Martial Haprov is a Hesperia resident and the public information officer for the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District. Martial is also a musician, performing with his band, Lastman, and serving on the worship team at Victor Valley Christian Church.

Martial is also a lifelong wrestling fan. He’s passionate about the art of storytelling through the characters, physicality and spectacle of pro wrestling. He’s also passionate about telling anyone who will listen that pro wrestling isn’t fake. But what is it? Why are millions around the world so captivated by this seemingly make-believe sport?