Glossary of Professional Wrestling Terms - G

G

Gas

Steroids, or stamina (as in "out of gas").

Gig

The blade a wrestler uses to cut themself.

Gimmick

The character portrayed by a wrestler.

Go home

To finish a match. One wrestler will tell the other to "go home" when it is time for them to execute the planned ending for their match. Referees may also tell the wrestlers to go home (usually after receiving word to do so from a producer backstage).

Gold

The championship belt.

Go over

To beat someone.

Green

Inexperienced. Refers to a wrestler who is in the early stages of their career and, as a result, may be prone to make mistakes because of their inexperience.

Gusher

A deep cut that bleeds a lot, usually caused by a mistake while blading but can be intentional.