So apparently, former WWE/WCW/TNA creative person and alleged hated person Vince Russo has a list of criteria written out to determine how much of a “mark” you happen to be. For those who don’t know, a “wrestling mark” often refers to someone who is either really passionate about the wrestling business, who still believes that wrestling is real, and who is easily fooled by the machinations of the business. The term “mark” has its origins in carnivals, where carnies would mark those with lots of disposable income to let the other carnies know that this is someone we can nickel and dime out of pocket.
Anyway, I was watching this random podcast and Russo was on it… and for a few seconds, he flashed this list of criteria on screen. I took a screencap, it’s up there for those who want it… and I guess you can use that to determine how much of a mark (in Russo’s eyes, at least) you just so happen to be. So I leave this list up for you folks to see for yourself and then… maybe I’ll play along and give this thing a shot.
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