face turn
face turn noun: a situation in which a wrestler previously identified as a villain changes to being considered a hero.
Noun
face turn (plural face turns)
- A situation in which a wrestler previously identified as a villain changes to being considered a hero.
- In order to retain viewers, both promotions did their best to load their respective shows with as much action and as many dramatic twists as possible, including pay-per-view quality matches, title changes, heal/face turns, and shocking debuts on a weekly basis.2000, Brian Solomon, Pro Wrestling FAQ, →ISBN
- Here are five superstars who would benefit tremendously from a character change, whether that be a heel/face turn or an entirely new gimmick.2017 November 12, Blake Oestriecher, “5 WWE Stars who Badly Need a Character Change”, in Forbes
- Antonyms:
- heel turn
Antonyms of face turn
Forms of face turn
| plural | face turns |
|---|---|
| alternative form | heel/face turn |
| alternative form | heel-face turn |
Origin of face turn
From professional wrestling, in which the wrestler playing a villain role is called the "heel" and a wrestler playing the heroic role is called the "face".
Questions about face turn
- What does face turn mean?
- Face turn means a situation in which a wrestler previously identified as a villain changes to being considered a hero.
- What part of speech is face turn?
- Face turn is a noun.
- What is the plural of face turn?
- The plural of face turn is face turns.
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