Pro Wrestling 101 - Calling a Match

[@bp1543]

How we do it: plan start, end, and big spots. Call the rest

[@pizzahighfive2612]

Thank you!

[@polacopeter73]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@BenjiTheKid123]

Thanks for the videos Justin. They are very helpful!

[@JasonL77]

I would love to hear any advice you have to give to referees.

[@wildandwackywade]

JasonL77 I second this I did a match once and wished i knew more then i did at the time.

[@JasonL77]

Wade Clark He just put out a video about referees.

[@wildandwackywade]

cool i check it out.

[@jeremyjones8917]

This guy has one of the best names in pro wrestling history

[@armin38822]

and a face that only a mother could love

[@johnavery9103]

I'm a wrestler who's in his 10th month in the business and I'm picking up some things in your videos

[@Juggalo972]

Keep at it brother, you'll do great just listening and asking alot of questions. :)

[@backwoodbilly5975]

How is pro wrestling going now

[@geldofpunk32]

Hey are you still going?

[@defdef1354]

Looked you up on google… I take it the wrestling career didn’t work out to well 😬

[@shane9249]

Need a good mask? I make pro grade masks and can work with you to design a custom mask

[@JasonDemakis]

5:28 "You're thinking instead of being." ...And with that, I've officially subscribed to this channel. Thank you for your wisdom, Justin! Keep 'em coming!

[@speedanchor2781]

And nobody, and I mean NOBODY calls matches as loud as John Cena.

[@Brandon-vy6uw]

Finally someone notices lol. So fucking true and so god damn aggravating

[@scklop13]

Cena talks to much

[@williamschaeffer409]

you talk to much, homeboy you never shut up !

[@bobjones3074]

what the hell are you talking ab...SHOULDER BLOCK.....ahhh I see what you mean

[@IntrovertRanger]

SpeedAnchor William regal was pretty bad. Watch the loser gets fired match with mister Kennedy and regal from 08-09 it's pretty bad lol

[@tafua_a]

This video makes me remember when I was a manager. I had almost no training because the promoter was like "you can talk, that's enough", but the problem was, there was a match I was involved in where they planned everything and never told me anything, so the day of the match I was supposed to know all the spots so that I could intervene, but it was one of my first times ever, and I forgot when I was supposed to intervene, and after the match the world champion buried me to the boys (behind my back) for ruining the match

[@LogRamBry]

About 7 years ago, it was my dream to become a WWE Superstar. As time passed, I stopped watching Wrestling and allowed that dream to fade, though my love for wrestling continued in amateur and in the video games. Recently, I've begun to examine my future, and have already put into action a few possible plans. While I was putting these into action, though, I couldn't help but think about how much I would love to be in the ring. I'm glad I finally found these videos. I'm going to start working on this one again as well.

[@roadrunneruntd]

I know exactly how you feel. For me there are too many factors that prevent me from pursuing my dream. Health , money ,.time and age . I'm only 22 but I'm not a quick learner

[@Stephan5916]

Cool. Never give up your dream. Good luck.

[@mastrphathrkvngilluniatedb9435]

I've been a fan practically all of my life. I thought I was going to be a pro football player though than wrestler. Martial arts & boxing , as well as basketball, baseball, soccer, pretty much all completion & sport, you name it. I loved technical wrestling styles, as well as brawlers, & high flyers. My passion now for the business would be booking & promoting. I could draw up some dream matches. I enjoyed the Justin Credible ECW days, as well as X Factor in the WWE. Wouldn't have guessed as Aldo Montoya. Similar to El Generico & Sami Zayn. See, awesome match between El Generico vs. Aldo Montoya. Also Justin Credible vs Christopher Daniels. If/when those two dream matches occurs, send me the royalties. Thanks for your insight It Factor.

[@josuepena269]

Dude! Same I really did see it as an art and still dude. I also dreamed to be able to perform great matches, and yeah I also just recently got into wrestling again!

[@TGJHD1999]

Do it! Do it asap. I started training a year ago and I've never looked back. It's the best thing I've ever done to myself. Do some research on training schools in your area.

[@Ycjedi]

WWE or TNA should hire this guy to help train.

