Ask A Referee! | Getting Into the BiZ

[@phantomdriver2010]

Zane you got a track suit for everything

[@Docsydoodles]

Its funny that this video came out cause I got to ref my first four matches the other day. Great tips!

[@thetwistedstreaks]

Didn't think I'd like these getting into the biz videos I thought they would be like very smarky or for people in the know. But I'm really enjoying them keep them up mate 👍🏿

[@TheyTalkOnline]

Exactly like this. One needs to be trained official. We are talking about same thing on our own video where we shoot about our training and what it takes to be a pro wrestling referee.

[@JAEFORDbeats]

Nice! Sparkey refs matches for our local promotion, Cen Cal Pro. Always does a great job. Great video once again, Zane!!

[@TheEdga7]

Bryan i owe everything to you I started training in my country (Portugal) Have the right gear Already did some matches (that already were complimented) and now i'm going to a better academy I'm confused between Storm Wrestling Academy or Al Snow's academy (with Red Eagle a portuguese wrestler) And i'm finally following my dream Thank you a lot Bryan huge fan

[@pancakeDoesThings19]

Nice, have any footage of ur matches?

[@TheEdga7]

Nop They don't record it unfortunatly

[@stephenbianchi7141]

That's awesome. I'm genuinely happy for you.

[@luissampaio4750]

Portugal!!! fico feliz por ti mano

[@TheEdga7]

Luis Sampaio High Five mano!

[@thatpart]

Looks like some miserable weather. Y'all were troopers for this!

[@Dudeamis17]

LOL I remember arguing with Sparky over a PCW match a couple years back, its awesome to see this interview after seeing him ref a bunch of local matches.

[@itskennyjohnson]

Great video. I think every wrestling fan, myself included, can tend to forget the role a referee/official plays in a match. This was a neat take on the topic, from a referee himself!

[@chefreggiev1]

finally someone else interviews a referee. more refs need to be interviewed and the reason I say this is because a lot of the Reps have better memories than some of the people wrestling and I think it would be great if you interviewed more

[@dcybokjr]

He looks/sounds like Charlie's uncle from always sunny.

[@ItDoesntMatterReally]

+David Cybok I don't remember seeing his hands during the video. Maybe I should re-watch

[@tomspencer7307]

+RollandDynasty I wouldn't if I was you never again I swore

[@JoeServo]

+David Cybok He should make the giant fake hands his gimmick.

[@asianbiz1]

Jericho had Charles Robinson on his podcast. I think it's worth the listen to know more about refereeing a match. I thought it was pretty interesting.

[@lonmar0612]

This was a really good interview, in terms of content. The only thing that annoyed me if that he was answering Bryan's questions but not actually looking at him. Forget about the camera and have a conversation with the interviewer!

[@lj6469]

Do a video on mic skills.

[@ohbitch94]

Yes Roman Reigns needs to learn how finally lol

[@animehbkscm]

+LJ64 Mic skills, in my opinion, is one of those things which you either have it or you don't. You can improve your mic skills but there are people that just are on another level like The Rock and there are others, like Roman "Pushman" Reigns that no matter how much they try they will always have the charisma of half a baked potato.

[@tsrig1027]

+animehbkscm Rock took public speaking lessons though.

[@animehbkscm]

Stanley Ongjoco Never said he didn't but you don't learn hwo to be that charismatic in public speaking lessons, it's something you got or you don't, in my opinion.

[@tsrig1027]

animehbkscm Well you did say mic skills. lol Anyway, charisma IS something that's natural.

[@perkclanftw]

YES! WAY TO REPRESENT HAYWARD

[@shane-omac3899]

Brian, I'm not going to forgot about the answering comments video!

[@garrettedwardspears]

As a former referee myself, this is a great video interview.

[@davideverard9799]

Reminds me of Napoleon Dynamites' older brother, his voice that is

[@rascalpod833]

Thanks for showing love to Bay Area wrestling, well, at least a Bay Area ref

[@eddiew.4650]

So Raw last night.....Enzo, Cass, and Apollo Crews debuted, Roman was booed out the building, there were Bayley chants during Charlotte's speech, The Wyatts started a feud with the LON, King Barrett was kicked out of the LON, Cesaro returned, and AJ is the #1 Contender for the title. Overall, I think Raw was better than Wrestlemania.

[@MikeyDunne]

+AA99Fuck Roman is going to be heel of the decade, mark my words

[@MikeyDunne]

+Black Rabbit Your tears are delicious

[@WrestlingWithWregret]

+Black Rabbit Hey, how about we all just chill the hell out now?

[@WrestlingWithWregret]

+AA99Fuck Hey, how about we all just chill the hell out now?

[@Brony459]

I think referee Charles Robinson would of definitely know a lot more.

