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This is something to keep you all amused while I compile my work on the next full instalment of Wrestling in a Nutshell.
Enjoy, and let me know what you think.
Wrestlers can get in to the business in a variety of ways. For example, the Rock’s father (as he himself had been a wrestler) knew Pat Patersson, who was then a talent scout and trainer for the WWF. Rock learnt how to wrestle with one on one tuition in a basement covered in mats – not until he had learnt the basics was he allowed to progress to a ring. Other wrestlers may have been a member of a small pro-wrestling school (the likes of which are abundant in America, but mainly unheard of in the UK), and have been granted a trial match (which is taped in front of an audience, but not televised) and gone on to be signed from there.
In the Rock’s case, he was lucky. His first ever match was against the Brooklyn Brawler, who surprisingly, was instructed to put him over (let him win). This was usually unheard of, for a rookie to win his first match, but they obviously realised that Rock was something special.
Others are not so lucky. Only recently with the emergence of ‘Tough Enough’, have general members of the public been allowed the hallowed chance to try out and achieve their dream. It was obvious, however, how much of a dream it was for some people, i.e. they were in terrible shape or very un-coordinated. Even in this relatively open audition, only the conditioned few who had what it takes were allowed to progress further.
We can see this now with Maven, who, although now signed with the WWF, has seen little action (3 short matches) since he won Tough Enough. This proves that the creation of a wrestler – a finely tuned athlete such as Triple H or Chris Benoit, can take years of rigorous, expensive training. You have to be serious, and you have to have what it takes to go the distance, and the perseverance to stick at it until you break through into the big time.
And, alas, it may not even be worth it at the end of it all. Careers can be ended in an instant, either as a result of serious injury, or simply the fact that a wrestler’s persona isn’t working with the fans, or that they can’t handle the intense lifestyle – the travelling, training, worrying family members etc.
Age is also a factor. Good old Mick Foley got to the ripe old age of 33? Before he had to quit. Sure, he got to spend 12 or so years doing what he loves, pleasing fans, and terrifying his wife and children; but now he has to wake up every morning, aching, for the rest of his life. Sure he has enough money to keep his family secure and comfortable, but is it too high a price to pay? Terry Funk wrestled until 55, and now needs a new knee. He has destructive arthritis.
Some young hopefuls could spend their youth training, disregarding college, and other opportunities to better themselves, in favour of following their dream, which is likely never to come true. Then what? They have no prospects. Wrestling skills may sound a cool attribute, but they don’t look that impressive on a CV.
Wrestlers can end their own careers:
As of late last night, Eddie Guerrero was officially fired from the WWF for his DUI accident and arrest from last weekend. Guerrero's DUI came after the WWF spent top dollar on his rehab for pain killers, in which the firing most likely came about. Eddie was scheduled to show up at Wednesday night's HWA (WWF developmental territory) show, but it's likely that he'll be sent home now instead, unless he negotiates a deal on his own. It's being said that Vince McMahon, himself, made the phone call to have Guerrero's contract terminated.
Source: 1wrestling.com
It’s certainly a tough choice. For those of you who had ever thought of chasing the dream, take a look at www.hammerlockwrestling.com, the only official pro-wrestling school ever in England. Located in Kent – Sunday afternoon sessions and weekends and camps.
Enjoy, and let me know what you think.
Wrestlers can get in to the business in a variety of ways. For example, the Rock’s father (as he himself had been a wrestler) knew Pat Patersson, who was then a talent scout and trainer for the WWF. Rock learnt how to wrestle with one on one tuition in a basement covered in mats – not until he had learnt the basics was he allowed to progress to a ring. Other wrestlers may have been a member of a small pro-wrestling school (the likes of which are abundant in America, but mainly unheard of in the UK), and have been granted a trial match (which is taped in front of an audience, but not televised) and gone on to be signed from there.
In the Rock’s case, he was lucky. His first ever match was against the Brooklyn Brawler, who surprisingly, was instructed to put him over (let him win). This was usually unheard of, for a rookie to win his first match, but they obviously realised that Rock was something special.
Others are not so lucky. Only recently with the emergence of ‘Tough Enough’, have general members of the public been allowed the hallowed chance to try out and achieve their dream. It was obvious, however, how much of a dream it was for some people, i.e. they were in terrible shape or very un-coordinated. Even in this relatively open audition, only the conditioned few who had what it takes were allowed to progress further.
We can see this now with Maven, who, although now signed with the WWF, has seen little action (3 short matches) since he won Tough Enough. This proves that the creation of a wrestler – a finely tuned athlete such as Triple H or Chris Benoit, can take years of rigorous, expensive training. You have to be serious, and you have to have what it takes to go the distance, and the perseverance to stick at it until you break through into the big time.
