How to Become a Pro Wrestler: Recent Episodes
How to Become a Pro Wrestler
Becoming a professional wrestler is easier said than done. It can seem impossible to find a reputable school and the cost of these schools are often outrageous. Our goal is to provide you with all the tools you need to begin your pro wrestling journey from the comfort of your own home. Let us take you from your living room to the main event.
Improving endurance is essential for professional wrestling. Today we are gonna talk about the 4 key essentials to having the endurance to be considered a true IRONMAN of professional wrestling. You may have guessed, but we aren’t talking about a literal ironman match although today’s tips will help you achieve that goal if performing an hour long wrestling match is on your bucket list.
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There are many reasons you’re unable to reach your potential in pro wrestling. One of the biggest obstacles is fear. Fear of failure, fear of success, fear of inadequacy, or fear that you might fail at something and look like a fool. We all have these fears, but it is important to have the courage to overcome them and keep moving forward toward your goals. Www.howtobecomeaprowrestler.com
The territories are over. The cable TV era is over. We live in the Social Media Era. It’s time you started acting like an influencer. That word gets some bad reactions at times but the sooner you embrace it the better. Pro wrestlers are influencers on social media. They are content creators. It’s time to start making the content needed to move forward in your pro wrestling journey.
We are all about maximizing those minutes in the gym. Today I’m breaking down why and how you are wasting your time with a dozen accessory exercises and how you can make better use of the time you spend inside the gym. Never forget, that training is the yin to the yang of your wrestling training! You must have both or you are broken!
Change is inevitable. It often causes us to examine our values or re-evaluate our priorities. And sometimes, it leads us to this question: What should I do with my life? Should I start over in life? Where do I go from here? https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/strong-style-training-methods?attrib=561341-web
Professional wrestling is the greatest entertainment source available. We believe it. We know it, but it takes more than just moves and cool clothes to make it work. The true art of professional wrestling lies in what we call ring psychology. Today I wanna touch on ring psychology and give you a specific way to study the greats and learn from their example.
We have done so many episodes on the art of the promo. The reason is that promo ability is as important if not more important than actual in ring skill. You will have to communicate verbally more in life than you’ll have to wrestle bell to bell. This promo workshop we are about to take you though will help you deliver your promos in the ring, in the back, and also improve all of your communication skills like get hired for a company or convince a promoter on how much money you are worth!
Today’s episode covers some amazing advice from pro wrestling personality Noah Tall. We are discussing why being easy to do business with is probably more important than just having talent. https://www.facebook.com/noah.tall.98?mibextid=LQQJ4d
We as physical fitness professionals here at HTBAPW and over the course of nearly 3 years of doing this podcast we’ve given you a massive supply of the workouts you need to be doing in order to be the best pro wrestler possible. Today we will continue that trend by highlighting one of the most important workout moves every pro wrestler must start doing. Here’s the best part: it requires no gym membership and zero equiptment to get started. Have you guessed it yet?
You want to become a pro wrestler but certain aspects of pro wrestling itself seem impossible to you. Maybe public speaking or certain styles of training or even aspects outside the ring like the gym or nutrition just feel out of reach for you…today we are going to talk about creating an alter ego and not just your wrestling character but an alter ego that can be good at all the things you are telling yourself you’re bad at.
Today we break down some amazing tidbits of information from Brutal Bob Evans! @brutalbobevans
Even the simplest techniques inside the ring can cause major problems. If you continue to make mistakes with your training those major problems can lead to major consequences like ending your pro wrestling journey before it even begins. For even seasoned pro wrestlers I’ve found the basics can make or break the level of their performance.
Every single training session should have a purpose. In this episode you are going to learn the workout routines you need to master body control and move like a champ in the ring.
It’s the superbowl for us wrestling fans as Wrestlemania is coming this weekend! Many pro wrestlers begin their journey with dreams of main eventing the biggest show of the year in front of thousands of screaming fans. Today, we are going to discuss a recent interview with MR. Wrestlemania himself, Shawn Michaels, conducted by WWE broadcaster Corey Graves. HBK discusses WWE’s new direction for talent searching and his own personal opinion on what a young wrestler needs to succeed in the major leagues of pro wrestling.
Local professional wrestler Anarchy stops by to discuss his recent bout with injuries and how young wrestlers can avoid his mistakes.
