What will you do, brother?If you want to be a World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star, you have to have a combination of athletic skills, looks, and acting abilities.It's a complete package.You can train your body and mind.It's a good idea to give yourself the best chance to win.
Step 1: You can play football.
Wrestlers come from a lot of different sports.Wrestlers are recruited by the talent scouts based on a number of criteria.Athletes can apply on the website for a chance to be invited to an upcoming tryout.The Rock, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Bray Wyatt, and Roman Reigns all got their start on the football field, not in the squared circle.The stars who started out as skilled amateur wrestlers before signing deals with the company are included in this list.Wrestlers like CM Punk did not come from an athletic background.They joined indy wrestling promotions and got good enough to get WWE's attention, instead of receiving training at private wrestling schools.
Step 2: Start strength training.
How did he get so ripped?At the age of 12.Wrestlers need to be strong enough to slam a brawler to the mat safely.If you want to wrestle, you need to be strong.Focus on building strength in your legs, core, and upper body.Wrestlers used to look like beer-drinking bar-room brawlers, but now most of them have sculpted muscles.It takes serious commitment to diet and exercise if you want to be a wrestler.If you want to get into wrestling shape, join a gym and consult a personal trainer.You can buy a strength and conditioning workout video series from Triple H.
Step 3: It's best to focus on high-intensity cardio.
It's difficult to run around the ring between the ropes and do hip-tosses.If you're not in shape, wrestling will have you gasping for breath very quickly.Pro wrestlers need to be in top shape to compete at a fast clip.If you want to introduce some cardio to your strength-training routine, try grouping your favorite strength workouts and doing them in short, timed bursts.Do as many reps as you can with a manageable weight in 60 seconds, then give yourself 15 seconds of rest before moving to the next workout.Before taking a break, do all 10 exercises and repeat the circuit twice.Dallas Page is a former pro wrestler who leads a wrestling-themed yoga workout.A lot of wrestlers use his method.
Step 4: Or try gymnastics.
To make pro wrestling look realistic, you have to learn to move with other people.Moonsaults, bodyslams and hurricanranas are more like dancing than wrestling.You won't see anyone come off the top rope in an amateur contest or do an RKO, so gymnastics and dance are good ways to get coordinated.If you have experience doing flips and spot yourself, you will be a much faster learner than if you don't.It's a great way to build a foundation.
Step 5: Take acting classes.
The Rock wasn't made a movie star by accident.Wrestlers need to be great actors, learning to sell moves and tell a compelling story in the ring.Nobody is going to care if you can't talk on the microphone because you already have a killer finishing move.In the days of the Hulkster, promo's used to be improvised.It's part of the routine in the WWE.If you want to be on TV, you need to memorize your lines and read a script.
Step 6: A clean diet is what you should eat.
A common joke among pro wrestlers is that they eat nothing but grilled chicken breasts, steamed broccoli, and brown rice.It's not going to be all hamburgers and french fries when you're on the road for 300 days a year.To keep your body working for you, you have to commit to eating a diet rich in lean meats, fish, and vegetables.
Step 7: Become a wrestler at a private school.
Pro wrestling moves need to be learned in person by a wrestling instructor in a proper wrestling ring.Most regions have wrestling schools and academies that offer 6-week courses for interested wrestlers.There are spots in local promotions for the best of these.Several notable wrestling schools are run by former wrestlers.Many WWE superstars have graduated from the wrestling schools run by Shawn Michaels, Lance Storm, and others.Ring of Honor and Ohio Valley Wrestling offer training programs.When you're at home, don't start practicing the wrestling moves you see on television.Those moves can be deadly.
Step 8: You should learn to take bumps.
There is a secret to those devastating moves that look like they hurt.They really hurt.To protect their heads and necks from more serious injury, pro wrestlers learn to fall properly.In training, you'll learn to do it safely, because landing flat on your back will never feel great.Striking running the ropes are some of the skills you'll learn in wrestling school.
Step 9: You can learn to make your matches dramatic.
A good wrestling match isn't all shoot-outs and love scenes, even though those might be the best parts.High spots and low spots are used to create drama for the audience.One of the most important parts of learning the art of wrestling is learning how to do this.Most wrestling matches are not scripted move-for-move.Lots of the bigger spots and the finish is usually planned out, but getting from point A to point B will usually be called in the ring.Discuss wrestling with older and more experienced wrestlers.If you want to learn about match pacing, take every opportunity to work with them yourself.The majority of beginners rush from one move to the next.You will gain a skill with time and effort.
Step 10: A unique character is what you should build.
