Pro Wrestling 101 - Selling

[@misterlinn2096]

Bret Hart was arguably one of the greatest sellers of all time as well as great wrestler. For all the hate HHH gets he was fantastic at selling also

[@NadiaIngram-pi2jj]

No brother, Hulk hogan was better.

[@TenchiJeff]

It's story telling. Professional Wrestling is a form of story telling, and it's an art.

[@garyspencer6291]

Sure is!Triple H and The Undertaker said it best.

[@capitanpacha]

It's the amalgam in perfection of theatre and amazing sport. Beauty with power

[@Order_of_Zero]

Much Respect, Justin Credible. I am 35 years old and just started training in pro wrestling with a never say die attitude. All of your information is very informative and I am glad I stumbled upon your channel!

[@SamuraiX227]

Respect brother. I just started training and I am almost 41.

[@dazzaboy04]

Man if you come good in the wrestling business wherever you end up you could become a "Darkside" stable or at least maybe a tag team..but if Darkside ends up being your handle I'm sure you could make that work

[@BLAKDANGER]

How did it end up for you guys ?

[@uglynovagames561]

in japan, a no sell is a big sell.

[@DFusions_]

UglyNova Games well cause Japanese stars take stiff hits remember NJPW & other Japanese wrestling is different from WWE & American and other wrestling most of NJPW no sells to make it look real if they're stars Shibata & Ishii they'll mostly no sell cause they're stiff

[@billanddougsuck]

Yeah and their crowds are also dead silent until that happens. It’s literally a completely different style altogether.

[@NadiaIngram-pi2jj]

I used to wrestle in New Japan, no biggie. I am just better at getting a crowd "Pop" then you are.

[@PrimetimeD]

Great freaking stuff. I remember a TNA live event back in the early days, there was a match with several people that was going all over the place, and I noticed that Justin was selling even when no one was on him. He was making his way back to the ring and the main action was elsewhere, but he was still selling that he was in the middle of an exhausting fight.

[@JonMalbrough]

Mr Perfect is the benchmark for selling. Dolph Ziggler does a great job as well.

[@VaxKuAra]

HBK Says hi lol

[@polacopeter73]

Thanx for all your support

[@IzzyPresley101]

Digging these vids. Digging the fact that you DO NOT use the phrase "Sports Entertainment" or the word "Superstars". Keep up the good work.

[@AustinLCampbell]

The phrase "Pro Wrestling" is dirty to some companys.........

[@dilungmoveityafool777]

Izzy Presley WWE is entertainment, they wrestlers are superstars in a way.

[@AUDITHISWORLD69]

He mentioned superman mode and I thought of Cena haha

[@ThaOneChrisJONES]

"It's the Frankensteiner, CALL IT THE FRANKENSTEINER !!!" = Scott Steiner

[@1323Ruben1323]

Lesnar was actually a good seller at summer slam 2012 when his gut was rammed into the table and he said "oh sh-t" and kept holing his stomach. I actually bought it.

[@polacopeter73]

Watch

[@spagisis]

this stuff is great man...IK the biz has been exposed...stop giving this shit away for free man...knowledge is power...info is worth $$$...I was trained in 98 and the biz today is "THE FUCKING DRIZZLEN SHITS"...ONLY GOOD NEWS IVE HERD WAS Jake Roberts Just made HOF...And CM Punk Walked out WWE...so theres that :-/...

[@DissFunkShunIll]

spagisis KZbin money mane

[@rustyankle]

another great video you know one thing i think wrestling is missing these days is guys that can really draw heat

[@keithmaxton6]

Selling is sooo important in wrestling. .makes a good match or a bad match. I love a good seller

[@Johnyevil]

The most informative wrestling training tutorial, help channel yet. Great work Mr Credible.

[@ScrapNfight]

Frankie Lancaster was the MASTER of selling. He wasn’t afraid to look humiliated and that’s the art of a wrestler that sells great. Ricky Steamboat sold well but on occasion over sold to the point it looked cartoonish.

[@ChurchOfTUPAC]

'crazy cutter flippy thing'.....awesome name for a move man :) liking these videos btw. thanks for uploading them and taking the time.

[@jamesb1988]

Great clip Justin!! I'm not a wrestler, but I've never understood why people have so much difficulty with this... I HATE when a guy completely no sells the assault on a body part, like you mentioned. Even when the match is over, the guy should be limping or when the ref goes to raise the winners arm the winner shoos them off like "no, my arm is messed up." Would love to see you go into the difference between heel selling and face selling. As a face you want sympathy, as a heel you want to slightly exaggerate everything a little more to make the babyface look that much better.

[@iheardthatcurtis2424]

Justin Credible is the fucking man!!