And, alas, it may not even be worth it at the end of it all. Careers can be ended in an instant, either as a result of serious injury, or simply the fact that a wrestler’s persona isn’t working with the fans, or that they can’t handle the intense lifestyle – the travelling, training, worrying family members etc.
Age is also a factor. Good old Mick Foley got to the ripe old age of 33? Before he had to quit. Sure, he got to spend 12 or so years doing what he loves, pleasing fans, and terrifying his wife and children; but now he has to wake up every morning, aching, for the rest of his life. Sure he has enough money to keep his family secure and comfortable, but is it too high a price to pay? Terry Funk wrestled until 55, and now needs a new knee. He has destructive arthritis.
Some young hopefuls could spend their youth training, disregarding college, and other opportunities to better themselves, in favour of following their dream, which is likely never to come true. Then what? They have no prospects. Wrestling skills may sound a cool attribute, but they don’t look that impressive on a CV.
Wrestlers can end their own careers:
As of late last night, Eddie Guerrero was officially fired from the WWF for his DUI accident and arrest from last weekend. Guerrero's DUI came after the WWF spent top dollar on his rehab for pain killers, in which the firing most likely came about. Eddie was scheduled to show up at Wednesday night's HWA (WWF developmental territory) show, but it's likely that he'll be sent home now instead, unless he negotiates a deal on his own. It's being said that Vince McMahon, himself, made the phone call to have Guerrero's contract terminated.
Source: 1wrestling.com
It’s certainly a tough choice. For those of you who had ever thought of chasing the dream, take a look at www.hammerlockwrestling.com, the only official pro-wrestling school ever in England. Located in Kent – Sunday afternoon sessions and weekends and camps.
i'd forget about GAD if i were you...and write a book instead!!! Then you'll have dosh to buy your games :)
Well, never let it be said that I don't meet demand!
As promised, more additions to the series will be made, so long as I can think of a new topic every couple of days - and then find the time to type it up!
Any requests for new topics in the series post here or in the first instalment.
Thanks RiCkOsS - appreciate it.
Cheers for reading.
As promised, more additions to the series will be made, so long as I can think of a new topic every couple of days - and then find the time to type it up!
Any requests for new topics in the series post here or in the first instalment.
Thanks RiCkOsS - appreciate it.
Cheers for reading.
Wellm, never let it be said that I don't meet demand!
As promised, more additions to the series will be made, so long as I can think of a new topic every couple of days - and then find the time to type it up!
Any requests for new topics in the series post here or in the first instalment.
Thanks RiCkOsS - appreciate it.
Cheers for reading.
As promised, more additions to the series will be made, so long as I can think of a new topic every couple of days - and then find the time to type it up!
Any requests for new topics in the series post here or in the first instalment.
Thanks RiCkOsS - appreciate it.
Cheers for reading.
Yet another great post by PMW, a WWF notable if you ask me:D
Prove me wrong wrote:
> Sorry, should have made one thing clearer: the only bit I took from
> 1wrestling.com was the Eddie Gurrero news.
Just to let you know - I don't
> plagiarise!
I bet you don't, PMW. {:)
Anyway, another top addition to the series. Keep 'em coming.
> Sorry, should have made one thing clearer: the only bit I took from
> 1wrestling.com was the Eddie Gurrero news.
Just to let you know - I don't
> plagiarise!
I bet you don't, PMW. {:)
Anyway, another top addition to the series. Keep 'em coming.
This is something to keep you all amused while I compile my work on the next full instalment of Wrestling in a Nutshell.
Enjoy, and let me know what you think.
Wrestlers can get in to the business in a variety of ways. For example, the Rock’s father (as he himself had been a wrestler) knew Pat Patersson, who was then a talent scout and trainer for the WWF. Rock learnt how to wrestle with one on one tuition in a basement covered in mats – not until he had learnt the basics was he allowed to progress to a ring. Other wrestlers may have been a member of a small pro-wrestling school (the likes of which are abundant in America, but mainly unheard of in the UK), and have been granted a trial match (which is taped in front of an audience, but not televised) and gone on to be signed from there.
In the Rock’s case, he was lucky. His first ever match was against the Brooklyn Brawler, who surprisingly, was instructed to put him over (let him win). This was usually unheard of, for a rookie to win his first match, but they obviously realised that Rock was something special.
Others are not so lucky. Only recently with the emergence of ‘Tough Enough’, have general members of the public been allowed the hallowed chance to try out and achieve their dream. It was obvious, however, how much of a dream it was for some people, i.e. they were in terrible shape or very un-coordinated. Even in this relatively open audition, only the conditioned few who had what it takes were allowed to progress further.
We can see this now with Maven, who, although now signed with the WWF, has seen little action (3 short matches) since he won Tough Enough. This proves that the creation of a wrestler – a finely tuned athlete such as Triple H or Chris Benoit, can take years of rigorous, expensive training. You have to be serious, and you have to have what it takes to go the distance, and the perseverance to stick at it until you break through into the big time.
