Alright, so I got into this whole WWE thing a while back, and let me tell you, it’s a wild ride. I started from zero, not knowing anything. First thing I did was watch a ton of matches online. I mean, hours and hours. I wanted to get a feel for what this whole wrestling world is about.
Then, I started digging deeper. I found out that there are wrestling schools. Yeah, places where they teach you how to become a wrestler! I thought, “Why not give it a shot?” So, I signed up for a beginner’s class at this local wrestling school. It was tough, man. They had us running, doing push-ups, squats, all sorts of exercises to build up our strength and stamina. But that wasn’t even the hard part.
The real deal was learning how to fall. They call it “taking bumps.” You wouldn’t believe how much it hurts to slam your body onto that mat. It’s not like falling on your bed, not at all. It’s a hard surface, and you gotta learn how to land the right way, or you’ll get seriously messed up. The coach kept yelling, “Tuck your chin! Slap the mat!” I was like, “What?” But it’s all about protecting your head and spreading the impact. Took me weeks to get it somewhat right, and I was sore all over.
After I got the hang of falling, we moved on to some basic moves. They taught us stuff like the classic body slam, you know, where you pick up your opponent and slam them down. Sounds easy, but it’s not. You gotta lift with your legs, not your back, and there’s a whole technique to dropping them safely so nobody gets hurt. We practiced these moves over and over again. My body was aching, but I was determined to become a “Superstar,” so I kept pushing.
We also learned about the whole showmanship aspect. It’s not just about the moves; it’s about the performance, the drama. We practiced cutting “promos” – that’s where you talk trash to your opponent, hype up the match, get the crowd going. It was awkward at first, but I got into it. I started coming up with my own character, my own style. And there’s a whole bunch of different kinds of matches to learn. Like, tag teams, where you have partners, or these crazy ladder matches where you gotta climb a ladder to grab a belt hanging above the ring.
And let me tell you about the “factions,” these groups of wrestlers who team up, they usually have some kind of theme or attitude. I always thought it would be cool to start my own faction, come up with a unique gimmick, something that sets us apart. But that’s a long way down the road.
Here are some of the key things I learned:
- Falling is key: Learning how to take bumps without getting hurt is the most basic and important skill.
- It’s not just about strength: You need stamina, agility, and the ability to put on a show.
- It’s dangerous: Even though it’s scripted, wrestling is still a physical contact sport, and injuries happen.
- It takes a lot of time: You’re not gonna become a WWE superstar overnight. It takes years of training and dedication.
So, yeah, that’s my journey into the world of WWE basics so far. It’s been tough, it’s been painful, but it’s also been a lot of fun. I’m still learning, still practicing, and who knows, maybe one day you’ll see me on TV, slamming some dude through a table. But even if that doesn’t happen, I’ve gained a whole new respect for these athletes and the crazy world they inhabit. I’m not giving up, that’s for sure. It is a dream worth fighting for.
Some of the key things I learned at the beginning
- Tuck your chin.
- Slap the mat to dissipate the impact.
- Protect yourself at all times.
- Lift with your legs, not your back.
- Practice falling a lot until you learn to enjoy it!