[@jfuya2000]

Justin, around the 4:00 mark, you mention that most of the moves actually do hurt somewhat. How does a wrestler determine when he's sold enough, hasn't sold enough, or if he's overselling? Where's that fine line? What determines that? Also, is it hard to stay focused and in character in terms of remembering that "your knee is injured" and whatnot or is it fairly easy? Thx! :)

[@polacopeter73]

jfuya2000 listen to the fans

[@mindbodyandsoultraining5551]

Hope you do some more vids again. These are great insights into what it really takes to be a pro wrestler. Your a very, very good teacher. All the best

[@Konni1969]

Perfect was great. Dolph is good at it, too, but WWE doesn't seem to really apreciate it enough.

[@erockeek316]

Awesome points being made here. Selling is a very important aspect of the business that seems to be lost on some guys. I'm glad Justin mentioned Sabu because he was a fantastic seller. He made everything look so believable by not under selling, and at the same time not being so over the top that it just looks silly.

[@AceBobcat]

This is my problem with John Cena's signature, the 5 knuckle shuffle. If you're caught between the mat, and John Cena's fist, that shit's gonna hurt, you aren't going to get up immediately and walk into his AA. I know, that's a way to transition into the AA, but sell it first.

[@S.M.Jean-Mahmoud_Ier]

True.

[@steveaustin1090]

My problem is I am not gay but I think that Dolph Ziggler and Zack Ryder have big bulges. Makes me want to wrestle them in a oil wrestling match.

[@mr.booyah8518]

@@steveaustin1090 ur gay then 😂just be true

[@misstrussteLgbTq]

When I had a training session with Alex Shane he said that trainers used to lock on submissions for real so you would know how to sell that exact move, which I think is a great concept, I know that when selling-while I can sell, I'm guilty of selling two entirely different moves in the same way. I'm not a particularly stiff worker, but if the guy I'm working with is just standing there while I'm wrenching on a headlock... I'm going to squeeze the buggers head a little to get a squeak at least.

[@AriesCarrionCaine]

I miss seeing you in the ring and as a fan I appreciate what you have done, especially watching your videos; simply awesome and very informative. Thank you.

[@arrell]

Love the video. it would be cool to combine footage of examples, demonstrations, etc.

[@dustinmichel1417]

Justin the man o war credible used to sell real well. the Dreamer cutter that he took off a ladder was cool.

[@tursilion]

This is only the second of your videos I've watched, and I already love it ;) Subbed.

[@zacharyjohnson1987]

Could watch this all day. Great Job PJ

[@spwofficiel]

absolutely great videos ! We posted some of them on our private Facebook group for our trainees and wrestler to look at them !!! Thanks a lot for taking the time to share all these knowledge with the internet Justin !!!

[@maxwilson3797]

I love this series! So much information to take in

[@markusbaldwin]

hey justin ive been following your career since you came in to wwe, i didnt get ecw down south until it was broadcasted on tnn in the late late ninties but i would love to see more segments on prowrestling the business the fans dnt get to see and barely hear about i just subcribed to your channel because that last vid on jobbing was informational and entertaing keep up the good work man,god bless.

[@samsonlovesyou]

The explanation is great in this. Love the psychology and philosophy you're discussing around the 5:30-6:00 minute mark, so more of that. Some thoughts on booking philosophy would be great.

[@VenomStryker]

Awesome presentation man! So awesome that you are giving your knowledge to those that are interested in wrestling or wanting to start or further a wrestling career. Keep em coming! :-)

[@PhoenixWinterborn]

Justin Credible gets it. I'm loving this channel! Thank you!

[@DaltonSanitarium]

I hated this guy in ECW, but that just shows that he was doing his job correctly. He was a heel, his job was to piss the fans off and he did just that. Nice video Justin.

[@kennyeaton8210]

Yo ill see u this Saturday at Wrestlecade in Winston Salem nc and shake your hand its good u put up different things like this to show people what the business is all about and I respect that

[@gingervegeta]

Sage advise , hope any budding wrestlers out there are taking note free tips and pointers from a legend. : )

[@ystewy]

Thank you!!! I wish you could coach some of the pro's we see on TV. It works for the kids, but sometimes they make it hard to be impressed as an adult fan.

[@davenavarro2752]

Hey Justin thanks for videos!! Great info! Been a fan since i was 4, but you vids give me a new look on the business! Look forward to more!!

[@Graehaus]

Loving the series, great stuff. Thanks for posting.

[@scarletwomannedm]

Great videos. Hope people take your advise to heart.

[@dietfreeman42718]

Loved this video Justin! Could you do one on cutting promos? What Faces and Heels could say or do in promos and how to get real Heat and not Cheap Heat.

