{"id":41170,"date":"2025-03-18T15:42:37","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T15:42:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?p=41170"},"modified":"2025-03-18T15:42:37","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T15:42:37","slug":"babyface-in-wrestling-wwe-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/babyface-in-wrestling-wwe-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Babyface in Professional Wrestling? Understanding the &#8216;Good Guy&#8217; Character in WWE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>\u200b<span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\">In professional wrestling, the term babyface refers to the &#8220;good guy&#8221; or heroic character that fans are encouraged to support.<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\">In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wwe\/\">WWE<\/a>, these wrestlers embody positive traits such as honesty, integrity, and a strong moral code, making them relatable and admirable to the audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Characteristics of a Babyface in Wrestling<\/h2>\n<p>A babyface typically adheres to a set of principles that distinguish them from their villainous counterparts, known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/heel-in-wrestling-wwe-explained\/\">heels<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"620\">\n<li data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"394\">\n<p data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"394\"><strong data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"311\">Fair Play<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\">They compete within the rules and avoid cheating.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"515\">\n<p data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"515\"><strong data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"432\">Respect for Opponents and Fans<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\">They show sportsmanship and engage positively with the audience.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"620\">\n<p data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"620\"><strong data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"533\">Resilience<\/strong>: <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\">They often overcome adversity, embodying the classic underdog spirit.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"707\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\">These attributes are designed to resonate with fans, fostering a connection that encourages support and investment in the babyface&#8217;s journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"756\">Types of Babyfaces in Professional Wrestling<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"843\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\">Babyfaces can be categorised based on their personas and the nuances they bring to their roles:<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"865\">Traditional Hero<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"992\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\">These wrestlers exemplify classic virtues, always abiding by the rules and promoting positive messages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"992\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\">They serve as role models, especially for younger fans \u2013 think <strong>Rey Mysterio<\/strong> and, up until recently, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/tag\/john-cena\"><strong>John Cena<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1007\">Anti-Hero<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1174\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\">An anti-hero babyface may employ unconventional or rebellious tactics yet still garner fan support due to their charisma and relatable motives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1174\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\">Notable examples include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/tag\/steve-austin\"><strong>Stone Cold Steve Austin<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/tag\/the-rock\"><strong>The Rock<\/strong><\/a>, who, despite their edgy behaviours, became fan favourites.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1196\">Authority Figure<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1363\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\">Some babyfaces hold positions of power within the wrestling narrative, such as general managers or commissioners, and use their authority to ensure fairness and justice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1363\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\"><strong>Mick Foley&#8217;s tenure as WWF Commissioner<\/strong> is a prime example of an authority figure babyface.<\/span> \u200b<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1410\">The Role of a Babyface in WWE Storytelling<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1577\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\">In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wwe\/\">WWE<\/a>, babyfaces play a crucial role in storytelling by embodying the virtues that audiences are meant to cheer for.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1577\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\">Their narratives often involve overcoming challenges posed by heels, leading to climactic matches that provide emotional payoffs for fans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1577\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\">This dynamic creates a clear moral split, enhancing the entertainment value and emotional engagement of the audience.