[@thetruth-xu6rs]

Tru I'll work on that...I'll make a few phone calls and get him booked Asap

[@mikebirch3095]

He has worked for WWE on and off for almost 25 years, and Deff he!ped teach alot of things to newer guys from CM Punk to Randy Orton when they started out. It would be great to see him hired as a full time e trainer..

[@MyNameIsNotBrad]

I thought he was gonna explain HOW matches are called in the ring.

[@devinodriscoll]

That’s something you can learn at wrestling school. This is more fundamental 101 stuff for people who are already training to get additional tips and info.

[@_The_Journey]

Im a 3rd generation Luchador Making my debut In May, I truly hope to entertain all of you at wrestlemania one day 💯 remember the name El Chivo And thank you so much for the great advice also sir

[@ryg2304]

How’d it go??

[@OzmiumTube]

i think fans need to request Justin Credible for the Steve Austin Show Podcast :)

[@Bob-zc4bm]

YES!

[@d.almeida3633]

Would be awesome

[@dcsniper4637]

It's on Spotify right now that's why I came to this channel

[@BrawlerTM]

@@dcsniper4637 link?

[@Juggalo972]

I've been working for 10 years and what Justin says is very true about working a match. You can get things put together very well by structuring so much but, if you're good at really keeping things simple then calling a match can be very easy. I've worked matches planned from beginning to end and ended up just felt it from the crowd, shaved it down and just threw everything away and worked with the flow of the crowd. More importantly, it changed the psychology of the match and for the best made it even better.

[@jvarriale1]

This guy started the wrestling webcast

[@tiatrips]

I'll say from my limited experience that calling it in the ring makes it much more exciting and, like was stated, lets you create more. I remember scripting a match from start to finish and having to throw stuff in because it didn't seem like our limited amount of audience members weren't ready for a finish.

[@1joshjosh1]

Not a Wrestler...I'm just a fan. But this is great.

[@grungyasscinema]

One of the most consistent things I’ve come across throughout these videos explaining the basics of pro wrestling is, an emphasis on living in the moment, and that to me is amazing. I’ve been putting off training for the better part of 7 years now, and I cannot stall any longer. I believe I’ve done enough internal searching to find the path I want to take to differentiate myself and I’m grateful for that time I took to do that. I’ll be starting my training within a month.

[@toddrichardson8595]

I tell you what, Justin Credible was Just Incredible!

[@JHinsonMusic]

I think a good idea for a video would be for you to do a voiceover showing how the wrestlers call the match.

[@StuUngar]

In the mid 90’s, Bret Hart pre-planned his matches. He’s discussed scripting 92 Summerslam, vs Diesel at Survivor Series, Iron Man match at WM12, and Submission match at WM13, from start to finish. Except in the case of the iron match match, he told Shawn Michaels to come up with half. I think he said they planned it in either 5 or 10 minute blocks.

[@davydefault3421]

I just want to say- even as just a fan, Knowing how matches are called, moves are done and selling is done- has helped me appreciate the art of pro wrestling more. When I can't hear the calls, or when I see a move that looks so dangerous be executed so well that the performers barely get hurt- I geek out so much. Thank you.

[@tylerd4815]

KZbin should replace the 'like' button with an 'incredible' button on videos. Awesome vid man. Big fan.

[@garytucker3563]

Even after 9 years, still one of the best insights on live performance, whether it be "pro" wrestling or any variation of acting in front an audience.

[@PhoenixWinterborn]

Another awesome video, Justin. I would kill to get to learn first-hand from you. Thanks for giving back to the next generation of the business.

[@francolive5718]

The theme to this channel is the type of music that would be in the background of a wrestling game

[@Kopers30]

Great as always. Also, sounds like Steve Austin truly had a big impact on your career in the ring. Very cool.

[@jessewisdom1356]

MY FAVORITE wrestler from ECW...LOVE IT!!!

[@milcityanime9989]

I wrestling in the indies in Wisconsin 15-20 years ago. I can vouch for what Justin is saying. I liked to talk everything out ahead of time. You could ad lib during the heat depending on what the crowd is or isn’t giving you. I would only call it in the ring with guys I had worked before and trusted. I can tell you some of the most fun I had was just going with it. And yes, I was one of those guys wrestling for 50 people at the fairgrounds...Good times.