[@JRJigsawyer]

See: Dolph Ziggler. He could sell a freezer to an eskimo. BTW great stuff Justin, awesome vids and you actually answer people! You're very well spoken and you seem like a natural teacher.

[@ghostsignal]

I'm really digging these videos you're doing Justin. Keep it up.

[@bink]

Great vid, Justin! My favourite seller of all time def has to be Curt Hennig. Dude could take a bump like nobody's business and put everyone over, even the jobbers.

[@fausto412]

"that's not the coolest, that's not the best, that's just incredible" that line is MONEY! First I ever hear him say it.

[@SataChannelDayo]

Who would've thought these nuggets of knowledge would be useful in vtubing.

[@Nepthu]

I'd like to hear some road stories from your time in the Impact Players. Also, we'd like to hear more about your time in ECW and what ECW meant to you.

[@gmaxion2001]

What makes me mad are people who think all moves dont hurt. I know you try to keep each other safe, but I think a video about what hurts, like a Big Show chokeslam, and what doesn't, such as a worked cross armbar, would go far.

[@lukebraudway9223]

You're not lying at all! I'm in training and yes it hurts.

[@terriblepain]

Loving these videos, keep it up my man.

[@MrMikeyblueeyesfla]

So much knowledge are you kidding,if you are a fan or Wrestler..Learn from one of the Best..This is well Incredible!

[@ClashWizard]

I only watched some matches of yours, but I like the match you versed CM Punk when he made his debut.

[@PaulMercedes]

Oh man there is nothing that frustrates me more than a comeback after the face has had a body part worked over, and he/she doesn't acknowledge the injury. To add to Tommy Dreamer...when I was a kid and they were playing off the herniated disc angle...you could feel the agony that Tommy was in. To the point that to this day I can't tell if it was a work of shoot. The images of him in absolute pain during his matches and how he sold that injury is still burned into my memory.

[@Besharps]

Wow dude you're JUST INCREDIBLE Ok I'll leave

[@handsonlywrestling1809]

Another great vid!

[@binzsta86]

I like it when grown men backhand slap each other on the chest. Lol.

[@DXSUCKIT1990]

I gotta say, Dolph Ziggler knows how to sell. One of the best I have seen

[@ibuiltmountain]

Fantastic stuff man. Keep up the great work.

[@johnnymorningstar2855]

Selling really is super important. The no sell can work sometimes too but only when the story in the match calls for it. Otherwise it becomes annoying to see someone get whooped throughout the whole match and the come back like nothing happened. That's why lots of fans hated Cena.

[@uzahoe1637]

Selling in wrestling died a long time ago. Back when wrestling was a staged fight not a gymnast show

[@viberocsf]

maybe one on ring psychology more in depth...great content btw...keep it coming.

[@Bestbizpage]

Flair, Mr. Perfect, Sean Michaels and Rick Rude were the best sellers in wrestling history.

[@misterlinn2096]

@Bestbizpage No love for Bret or HHH?

[@kings2007ify]

vary true buddy selling is easy for me I don't know y some guys cant do it good stuff bro hope to see ya back in Middletown ohio soon

[@gmaxion2001]

Oh good. Someone said it finally. I wonder why no one else did before?

[@DarkSaber22]

2:45 why does that remind me of New Jack lol

[@StephenPike]

Loving the videos , justin! Great to see you doing something like this. So, when do they send you to the WWE performance center?

[@iLoveMEsomeME81]

Hi. This stuff is awesome. I have a question that maybe you can explain. In the new Triple H dvd, Steve Regal is on there saying that when he first saw HHH, his one criticism of him was that he had "horrible footwork." I was very curious as to what he meant by this? Thank you very much, and best of luck I used to come to watch you in the ECW arena all the time. Great times. Thanks again. - Joe

[@deege17]

Awesome video man. Made perfect sense!!

[@bdr113080]

I remember Undertaker when changed his gimmick a little before WM13 when he beat Sid for the title, they took Paul Bearer and the urn that gave him his powers away. It's been said in the early 90's that the reason him "no selling" worked so well for him is because back then he hard time selling good. I love Taker but at WM13 in that match with Sid he over did it! lol. I mean he sold like Steamboat did better then Steamboat. I mean I got that they took the urn away so now he feels pain like humans do but wow! I was screaming the TV. "You're still almost 7 feet tall and 300 pounds!" Sid punched him and taker sold it like he got stabbed lol I love Undertaker though, much respect to the Dead Man.

[@sychophantt]

I'd like to know the process of how you guys do in ring promos and never repeat yourself or stumble

[@mrhonolulu841]

Yeah... and JR kept going on about his spleen injury from years ago.

