I Tried Pro Wrestling (it hurt)

[@SenseiSeth]

Here’s Pt 2 where I use the moves in Sparring! kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKe7ZKywiripbas

[@jameslove3860]

I'm glad you asked about his mustache I was wondering the same.

[@Mapuia_Kawlni]

Pro wrestling is a sport that you loved as a child, thinks it's lame when you got older, and gained a massive respect for the athletes when you reached adulthood.

[@Jacksiloution]

That's why I respect flippy matches so much, the athleticism is so brilliant and timed

[@Urineil]

Well said. I told this exact thing to my gf yesterday. I watched as a child to my twenties. Stopped watching for the past 20 years. Reliving old ecw, wwf, wcw matches and have a whole new respect for everything these guys and girls are doing.

[@mike_frese_4517]

That’s exactly what happened to me lmao I was obsessed with it as a kid then I grew into the “this is fake and stupid stage” but now as I get a little older I can appreciate everything that goes into be a pro it’s insanely difficult

[@sicariobrother316]

@@Jacksiloutionlike Rey mysterio

[@JesseGMan7]

I never thought it was lame cuz I always knew it’s was fake and it’s just fun to me, but yeah I do think wrestling isn’t as good as it used to be and definitely grew more of an understanding of how difficult it is to do. I tried a free wrestling class and was gonna join the school had it been closer to me, even thought about moving to Philly for it, unfortunately I couldn’t afford it. But man was it hard and definitely something that takes a long time to get really good at just like any sport.

[@hard2hurt]

If this comment gets 10 likes, Seth has to do a hardcore match.

[@janitor1165]

and in tights

[@ryan201087martin]

Feel like the next weapons test on the Hard to Hurt channel could be the steel chair 😂

[@FutureShock713]

a "Fans bring the weapons" match

[@reyvagabond3344]

Chubby Surprise and the Short Law vs anyone, anytime, anyplace!

[@rabbitshady499]

It's at 52 likes, he will have to do 5 hardcore matches+ kevin lee.

[@zaqzilla1]

I see pro-wrestling as watching professional stunt men. How they do a lot of the things they do without serious injury is beyond me.

[@igormorais4192]

the secret is that they get injured, a lot. I mean a LOT.

[@mysticranger6894]

its more than that, really good pro wrestling is a story with psychology, where your ivnested in CHARACTERS like in movies and tv shows, b/c thats what theyt are, where even simple moves make you 'pop' as an audience.

[@speedmetalmassiah567]

It’s a performance like Medieval Times, they’re really acrobatic and athletic

[@klontjespap]

@@igormorais4192 "that's the neat part, you don't" :')

[@wjjwTheDemigod]

- In my best Omniman voice- "That's the neat part. They do."

[@travwrestle]

It feels like these 2 were really happy to share their trade with you. This whole experience I bet was both valuable as well as enlightening.

[@SenseiSeth]

They were incredibly helpful and gracious

[@HawaiiFoodAndFun]

Those guys definitely looked like good guys! I tried to get into the business years ago. (I have a different look being Chinese, Japanese and Hawaiian) UPW (Cena was the Prototype there) accepted me but the 9-11 tragedy stopped the move in 2001. Had a match with Yuji Nagata and another with Dragon Gate. Did a Chikara event with Generico, Fire Ant, Eddie Kingston and others. Teddy Hart moonsaulted on my head. Almost had a match with AJ Styles. My FCW tryout was with AJ Lee and Adam Rose. I had a smackdown tryout where I helped a run in with Matt Hardy. It was a short run but my regrets are not getting to meet and learn from all the greats out there. Thankfully I didn't get too hurt in those years. And to everyone who is chasing their dream, don't give up. I hope you get farther than me.

[@emissaryofelohim1431]

@@SenseiSeth Sensei fall good! 👍

[@matiascandia1107]

@@HawaiiFoodAndFun You had a match with Yuji freaking Nagata?! Dude, that's so awesome

[@HawaiiFoodAndFun]

@@matiascandia1107Thanks. It was a great experience and an honor but I was too young to fully appreciate the moment. He beat me with the exploder and nagata lock but I got to hit my neckbreaker variation, which was mine exclusively for 10 years before Jay Lethal and Jey Uso started using it.

[@TheWADEConcept]

This is INCREDIBLE for a first day Seth. Natural seller, good facial expressions, solid bumps, loved this 💪🏻

[@SenseiSeth]

Aye appreciate you Wade!!