Pro wrestling characters are usually flamboyant and larger than life.Terry and James were regular guys when they became the Ultimate Warrior.If you want to connect with a crowd, you need to develop a kind of character that they can relate to.Your real personality is amplified by good characters.Chris Jericho is the leader of Rock 'n Rolla and John Cena could freestyle rap before he became the Doctor of Thuganomics.In pro wrestling, character traits are called "gimmicks".You need a good prop even if you're wrestling under your regular name.Think of Bret Hart's leather jacket and pink sunglasses.
Step 11: Talk well on the mic.
The wins and losses don't matter.Wrestlers are the best, but they aren't always great.Some of them are so charismatic they get you to believe they are.You can learn how to talk smack with the best of them by studying the work of some promo masters.If you want to perfect the mannerisms and movements of your character, practice talking in front of the mirror.Become someone else and commit to a wide range of emotions.Wrestlers use good slogans, but cutting an intense promo about your match is even more important.You can practice any time you want.Pick a wrestler you don't like and practice talking to him in the mirror.Talk about how you're going to take his head off.It should be intense.It should be entertaining.
Step 12: To do the job you have to learn to do it.
Being a good pro wrestler isn't about being the strongest person in the world.It's important to get the crowd interested in your matches so they want to see you win or lose.Sometimes the performance won't involve you getting the win.Wrestlers are usually called "heels" or "babyfaces".If you're a heel, your job is to make the crowd hate you so much that they'll pay good money to see you get beat-down.If you're a babyface, your job is to be sympathetic with the crowd, so they'll want to see you beat them.Everyone can be a babyface.Wrestlers do nothing but lose.You will most likely be doing jobs for more experienced wrestlers when you first start.It's a great chance to learn about the business.Don't let your ego get in the way of it.
Step 13: Look at the history of wrestling.
Wrestlers need to like the product.The WWE Network has an enormous archive of original content available online for cheap, including every pay-per-view event ever, but if you want to keep up with what's going on in the current indy promotions, you should check out other sources, such as the classics of theSting and Vader have great cruiserweight matches, as well as classics by Dean Malenko and Rey Mysterio Jr.You can see NWA classics from the 70s and 80s.Verne Gagne, Mad Dog Vachon, Nick Bockwinkel, and Larry Zbyszko compete in AWA.Wrestlers talk about the details of the wrestling business and tell stories on their podcasts.It's a good way to learn about it.Steve Austin, Jim Ross, and Colt Cabana give a good perspective on the art of pro wrestling.
Step 14: For a while, Wrestle for an independent promotion.
Wrestlers who try out for the company need at least 3 years of pro wrestling experience.Wrestlers who go into the WWE immediately are recruited from amateur college wrestling programs.The majority of other wrestlers get started wrestling for promotions other than the WWE and climb their way through the ranks.Ring of Honor Dragon Force Global Force Wrestling is one of the regional independent promotions that has a training school.
Step 15: You should hit the road.
Wrestlers who have been trained will be hired by smaller promotions.Wrestlers start making money when they travel between promotions in the region and do a few shows at a time.Get yourself booked in as many territories as possible and work your way between them.The northeast is friendly to pro wrestling shows.You can start working the circuit in your area.
Step 16: You can market yourself.
Go into business for yourself.Let them know that you're in the business of wrestling by meeting as many other wrestlers as you can.Try to get as many shows as you can, and make yourself available to do so.You can start selling your own stuff at events.This is a great way to get to know other parts of the business and start getting some extra money.Think about what kind of shirt people will buy.Sell it after the show.The highlight packages of your matches should be made.Take your skills and abilities and put them in highlight reels.Load these onto a website of your own.
Step 17: Go to a tryout.
There are a variety of job openings on the career page of the website.There are jobs for production, writing, and talent.Wrestlers may show off in an attempt to get recruiters' attention at regional tries.The try outs will be held at the NXT facility in Florida.According to some estimates, the company gets as many as 2000 applications a week.Video and press can be sent to World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.Talent Relations is located at 1241 East Main Street.It's hard to get a foot in the door.Tough Enough is a reality program that can be used to try out for the WWE.Wrestlers compete for a contract with the company.The contestants were on Tough Enough.
Step 18: Put in some time in the program.
The training facility and wrestling promotion located in Florida is where most new recruits are sent before they join the main roster.You'll learn the basics of TV production, work the camera, and hone your craft with some of the best wrestlers from around the world.At any given time, there are roughly 70 people signed to the program, and at least 15 of them are featured on the network.5 or so from any group will make the main roster.Dean Ambrose is one of the wrestlers that have been produced by thenxt.
Step 19: Stand out from the crowd.
It's the only sure way to make the main roster.It is possible to shine.Every wrestler needs an "it" factor.It can't be taught.You have to have charisma that will make people want to watch you and follow your career.Take your spot if you can distinguish yourself from the rest of the wrestlers on the card.Being different is the only way to be.Daniel Bryan is a huge star because of his "every man" style, but he doesn't fit the mold of what a wrestler should look like or act like.Find yours.