When I first stepped into a wrestling ring, I was met with the tough demeanor of my opponents and the intensity of the sport. However, amid the sweat and determination, I found a lighter side that brought laughter to our practice sessions. My coach once delivered a perfectly timed joke in between drills, reminding us that humor is as essential in wrestling as a good stance. It’s this blend of hard work and laughter that makes wrestling so enjoyable, allowing us to bond over shared experiences and playful banter. Let’s take a look at some of the best wrestling humor that keeps the spirit high in the ring!
1. Why did the wrestler bring a ladder to the match?
Aim for new heights!
2. What do you call a wrestling match in a bakery?
A dough-mania!
3. Why was the referee always calm?
He knew how to keep his cool in a pinching situation!
4. How do wrestlers stay in shape during the holidays?
They do some serious pumpkin pie grappling!
5. What did the coach say to his wrestler who constantly lost matches?
You need to work on your repeatedly defeats!
6. Why did the chicken join the wrestling team?
To prove it wasn’t just a poultry in motion!
7. What’s a wrestler’s favorite type of music?
Anything with a good hook!
8. Why was the wrestling belt so happy?
Because it always had a supportive role!
9. Why did the wrestler refuse to fight in the rain?
He didn’t want to get his moves all wet!
10. How does a wrestler stay warm in winter?
They do some serious body slams instead of push-ups!
11. Why did the wrestling fan bring string to the match?
To tie up the competition!
12. What’s a wrestler’s least favorite vegetable?
A squash, because they can never pin it down!
13. Why did the ghost become a wrestler?
He had a knack for delivering scary moves!
14. What do you call a wrestling match in space?
Zero gravity grappling!
15. Why was the wrestler bad at math?
He could never find the right angle!
16. How did the coach describe his grappling technique?
Always on the cutting edge!
17. Why do wrestlers make great friends?
They always have each other’s backs!
18. What do you call a wrestler who tells tall tales?
A grappling fibber!
19. How do wrestlers prefer their eggs?
Scrambled with a side of slam!
20. Why did the wrestling team bring a map to practice?
To navigate through all the tough spots!
Classic wrestling jokes
1. Why did the wrestler sit by the wall?
He wanted to take a break from all the grappling!
2. What do you call a wrestler who can play the piano?
A real mat-chord!
3. Why did the coach go to art school?
To learn how to draw up better plays!
4. What’s a wrestler’s favorite game?
Anything that involves a body slam!
5. Why was the wrestling ring always clean?
It had a great mat-titude towards keeping tidy!
6. What did one wrestler say to the other during a tough match?
“Let’s not drop the ball on this!”
7. Why do wrestlers never lose at poker?
They always know how to bluff their way out!
8. What did the mat say to the wrestler?
“You’re really making me feel great with all this support!”
9. Why did the wrestler bring a pencil to the ring?
In case he needed to draw up a new strategy!
10. What’s a wrestler’s favorite type of party?
A grappling gala!
11. Why did the referee start telling jokes?
He wanted to lighten the mood before calling it quits!
12. Why was the wrestler so good at hide and seek?
Because he always knew how to pin down his opponents!
13. What did the exhausted wrestler say after his match?
“I’m spent, time to take a break and re-lax!”
14. Why did the wrestler cross the road?
To get to the other mat!
15. What’s a wrestler’s favorite type of film?
Action with a good twist!
16. Why did the new wrestler get a job in the bakery?
Because he kneaded the dough!
17. Why did the wrestling team bring a band to practice?
To work on their joint efforts!
18. What do wrestlers use to keep their houses clean?
A good slam broom!
19. Why are wrestlers such good texters?
They know all the right moves!
20. What did the announcer say at the end of a long match?
“That’s a wrap!”
Punny wrestling one-liners
1. Why don’t wrestlers ever get lost?
Because they always follow the mat-tress stars!
2. What do you call a wrestling match in a library?
A quiet tussle!
3. Why did the wrestler become a chef?
He loved to throw down in the kitchen!
4. How do wrestlers keep their spirits high?
They always know how to raise a ruckus!
5. Why was the wrestling mat so good at taking notes?
Because it had great support!
6. What do you call a baby wrestler?
A little grappler!
7. Why did the wrestler always carry an umbrella?
In case of a rain delay in the match!
8. What’s a wrestler’s favorite breakfast?
A slam-cakes stack!
