In professional wrestling, a work is slang for a staged event - that is, one that enforces Kayfabe. The term originates from 'working a crowd'.

As pro wrestling is staged, virtually everything that is seen during house shows or on televised shows is 'a work,' also referred to as "scripted" or "fixed." When a non-fan expresses the common "pro wrestling is fake" sentiment, they are referring to its nature as a work.

See also

• professional wrestling slang
• shoot
• workrate