[@endless3cho]

​@@SenseiSethyou were great to watch!

[@i_can_c_u_2295]

I wouldn’t say that’s selling. It really hurt him😂

[@bes03c]

I was going to say the same. Seth believably sold some of those bumps. I was impressed.

[@sixstringrevolver6742]

"He's 8 feet tall! How am I supposed to keep him away from the ropes?!" That was frickin great! 🤣

[@a.rheser8181]

Seth, as a lifelong fan of pro-wrestling/sports entertainment, I gotta say: Your match was pretty good. You got talent, your moves looked clean, your selling was good and you have the mannerism down. The Vet is of course amazing and really made this work. Good job, and I’m sure you’d do well in an indie-event Im sure. Mad respect to you.

[@billywashere6965]

Yeah, I was shocked at how well he picked it all up and his match actually looked really good.

[@Keen000]

And 3 minutes is no joke, that is a hell of a long time as a first singles match!

[@legendkillla21]

As someone who has wrestled he did ok but your giving to much credit there indicates respect him for atleast stepping in there

[@TheElbowMerchant]

Not a pro wrestling fan, but this video was really enlightening and entertaining. The results may be predetermined, but the athleticism and toughness required to do what they do is extremely impressive. Great stuff, Sensei Seth!

[@granddaddy_funk]

That's why hulk Hogan has had like 10 back surgeries

[@bufordhighwater9872]

​@@granddaddy_funk Hogan had like 10 back surgeries because his finish involved him jumping up in the air and landing all 240 lbs of him right on his ass.

[@bufordhighwater9872]

I don't know the specific videos off the top of my head, but there are a couple of decent ones out there explaining the actual psychology and storytelling of a wrestling match. There's one with Al Snow and another with Raven. Edit: I searched for them really quick. The ones with Al Snow are on The HannibalTV channel; the one with Raven is called Secrets of the Ring with Raven.

[@EgoCZ]

Hating pro wrestling for being scripted is like hating movies for being scripted

[@wylde678]

@@EgoCZ Wait a minute, movies are scripted?

[@damianmorningstar3150]

As someone who did Pro wrestling training I love this, people tend to think Pro Wrestling is like play fighting on a trampoline

[@theophrastusbombastus1359]

That's AEW's fault

[@fabiansproer378]

​@@theophrastusbombastus1359ok smartass. So people before 2019 took everything totally serious and nobody dared to try out some of these moves

[@killerbug05]

​@@theophrastusbombastus1359lmao what, people have thought this since at least the 80s

[@classmst89]

​@@theophrastusbombastus1359bro aew rings are also just like this 😂

[@classmst89]

@damianmorningstar3150 Im with you brother! First time i trained it was a quick wake up call 😂😂 And people always get surprised how hard we actually hit eachother haha

[@manikdreamer4103]

On my army tour overseas, we put on a match for the German American festival. One of my Lieutenants was a WWE trainer. I remember the first full practice show we did. All of us young, incredibly fit soldiers could barely move the next day. I feel your pain, Seth❤️

[@hunt4gs]

Come on Vet, you couldn't put Seth over? But seriously dude, you are impressing me more and more with every video that you come out with. You're living the life that a lot of us wish we could do, thank you so much for carrying us through this journey with you.

[@Azatdawn]

To be fair, he did put Seth over. He gave him a lot of offense for a complete rookie. I liked the video a lot, those were solid fundamentals. It also should be noted that, traditionally (except for some special cases), you wouldn't plan out every move in a match. The more experienced wrestler - usually the heel - would call the match in the ring.

[@smugduck6448]

He said it is his first video with Seth, which means he gets heat by beating him the first time they meet, then the second time Seth wins, and the third match is at a PPV where each have 1 win over the other, and that would be the finale

[@AmunSunrise-uw9qp]

@@smugduck6448 Ah the old Cody/Brock

[@InzidenzPanik]

#EnhancementSensei

[@sandman6088]

Seth's gotta pay his dues first, brother.

[@shdwdrmr-dq3lo]

I never would have expected you to cover this topic, but I'm really glad you did! Pro Wrestling is theater, but that doesn't take anything away from the insane athleticism and conditioning required to perform at a high level.

[@malkomalkavian]

Kung fu is opera. The show must go on :)

[@NDOhioan]

I always compared pro wrestling to Jackie Chan movies. The fight is staged, but the stunts involved are very real.

