How to Become a Pro Wrestler.
Have you ever had the urge to body-slam someone?
You’ve got two options – either face assault
charges or become a pro wrestler.
You will need Amateur wrestling skills A training
school Acting talent Endurance Commitment
and humility (optional).
Pro wrestling is dangerous.
Always consult a physician before attempting
to do any exercise or exercise plan.
Step 1.
Start young by enrolling in pee-wee or amateur
wrestling as a child and staying involved
through high school and college.
Professional wrestling and amateur wrestling
are different, but having amateur wrestling
skills will help you get a foot in the door
with the professional promotions.
Step 2.
Stay in shape.
Professional wrestling, while entertaining,
requires hard work and is physically taxing.
Some of the larger promoters work their wrestlers
6 to 7 days a week.
Step 3.
Go to wrestling school.
Many states have training schools that will
turn your amateur wrestling skills into professional
wrestling moves.
Step 4.
Understand the pro wrestling business.
You are not just an athlete, but also an actor
and entertainer, so getting the fans to love
you or hate you is just as important as executing
the perfect pile-driver.
Step 5.
Pay your dues in the minor leagues by first
wrestling in local or regional promotions
instead of the big national players like WWE
or TNA.
If you do well, the big dogs will notice.
Don’t be too proud or arrogant to wrestle
for free.
Prove yourself and work out the kinks from
your in-ring skills.
Step 6.
Prepare yourself for injury by taking care
of yourself.
In pro wrestling, which is brutal on your
body, injuries are inevitable.
Step 7.
Work hard and make contacts along the way.
If you’re good and committed, you’ll get
your shot at the big leagues eventually – and
if you’re really good, a professional contract.
Did you know Andre the Giant, professional
wrestler and actor, stood 7-foot-4 and weighed
in at 500 pounds.
