most wrestling geek would tell you that the stories are ridiculous. at least in the WWE. but they havent always been like that, and in other promotions, much less popular promotions, the stories are actually good.
Hell, there are some instances in the WWE were the stories are good. But, i can only speak for myself, i see WWE more as camp. The stories are overblown and the acting is generally terrible, but that isnt necessarily a bad thing.

Its fake the same way that play is fake, and that empty chauvinism you speak of is part of its appeal.

i dont know why the hell your bashing metalheads. Those dudes are some of the most dedicated, serious music fans out there.