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Cashiers know how to make change. Lifeguards know how to do CPR. A Pro Wrestler is in shape. It’s part of your job description. Being in shape is how you make an impression the moment fans put their eyes on you. Being in shape is how you stay safe inside the ring. A wrestler that goes show to show without ever seeing the inside of a gym is not a professional. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In pro wrestling your body is your craft. Strip away the merch and the gear and the promos and the character and all you have left is your body. That is your first and primary tool for making a career out of pro wrestling. We believe a pro wrestler has to train specifically with his craft in mind. The split squat is simply put a superior way for a pro wrestlers to train due to its unique ability to build muscle and athleticism that translates beautifully to the ring. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Get your mind in the right pace! Take responsibility for your own destiny and WIN! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In this episode we are revisiting a controversial topic in pro wrestling…why you are the reason you aren’t earning more money. Not the booker, the promoter, or the fans. You.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
I’ve seen the most talented performers fail to achieve their full potential because their minds were not in the right place. It takes a special individual with a unique mindset to make a living out of pro wrestling. Not a part time, not a pass time, not a paycheck, but a living out of this dream job. We are going to dissect the winning pro wrestler mindset by discussing 5 traits you need to succeed inside the business. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
It happens to the very best of us: Trainees, wrestlers, promoters, and everything in between. At some point or another you will feel like you are spinning your wheels, unable to move forward and towards your bigger goal. The growth you experience in life and pro wrestling will not always be linear and easy to track. Sometimes you’ve got to learn to pivot and focus on different aspects of your journey! If you feel stale in one instance, focus on improving another to better your chances of progressing! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
It’s no secret that speaking is just as important as performing inside the ring. Promos are a vital part of becoming a professional wrestler, but there are more ways than one to improve your speaking skills. Even the greatest speakers are always learning. Even when you achieve a high level of speaking ability there are ways to improve to set you apart from the best of the best!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
What's the most feared thing for any pro wrestler? Is it injury? Maybe money? NO! It's the dreaded botch! Today we are discussing ways to immediately overcome any mistake made in the ring and be prepared for any future botch to come.
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Transform yourself. Your body is where it starts. Your friends. Your environment. Let’s become something greater.
If becoming a true professional is your goal then it’s time to get obssessed! Don’t let anyone tell you that you are too focused. It takes the 1% of the 1% to truly master pro wrestling at the highest level! Obsession turns average people into outliers. Extreme outcomes require extreme action. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Just because you have not found success as a pro wrestler doesn’t mean you cannot find succes in the pro wrestling business. As unique as it is, the pro wrestling business mirrors other businesses in a lot of ways. One of those ways being entry level positions that can lead to better opportunities down the line as well as side positions that can even become a new primary focus. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
You need to treat every locker room you walk into like it’s the most important job interview of your life. Your appearance should be appropriate. Your hygiene should been perfection. And, everyone from fan to peer should be able to tell you are a professional. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
To be a pro you have to train like a pro. Not just in the ring but in the gym as well. A pro wrestler should understand the importance and value of physical fitness without needing to be constantly motivated to workout. Setting physical standards of performance for your body is a great way to fuel that motivation and keep you focused on goals beyond just aesthetics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Once your entrance concludes, so does your shirt’s right to remain in that ring. Using your shirt to cover the fact that you are not happy with the way your body looks isn’t fooling anyone but you. It’s time to utilize that emotion and fuel the fire to transform your body into something you can truly be proud to display inside the ring so you don’t feel the need to cover it with a tshirt. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
People can develop such a toxic relationship with the holidays when it comes to eating. For the holiday season my advice is to enjoy yourself, remain active, and remember that 1 or 2 days of eating cannot undo months of years of hard work. Now that you’ve heard me say that let me address this episode… One of the most common questions I’m asked during this time of year is how can you stay commitmented to your nutrition and training during the holidays. Today Arron and I are gonna help you figure that out and give you some tips on how you can stay active and not miss a workout even on vacation.
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If I had a dollar for every wrestler wearing red and black in the mid 2000’s I could have retired a lot earlier. I get it, we all have our favorite colors and specifically colors like red and black mesh well together. But, if you find yourself in a locker room surrounded by guys and gals dressed the same you should take that as an opportunity to stand out and switch your style for the evening or remember to come prepared to dress differently next time. When you break that curtain and step in front of the fans dressed in white or blue or bright green you are going to be the topic of conversation instantly. Now, what you do with this attention is up to you.
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There are no “man exercises” or “woman exercises,” but that doesn’t mean women should train exactly like men. Although women gain relative strength and muscle at virtually the same rate as men there are key differences in how women should train to get the best results.
