A while back I learned that a "heel" derived its meaning from being a contemptible wrestler, someone you weren't supposed to cheer on. This all changed with WWF/WCW in the 90's when they realized the audience loved their heels more than their babyfaces. Take for example Roger Atlas / Arkansas (Contemptible in a good way of course).
Pro wrestling really took ahold of me in the 1990's. I don't really recall when it happened but one day all my fantasies were topped off with muscular men with long hair and string tied around their biceps. Whenever I see Jack Dillon/MJ Pump, I get a glimpse of that magical pro wrestling time.
Is there anything better than watching a wrestler come into their own? Okay yes, of course there are better things but it still gives me a thrill to watch someone evolve, especially someone on a trajectory like Brendan Byers.