[@Albert-yg5is]

What I admire the most from pro wrestlers as a scriptwritter (and amateur boxer) is their ability to tell stories in a unique way. Is all about working the crowd reactions and performing as characters while being athletic af. Respect!

[@classmst89]

As a wrestler i gotta thank u for that bro! We put alot of work into our craft, physically and creatively. One thing i always tell my friends and family, "you can't fake gravity" 😂 and dont even get me started on taking chair shots 😂

[@AlkisGD]

@@classmst89 - It's next leveling LARPing, because _you_ are the character and if _you_ can't do the backflip or lift Andre the Giant, it doesn't matter what the character sheet says!

[@EmoEmu]

This is one of the best "first days" I've seen filmed if not THE best. It's really evident how massive of an advantage it was that you come from martial arts and is used to working on perfecting physical movements. I've never seen anyone do this many things so quickly, but I've seen a bunch of people giving themselves a concussion just trying to land and having to deal with all the sideeffects.

[@chrisjames810]

As a 40+ year old Martial Art and Pro Wrestling fan I thought this was awesome! Love the content Seth!

[@_Pauper_]

Me too all of it。 I thought I was rare!

[@phillmor1405]

Pro wrestling is really cool !. I have been watching wwe for years ,not anymore but I loved it back then . And now I realise Batman uses a lot of wrestling moves in the arkham games . You can see him perform a DDT , dropkick , chokeslam , headbutt , closeswine , german suplex . He even did a Rey Mysterio trick on a guy at the cathedral fight against Joker thugs . And he dropped a guy with that trick from high .

[@lightningterry]

Sometimes I forget how much of a genuine athlete Seth is he did many of those complicated rolls pretty well first time and was able to take many of the hits very well once he got past the mental part.

[@ryanneville3917]

The best bit of the match was you avoiding the splash in the turnbuckle, the head kick and then into the hitch kick. It looks natural for you. looked real. Well done Seth, great showing.

[@CxdyCxdy]

Bro really doing everything he can to give us great content!

[@SenseiSeth]

🙏🙏

[@silvastone1691]

As a former pro wrestler this was a treat to watch. I was smiling the whole, made me miss it a little. I'm heavily interested in how you try to apply what you've learned in sparring because I've done the same thing.

[@loganstabb2278]

love the diversity of martial arts and things related to martial arts. sick to learn all these lil things from each sport and culture

[@ccno1c]

I wholeheartedly agree! I recently watched this documentary about the beginnings of MMA and how it actually had a good bit of its startings with Pro Wrestling in Japan, so these things definately have their ties! I can also link the doc if you'd like

[@scarletrevolt]

​@@ccno1cPlease do! Would love to see it.

[@thomasaustin9109]

Not too bad Seth! There's matches on tv now that have people struggling way worse. Kudos to Jack carrying you through this like the vet he is.

[@lorgin2003]

I'm really glad you showed how the ring is built. That's an important detail that tends to get missed in a lot of videos like this. It demystifies the bumps and shows that the ring doesn't really have much padding, so those bumps are still pretty solid. You're not breaking any bones, but you're certainly feeling those landings.

[@wasabij]

I know there are probably a lot of reasons they stick to that setup, but I can't help but imagine a safer ring that still does the job of selling the bumps.

[@JackgarPrime]

@@wasabij The crazy thing is, this IS the safer ring! Back in the day they used super stiff boxing rings, especially in Mexico. Which is why lucha libre has a lot more rolling than other places, because it was much more dangerous to bump in those boxing rings.

[@wasabij]

@@JackgarPrime I know that much, I've built a few boxing and wrestling rings. I just hate seeing entertainers and athletes getting hurt, regardless of how much they love the sport. There's an element of stagecraft that is inspiring me to tweak the design to make it more bouncy AND loud.

[@JackgarPrime]

@@wasabij Yeah keeping the sound seems like it would be the tricky part. That loud BANG you get from a good bump is a vital part of the performance.

[@wasabij]

@@JackgarPrime two layers of lumber, 2x8's with a half inch of air gap between is what I imagine. Top and bottom would contact when an impact occurs but not without the "bump force"

[@belalabusultan5911]

this looks more fun to perform, than it is to watch. I mean, I do like watching these shows from time to time, but, now I see the performers are having even more fun.

[@JackgarPrime]

I will say, it IS a lot of fun to perform.

[@Briansgate]

I'm also a trained indy pro wrestler, and the common phrase was 'you will get hurt, you just have to learn to get hurt as little as possible.' The hardest part is that you literally have to learn to unlearn everything you have ever learned.