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Your promos are more important than your matches. There, I said it. I don’t want to bury the lead today. Your ability to speak and emote through vocals and facial expressions to a live audience or to a camera is more important than your ability to do moves inside the ring. You need both, but if you’re leaning on your wrestling skills alone to carry you to the next level I’m afraid you’re going to be spinning your wheels for the forseeable future. You love designing a compelling wrestling match, right? Stop being afraid of promos! Learn to structure them exactly like you structure your matches and unlock your true potential!
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The world of nutrition can be a confusing place. There are so many diets out there right now that I’ve lost track. So what is the best diet for a pro wrestler to use? Is there a universal pro wrestling diet? What should a pro wrestler eat the day of an event? Should that change based on how difficult of a match they are scheduled to have? Today, we are gonna discuss these things and hopefully get you set on the right path to make the most out of your pro wrestling nutrition!
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Today we sit down with owner, promoter, booker, and performer of United Wrestling Entertainment in Oklahoma, Brad Eubanks AKA Fuel! Brad has the longest running organization in the state of Oklahoma and we talk to him about the move from locker room leader to boss.
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It can be hard for the busy, traveling pro wrestler to maintain a consistent workout routine. If you’re driving or flying all day, arriving late at night or heading straight to a venue it’s nearly impossible to squeeze in a workout. But you must. Because you are a professional and that’s what professionals do. Greatness is about doing the things that are tragically boring without fail. Today we are going to discuss some different methods that can get you the workout you need even if you are a traveling pro wrestler.
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That’s it. It’s in the description. Here’s 12 minutes of Coach Jon delivering an audio wake up call to never lose sight of your goals.
What is the difference between experiencing failures and actually BEING a failure? The quick answer is actions. Are you purposefully planning the actions you take that lead to failure and then processing the ins and outs of why you failed so you can apply that knowledge to your next plan? If you don’t do this, if you don’t LEARN from failing then there’s a good chance you’re just wasting time. Let’s workshop some ways in which you can find your way beyond failures by learning and growing as a performer regardless of the outcome.
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Are you spending your time backstage at a pro wrestling event efficiently? I absolutely want you to have a good time and catch up with friends but lets not forget the most important thing…this is a business, YOU are your business, and the goal is to be a PRO. Let’s stop wasting our time in the locker room and start earning our place as a pro wrestler!
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So what’s the deal if you’ve listened to every episode of this podcast and although everything we say makes perfect sense to you, you just can’t seem to make it happen. You can’t seem to find that big break or even that next small step to progress your journey as a professional wrestler. Today we are gonna talk about things that might be hard to hear. We are gonna talk about the reason you might be failing to take that next step is…you just don’t want it bad enough.
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Training alone will not accomplish your body transformation goals. You can’t outtrain a bad diet and you can’t create a world class physique with a mediocre diet. You have to train and eat like a professional. Unfortunately, pro wrestlers are not exempt from falling for dietary myths that just won’t seem to go away. Today we are gonna knock down 5 nutrition myths that pro wrestlers need to stop falling for
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It’s a lot harder to be universally loved than universally hated. Being the bad guy is simple, be mean. There’s a lot more to it than that BUT that’s not the topic of today’s episode! Being a good guy (babyface) is not so simple. Being nice to people absolutely does not guarantee they will love you. That’s a metaphor for life if we’ve ever said one. Today we are gonna 5 ways that work well to make you a better babyface and some of them are more advanced than others. Some of them will involve a company’s boss or booker to have faith in your opinion. Lets get to it!
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I’ve seen the tshirts “No Days Off!” “Pain is Weakness Leaving the Body!” “Sleep When I’m Dead!” and yes, those are very cute on a high school kid. In the real world, where we have real problems, and have to make real moves to live a real life we need days off and we need to be pain free and we absolutely need sleep. The truth about training and lifting weights and condiditoning is you don’t get better from those things…you get better from RECOVERING from those things.
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At some point or another you’ve asked someone to watch you match or at the very least you’ve asked someone what they think about your performance. From experience on BOTH sides of that equation I’ve noticed some behaviour that needs to be fixed so you can maximize the information you receive from anyone.
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I think it’s time for a motivational episode, an audio kick in the pants, because I hear all the time from guys and gals in pro wrestling that they want to succeed, they want to take the next step, and progress their journey, BUT when I really dig deep and question them they start to realize maybe their journey is more of a 2 steps forward, 1 step sideways, 1 step back situation. There’s nothing wrong with taking it slow! You will have bumps and roadblocks along the way, you’ll have to crawl, dig, and climb to make it to that next step but today we are going to do our very best to add some motivational drive to your gas tank and hopefully set you back on the right path.
