How to Get on Wrestling on TV

From the days of Gorgeous George in the 1950s to the sport's boom in the 1980s led by Hulk Hogan and Wrestlemania to today, wrestling has been a fixture on television. Major modern pro wrestling shows usually air on pay-per-view, although many amateur and minor league matches are also still shown on TV on a much smaller scale in local markets. Becoming a wrestler who appears on TV is not an easy road but it is possible if you have the dedication.

Instructions

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      Get in fighting shape. Hit the gym on a regular basis to lift weights, working every part of your body. Perform plenty of cardiovascular exercises to improve your endurance, an important consideration for a wrestler. If your body looks muscular and toned, you will have a better chance of wrestling in a televised match.

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      Enroll in a good wrestling school. The instructors will teach you basic and advanced holds and maneuvers, how to work on your timing and the psychology of wrestling. You will also learn tips on what to say in TV interviews and how to act in front of the cameras. Wrestling school can last from two to six months and cost anywhere from $2,000 to $10,000.

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      Develop a character for the ring. Create a character who is vivid, fun, over-the-top and memorable for fans and promoters. Your wrestling persona should be someone fans either love or love to hate. Don't hesitate to alter your character if a promoter requests it.

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      Become a student of the game. Study old videos of wrestling matches from every era in the sport. Watch how wrestling greats from years past handled themselves in the ring and how they played to the camera. Do not copy them directly, but rely on their influence in your quest to get on TV.

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      Send videos of your matches to as many promoters and TV producers as you can, once you get a few matches under your belt. Never say no to a potential opportunity, even if it is not exactly what you had in mind. For example, agree to wrestle on the nontelevised undercard of a show. If you put on a memorable performance, it could lead to your big break.