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1617\">Evolution of the Babyface Character<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1784\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\">Over time, the portrayal of babyfaces has evolved to reflect changing audience preferences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1784\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\">While traditional babyfaces were paragons of virtue, modern audiences often gravitate towards more complex characters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1784\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\">This shift has led to the rise of anti-heroes and more nuanced personas that blur the lines between good and bad, adding depth to wrestling storylines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1784\">A prime example of this would be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/tag\/cm-punk\"><strong>CM Punk<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u200bIn professional wrestling, the term babyface refers to the &#8220;good guy&#8221; or heroic character that fans are encouraged to support. In WWE, these wrestlers embody positive traits such as honesty, integrity, and a strong moral code, making them relatable and admirable to the audience. Characteristics of a Babyface in Wrestling A babyface typically adheres to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":349,"featured_media":41175,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[968,814],"class_list":["post-41170","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wwe","tag-wrestling","tag-wwe"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What is a Babyface in Wrestling? WWE Terminology Explained<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn about the concept of a babyface in professional wrestling and WWE. Discover the traits and role of these &#039;good guy&#039; characters.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41170\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"What is a Babyface in Wrestling? WWE Terminology Explained\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Learn about the concept of a babyface in professional wrestling and WWE. Discover the traits and role of these &#039;good guy&#039; characters.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/babyface-in-wrestling-wwe-explained\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Sportscasting UK\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-03-18T15:42:37+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/USATSI_25322829_168396541_lowres-1-scaled.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"2560\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1707\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"James Lloyd\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@Jlloyd2000\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"James Lloyd\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"2 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.sportscasting.com\\\/uk\\\/news\\\/babyface-in-wrestling-wwe-explained\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.sportscasting.com\\\/uk\\\/news\\\/babyface-in-wrestling-wwe-explained\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"James Lloyd\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.sportscasting.com\\\/uk\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/1497814892dd566a095129132de074e6\"},\"headline\":\"What is a Babyface in Professional Wrestling? Understanding the &#8216;Good Guy&#8217; Character in WWE\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-03-18T15:42:37+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.sportscasting.com\\\/uk\\\/news\\\/babyface-in-wrestling-wwe-explained\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":409,\"commentCount\":0,\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.sportscasting.com\\\/uk\\\/news\\\/babyface-in-wrestling-wwe-explained\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.sportscasting.com\\\/uk\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/3\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/USATSI_25322829_168396541_lowres-1-scaled.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"wrestling\",\"WWE\"],\"articleSection\":[\"WWE\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.sportscasting.com\\\/uk\\\/news\\\/babyface-in-wrestling-wwe-explained\\\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.sportscasting.com\\\/uk\\\/news\\\/babyface-in-wrestling-wwe-explained\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.sportscasting.com\\\/uk\\\/news\\\/babyface-in-wrestling-wwe-explained\\\/\",\"name\":\"What is a Babyface in Wrestling? WWE Terminology Explained\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.sportscasting.com\\\/uk\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.sportscasting.com\\\/uk\\\/news\\\/babyface-in-wrestling-wwe-explained\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.sportscasting.com\\\/uk\\\/news\\\/babyface-in-wrestling-wwe-explained\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.sportscasting.com\\\/uk\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/3\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/USATSI_25322829_168396541_lowres-1-scaled.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-03-18T15:42:37+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.sportscasting.com\\\/uk\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/1497814892dd566a095129132de074e6\"},\"description\":\"Learn about the concept of a babyface in professional wrestling and WWE. Discover the traits and role of these 'good guy' characters.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.sportscasting.com\\\/uk\\\/news\\\/babyface-in-wrestling-wwe-explained\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.sportscasting.com\\\/uk\\\/news\\\/babyface-in-wrestling-wwe-explained\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.sportscasting.com\\\/uk\\\/news\\\/babyface-in-wrestling-wwe-explained\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.sportscasting.com\\\/uk\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/3\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/USATSI_25322829_168396541_lowres-1-scaled.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.sportscasting.com\\\/uk\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/3\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/USATSI_25322829_168396541_lowres-1-scaled.jpg\",\"width\":2560,\"height\":1707,\"caption\":\"What is a babyface in wrestling WWE\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.sportscasting.com\\\/uk\\\/news\\\/babyface-in-wrestling-wwe-explained\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.sportscasting.com\\\/uk\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"What is a Babyface in Professional Wrestling? Understanding the &#8216;Good Guy&#8217; Character in WWE\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.sportscasting.com\\\/uk\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.sportscasting.com\\\/uk\\\/\",\"name\":\"Sportscasting UK\",\"description\":\"\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.sportscasting.com\\\/uk\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.sportscasting.com\\\/uk\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/1497814892dd566a095129132de074e6\",\"name\":\"James Lloyd\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.sportscasting.com\\\/uk\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/3\\\/2024\\\/07\\\/image0-96x96.jpg\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.sportscasting.com\\\/uk\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/3\\\/2024\\\/07\\\/image0-96x96.