A lot of people want to be professional wrestlers. In fact, there are so many that it's easier to join the NBA than to sign a deal with WWE. However, if you really want to become a pro, you can succeed through work and perseverance. First, enter a wrestling school and learn the trade. Then, create your character and commission a custom costume. Once you are ready to compete, you need to move to Florida. Attend shows to forge working relationships with WWE coaches and keep practicing to always be in top physical shape.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Training to Become a Wrestler
Step 1. Attend a wrestling school
If you want to become a pro, you have to learn to fight. Search the internet for schools in your area. Focus on institutes led by former wrestlers. Also, give preference to schools that have trained athletes who have secured contracts with WWE or TNA. Ask the following questions:
- "How much does it cost to attend school?"
- "Has any athlete who attended your course joined WWE or TNA?"
- "Does the instructor have previous professional wrestling experience?"
- If possible, find a school that organizes student meetings. This allows you to gain invaluable experience in the ring.
Step 2. Follow a high protein diet
If you want to be a pro wrestler, you have to be strong. Build and maintain muscle mass by eating lots of protein. Try to get two grams of protein for every pound of weight every day. For example, if you weigh 80 pounds, you should eat at least 160 grams of protein per day.
- Greek yogurt (23 grams of protein per serving), whey protein powder (24 grams of protein per tablespoon), ground beef (18 grams of protein per serving) and chicken breasts (24 grams per serving) are all protein-rich foods.
- For example, if you eat two chicken breasts, a plate of broccoli, and a protein shake for lunch, you get about 75 grams of protein.
Step 3. Do strength training workouts
These exercises build muscles and increase strength. They are usually done by repeatedly lifting heavy loads. For example, bicep curls are able to increase the mass of the biceps. Other examples include:
- Deadlifts to increase overall strength
- Push-ups to increase upper body strength
- Raise with calves to improve leg power
Step 4. Add cardiovascular exercises to your training program
Many people who want to build muscle avoid cardiovascular activities because they find them useless. However, this type of training improves endurance and helps you stay active longer. Thanks to a good cardiovascular condition, you will be able to stay much longer in the ring without getting tired. Try the following exercises:
- Run on the treadmill
- Go run
- Use an exercise bike
Part 2 of 3: Creating Your Character
Step 1. Make up a character
Professional wrestlers often play a part when wrestling. First, decide whether to be one of the "good guys" or the "bad guys", then create an extreme and exaggerated personality. For example, if you want to be a villain, you could be an angry, boisterous clown who loves flamingos madly.
- Create a quirky background for your character to make it easier to remember.
- Alternatively, you can create a character by exaggerating certain aspects of your character. For example, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson plays a more intense version of himself when he's in the ring.
Step 2. Choose a name
Your character's name should reflect their personality. Think of aliases consistent with the style you have chosen. For example, the angry clown who loves flamingos might be called "Pinkie". Here are some great examples:
- "The Ogre" for a big, big, ugly villain
- "Sir Lancelot" for a fascinating voucher inspired by the Middle Ages
- "Earthquake" for a large and powerful man who speaks little
Step 3. Create a pose or gesture that sets you apart
Many famous wrestlers use characteristic movements that make them unique. Get noticed by inventing special poses for your character, which you can use in encounters. Eg:
- "The Ogre" may scream insults at the audience whenever he harms the "good"
- "Sir Lancelot" can throw roses at the audience when he enters the ring
- "Earthquake" can stamp his feet on the ground and scream before every match
Step 4. Choose clothing
When you are ready to take this step, contact a wrestling clothing manufacturer. Search the internet for a manufacturer or ask your instructor for advice. These services can help you design an outfit that suits you based on your name and character. However, the costume is usually made in a couple of weeks, so be prepared to wait.
Often these costumes are expensive. However, if you used a ready-made stage outfit, your look would not be unique or memorable
Part 3 of 3: Sign a Contract with WWE
Step 1. Move to Orlando, Florida
Many professional wrestlers and coaches advise athletes who have a real passion for the sport to go and live in the US state of Florida. In fact, Orlando is home to the WWE Performance Center and has a huge wrestling circuit. If you're lucky, you might run into a great agent or fight a wrestler in the WWE Development League.
The development league wrestlers are being watched by the WWE, which is considering whether to offer them a contract. All matches in which they compete are viewed by the company's experts
Step 2. Build business relationships at wrestling shows
Attend as many shows as possible in Orlando. Make every effort to talk to agents, trainers and fighters. In English this activity is known as networking. Many professionals argue that knowing the right people can open doors for you that would otherwise remain closed.
For example, if you meet a manager who likes your style, they might call you to attend an event
Step 3. Find a manager or agent
These professionals help you find dating and advance your career. Search the internet for reputable agencies in your area. Alternatively, talk to your instructor or an experienced wrestler and ask for a recommendation.
- It can be difficult to find a good manager early in your career. In this case, keep finding first-person encounters to make a name for yourself.
- Avoid those who want to exploit you. For example, don't give money to a stranger who promises to meet you.
Step 4. Build a following on social media
The best way to become a famous wrestler is to draw attention to yourself. There are many social sites that offer the perfect platform for this purpose. First, create a professional page on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Then, keep an active presence on your accounts to keep the audience interested in what you have to say. Eg:
- Post cheerful jokes to make your fans laugh.
- Create posts in which you announce your future meetings and tell the result.
- Post your wrestling costume photos on Instagram. Use a lot of different poses to make the images more interesting.
Step 5. Keep exercising
Always stay in top physical condition by doing weight training, cardiovascular activities and taking part in wrestling matches. To find opponents to face, join a gym or wrestling club. Alternatively, head to the arenas that host the shows and propose to fight for free. This allows you to do great training and gain experience in the ring.
