Sports entertainment companies (e.g., WWE, AEW, TNA) often mix athletic performance with scripted storylines and characters.
In the past, some storylines have included themes related to mental health and body image, such as:
* Depicting characters as “crazy,” “unstable,” or “mentally ill” (e.g., AJ Lee’s “Crazy Chick” gimmick).
* Mocking wrestlers for their appearance or weight (e.g., the “Piggie James” storyline during Mickie James' feud with LayCool).
* Portraying internal demon of oneself for dramatic effect (e.g., Bayley’s “split personality” arc, or Bray Wyatt's "The Fiend" Gimmick).