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Kayfabe

By Eric Cohen, About.com

Definition: An old carny word for "fake". It mean the act of keeping outsiders from knowing the inner secrets of the wrestling business. The practice of kayfabe is not very relevant today as it was in prior eras.
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The era of kayfabe ended when Vince McMahon admitted that his programming was sports entertainment.

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