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: Despite the chaos, the episode concludes with Pops taking the blame for the group's actions to save Mordecai and Rigby from being fired, demonstrating his deep loyalty to his friends. Cultural Impact and Trivia

The episode is widely cited by viewers as a turning point for Pops' character. Often the "butt of the joke," Pops displays "repressed divine strength" in this episode. After his back is accidentally "fixed" during the match, he delivers a "pre-asskicking one-liner"—"Who wants to wrestle?"—and proceeds to systematically defeat his opponents using legitimate techniques like the fireman’s carry. Satires and Themes [S2E20] Really Real Wrestling

" Really Real Wrestling " is the twentieth episode of the second season of the animated series Regular Show , which originally aired on July 18, 2011. The episode is a satirical yet affectionate look at professional wrestling culture, exploring themes of authenticity, loyalty, and the surprising depth of "Cloudcuckoolander" characters like Pops. Plot Overview : Despite the chaos, the episode concludes with

: The episode received approximately 2.164 million viewers worldwide upon its release. After his back is accidentally "fixed" during the

The episode begins with Mordecai and Rigby "fake wrestling" at home because they lack tickets to the sold-out championship. Their mockery of wrestling's "fakeness" is challenged by Pops, who claims wrestling is real and reveals his own history as a Greco-Roman style wrestler. When he produces three tickets to the event, the trio's celebration leads to a scuffle that accidentally injures Pops' back.

: The episode’s ending, featuring the real Huge Head vowing revenge, established a minor arc that would not be resolved for several years, eventually concluding in the episode "Men in Uniform".

Benson forbids them from attending the match, ordering Mordecai and Rigby to care for the injured Pops. However, everyone eventually snucks out. At the arena, Pops is mistaken for a pro wrestler named due to his distinctive appearance. This leads to Mordecai, Rigby, and Pops being thrust into a high-stakes ladder match where they must face real wrestlers who are offended by the notion that their sport is "fake". Character Analysis: Pops as the "Hidden Badass"