And, alas, it may not even be worth it at the end of it all. Careers can be ended in an instant, either as a result of serious injury, or simply the fact that a wrestler’s persona isn’t working with the fans, or that they can’t handle the intense lifestyle – the travelling, training, worrying family members etc.
Age is also a factor. Good old Mick Foley got to the ripe old age of 33? Before he had to quit. Sure, he got to spend 12 or so years doing what he loves, pleasing fans, and terrifying his wife and children; but now he has to wake up every morning, aching, for the rest of his life. Sure he has enough money to keep his family secure and comfortable, but is it too high a price to pay? Terry Funk wrestled until 55, and now needs a new knee. He has destructive arthritis.
Some young hopefuls could spend their youth training, disregarding college, and other opportunities to better themselves, in favour of following their dream, which is likely never to come true. Then what? They have no prospects. Wrestling skills may sound a cool attribute, but they don’t look that impressive on a CV.
Wrestlers can end their own careers:
As of late last night, Eddie Guerrero was officially fired from the WWF for his DUI accident and arrest from last weekend. Guerrero's DUI came after the WWF spent top dollar on his rehab for pain killers, in which the firing most likely came about. Eddie was scheduled to show up at Wednesday night's HWA (WWF developmental territory) show, but it's likely that he'll be sent home now instead, unless he negotiates a deal on his own. It's being said that Vince McMahon, himself, made the phone call to have Guerrero's contract terminated.
Source: 1wrestling.com
It’s certainly a tough choice. For those of you who had ever thought of chasing the dream, take a look at www.hammerlockwrestling.com, the only official pro-wrestling school ever in England. Located in Kent – Sunday afternoon sessions and weekends and camps.
Enjoy, and let me know what you think.
Wrestlers can get in to the business in a variety of ways. For example, the Rock’s father (as he himself had been a wrestler) knew Pat Patersson, who was then a talent scout and trainer for the WWF. Rock learnt how to wrestle with one on one tuition in a basement covered in mats – not until he had learnt the basics was he allowed to progress to a ring. Other wrestlers may have been a member of a small pro-wrestling school (the likes of which are abundant in America, but mainly unheard of in the UK), and have been granted a trial match (which is taped in front of an audience, but not televised) and gone on to be signed from there.
In the Rock’s case, he was lucky. His first ever match was against the Brooklyn Brawler, who surprisingly, was instructed to put him over (let him win). This was usually unheard of, for a rookie to win his first match, but they obviously realised that Rock was something special.
Others are not so lucky. Only recently with the emergence of ‘Tough Enough’, have general members of the public been allowed the hallowed chance to try out and achieve their dream. It was obvious, however, how much of a dream it was for some people, i.e. they were in terrible shape or very un-coordinated. Even in this relatively open audition, only the conditioned few who had what it takes were allowed to progress further.
We can see this now with Maven, who, although now signed with the WWF, has seen little action (3 short matches) since he won Tough Enough. This proves that the creation of a wrestler – a finely tuned athlete such as Triple H or Chris Benoit, can take years of rigorous, expensive training. You have to be serious, and you have to have what it takes to go the distance, and the perseverance to stick at it until you break through into the big time.
And, alas, it may not even be worth it at the end of it all. Careers can be ended in an instant, either as a result of serious injury, or simply the fact that a wrestler’s persona isn’t working with the fans, or that they can’t handle the intense lifestyle – the travelling, training, worrying family members etc.
Age is also a factor. Good old Mick Foley got to the ripe old age of 33? Before he had to quit. Sure, he got to spend 12 or so years doing what he loves, pleasing fans, and terrifying his wife and children; but now he has to wake up every morning, aching, for the rest of his life. Sure he has enough money to keep his family secure and comfortable, but is it too high a price to pay? Terry Funk wrestled until 55, and now needs a new knee. He has destructive arthritis.
Some young hopefuls could spend their youth training, disregarding college, and other opportunities to better themselves, in favour of following their dream, which is likely never to come true. Then what? They have no prospects. Wrestling skills may sound a cool attribute, but they don’t look that impressive on a CV.
Wrestlers can end their own careers:
As of late last night, Eddie Guerrero was officially fired from the WWF for his DUI accident and arrest from last weekend. Guerrero's DUI came after the WWF spent top dollar on his rehab for pain killers, in which the firing most likely came about. Eddie was scheduled to show up at Wednesday night's HWA (WWF developmental territory) show, but it's likely that he'll be sent home now instead, unless he negotiates a deal on his own. It's being said that Vince McMahon, himself, made the phone call to have Guerrero's contract terminated.
Source: 1wrestling.com
It’s certainly a tough choice. For those of you who had ever thought of chasing the dream, take a look at www.hammerlockwrestling.com, the only official pro-wrestling school ever in England. Located in Kent – Sunday afternoon sessions and weekends and camps.