Gender Disparity in Professional Wrestling
Gender Disparities in Professional Wrestling (GDPW)
Professional wrestling has thrilled audiences for over a century, evolving from radio broadcasts to TV and digital streaming. One major shift has been the inclusion of women’s matches—but they remain significantly underrepresented. At major events, women often get just one match (or none) compared to multiple men’s matches.
GDPW Project
This project analyzes professional wrestling data to highlight the ongoing gender gap in final event matches. Using Cagematch.net data from 1934 to 2024, GDPW examines year-end events at Madison Square Garden to visualize disparities in women’s matches.
What to Expect
- Interactive visualizations in Tableau showcasing match trends
- WordPress narrative allowing fans to explore and discuss the findings
Despite more female wrestlers than ever, the numbers don’t lie—women’s matches are still rare. Explore the data and draw your own conclusions!
More to come soon!
