Pro-wrestling training help please!

[UNCCwrestler]

Sorry I know the rules, but I really dont know where else to ask this question ( yes its "sports-entertainemt" PLEASE lets not get into some huge debate)

I am training to be a pro-wrestler and was seeing if any of the AR members who wrestle/ train could give me some advice. I need to know things I can do outside the ring to help out ( lifting/workout tips would be very helpfull). I only train 2 days a week but want to know stuff I can work on when I have other free time. I have considered basic acting classes, and even training with a gymnast to learn the high fly moves and improve body awarness. Any help would be great, thanks.

[takedownII]

why don't you go to one of those wrestling schools where they teach all the stuff you need to know? like taking bumps, hitting the ropes, and stuff like that. the acting classes and the gymnast would definately help though. I would certainly stick to bodybuilding considering half of the sport is based primarily on physique in my opinion. the better you look the better your chances are of being noticed. just my .02 though. good luck bro!

tkdwnII

[UNCCwrestler]

I have been in wrestling school for 3 months. the problem is I can only make training 2x a week dont know what to do when I am not there to improve. You are definetly right about having a good look, they stress that alot since WWE is big on that, and is the only one paying any money

[sonar1234]

I have been a pro wrestler well so called pro wrestler for 5 years, i never had any dreams of going to WWE, i could have had a tryout with TNA cause i knew Precious Lucy and her boyfriend WILDCAT has contacts in TNA.

My first very strong point would be to have a back up plan, some studies, cause lets face it unless you have contacts chances of getting in WWE are very very slim and if you suck has a pro wrestler you know that WWE will not renew your contract.

If you are serious about this well you will need to start using a lot of steroids , you need to look amazing in WWE and at 175 pounds like it says in your profile its just not going to cut it, unless you can fly like Rey Mysterio Junior, you need a tan and a great look.

While you are training for all of this you also need to wrestle, the more the better and try to have a lot of exposure, if you can make smaller shows like Ring of honor and get noticed.

I think that TNA should not be overlooked they have smaller wrestlers but the show is very entertaining, and TNA is getting big too.

But has i said you need a back up plan, i mean if you fail getting into pro wrestling what will you do afterwards?

[Mighty Joe]

Dude....be a lawyer or a Doctor like your Mom wanted.......Its the same amount of work in the long run....No kidding! I've got friends who worked for WCW back in the day! Nobody has anything good to say about it. And it would be better to work for the Anti-Christ than for Vince....

[UNCCwrestler]

I have been a pro wrestler well so called pro wrestler for 5 years, i never had any dreams of going to WWE, i could have had a tryout with TNA cause i knew Precious Lucy and her boyfriend WILDCAT has contacts in TNA.

My first very strong point would be to have a back up plan, some studies, cause lets face it unless you have contacts chances of getting in WWE are very very slim and if you suck has a pro wrestler you know that WWE will not renew your contract.

If you are serious about this well you will need to start using a lot of steroids , you need to look amazing in WWE and at 175 pounds like it says in your profile its just not going to cut it, unless you can fly like Rey Mysterio Junior, you need a tan and a great look.

While you are training for all of this you also need to wrestle, the more the better and try to have a lot of exposure, if you can make smaller shows like Ring of honor and get noticed.

I think that TNA should not be overlooked they have smaller wrestlers but the show is very entertaining, and TNA is getting big too.

But has i said you need a back up plan, i mean if you fail getting into pro wrestling what will you do afterwards?

As a wrestler what would you suggest to teach/help to learn body control (my biggest problem right now) outside of the ring? I know this quetion is out there, I just want to do everything I possibly can to better my abilities, cuz I feel like I am not learning as fast as the other guys in my class, and I know the 5-6 hours a week in the ring may not be enough.

[sonar1234]

Soory bro i seriously dont know what to tell you, i admire your determination, but has for me i was really not that dedicated to persue a career has a pro wrestler.

I just had a chance to persue a dream and i did it, i never got payed to wrestle either.

You say you have 5-6 hours of ring time per week witch is very good, i had only that amount of time each month if i was lucky, and it took me 9 months to do my first show.

I also had a 40 hours a week job has a computer techicien and weight trained and did cardio 4-5 times a week.

Has for practice and learning it takes time, hell it took me a lot of times to learn how to fake punch and kick a guy, i use to compete in tae kwon do and that was full contact, then i did a very small bit of boxing LOL.

Give yourself some time, and follow Mighty Joe advise and mine to have a back up plan.

I wish you all the luck in the world in your goal to be a pro wreslter but also consider a back door.

[Timm1704]

definately go with a back up plan also. I wrestle and have been since I was 15, get paid too. nothing major, but once my shoulder is better I will be reaching out to as many companies worldwide as I can, to attempt to get more work. It is not my sole means of income, but my goal is that it will become just that.

I teach at a wrestling school in the UK, some people pick it up quickly, some dont, and those that dont will struggle alot to catch up. But, In most cases it can be done.

The acting classes and gymnastics would be a good idea for sure, but make bodybuilding your main 'out-of-ring activity, keep flexible and keep your cardiovascular conditioning at a very good level. You cant pull of a classy, smooth-looking 20 minute match whilst struggling for oxygen.

And, number one in my opinion of the learning curve: watch tapes. I dont mean of todays pro wrestling in WWE as in all seriousness none of them are really any good at learning from. WWE is a completely different style of wrestling, most of the guys cannot be as creative as they could be in TNA, ROH, japan or any of the indies due to creative and television restrictions.

If however you had a tryout with WWE, then focus on working 'their style' in order to better your chances for a job.


Every country has a different style of working. In the UK there is ahell of alot of emphasis on crowd-work, communicating with the crowd. This is my weakness, but each match I have, it is becoming a strength. In Japan the emphasis is more on the actual 'sporting' side of things. obviously still a work, but more realistic. Obviously there are the exceptions.

I have dreamed of being a wrestler since I was 4 years old, and its never changed. Unfortunately it isnt a career you can just do for a laugh, as there is far too much risk of injuries. You have a good chance of never making a dime, but still being crippled.

My goals in wrestling are to make a good living around the world, my dreams are to wrestle for WWE, but at a legit 5'9 it will be hard for me to get notcied when they mainly look for the guys 6'2 and over. Good luck dude, you will need it.

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