How hard is it to become a wrestler?

samharryhawkins · 07-24-2009, 04:24 PM

Im 16 and 6, 2. I'm not in great shape but can run 2 miles no problem, however i have alott of acting experience, (i have been in professional plays ect) so i wan wondering weather you have to be relay good to be on the indie circuit or just willing to get battered every night.

BDK · 07-24-2009, 04:30 PM

Well you need to train, sir. Find yourself a nice, quality wrestling school. After graduating the school, you should be able to get yourself some bookings with the company that trained you. From there, if you're good, bookings can increase, and the bigger you can get.

samharryhawkins · 07-24-2009, 04:40 PM

but what about the ring of honer school because even if you graduate there surly they wont let you wrestle for them.

Marketh. · 07-24-2009, 04:55 PM

This is more of a General thing. Yes, you'll need to start off as an indy wrestler, but this doesn't really concern this section.

*Moved*

Slim · 07-24-2009, 05:05 PM

well depends, you can easily become a wrestler with some money and some training, but it depends on how far you wanna take it.

I got trained, but felt like after 2 years, its something i would rather not do. Training is tough, but it is enjoyably. Just make sure you do some research and find a good wrestling school. Do it the right way, show respect to all the wrestlers and you will be alright.

Phoenix · 07-25-2009, 11:34 AM

It's not so much training to be a wrestler that's the hard part. Most areas have Indy promotions that will train people. The nearly impossible aspect is expecting to do so with hopes of getting to WWE, or TNA. Most local guys will NEVER go that high. It's really no different than the idea that four guys will put together a rock band suspecting they'll get the platinum albums, the women, and the fame. It COULD happen of course, but the odds are as likely as winning the lottery.

Mr. Kennedy · 07-25-2009, 12:21 PM

Continue going to real school and be prepared to get a normal job. Very few people earn enough money to make wrestling their primary income. With most indy shows you will make MAYBE $100 a show if you aren't well known. Be prepared that the chances of you making it to the major leagues (WWE and TNA) are slim-to-none and that indy feds are most likely. If you really want to be a wrestler and are willing to put in the effort, you may enjoy it. Just be prepared to accept you will most likely struggle just make a decent living (there are thousands and thousands of professional wrestlers and the majority of those are competing at indy shows in front of a crowd of less than 100 people and lucky to make even $100 and more likely to make around $50 for the show).

IAMAGOD · 07-25-2009, 01:29 PM

If you train hard enough you can make it somewhere. I am not saying you're going to be a WWE superstar, but i am sure there are a lot of little promotions that would want your services. You just need to have money or at least a stable financial background, you need to have a good work ethic, and you need to be willing to adapt your style and fine tune your craft. If you have a strong work ethic and you're willing to learn, I do not see why somebody wouldn't take a chance on you.

Dasdream · 07-25-2009, 06:09 PM

well if you're a female not that hard lol but you are a male and you said pro wrestler not into WWE so do as everyone has said above me, if you dream of being in WWE (why I'lll never know) then scratch everything and learn to kiss ass and pump steriods and you'll make it far haha

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