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In 90 episodes this is roughly our 3rd episode focuses on conditiong or more specifically cardio. So that being said, we are behind because it can’t be stressed enough! The pro wrestler who blows up (or becomes exhausted) inside the ring is a liability. A better way to put it is he or she is useless. I cant’ think of a more dangerous thing than a competitor becoming so exahusted they can no longer safely manipulate their body and even worse their opponent’s body. Today we are gonna do our best to simplify cardio so you never blow up again.
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This is part 2 of our conversation with the awesome Wesley Crane. This week Wes is open about his struggles with mental health and how to navigate the world of pro wrestling under those circumstances. We love Wes and we care for each and every one of you so please reach out if you ever need a person to talk to!
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Wesley Crane is a great friend of mine in the world of pro wrestling and his transformation inspired me to invite him on the pod to help you find…you!
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Today’s episode was inspired by some knowledge I received from Brutal Bob Evans of The Wrestle Life and Brutal Bob Evans Dot Com and Thomas Williams, owner and operator of WAR Wrestling based in Ohio. Check out WAR Wrestling on social media. I’ll provide links to those in the description of this episode. Super intelligent guys! Brutalbobevans.com https://howtobecomeaprowrestler.thinkific.com/courses/strongstyle
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It’s true that the wrestlers are the stars, but you cannot have a successful pro wrestling event without a variety of talented individuals. We’ve discussed the referees and how they essentially play the role of the third performer in any given match. We’ve also discussed the importance of being kind and communicating/networking with every individual associated with the show from your peers, the promoter, the camera operators, the photographers, the set crew, and yes, absolutely with the ring announcers and the commentary team. Those two roles specifically play a massive role in introducing and portraying your character to the audience both live and in subsequent viewings.
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It’s true that the wrestlers are the stars, but you cannot have a successful pro wrestling event without a variety of talented individuals. We’ve discussed the referees and how they essentially play the role of the third performer in any given match. We’ve also discussed the importance of being kind and communicating/networking with every individual associated with the show from your peers, the promoter, the camera operators, the photographers, the set crew, and yes, absolutely with the ring announcers and the commentary team. Those two roles specifically play a massive role in introducing and portraying your character to the audience both live and in subsequent viewings.
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Over the past decade I’ve encountered quite a few wrestlers that left me scratching my head. And, no, I’m not talking about the ones who made me sigh and wonder why anyone ever let them set foot in a ring. I’m talking about wrestlers so talented they seem like they are ready for the big leagues. Unfortunately it’s not me that gets to make that decision, and even more unfortunately sometimes it’s only me and not even the wrestler themselves that see the talent! Sometimes you have to get out of your own head and recognize you have the tools you need to get out of your own way and conquer what we call Imposter Syndrome.
The world is full of people who want quick fixes. Pro wrestling is no different. Everyone wants everything and they want it fast. The problem is when I tell you how to make a quick fix by devoting a year to your physical health…you don’t see that as fast. 12 months is pretty fast if you ask me! That’s all it could take to absolutely transform yourself from who you are now if you are living a physically weak and fragile lifestyle. And as a professional wrestler if there are two things you can’t afford to be it’s weak and fragile. You can literally reverse the aging process by adding in strength training to your life.
The importance of social media cannot be understated in this era of pro wrestling. It is your resume. It is your business card. It’s your hotline to every single fan, friend, and potential employer on the planet. What you post on your timeline matters. If you neglect to keep some quality control on your social media you will suffer for it.
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Make no mistake: we’ve talked about dozens of important things they need to happen during a match throughout the life of this podcast. Everything from how you interact with the ropes, the turnbuckles, the bumping and rolling on the mat, making eye contact with fans, being verbal and loud, and even making every single move/strike count from the ring row all the way to the 10th row. But none of that matters if you don't prioritize your health and your opponents health. You must keep each other safe. You may be playing opponents, but you are in fact partners. You are working together to craft a perfect experience for the fans that bought tickets to see you.
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This week we sit down with independent wrestler and viral social media sensation Sam Stackhouse to discuss how important posting your content online is and how you can make money in wrestling on any level!
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Not all trainers are created equal. If you are going to devote your money and even more importantly your time to a pro wrestling trainer you need to make sure that trainer can get you the results you need to make your money investment worth it.
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Well defined bullet points inside of a job description or on a resume are simple to comprehend. They may not be easy to execute, but you can at least understand that when we say to be a great wrestler you need these things: wrestling ability, promo ability, a character, a good physique, etc. you can visualize that. You see those as skills to develop and check off the list. He ere’s where the problem comes in, what if you don’t have the right mindset to capitalize on those abilities? It takes a lot more than just “skill” to be a pro wrestler. You have to be willing to embrace the pain that comes with living the life on the road, town to town, and facing strangers in the ring on a weekly basis. Today we are gonna discuss 5 less defined qualities every pro wrestler needs to make a living in this business.
