From reading through the text, it's clear that Roland Barthes sees wrestling as a grand spectacle, similar to how theatrical performances are conducted, where every gesture is over the top and full of meaning. This is in contrast to boxing, where the story always revolves around fair competition. Wrestling on the other hand is a series of immediate, symbolic moments. The audience enjoys wrestling for its dramatic display of emotions, where every action is designed to be understood instantly, very much like how live performances work, clearly showing the battle between good and evil.

For me personally, I agree with Barthes analysis of wrestling. After watching an old wrestling match in the lecture, it was clear from the outset that it was staged, and their positions/movements made it easy to predict what would happen next. This is very much in stark contrast to boxing, where it's never clear what will happen next. Barthes is right to not class wrestling as a sport; The outcome of the match is too predictable, and the style is over-dramatised.

Found this video online that gives a great explanation of the theory behind "The world of wrestling".