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.sportscasting.com\\\/uk\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/3\\\/2024\\\/07\\\/image0-96x96.jpg\",\"caption\":\"James Lloyd\"},\"description\":\"James is a sports writer specialising in football news, betting, and statistics. He also writes about various other sports such as darts and tennis, and is an avid fan of both UFC and WWE. His work has been featured on multiple online sports platforms, including Sports Lens and Breaking The Lines. James holds a Master's degree in Sport &amp; Exercise Physiology and currently works as a Video Scout for 360 Scouting.\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.linkedin.com\\\/in\\\/james-lloyd-548086273\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/x.com\\\/Jlloyd2000\"],\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.sportscasting.com\\\/uk\\\/author\\\/jameslloyd\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"What is a Babyface in Wrestling? WWE Terminology Explained","description":"Learn about the concept of a babyface in professional wrestling and WWE. Discover the traits and role of these 'good guy' characters.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41170","og_locale":"en_GB","og_type":"article","og_title":"What is a Babyface in Wrestling? WWE Terminology Explained","og_description":"Learn about the concept of a babyface in professional wrestling and WWE. Discover the traits and role of these 'good guy' characters.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/babyface-in-wrestling-wwe-explained\/","og_site_name":"Sportscasting UK","article_published_time":"2025-03-18T15:42:37+00:00","og_image":[{"width":2560,"height":1707,"url":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/USATSI_25322829_168396541_lowres-1-scaled.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"James Lloyd","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@Jlloyd2000","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"James Lloyd","Est. reading time":"2 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/babyface-in-wrestling-wwe-explained\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/babyface-in-wrestling-wwe-explained\/"},"author":{"name":"James Lloyd","@id":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/#\/schema\/person\/1497814892dd566a095129132de074e6"},"headline":"What is a Babyface in Professional Wrestling? Understanding the &#8216;Good Guy&#8217; Character in WWE","datePublished":"2025-03-18T15:42:37+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/babyface-in-wrestling-wwe-explained\/"},"wordCount":409,"commentCount":0,"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/babyface-in-wrestling-wwe-explained\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/USATSI_25322829_168396541_lowres-1-scaled.jpg","keywords":["wrestling","WWE"],"articleSection":["WWE"],"inLanguage":"en-GB","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/babyface-in-wrestling-wwe-explained\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/babyface-in-wrestling-wwe-explained\/","url":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/babyface-in-wrestling-wwe-explained\/","name":"What is a Babyface in Wrestling? WWE Terminology Explained","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/babyface-in-wrestling-wwe-explained\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/babyface-in-wrestling-wwe-explained\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/USATSI_25322829_168396541_lowres-1-scaled.jpg","datePublished":"2025-03-18T15:42:37+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/#\/schema\/person\/1497814892dd566a095129132de074e6"},"description":"Learn about the concept of a babyface in professional wrestling and WWE. Discover the traits and role of these 'good guy' characters.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/babyface-in-wrestling-wwe-explained\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-GB","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/babyface-in-wrestling-wwe-explained\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/babyface-in-wrestling-wwe-explained\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/USATSI_25322829_168396541_lowres-1-scaled.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/USATSI_25322829_168396541_lowres-1-scaled.jpg","width":2560,"height":1707,"caption":"What is a babyface in wrestling WWE"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/babyface-in-wrestling-wwe-explained\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"What is a Babyface in Professional Wrestling? Understanding the &#8216;Good Guy&#8217; Character in WWE"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/","name":"Sportscasting UK","description":"","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-GB"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/#\/schema\/person\/1497814892dd566a095129132de074e6","name":"James Lloyd","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/image0-96x96.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/image0-96x96.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/07\/image0-96x96.jpg","caption":"James Lloyd"},"description":"James is a sports writer specialising in football news, betting, and statistics. He also writes about various other sports such as darts and tennis, and is an avid fan of both UFC and WWE. His work has been featured on multiple online sports platforms, including Sports Lens and Breaking The Lines. James holds a Master's degree in Sport &amp; Exercise Physiology and currently works as a Video Scout for 360 Scouting.","sameAs":["https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/james-lloyd-548086273\/","https:\/\/x.com\/Jlloyd2000"],"url":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/author\/jameslloyd\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41170","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/349"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=41170"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41170\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":43300,"href":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41170\/revisions\/43300"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/41175"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41170"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=41170"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=41170"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}