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Neck Training and Why All Pro Wrestlers Need More of it If you were to pick the most neglected area in training, you could make a case for a lot of joint systems and muscle groups, but the neck is likely the most ignored. Even today with all of the research on concussions, the neck is still an afterthought. Countless core training programs have taught us to brace or breathe better, but nearly all of them do a once-over type of approach to the neck. It’s time to reduce the risk of concussions and serious head and brain injuries by building a stronger neck!
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You want to succeed at professional wrestling? If the answer is yes then you MUST find a way to make speaking to your crowds more comfortable. Studies show that 10% of Americans will admit they ENJOY speaking in front of people. It’s time to bump those numbers up! Today we are gonna hit some of the most important aspects of becoming a successful promo guy in pro wrestling.
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A pro wrestling seminar is a valuable tool that everyone should be aware of and willing to utilize for their higher education in pro wrestling. Your trainer only knows so much. You must seek out alternate forms of knowledge to broaden your own understanding of the sport. Here’s the thing…I think a lot of guys waste their money at seminars or simply don’t get their money’s worth because they aren’t preparing and participating to the best of their abilities. Today we are gonna break down 5 ways you can maximize your seminar experience.
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Sit back and enjoy a few clips from the How to Become archives as we revisit previous hits of the podcast!
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You can’t find or afford a school near you, or maybe there is one but it’s shady at best. Let’s talk about some ways you actually can start working towards that dream of becoming a pro wrestler without an actual wrestling school. https://howtobecomeaprowrestler.thinkific.com/courses/strongstyle
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The pro wrestling promo is crucial to creating a career in the business. This week I’m taking you through some of the most important ways to make those promos matter! https://howtobecomeaprowrestler.thinkific.com/courses/strongstyle
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One of the primary reasons we created this company is to provide consistent and quality training advice for young pro wrestlers. The reality is that a lot of pro wrestling trainers are about as reliable as a used car salesman. They'll say anything just to get your money and once you leave their sight they couldn't’ care less about what happens to you. Strong style available now
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It’s a universal truth. If you begin the journey to become a pro wrestler you will eventually hear a wise old veteran say the phrase, “You gotta slow down, kid.” It’s almost like a rite of passage. I heard that phrase many times in my time in the ring. Sometimes it was warranted. Sometimes it was not. But it is something we all need to hear, and even more importantly, it’s something we all need to understand. When, where, and why would you even slow down inside the ring?
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WWE has announced a 3 day talent tryout exclusively for current and recently graduated college athletes as a part of Wrestlemania week in Dallas, TX. WWE plans to host more than 50 male and 50 female participants with collegiate athletic backgrounds such as football, basketball, volleyball, track & field, gymnastics, cheer, dance, and more. This tryout will feature several NFL Draft eligible college football players.
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If you know, you know. If you don’t, it’s time to find out. There are things that just get glossed over in the training of young wrestlers: we tell them to help set up and tear down rings, clean up the locker rooms, and to get quality gear, but sometimes we forget to tell them the basics of the basics. For example…what the heck goes on underneath the tights?!
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You’ve probably heard the phrase “They can talk the talk but they can’t walk the walk.” Well, in the world of pro wrestling its JUST as important to be able to TALK as it is to “walk,” as a matter of fact…it might be MORE important.
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In pro wrestling your body is your craft. Strip away the merch and the gear and the promos and the character and all you have left is your body. That is your first and primary tool for making a career out of pro wrestling. We believe a pro wrestler has to train specifically with his craft in mind. The split squat is simply put a superior way for a pro wrestlers to train due to its unique ability to build muscle and athleticism that translates beautifully to the ring.
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We recently launched Strong Style, a strength training workout program designed specifically for pro wrestlers. Over the past week we’ve gotten some great feedback and questions and today I want to do an even better job of explaining why Strong Style is the rice ght workout routine not just for brand new wrestlers but seasoned wrestlers who may be lacking in the gym.
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A pro wrestler’s time is precious. Most of us are working during the week at a day job and working over the weekend as a professional wrestler. Training during the week needs to be maximum quality with no wasted time. The same is true for brand new wrestlers. Very rarely does wrestling school include actual weightlifting training as well. So, what should a brand new student of pro wrestling be doing when they are not inside the ring? We have answered all of those questions with Strongstyle. This is the first strength training program created by pro wrestlers, for pro wrestlers! Buy now!
