Okay, so I’ve always been a huge WWE fan. And like any fan, I’ve got questions. One that’s bugged me forever is about those steel chairs. Are they really steel? Do they actually hurt as much as it looks? I decided to do some digging, and, well, things got a little out of hand.
My Quest for the Truth
First, I hit up the internet. I figured, someone’s gotta know, right? I found a bunch of forums and articles, but nothing felt solid. Lots of “I heard…” and “My friend said…” but no real proof. So, I decided to go deeper. I needed to feel the truth.
Getting My Hands Dirty (Literally)
I went down to the local hardware store, I buy a regular folding chair that’s metal. I figure, this is a good starting point. This thing is heavy! I mean, I can lift it, no problem, but swinging it? That’s a whole different story. I start smacking it against some old boxes I got. Just to test the weight, you know? Man, even those boxes are getting wrecked. It’s solid. It’s sturdy. It’s definitely making a dent.
The “Experiment” (Don’t Try This at Home!)
Disclaimer: I’m not telling anyone to do this. Seriously. It’s dumb. I’m just…curious.
Okay, so I’ve got this chair. I’ve got some padding. I’ve got my safety glasses. and with much courage, I decide a little tap on the back is needed. I get my brother, I ask him to gently tap me with the chair. my back cover by a thick cusion.
- Step 1: Gear up. Safety first, people! (Even when being a bit reckless).
- Step 2: Padding up my back.
- Step 3: The tap.
Ow. Even with all that padding, it still stung. Not like, “break-your-back” pain, but a solid, “Whoa, that’s metal” kind of sting. My brother, of course, is laughing his head off.
The Verdict?
So, are WWE chairs real steel? From my little experiment, they’re definitely made of metal, probably steel. And yeah, even a “gentle” tap hurts. I’m not saying they’re swinging full-force, unprotected blows in the ring. They’re professionals, and they know how to make it look good without actually killing each other. But that metal is real, and the impact, even toned down, is no joke. I’ve got a new respect for those wrestlers, that’s for sure.