[@RaderizDorret]

Hogan and Taker going beast mode was part of their gimmicks; Hogan would feed on the crowd's energy and it would allow him to "Hulk up" while Taker was channeling his powers to heal/boost himself. Cena, on the other hand, was supposed to be like Rocky Balboa: a dude who could take an insane amount of punishment and not quit but still be hurt in the course of battling back. Cena's like a reverse Bret Hart: good on the mike but a mediocre wrestler.

[@fangsabre]

thanks for the tips man. - sincerely a guy trying to break into the indie scene

[@kauzpayne2]

Justin credible would make a great guest at tommy dreamer wrestling school or team 3d academy.

[@SCRCast]

WoW so awesomely stated!!!

[@PrimeMindset2024]

Great video. Do you think you could do one on "kayfabe," and if you think it even still exists in today's smarter, tech obsessed world? Is there still a place for it nowdays?

[@weezel365]

Send it to Kaitlyn while you're at it

[@dantesner2051]

Know why I don’t ‘ buy’ into wrestling nowadays?? Cause they ain’t ‘selling’ me anything. I can’t understand how a simple move like a DDT back 25 years ago was promoted as a seriously devastating finisher of a match, and now guys and gals are kicking out @ 2 1/2 from like a Falcon Arrow’ off a ladder onto a chair just for a “This is Awesome” chant

[@PhoenixWinterborn]

What do you think about the importance of music for a wrestler? I know there are some times I see someone, and their music just doesn't fit the gimmick at all for whatever reason.

[@jamesgagne2000]

nice video, keep them coming, the views will come

[@iLoveMEsomeME81]

I didn't know if that meant number of steps taken, or something like that.

[@segalpi]

I love these videos. I have a question. What do you think of the selling of Dolph Ziggler and Cody Rhodes?

[@dalevagoligo38]

billy gunn was the funniest seller lol like when stone cold use to stun him back in the late 90's he would jump up in the opposite direction with a funny look on his face and fly to the other side of the ring lol he did that alot in different matches against other wrestlers too like when someone would do something simple like throw his head into a turnbuckle haha just watch the old videos you'll see what I'm talking about, over selling but still entertaining (and thats the name of the game) and funny as hell too

[@ScotWresNet]

Great videos JC!

[@TheDimeDrawer]

The Rat Faced Knacker! 😂😂😂😂

[@Pattonfrodo]

Learning a lot of stuff from you here dude.. Now I feel bad about chanting "Just an A-hole" when you where a heel in ECW ! lol

[@mysterion1273]

WWE should put you in a role with Seth Rollins, as a new member of the authority. With J & J security! With Jamie, Joey, & now Justin. J & J & J security! lol

[@wordlifethugnomics]

Cena goes in the same logic , he is like Hogan nowadays but in different shape , he is not like Balboa's character

[@polacopeter73]

Check out this video on KZbin:

[@petertravere5080]

Isn't it strange that wrestling is the only "fake" item people are happy with. These guys are GREAT actors, and very under paid in the lower ranks. All sport is merely entertainment, so don't look down these guys. They are the Lawrence Oliviers of violence!

[@gmaxion2001]

Just for thought, finding the right gimmic and finishing move may be a better topic. Brodus Clay was poorly done as a gimmic. Cena's Attitude Adjustment and Rybac,s Shell Shock do not really match their physiques.

[@PapaShawn70]

Can you do a clip If you have not already about managers and valets? There is only one good manager in the business. What happened? There used to be a lot of good managers, body guards, valets.

[@ClementsSan]

"What happens if I choose not to sell?" "Go watch The Great Sasuke vs The Dirt Bike Kid."

[@Creptiqal]

Its so damn frustrating to try a move to somebody who cant sell... My friend who cant wrestle sold the spear really good, then i tried it on somebody else... (bigger then me) he gets completely scared and kicks me out of a shock while i am doing to the spear, with hi's knee. So yeah after that i was injured and couldnt train the Spear anymore, same thing as the RKO... he doesnt come with me, he thinks that if grab him at he's neck, he will just wait until he falls down by the weight... my god he is so bad, even my fish could sell a Back Suplex. I never injured myself because of a mistake made by me.... and im only 13.

[@HTCGaming1000]

My friend likes wrestling yet hes so bad at selling... I hit a perfect famouser and he absolutely killed it with the sell... in a bad way. Landed on his hands and knees then flopped to the side.

[@Thejpbros8]

We'd probably have the match of the century I sell like gold

[@AverageCStudent]

Cena needs this...

[@carlosalverio1151]

good video... there's a few ppl who should give this video a watch and take some notes. lol

[@mgunter]

so not kevin (no-sold) sulliven

[@farseerflore9512]

What do you think footwork means? He is good with his hands? He means exactly wha he says, how nimble or agile he was on his feet, missteps etc, just like with boxing.