south park 10th episode 13th season american animated television series south_park overall episode series originally aired comedy central united_states october episode south_park boys form backyard wrestling league drawing fans interested acting scripted dramatic storylines athletic elements written directed series creator rated united_states episode parodied aspects professional wrestling highlighting sport emphasis theatrical elements costumes stories scripted storylines episode demonstrated amateur wrestling afforded respect pro wrestling presents pro wrestling fans stereotypical believe scripted drama real specifically parodies world_wrestling_entertainment chairman vince_mcmahon episode received generally mixed reviews commentators calling professional wrestling easy target south_park satire according nielsen ratings seen million households viewers aged plot watching live wwe match wwe superstars edge john_cena center totally kyle stan kenny jimmy token decide join school wrestling team unaware different sport professional wrestling feel wrestling coach teaching real wrestling immediately quit class form backyard wrestling league called frustration boys federation relies heavily theatrical elements scripted storylines characters russian americans veteran vietnam war girl fourteen audience grows quickly consists believe action real dialogue reflects actual events popularity increases federation add auditorium complete staging theater style lighting house soon events performers reciting dramatic engaging wrestling stunt work fired school board violence associated wrestling board fails distinction teaches professional wrestling town bar regulars find videos freestyle wrestling iphone mistake gay pornography boys excited learn wwe chairman vince_mcmahon heard federation scouting shows sits apartment surrounded awards wrestling tears termination wrestling plans sabotage event personal restore integrity wrestling sport stan kyle kenny secretly decide jimmy token smaller roles thinking better opportunity impress mcmahon hold manner theater audition order find new talent reminiscent musical theatre wrestling event unsuccessfully attempts destroy wrestling ring rocket killing kenny instead runs ring crowd monologue professional wrestling ruined real wrestling downward spiral life taken cost job crowd begins angrily chanting took job mcmahon impressed speech decides sign wwe delight boys frustrated losing latest shot stardom began blaming lost opportunity start wrestling ground unimpressed genuine wrestling real conflicted drama crowd fake begins leave theme written directed series founder rated united_states aired october united_states comedy central parodies aspects professional wrestling form theatre involving mock combat catch wrestling matches post match commentary action choreographed scripted south_park episode highlights theatrical elements professional wrestling costumes stories scripted dramatic storylines fans portrayed far interested theatrical elements actual athletic feats theatrical aspect professional wrestling exaggerated add comedic emphasis satire example try involves actual wrestling dramatic resembles audition scene broadway musical chorus line similarly vince_mcmahon watches matches balcony wearing opera glasses similar theatre traditional wrestling venue episode demonstrates amateur wrestling actual non choreographed sport styles freestyle afforded respect professional wrestling boys initially mistake form wrestling scripted professional wrestling learn actual sport moves holds teacher tries teach interpreted boys treated gym teacher portrayed showing despair professional wrestling harm real wrestling culminating final scene makes crowd boys wrestling matches fans professional wrestling portrayed largely stereotypical believe scripted storylines real wrestling matches purposely fake looking emphasize scripted nature professional wrestling utilize elements typically featured real matches like use metal folding chairs weapons professional wrestling characters created south_park boys russian similar gimmick based types characters created actual professional wrestling leagues like iron characters portrayed way emphasize comedic satire professional wrestling particularly illustrated use characters female diva claims addicted cultural references vince_mcmahon chairman world_wrestling_entertainment occasional professional wrestler featured prominently aspects world_wrestling_entertainment company featured john edge professional wrestlers work wwe appear match portrayed voice actors actual wrestlers south_park boys host smackdown event reference wwe smackdown television program noted token attire resembled attire wwe wrestler truth wrestling try held boys resembles scenes broadway musical chorus line involves broadway dancers auditioning spots chorus line people trying sings musical number wants wrestler parodies song chorus line episode includes references musical fame film waiting reality television series american idol kenny order meeting stan kyle discuss wrestling league meet restaurant chain reception original american broadcast october watched million overall households viewers aged according nielsen ratings age group ranked drama series sons anarchy drew million household viewers game national league championship series million households national_football_league game san diego espn million households received generally mixed reviews ign said professional wrestling parody pretty spot target easy episode lacks lot kind comedy usually known said writing clever funny moments like kenny character scene gym teacher tries security guard traditional wrestling gave episode grade called common episodes cut half said true life way boys formed wrestling company great parody professional wrestling target said told million times jokes point magazine gave episode grade saying professional wrestling like topic south_park mocked long ago said best scenes moments boys wrestling league novelty idea starts fade developments outrageous writer criticized episode said professional wrestling exactly timely target reviews negative writer called offensive funny particularly praised wrestling character bad love addiction williams called reminder heated debate choice frequently serves america prime time entertainment home release thirteen episodes south_park thirteenth season released disc dvd set disc blu ray set united_states march sets included brief audio commentaries parker stone episode collection deleted scenes special mini feature inside xbox scenes tour south park studios discussed process host major nelson
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