[@Inspadave]

I just stumbled across these videos. Even though I am far past the age to become a wrestle these are still enjoyable. It is interesting to get a no-shit behind the scenes idea of HOW things are done. Like your ring work this is great stuff.

[@WorstDayEverr]

I love you dude. You've really helped a fan understand how to become "wrestling smart."

[@track4smiley]

love calling it in the ring, feel the crowd take the feed back give them what you want and tease them what they want! performance art at its best!!!

[@ArnaldoTorres14]

I agreed with you. I am from an old school trainer and I do believe in calling it in the ring and interact with the crowd. Great video and great information!

[@thesandrippa]

Great work on these videos! Fascinating stuff. Just want to say, my first wrestling event was the house show in Cleveland, right before Survivor Series in '96. We sat right above the entranceway, as you came back through the curtain I remember shouting out "Good try, Aldo!" What an amazing time period to be alive and to experience. You touched a lot of people out there. Thank you for the memories.

[@tyvulpintaur2732]

Randy Savage was of the 'pre-planning' camp (his match against Steamboat at WMIII was completely planned from start to finish)

[@kimblandino]

as opposed to Flair, who called everything in their.

[@scottsrush]

I seen that interview with steamboat. How do you remember that many spots? Holy crap

[@thekidfromiowa]

Would've been late 95 to early 96 if he was still The Ringmaster. Considering how many shows you guys do a year I can understand how the days, months and even years can run together.

[@maredes]

I totally agree. Thank you sir for the upload. I wrestle in Montreal. I believe we're on the same show in early March.

[@karazor-el967]

All the way through this I was thinking about commenting on my style... Then I got to about 5.51 and you said both.... I 100% agree with that... I like to have an outline and then improvise the filler, throw in some slams, elbows, punches crowd work.. You don't need to plan that stuff... But having a finish (vital) a couple of spots (or just ideas depending on how comfortable you are with that person) and the start and stuff really helps and if nothing more makes you feel a little more sure of yourself... Great vid x

[@goof_yo]

I want to start training at the beginning of next year, and this right here is my biggest fear. I don’t want to forget a spot, or just go blank and forget something in the middle of the match

[@AndrizzyG69]

Justin thank you so much, and I really hope one day I can thank you in person too. I’m training currently as a pro wrestler and you’re videos are literally GOLD!!

[@MrGlombo1]

Brilliant. This series is just brilliant.

[@jamier1459]

This is fascinating. Thanks for the insight.

[@SenpaiTheExplorer]

Justin credible was always so underrated!

[@TheHardcoreRob]

PJ, I look forward to these little vignettes. Great perspective, great advice. Thanks you sir, for your time.

[@KashvinderMann]

Thanks for letting us fans into how your world works, really enjoying watching your Wrestling 101 series, great stuff! :)

[@paleocat6354]

Wow cant believe such a legend has his own channel like this! I have much to learn!

[@lilrock1822]

I'm someone who feels comfortable planning everything out beforehand. I would like to grow into being able to just call things in the ring, but my current preference, I just consider that me being fairly new. I've almost been doing shows for 3 years, but I've had less than 25 matches. My trainer (JVS) is starting to get me to that point where I can just call my match in the ring, but that's where I am currently. Thanks for the video!

[@Metallimark87]

Hey Justin I used to train at Top Rope Promotions in New Bedford,MA back in 2003/2004 and one of the main reasons i gave up my dream of becoming a wrestler was because i could not for the life of me remember these long series of spots that guys wanted to do. My training was still in it's infancy (about 4-8 months) but I think that I would of been more suited to calling it in the ring and wrestling a style more 80's/90's oriented than what guys are doing now.

[@BAR-ct7ti]

This topic reminds me of the Savage/Steamboat match at Wrestle Mania III. How those two guys memorized that entire match, move by move was inhuman. No way I could have ever done something like that.

[@jbizz80]

What benefitted them was the fact that they had been working with each other at house shows for months and months prior, so they had a lot of time to make the match perfect.