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There must come a time in every pro wrestler’s journey when it’s time to move beyond the home turf. The home field advantage feels so good. It’s an emotional support animal that sits by your side and makes you feel comfortable. But very little growth can occur there. Once your skills develop to a certain point and there’s nothing left for you to learn it’s time for you to branch out and seek the uncomfortable. That is where growth occurs and that is where networking becomes your most valuable tool.
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Eventually every pro wrestler makes it to the point where they want to sell their own tshirts. It’s almost like a right of passage. You truly feel like you’ve made it to a new level when there’s a shirt with your name or logo or likeness on it for sale at a merch table. But now comes the hard part…people need to buy them! This episode is all about the tips and tricks you need to make a shirt that will catch the eyes of the fans and most importantly…SELL!
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I hear it so much from people, new wrestlers and seasoned wrestlers alike: I wanna lose fat, I wanna get in shape, I want to look like Seth Rollins or Bianca Bel Air or Brock friggin Lesnar…but just as often I find myself asking if someone’s actions reflect that goal. Becoming a successful professional wrestler puts you in an elite class. Making enough money to sustain a family is hard, which means you have to be serious and realistic with your goals in the gym and in the kitchen. If you want to part of the upper echelon of pro wrestlers you have to train like them. You can do this without starving yourself, I promise, but it takes some work and today I want to talk about the 3 signs you aren’t actually trying to put in the work.
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In early December the WWE signed 15 college athletes, including some with crazy social media followings to NIL contracts. NIL stands for Name, Image, Likeness. The NCAA recently passed into effect new rules allowing college athletes to monetize their name, image and likeness. Until this announcement businesses were not allowed to approach a college athlete to endorse products or companies, etc. WWE immediately capitalized and even went as far as rebranding NIL for their own purposes…dubbing it Next In Line. WWE is looking to use these new rules from the NCAA to pipeline developmental talent into their roster….but what does this mean to you, the independent pro wrestler?
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By the end of this week’s episode you should be able to walk into any gym and execute a pain free workout to not just mitigate but heal your back pain!
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As professional wrestlers our bodies are our primary tool. We have to perform maintenance on that tool to keep it in top condition so it doesn’t just look good, it feels good!
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What should a pro wrestler be doing in the gym? If you’ve spent anytime inside of a gym, especially one with powerlifting as a major focus then you’ve probably heard that the barbell deadlift is king. Does that mean it belongs in the routine of a pro wrestler who is constantly putting up with nagging back pain? Let’s talk about that.
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The WWE specifically lists personality, charisma, and global appeal as traits they look for in new recruits. That alone should tell you how important developing a speaking ability is. Today I’m gonna take you on a journey through crafting your promos with intention so you can crush it the next time you have a mic in your hands…and I’m gonna do it in 10 min or less.
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It’s not as hard as some might think to become a “pro wrestler.” When I say that I’m talking about literally slapping on a pair of boots and hearing the ding ding of the bell...it’s not that hard to get to that point, but maybe it should be. In a very early episode Arron and I discuss the top 5 things you must master to make a career out of pro wrestling. Today I’m gonna revisit some of those and hopefully simplify and explain them better than ever.
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If you are interested enough to do anything you should be passionate enough to educate yourself on it’s history! Pro wrestling is no different! Today we are going over a variety of topics from learning about history, not wasting time pandering, and listening to the audience!
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Yes! Pay your dues, boys and girls, but truth be told that’s only part of what we are talking about today. Today we are gonna break down some of the most important ways to pay dues, some of the simplest ways to tell a story in the ring, some of the best ways to develop your character, and why everything you do from the moment you step through the curtain should mean something!
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William Regal is one of the most respected performers in pro wrestling. He’s the on screen boss for WWE NXT and a real life talent scout for the entire company. Regal’s contributions in and out of the ring have earned him the respect of peers and fans alike!
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It’s almost taboo to talk about money in pro wrestling. The best of friends can turn enemies if a promoter pays one of them an extra $10. The truth is what you are paid by the promoter is highly irrelevant. That doesn’t mean you let the promoter off the hook. It means you should be making more money at the merchandise table.
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When you are first getting started in the world of pro wrestling even the simplest techniques inside the ring can cause major problems. If you continue to make mistakes with your training those major problems can lead to major consequences like ending your pro wrestling journey before it even begins.
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Have you ever looked walked into a supplement store or the health section of a grocery store and just known that somewhere amongst the 9,999 different pills and powders in front of you there is ONE that will absolutely change your life for the better but WHICH ONE?! Arron and I are gonna lay out the top 5 supplements that will actually help you become a better pro wrestler.
