pay-per-view events, the following major themes were revealed to be significant markers of masculinity and are consistent with the dominant hegemonic masculinity prevalent in North American society: aggression and violence, emotional restraint, dominance, achievement and success, competition, toughness, risk-taking, courage, and heterosexuality. |
 | | This cultural masculine ideal was constructed by the WWE performers, in concert with the announcers and the live audience within the context of the professional wrestling event. |
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