[@danielcordero5402]

I started training and we practice a lot in the ring and I’m doing okay but I really struggle in calling on the fly because it’s not a guessing game but I feel like it is for me and I keep messing up (GRANTED I’m only 2 months in training) now when we plan I do pretty good because I’m ready for the move and ready to perform the move like you said I feel comfortable when we plan

[@danielcordero5402]

But what’s a way I can help myself be better when calling in on the fly

[@STEJTHEGREATEST]

Have you ever heard about how Macho Man's Wrestlemania 3 match with Ricky Steamboat was SO INTENSELY PLANNED that they were going over it a month before the show, and that they had the match divided into like 100+ steps, and had it all memorised to such an extent that if one of them said, WHAT'S STEP 83? They'd be able to give it immediately, and then call the whole rest of the match, right until the finish from that point? When I first heard that, I thought there's NO WAY I could've remembered all that! And I would've been PETRIFIED going out into that huge dome with that gigantic crowd, feeling like I had to memorise every step of the match like I was revising for an exam or something! I know it's justifiable and respectable in many ways that Macho Man probably knew it was the biggest chance of his career to get noticed as a top man, in front of that huge crowd and PPV audience, but I can imagine what you say being true about it feeling SO MECHANICAL to work a match when EVERYTHING is planned, just like it must feel so dreadfully mechanical for wrestlers these days when they have their promos and backstage skits scripted for them by the Hollywood writers that they have working in WWE. In Ric Flair's book, he agreed with you, and he used Macho Man's extensive planning of the Wreslemania 3 match as an excuse to belittle Macho's greatness as a wrestler. Personally however, I think it makes for JUST AS HIGH QUALITY A PRODUCT if a wrestler obsesses 24/7 about what he's going to do on screen as opposed to the wrestlers who might not even know who they're going to be wrestling until the night of the show, and intend to call the whole match on the fly with someone they've never even wrestled before! So I think there's really pros and cons to both schools of thought really, and that at the end of the day, IT JUST COMES DOWN TO WHAT WORKS BEST FOR YOU! By the way, have you ever thought how deafening it must've been in that Pontiac Silverdome with that crowd the same size as a football crowd? The fact that football crowds sound loud enough, even though there's no roof on stadiums, meaning the sound can escape upward must mean that it was TRULY DEAFENING in that silverdome, with how the sounds of that huge 70 - 90,000 crowd WOULD HAVE BEEN TRAPPED IN THE BUILDING BY THAT DOME ROOF! ;*(

[@mikebirch3095]

Love you videos Justin. Good Luck with your current situation! Wish you the best!

[@dylanandcashlynmurphy3890]

i been wrestling for about 2 n half years just now started calling my matches in the ring i gotta say i love it then planning it in the back because i get like you very robotic and its unnatural but when i dont plan it everything just seems to flow better and there is a more artistic thing about it because these random spots come up and its more full filling then rather call spots, but i dont mind calling a couple spots before but prefer just going in there and winging it, great videos love listening to them

[@Pattonfrodo]

Thank you for this I always have 1000 things I wanted to know about the "back stage" thing ..I think it's more interesting HOW pro wrestling works but I still love being a fan..

[@gingervegeta]

Great episode . Good to see you back .

[@jimbo-fk4dq]

I agree with this a lot, as one thing I hate about planning everything before the match is when two guys go to do a spot, botch it, then finish the spot right there. Mistakes ate going to happen, but just staying there to finish that spot makes it look lame. Like, I wish they would improvise for 30 seconds to a few minutes, to make me forget about the spot, then come back to it.

[@pizzahighfive2612]

This is a great tip thank you! We all botch, but I also think we must have a plan B for if we botch, and fighting for 30 secs or 1 min or something then returning to the spot should be good. I've seen buh buh ray be good at fixing botches, he'll fail at putting you through the table with a 3D or something and Instead of having that "whoops" face and trying again immediately, I've seen him pick u up, beat u up a bit, then jus simply powrbomb u through the table. It makes you forget/not care about the botch.