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Look, let’s be honest, we are paid to play fight in front of fans while wearing our underwear. That’s hard enough. Confidence levels aren’t thru the roof for a lot of guys and if you don’t at least LOOK the part in the ring you’re gonna have a tough time making the fans believe in you. One of the best ways to look the part is to be lean and mean so let's talk about the top 3 reasons why you frankly just suck at losing fat as a pro wrestler.
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Pro wrestlers are often their own worst enemies, in the ring and in the gym. There are ways to train properly to complement your in ring performance. The goal is to optimize the relationship between your training and your in ring performance and to do that we need to discuss what you’re doing wrong right now.
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Brutal Bob Evans is a true veteran of professional wrestling who has earned the respect of his peers across the US. Today I’m breaking down my main takeaways from a near 4 hour Brutal Bob seminar and how I used the techniques discussed on this podcast to get the most from my experience.
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Constructive criticism is a great thing, but do you need the opinion of every single person on the roster? The answer is “no” but how can you tell who’s opinion should matter? You want quality advice that can improve your career in pro wrestling and you need to know exactly who can provide that and exactly how to spot them.
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Debuting for a new organization is exciting! It’s also intimidating. The pressure is on to make a great first impression and hopefully acquire a new regular place of work and new set of people to network with.
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Standing up in front of people and speaking is terrifying for some, but cutting a promo live in the ring is a part of pro wrestling that cannot be ignored. Some people will be naturals. Some people will struggle, but everyone must be ready to speak to be successful.
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Should you be working out in the locker room before your match? If so, what should you do? How early should you do it? How long should it last? Should I start packing bands or weights in my gear bag? These are all common questions I hear from current wrestlers. You definitely don’t want to do so much working out in the back that you tire yourself out before you even get to the ring. Today we are gonna break down the perfect locker room warm up that will have you primed and ready to perform and in only 10 minutes!
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Every time you step into a gym whether its commercial or at home your goal should be to maximize your minutes! Don’t waste time doing things that won’t improve your goal. If the goal is to become a badass performer inside the squared circle here are the top 5 exercises you should incorporate into your training to create that precious body control!
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Unfortunately in a world of coaches there are plenty of bad ones. For many aspiring pro wrestlers it takes months or years of saving money and planning to afford a pro wrestling school. In this episode we are going to lay out the warning signs to help you spot a bad coach so your time doesn’t go to waste.
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Today we are going to break down the top 5 reasons your hard work is not paying off in the specific way you expect it to. Crushing weights and hours of cardio is one thing. Dialing in your diet is another...but when training for something as niche and specific as pro wrestling there are things you should be doing in the gym and the kitchen to maximize your results.
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Today we are going to break down the top 5 reasons your hard work is not paying off in the specific way you expect it to. Crushing weights and hours of cardio is one thing. Dialing in your diet is another...but when training for something as niche and specific as pro wrestling there are things you should be doing in the gym and the kitchen to maximize your results.
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Pro wrestlers who are serious about creating a career should possess a certain set of values! This week Jon and Arron are listing those values one by one! Along the way they’ll also discuss ways to make GOOD first impressions snide the locker room!
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Jon and Arron are here to solve one of the biggest struggles a pro wrestler goes thru…back pain. You don’t have to accept chronic back pain in wrestling! It can be healed and it can be prevented!
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Jon and Arron are here to solve one of the biggest struggles a pro wrestler goes thru…back pain. You don’t have to accept chronic back pain in wrestling! It can be healed and it can be prevented!
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Part 2 of our conversations about how you can UNSTUCK yourself in the world of pro wrestling! This week Jon and Arron are talking about ways to push through physical plateaus with nutrition and sleep!
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It happens to the best of us. We work on our training and nutrition. We wrestle consistently and get fair crowd reactions. So why does it feel like we are going nowhere? Join Arron and Jon as they try and get you UNSTUCK.
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WWE has announced a 2021 tryout coming to las vegas the week of august 21 (Summerslam) today we are going to walk you thru everything you’ll need to make the big decision of whether or not you could make the cut!
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Jon and Arron are busting more pro wrestling myths! This time attention is focused on strength training and why pro wrestlers would benefit more from ditching the barbell back squat and working one leg at a time instead! https://www.facebook.com/groups/604436203765265/
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This week Jon ant Arron are tackling another round of questions from the HTBAPW private Facebook community! Topics include how important is your entrance, what type of cardio should a pro do, and how to handle a botch! Join today so you can ask your own questions! https://www.facebook.com/groups/604436203765265/
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Critical info this week as Jon and Arron breakdown the recruitment criteria directly from the WWE Performance Center website!
