@Moon @augustus This is a big reason why I loved Aronofsky's "The Wrestler" so much.

It really offers a heartfelt take towards both this constructed fantasy, along with the brotherhood shared by the guys working it, who are usually friendly, and straight up plan out their fights together as part of a performance.

But the protagonist is also just a really sad guy that made some bad life decisions. He's trying his best, but all he knows is the reality and fantasy of how he lives.