[@cjrose3285]

Loved this 101. They have all been great, but I feel that you really nailed this one. I never wrestled, but I have been watching for years and I can see what you mean by a match looking robotic as opposed to flowing. The best matches I have seen have that 'flow' feel to it. Also, I would like to see an episode about communications with a referee.

[@robmiller7347]

I think you need both a little planning and a little in ring calling you have to leave room for crowd reaction

[@fire777ish]

Bro you are in the spot! Thanks for the advice. Stay cool!!!

[@TheMattypoo21]

I'm a self trained wrestler and the very first video yours that I watched was about selling. You do an amazing job with these videos! I was wondering if you could a video on comparing the mentality of a pre match to a post match

[@MrBrockHeinz]

Another great ep.

[@MrFonseca75]

Welcome back! Great stuff as usual.

[@EVOENTERTAINMENT540]

think it’s safe to say ur my mentor at this point

[@tonyjackson4078]

Every great match has the guy who carries and feeds. Even if you are a great worker, the "ring general" will call the whole match, from heat spots to stalling, to even knowing when to go home.

[@polacopeter73]

Any new ideas??????

[@SPACEPIGKING]

How about a piece on working with different weighted wrestlers, thinking maybe Super heavyweights? There seems to be a different outlook on how a big guy operates in the ring and how you operate with them from what we've been seeing throughout the years.

[@Papa_Izzy]

Juicing, kayfabe today...I'm sure i could think of some more. Great stuff....If I wasn't 5'6 my dream was to work in the ring.

[@wildandwackywade]

Juicing is a subject I like to see more now more then ever with these disease stories going around. Also with that what about times to do things and times not too. Example: The fans are yelling for a chair or wanting something, but you have a new guy that's never done it that way. Its not the time to start some fancy moves with chairs because your opponent could get hurt, and hurt bad.

[@TonyBananas18]

hey justin i would like to here your thoughts on a moveset like how many moves does a good wrestler have and when it comes to signature moves does a wrestler get to pick his own? can a wrestler just innovate anything?

[@joeygoat5146]

Anything on ring announcing?

[@gregbarrett7654]

I enjoy watching these video been a fan for a long time loved your run in ECW

[@joeygaulin4315]

Great video's and educational. I dont expect you to remember who I am but have worked on a couple shows you were on a handful of years back. Defiant Pro Wrestling and EWR in Springfield Ma. I havent worked in 2 years due to a car accident and I also have moved to Florida. For myself I always did better when I knew A start,what leads to the heat and a finish with the rest being filled in. I totally get what your saying about spotfest ,getting confused ect. When I did the spotfest with everything being called I had some horrible matches because I was trying to think ahead to much. I was always a fan of keeping stuff real simple and getting the fans into it with the psycology aspect of it all. I have A couple questions for when you might have time to answer them. 1. Is there anything I can personally do to make it easier for me during spot fest matches. At times I have felt out of respect for the other worker I should listen and be quiet especially if it is a vet calling the shots. 2. Ive only worked a handful of Ma. ,Ct, and Ri promotions ,been out of the game for a couple years and have the itch again since my body is feeling good! Being 1,200 miles away from where I used to work shows and never worked on a "bigger" indy promotion I have zero connections in the area. Basically after 6 years im starting over without A clue. thanks Joey Gaulin

[@stephenbianchi7141]

Your a natural at this. More videos. Longer, if it works for the topic.

[@treybailey592]

great Shit, I watched all of these pro wrestling 101, at least twice a month

[@wrestlingmark6524]

Can you do an episode about choosing a name and gimmick that will make an impact, please? I'm starting wrestling and a few tips would be great!

[@MuhammadsMohel]

2:23 matches where the roster is familiar with each other too versus meeting absolute strangers 15 minutes prior to the match

[@MusicDude86]

He's looked the same for the past 20 years lol. Good stuff Justin!

[@GregLionProductions]

"I learned from watching Justin Credible training series. I have no formal traing" Aew: "can you do a 3 minute long entrance?" "Probably?" Aew: "you're hired "

[@Deathartic]

Good to see you back brother \m/

[@WoodBlock707]

I remember him from the ECW days.

[@trscsaeg]

I see not many wrestlers today took his advice but they damn sure should have

[@mckinzi1]

enjoy the videos you're doin' continued success in your life both personal and work.