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Has MMA changed the pro wrestling business? We definitely think so! In this episode we are breaking down some of the most glaring problems with traditional pro wrestling techniques that are in desperate need of an evolution!
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Major episode! This week Jon and Arron are putting science to your training! We discuss everything from the importance of being a conditioned, cardiovascular athlete to specific examples of how you can keep yourself conditioned without using a ring! Don’t miss this one!
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This week Jon and Arron are taking questions directly from our private Facebook group! How do I choose the right music? How much should I communicate with my opponent? All these questions and more are answered! Be sure you join our group so you can ask questions of your own! https://www.facebook.com/groups/604436203765265/
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The Merch table discussion continues as Arron and Jon teach you all the skills you need to make money in and out of the ring!
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CRUCIAL episode this week to your financial success as a pro wrestler! This week Jon and Arron are stepping out of the ring and behind the merch table to help you create the best possible place for the fans to view and purchase your merchandise! Stand out from the crowd and sell, sell, SELL!
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Our “Do’s and Don’ts” series continue! This week Jon and Arron discuss the differences in being “snug” vs being “stiff” and whether being in good gym shape translates to being in good ring shape!
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Eating Healthy is a fundamental part of staying in shape as a pro wrestler! If you are new to wrestling and training and low on money OR if you are a pro wrestler constantly traveling and eating on the road this is the podcast for you! Jon and Arron discuss some of their favorite tricks and life hacks to help you stay healthy while traveling as a pro wrestler!
It’s the age old question! Boots...or kickpads?! What’s better, why? Should I have both? Jon and Arron tackle these questions and more!
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This episode features another round of pro wrestling's many do's and don'ts! This week Jon and Arron discuss the locker room and car being the learning tree, kicking out at 1, and keeping the safety of your opponent as the top priority!
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Arron and Jon discuss the various things you need to practice to become a better pro wrestler. It's not just your body and athletic look. You also must practice your skills, promos, and your ability to watch pro wrestling with a critical eye!
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It's important to look and feel like a pro wrestler. That can be accomplished by training the body and dressing the part; however, you can't cover a lack of skill with an expensive set of tights and think you are a pro wrestler. Jon and Arron take you through the balancing act of looking and BEING like a skilled pro wrestler!
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Our most popular topic returns as Jon and Arron dive into another set of pro wrestling's do's and don'ts! This episode discusses cutting a wrestling promo in front of a mirror, letting go of a move that just doesn't fit, and respecting the referee!
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What goes inside a pro wrestler's gear bag? You may be surprised! Find out what needs to be inside your luggage so you are always prepared no matter what situation may arise!
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One of the most important parts of being a successful pro wrestler is mastering the pro wrestling promo! In this episode, Jon and Arron break down each essential part of the promo and help you structure your own!
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Jon and Arron are back with another round of pro wrestling's do's and don'ts! This week they discuss selling inside the locker room, accepting constructive criticism, being respectful of other people's belongings inside the locker room, and networking with peers! Some amazing bits of info in this week's episode! Don't miss it!
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Huge topic in this episode as Jon takes you through his WWE tryout step by step! Find out what he did right and what he did wrong and what you can do to get the most out of your tryout with the WWE!
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Arron and Jon break down the intricacies of joining, performing, and learning at a pro wrestling seminar. There are tons of small things that get overlooked when attending a seminar. Be sure to listen and get a leg up on your competition!
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On this week's episode, Jon and Arron break down some of the do's and don'ts of pro wrestling. Many people new to the wrestling business find it difficult to navigate the waters in the locker room and in the ring. These episodes are meant to give you a heads up on how you can stay safe and prosper in the wrestling industry!
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This week Arron and Jon are breaking down the FIVE THINGS you need to master in order to make a career out of pro wrestling! Many people fail to master even one of these essentials and ultimately find themselves leaving pro wrestling. Another common mistake is focusing too much attention on the things that come easy to you as a pro wrestler while neglecting the other important aspects of the business! Master any combination of these five topics and you can EXIST in pro wrestling for years. Master ALL FIVE of these essentials and you will make a LIFELONG CAREER out of pro wrestling! This is a can't miss episode for anyone trying to get into the wrestling business or anyone IN the business that feels like they are treading water!
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Jon Bloodworth is a full-time health performance coach and has been in the pro wrestling business for over 13 years. Arron Edwards is a veteran strength coach and lifelong pro wrestling fan. In this debut episode, Jon and Arron break down some of the issues associated with beginning a career in the pro wrestling industry and how they plan to help you solve some of those difficult situations!
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