wrestling vs wrestle

wrestling and wrestle both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
wrestling	Yes	No	No	No
wrestle	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, wrestling and wrestle are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of wrestling include grapple, grappling, hand-to-hand struggle.

wrestling (noun)	wrestle (noun)
the sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down	the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat
the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat

wrestling (verb)	wrestle (verb)
	engage in deep thought, consideration, or debate
	combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force
	engage in a wrestling match
	to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)