[@RockJr192003]

randy savage was very good at rehearsing his matches with the guy he was working with thats why he was so good in the ring wish you and him would of wrestled each other back then justin

[@Journeyman107]

The name “Justin Credible” still makes me lol, lol

[@sheepdavis]

That's just incredible!!!!

[@SuperAlexMango]

Awesome Mr Credible!

[@ctkrogen]

your right,,, have some high spots but just go with the flow.... I been wrestling in the indes for 18 years,.,,,,my best matches has been no calls just go with the flow,,,,,

[@bradnimbus4836]

That was a fucking excellent episode! Would it be possible to Get Doring, Devito and Credible in on a round table discussion just shootin' shit?

[@rasr666]

hears no offense but I like more an interview justin had done to goldust if not even remember? where goldie that was wearing a black shirt? well, that was more like an interview but that there are also other made ​​it into a program when randy and batista electrocuted goldust have to see the end of the video turned out to be a joke all this rather long but very funny

[@bradnimbus4836]

I liked that episode too. I'm a big fan of Pro Wrestling 101

[@yakosinnromero9398]

Crowds are easy to decipher. Wwe has a style and I like the live shows.

[@cantgetright742]

You should give a shot again. You were a little ahead of your time. Nice!

[@STEJTHEGREATEST]

I have an idea for a video, as well. With how in ECW, I hear you all worked a VERY STIFF STYLE, I'm guessing you must be well-versed in both the stiff and light sides of working, so I'd be interested in seeing you talk about which you feel is superior, both in the short-term and long-term side of things!!!!

[@ajayaulakh9365]

Hey Justin, saw your video, felt pretty great and confident, I saw the AL snow's video but it was too '' compressed '' kind of bit yours was easy to understand.

[@JuanGarcia-fi8ud]

best in the business J.C.

[@misstrussteLgbTq]

I think there's too much scripting in wrestling-or at least in the televised that I see. Guys are mid-way through the match and the crowd is booing, chanting for it to end and the guys just carry on and often ignore the fans (and in some cases they act like they are being cheered). I have done some wrestling training (if I called myself green it would be a compliment) but there are guys I put a match together with who have no clue how to 'wing it'. I'm English so my training is very chain and mat heavy-a style designed to help you if you get lost. It's easier to have the occasional word in the ring or take moments that present themselves than it is to lose focus because you're trying too hard to remember (again I restate that I am by no means skilled but this is what I've found).

[@tokwa316]

Hey Justin, I just started training in APW a month ago and I wanted to ask if you could make a video on conditioning or in ring cardio? I hear regular cardio is a lot different from in ring cardio, so any tips on staying healthy would help, thanks!

[@danevertt3210]

This is a great analysis. I would say though, how do you explain Savage v Steamboat?

[@duquettebeats6312]

Just incredible 👍

[@robintst]

It's like when you see two guys who planned out their entire match and one isn't where they're supposed to be or gets seriously injured and the other guy is standing there like "Oh shit, now what do I do?" As the fan watching, you've just taken me out of it. If a guy is hurt, why didn't the referee treat it like an injury in a real fight? Call over the ring announcer, say he can't continue, announce the winner due to referee stoppage. If they're just treating it like an acrobatics exhibition and "this isn't part of the show folks" it kills the illusion. If you miss your spot, calm down, grab a hold and improvise back to where you were going.

[@JasonKern-fm1bx]

wish I could sit and talk and pick your brain thanks for insight and helping newbies

[@TanyaAmbassador]

Can you talk about Managers and managing a wrestler in your next video?

[@jtsomer1670]

Welcome back

[@Jeremyspaulding]

I would like to hear your thoughts on if you wrestle differently if there is no camera vs with a camera, and how to work with the hard camera vs the handhelds.

[@percyvick431]

He looks like one of the headbangers

[@ethanwalker4229]

Thanks this really helps

[@armin38822]

Wouldn't calling a match be always better since you can do moves depending on how the crowd is reacting ?

[@mattheweoff5838]

I'm always confused on how you know who is performing and who takes it. I seen both ways