9. Why did the vegetable join the wrestling team?
To become a little more be-leaf-ed!
10. How do wrestlers express their love?
With a bear hug!
11. What did the wrestling coach say before a big match?
“Let’s mat-ter this out!”
12. Why do wrestlers never get sunburned?
Because they always stay in the shade of the ring!
13. What’s a wrestler’s favorite exercise?
The body slam-up!
14. Why did the wrestling team open a bakery?
They wanted to roll out some sweet moves!
15. How do wrestlers communicate in the ring?
With their grappling signals!
16. Why was the dance party at the wrestling gym so amazing?
Everyone knew how to break out their best moves!
17. What do you call a wrestling match on a boat?
A sea-slam showdown!
18. Why do wrestlers hate guessing games?
They can’t stand the suspense of not knowing their next move!
19. How do wrestlers stay fashionable?
They always have the latest gear to go with their moves!
20. Why was the wrestling team always invited to parties?
Because they knew how to throw down a great time!
Funny wrestling puns
1. What do you call a wrestler who tells jokes?
A pun-derful grappler!
2. Why don’t wrestlers ever have bad days?
Because they’re always on a roll!
3. What’s a wrestler’s favorite plant?
A body slam-plant!
4. Why did the coach bring a pencil to the match?
To sketch out some winning strategies!
5. What did the wrestler say to the sandwich?
“You’re going to get pinned!”
6. Why was the wrestling match so exciting?
It had everyone on the edge of their seats!
7. What’s a wrestler’s go-to strategy for a sweet victory?
A icing slam!
8. Why did the grappler break up with their partner?
They just couldn’t handle the pressure!
9. How do wrestlers make decisions?
They weigh their options!
10. Why did the wrestling team start gardening?
To cultivate some strong roots!
11. What do you call a wrestling match between cats?
A purr-fect grapple!
12. Why was the wrestling team always calm?
They practiced their breathing techniques in the ring!
13. What’s a wrestler’s favorite dessert?
A pin-apple upside-down cake!
14. Why did the referee always carry a broom?
To sweep the competition away!
15. What do you call it when a wrestler has a secret?
A hidden submission!
16. How did the wrestler turn their life around?
With a flip of their mat!
17. What’s a wrestler’s favorite movie genre?
Anything with a good plot twist!
18. Why did the wrestler sit in front of the mirror?
To check their grappling form!
19. What do you call a wrestling match on a trampoline?
A bounce-off!
20. Why do wrestlers make bad secrets keepers?
Because they can’t resist spilling the tea on their rivals!
Wrestling-themed knock-knock jokes
1. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Wrestle.
Wrestle who?
Wrestle up some enthusiasm for this match!
2. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Pin.
Pin who?
Pin your hopes on victory!
3. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Jab.
Jab who?
Jab me if you can catch me!
4. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Bodhi.
Bodhi who?
Bodhi, you’re looking ready to slam!
5. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Grapple.
Grapple who?
Grapple your way to the top!
6. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Takedown.
Takedown who?
Takedown a notch and relax!
7. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Champ.
Champ who?
Champ-ion your way to the championship!
8. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Ring.
Ring who?
Ring-a-ding, it’s match day!
9. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Body.
Body who?
Body-slam your worries away!
10. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Match.
Match who?
Match your strength with mine!
11. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Sumo.
Sumo who?
Sumo wrestling is happening next door!
12. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Tap.
Tap who?
Tap it out, the match is over!
13. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Leg.
Leg who?
Leg it out before the count!
14. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Coach.
Coach who?
Coach you later, I’m off to practice!
15. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Mat.
Mat who?
Mat’s why we practice, for the big day!
16. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Grip.
Grip who?
Grip it and rip it, match time!
17. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Pins.
Pins who?
Pins in my victory dance!
18. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Team.
Team who?
Team spirit is what we need!
19. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Victory.
Victory who?
Victory is ours, let’s celebrate!
20. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Fight.
Fight who?
Fight me if you can, but I’ll be ready!
Wrestling quotes with a twist
1. What did the wrestler say after his match?
“I came, I saw, I pinned.”
2. Why did the wrestler refuse to take a break?
“Because I don’t want to tap out of my goals!”
3. What did the coach say to inspire his team?
“Success isn’t given, it’s body-slammed!”
4. What’s a wrestler’s motto?
“If at first you don’t succeed, body slam again!”