[@mikematson6323]

+Brony459 Or Jim Korderas

[@haydenshoop3426]

+Brony459 www.google.com/search?q=mike+chioda&rlz=1CAHPZT_enUS660US660&espv=2&biw=1366&bih=657&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjeiLzqhPjLAhUO62MKHWnRDQcQ_AUIBigA&dpr=1

[@Brony459]

Lol. Well many other veteran referees would. Charles Robinson is just the one that came to my mind first.

[@mikematson6323]

I just mention Korderas since he writes for Wrestlezone, is on a WWE themed show on Sportsnet 360, and has written a book.. :)

[@TOPOFTHEBOBS]

+Brony459 quite a good podcast there last week with chris jericho, they talked about their run in with neville incident

[@manuelortega2402]

hey brian, what about a getting into the biz episode for ring announcers?

[@daddust]

Why is he keeping kayfabe?

[@williamagnew8287]

Mr. Zane, this was excellent. i was think though have several episodes of panelist of referees from each wrestling promotion you talk about and then mixed panels with four at a time mixed from four different promotions. any questions just message me

[@kevinfreed5946]

interview wwe refs next please

[@unicorn2040]

thanks for the insight

[@craigm1277]

+wrestling with wregret hi Bryan, from your earlier video of what to wear while wrestling and you said you should probably wear knee pads while wrestling but my question is what is the point in the knee pads that don't actually cover all of your knee? (Like the ones ric flair used to wear)

[@WrestlingWithWregret]

+Craig M127 It could be to protect the tops of your shin bones, landing hard on that after going down on your knee can hurt more than landing on the knee itself!

[@craigm1277]

+Wrestling With Wregret thanks Bryan

[@rahowhero]

rick wears them properly or most effective. wearing them over knee cap, only pads when knee is straight.

[@maxwell.8840]

Great Vid But When did You Record this?

[@Edward15]

I like this concept brain zane good video

[@atomica4143]

Is that Fire Pro Wrestling music in the background or am I crazy?

[@BiroZombie]

+DJ Atomic Yes, that's the music that he's used on this series.

[@ItsKingJade]

Nice video mr. Zane

[@Questicus]

cool video not something you'd ever put much thought into until u actually see how they do it

[@philipgonzalez6153]

1:38 Zane is like what the fuck..

[@mohfah11]

basically kid 2.0: all grown up

[@ayoungmeikle7478]

Brian what's your favourite wwe theme song

[@CoOzEbOy1]

do they have separate schools for refs? also, do u have to be a tiny person in order to be considered?

[@DB20Games]

This was better than the Vince Russo interview.

[@JJ-cv6os]

What is your wrestling promotion?

[@csmith6583]

Hey Brian where do you go on after you learn how to wrestle

[@WrestlingWithWregret]

+Collin Smith See my earlier video in this series about getting booked to learn more!

[@niklasklasen8048]

pinning someone on a Steel stair in the Ring. do you count?

[@stephenbianchi7141]

Only if it's falls count anywhere, with both shoulders on the mat.

[@kevinfreed5946]

earl hebner

[@SpookyVoidPNG]

Can referees have gimmicks?

[@thatpart]

+Wrestling With Wregret: What kind of camera did you use for this interview?

[@Lipstick.and.Dynamite]

JCW! Whoop Whoop!!

[@caliimade3769]

Guys if you live in Los Angeles and want to become a pro wrestler please check out KnokxPro! Taught by hall of famer Rikishi! Rusev came from this academy and WWE just recently signed one of our female wrestlers. I have been training for about 2 months and I love the environment and I have learned so much from my short time there. We welcome all styles and teach all styles! Brian your vids are awesome! So guys please check out KnokxPro Wrestling Academy to live out your dreams. You won't be dissatisfied.

[@kevinfreed5946]

the wwe top ref

[@hamzashah6550]

Raw was epic

[@eddiew.4650]

+Hamza Shah I loved how they were booing Roman, but cheered Jericho, despite him insulting them.

[@hamzashah6550]

+Eddie W. Lol the way he replied as well I'm not a good guy

[@din7291]

that john cena?

[@jamesk8877]

Look, it's Yank version Ricky Gervais

[@ericvagina7977]

I know its random as shit but check out feeling groovy on civicqvist channel. would love the extra views on er. if your a simon and garfunkel fan

[@FrankieboyJr]

I'm early let me think of a Roman Reigns Eva Marie

[@tyratooOP]

Yes mention something that has nothing about the video as well as posting a shitty overused joke.

[@FrankieboyJr]

How about instead of fighting, we just agree that Eva Marie sucks and call it a day

[@charliedodds8270]

notification squad!

[@jonnybaze]

JC-DUB,JC-DUB

[@matthewmorello162]

I am early gotta think of a Roman reigns shit I have nothing

[@bundersnatch4858]

Oh urm Aj loses at wrestlemania

[@bundersnatch4858]

Dean lost in a shitty match vs Brock

[@matthewmorello162]

Yep those are good and total divas

[@ItsKingJade]

#1st comment

[@georgebroadhurst5483]

+Jaden Shadow #no one gives a shit

[@swanw.7909]

3rd comment:D