Michael Jackson introduced the crotch clutch. The WWF has made it an art form. R. Regardless, the event is expected to draw between 12,000 and 13,000 bloodthirsty fans, typical of the pro wrestling arena productions that blow into town once or twice a year. Along with Saturday's card, the rival WCW appears in Las Vegas on April 5 to tape its own weekly television show at the MGM Grand Garden. But professional wrestling is no longer merely an occasional diversion in Las Vegas.
Lengthy commitment is in vogue.
Each entity is bent on long-term success and has invested millions of dollars and hundreds of hours in their respective projects. Like their star performers, neither claims to know how to retreat. Your city has become a professional wrestling battleground. The crowd there is close, really personal. They get right on top of you.