5. What do you call a wrestler who’s a philosopher?
“A jabber of thoughts!”
6. How did the wrestler describe his perseverance?
“It’s my grappling grace!”
7. Why did the wrestler love puns?
“They’re a mat-ch made in heaven!”
8. What’s a wrestling adage?
“A good wrestler never gives up; he just takes a moment to regroup!”
9. What did the old wrestler say to the young athletes?
“Remember, it’s not about the size of the slam, but the heart in the grip!”
10. Why do wrestlers enjoy storytelling?
“Because every match has a tale to tell!”
11. What did the mat say to the wrestler during practice?
“Let it roll off your back, stay grounded!”
12. How does a wrestler stay positive?
“He’s always wrestling with optimism!”
13. What’s the best advice a wrestler could give?
“Keep your friends close and your opponents pinned!”
14. What did the champion say at the award ceremony?
“This victory was no fluke; it was a well-executed plan!”
15. What did the motivational speaker say to the wrestling team?
“Believe you can slam the competition!”
16. How did the retired wrestler describe his career?
“A beautiful tapestry of victories and submissions!”
17. What did the winning wrestler chant?
“From the mat to the top, I’ll never stop!”
18. Why did the wrestler start a podcast?
“To share my ‘mat-scriptions’ of success!”
19. What was the caption on the wrestling poster?
“Perform with passion and let the accolades flow!”
20. What did the wrestler say when he achieved his goal?
“I didn’t just pin it, I owned it!”
Kids’ wrestling jokes
1. What do you call a wrestler who can sing?
A vocal grappler!
2. Why did the kid bring a pillow to the wrestling match?
In case he needed to take a mat-nap!
3. Why don’t ghosts make good wrestlers?
They always get scared and end up disappearing!
4. What do you call a bear who wrestles?
A grizzly grappler!
5. Why was the wrestling mat always so friendly?
It loved to support everyone!
6. How do you catch a kid who wants to be a wrestler?
With a big bear hug!
7. What did one kid say to another after a successful slam?
“That was totally bear-y awesome!”
8. Why did the superhero join the wrestling team?
He wanted to show off his grappling powers!
9. What do you call it when a dinosaur wrestles?
A dino-slam!
10. Why did the kid sit on the mat with a calculator?
To get some serious sum-o wrestling in!
11. What did the coach hand out for snack time after practice?
Protein bars for wrestling stars!
12. Why was the little wrestler always happy?
Because he was always ready to grapple and giggle!
13. What did the young wrestler say after winning his first match?
“I’m on top of the world!”
14. Why did the kid love wrestling so much?
Because he couldn’t resist a good body slam of a joke!
15. How do kids greet each other at wrestling practice?
With a high slam and a handshake!
16. Why did the pillow win the wrestling match?
It was too soft to pin down!
17. What do you get when you cross a kid and a wrestler?
A smackdown superstar!
18. Why did the soccer player quit to join wrestling?
He wanted to kick it on the mat!
19. What’s a wrestler’s favorite dessert?
Anything with a good squeeze of jelly on top!
20. Why do young wrestlers play hide and seek?
They love to pin their friends in surprise!
Adult wrestling humor
1. Why do adult wrestlers love their day jobs?
Because they can always body slam a deadline!
2. What do you call a wrestling match at a bar?
A real grappling happy hour!
3. Why did the wrestler take up gardening?
To learn how to throw down some roots!
4. What’s a wrestler’s favorite drink after a hard match?
A muscle milkshake!
5. Why do wrestlers make terrible comedians?
Because their punchlines tend to get pinned down!
6. How do you know a wrestler is a great cook?
They really know how to whip up a takedown meal!
7. Why did the wrestler go to therapy?
To work through his grappling issues!
8. What’s a wrestler’s favorite board game?
Operation—because they love making that perfect incision!
9. Why did the veteran wrestler join a dating app?
He was ready to pin down a partner!
10. What do you call a smart wrestler?
A real brain-body slam!
11. How do wrestlers handle their midlife crises?
They grapple with it, one slam at a time!
12. Why did the adult wrestler bring a towel to the bar?
In case things got too heated—it’s good for a quick cleanup!
13. How do wrestlers stay organized?
They always keep their priorities in a tight grip!
14. What do you call a wrestling tournament for adults?
A grappling good time and then some!
