How to Become a Pro Wrestler

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...

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.

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...

Sit back and enjoy a few clips from the How to Become archives as we revisit previous hits of the podcast!

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

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

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 https://howtobecome...

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...

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 colle...

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?! https://howtobecomeaprowrestler.thinki...

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. https://howtobecomeaprowrestler.thinkific.com/courses/strongstyle

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 t...

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.

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 doi...

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 u...

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...

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 mean...

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. WW...

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!

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!

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.

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.

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...

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!

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!