What's also telling is that so many people never learnt anything from the smears on some of their favourite leftist politicians. But when it comes to wrestling, they've demonstrate an ignorance befitting the mass media we criticise. Part of being a wrestling fan means also demanding greater coverage, better scrutiny, and a higher standard of journalism. But it isn't there. That's partly why the smear campaign against an outspoken, pro-union, pro-abortion, pro-LGBTQ+ star has been so successful.