In certain poorer neighborhoods of Kinshasa wrestling is considered a form of resistance, linking lei-sure, mysticism, work, an identity of social struggle and a community discipline. The wrestler and father can provide for his family as well as engaging in a discipline that denotes honor, in the community.

The dreams of the next generation are rooted in becoming professional wrestlers. Only a few will succeed in this highly competitive field.Wrestling inspires humanism and community in the society, weaving show and spectacle with mysticism and voodoo. Voodoo wrestling, otherwise known as Catch Fétiche – combines traditional African wrestling and old religious practices is second only to football in popularity in the Congo