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Death matches
Deathmatches are a particularly brutal form of professional wrestling that often results in serious injury or death. They are so named because the loser of the match is theoretically destined to meet their end in the ring. While deathmatches have been around for decades, they have recently become more popular, in part due to the advent of the internet and the ability to share footage of particularly violent matches.
While deathmatches come in many shapes and sizes, they typically involve two or more competitors fighting in a hardcore environment, with weapons and other objects of destruction readily available. The matches can be won in a variety of ways, but the most common is by pinfall or submission. However, in a deathmatch, simply knocking your opponent out or rendering them unable to continue is not enough; the match must be won by actually causing your opponent to die. This can be done by, for example, setting them on fire, stabbing them, or dropping them from a great height.
While deathmatches are undeniably dangerous, they can also be thrilling to watch. Fans of the genre often enjoy the sense of danger and the feeling that anything could happen at any time. As with any other form of professional wrestling, there is an element of showmanship to deathmatches, with competitors often going to great lengths to put on a good show for the fans. This can involve taking greater risks and using more extreme weapons.
Despite the risks, deathmatches continue to grow in popularity, with new, more extreme matches being created all the time. While some fans enjoy the spectacle and sense of danger, others worry that the matches are becoming too dangerous and could lead to serious injury or death. Only time will tell if deathmatches will continue to grow in popularity or if they will eventually be banned.
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