15. Why did the wrestler invest in stocks?
He heard it’s a great way to throw down some serious capital!
16. What did the wrestler say during yoga class?
“This isn’t too different from a good stretch and roll!”
17. Why do adult wrestlers love fitness classes?
Because they already know how to handle tough maneuvers!
18. What advice did the coach give to his older wrestlers?
“Always lift each other up, both on and off the mat!”
19. What did the adult wrestler want on his birthday cake?
A figurine doing a full body slam!
20. Why do wrestlers enjoy reading?
Because every good book gives them a new grip on life!
Wrestling jokes for fans
1. Why do wrestling fans always get prepared for a match?
Because they want to take their seats in the “ring” of excitement!
2. What do you call a wrestling fan who tells bad jokes?
A pun-derful enthusiast!
3. Why did the wrestling fan always bring snacks to the arena?
To have a complete “grapple” meal during the show!
4. How do wrestling fans stay updated on their favorite sport?
With a “mat-ternity” of information from social media!
5. What did the enthusiastic fan yell during the match?
“I’m just here for the grappling and giggles!”
6. Why did the wrestling fan couple stop arguing?
They realized they were both just wrestling with their feelings!
7. What’s a wrestling fan’s favorite type of shoes?
Slip-ons, because they can quickly get ready to cheer!
8. How did the wrestling fan feel when their team lost?
“Slammed, but I’ll rebound!”
9. Why did the wrestling fan start a podcast?
To really “mat-ter” in the wrestling community!
10. What do you call a wrestling fan who loves fashion?
A real flair grappler!
11. Why do wrestling fans have great parties?
Because they know how to throw down a good time!
12. How do you know someone is a passionate wrestling fan?
They can recite every move in the book with enthusiasm!
13. What did the wrestling fan say when asked for advice?
“Life’s just like wrestling: you win some, you lose some, but you always grapple on!”
14. What do wrestling fans do after a big match?
They gather for a “slam”-dunk celebration!
15. Why did the wrestling fan bring a trampoline to the match?
To bounce ideas off other fans during the breaks!
16. What’s a wrestling fan’s most important tool?
A camera to capture every slam-dunk moment!
17. Why do wrestling fans love history?
Because they appreciate every epic showdown of the past!
18. What do you call a devoted wrestling fan who never misses a show?
A mat-ador of loyalty!
19. How do wrestling fans greet each other?
With a big grip and a hearty cheer!
20. Why did the wrestling fan bring a suitcase to the match?
To carry all their “meat”-ing expectations for the day!
Wrestling jokes about famous wrestlers
1. Why did the wrestling fan become a musician?
Because they loved to drop the beat in the ring!
2. What do you call a wrestling match between two famous wrestlers?
A superstar showdown!
3. Why did the wrestling fan take up karate?
They wanted to add some kicks to their fandom!
4. What did one wrestling fan say to the other at the merch stand?
“It’s time to level up our grappling gear!”
5. Why did the wrestling fan always carry a whistle?
To call the action wherever they went!
6. How do wrestling fans celebrate a victory?
With a slam party, of course!
7. What’s a wrestling fan’s favorite dessert?
A pin-cake!
8. Why did the fan join a wrestling trivia team?
They wanted to show off their mat-erial knowledge!
9. What do you call a wrestling fan who loves gardening?
A grappling green thumb!
10. Why was the wrestling fan excited for the next match?
Because they were ready to “scream for the grapplers!”
11. What did the wrestling fan do after winning a contest?
They jumped off the couch like a true champion!
12. Why did the wrestling fan take a class on negotiation?
They wanted to learn how to angle for the best seats!
13. How did the wrestling fan decorate their room?
With posters of their all-time favorite grapplers!
14. What’s a wrestling fan’s favorite mode of transportation?
A slam mobile!
15. Why do wrestling fans make great judges?
They know how to keep things fair and square on the mat!
16. How do you recognize a true wrestling fan?
They have a collection of memorabilia that could fill a ring!
17. Why do wrestling fans love conspiracy theories?
Because they enjoy every twist and turn, just like in the ring!
18. What did the wrestling fan say to the referee during a match?
“You’ve got to be kidding; that was a clear pin!”
19. How do wrestling fans support their teams?
With face paint and plenty of cheer!
20. Why did the wrestling fan start a blog?
To express their love for grappling and give their opinion on every slam!