[@JackgarPrime]

Yeah, pro wrestling goes against so many of your natural instincts. I can't tell you how many times I've heard one of my coaches tell someone to put their hands out of the way when a hit is coming. Someone putting their hands up when a line or elbow is coming their way is a quick way to get yourself or someone else hurt, that's for sure!

[@rocketrobie2]

Man I can’t wait for the next video, seeing him try to work pro wrestling moves into matches will be sick

[@IncredibleMD]

Ramsey Dewey has a lot of good content on catch as can wrestling, including some good stuff on Boston Crabs.

[@RealityMFiction]

Lol 😂imagine him randomly turning a kick block into a dragon whip

[@dianadunord4494]

As a huge Prowrestling fan, this is my dream video :3 thanks Seth

[@jasonbieber6431]

Been watching pro wrestling since the 80s and I just got my Kenpo karate blue belt (with one stripe) today. As a wrestling fan, I could say: 1. You were extremely athletic and bumped and sold well. Extremely well, most newbs don't sell well. 2. You were also blown up pretty early on 3. Vaughn gave you lots of rest time between moves. That's part of the carrying lol 4. Wanna do that for 30 minutes? As a karate fan, I could say 1. The bumps are endless breakfalls and throws. I did that Wednesday at karate for 2 hours and my back is still hamburger. 2. Your karate definitely showed; that jumping roundhouse by the turnbuckle was great. 3. You got more "keyed in" the longer the match went, your karate instincts and training kicked in. Muscle memory for the win! 4. Wes Lee really is great in NXT, isn't he? Total diamond in the rough.

[@jasonbieber6431]

Oh, want to also shout out to Jack Vaughn and tell him to do more thigh slaps.

[@shaeisgae8952]

Wes siiiide

[@classmst89]

Well as a wrestler whos always been a karate fan, congrats brother 💪

[@JackgarPrime]

The blow up is something that I don't think anyone is ever ready for. It doesn't matter what other sports background you have, or how good an athlete you are, there is quite literally nothing like pro wrestling, and you WILL get blown up!

[@classmst89]

As a wrestler myself, all i gotta say is, GREAT work brother! I felt exactly the same after my time training 😂😂 its intense but god damn i love doing it haha Top rop cross bodies and good old hurricanranas are my favorite moves to do personally haha you took those bumps like a champ 💪

[@rayhaney107]

This was a GREAT video... as soon as I read the premise I turned to the fiancee and was like "Oh, Seth is about to learn that fine hair difference between 'injured' and 'HURT' that is so important to wrestling" Keep it coming! Looking forward to part two!

[@JackgarPrime]

I just did ring crew for a show today. It's a LOT of work setting up a wrestling show, and also tearing it back down when it's done, but it's SO rewarding when you see how you can totally transform a venue and when the crowd is there, and the show is going, it feels super worth it.

[@HawaiiFoodAndFun]

Good guys like you help make the show. Ring crew guys are crucial to a wrestling show. Fans have no idea the experience it takes to put up a ring, let alone make fine adjustments to the canvas, banners and to balance the turnbuckles not just for distance but for tension. I tried to get into the business years ago. (I have a different look being Chinese, Japanese and Hawaiian) UPW (Cena was the Prototype there) accepted me but the 9-11 tragedy stopped the move in 2001. Had a match with Yuji Nagata and another with Dragon Gate. Did a Chikara event with Generico, Fire Ant, Eddie Kingston and others. Teddy Hart moonsaulted on my head. Almost had a match with AJ Styles. My FCW tryout was with AJ Lee and Adam Rose. I had a smackdown tryout where I helped a run in with Matt Hardy. It was a short run but my regrets are not getting to meet and learn from all the greats out there. Thankfully I didn't get too hurt in those years. And to everyone who is chasing their dream, don't give up. I hope you get farther than me.

[@JackgarPrime]

@@HawaiiFoodAndFun Honestly I think you got to do some really cool stuff for someone who said they weren't around long. How many people in the states can say they had a match with Yuji Nagata?

[@HawaiiFoodAndFun]

@@JackgarPrime Thank you! That was actually early in my career too. I came up with a neckbreaker variation and actually hit that on him. (Naturally got beat w an Exploder and Nagata Lock in the end which was an honor) But that neckbreaker was exclusive to me for 10 years and then it started being used in TNA/WWE.

[@chrisboule970]

The Chubby Surprise is a million dollar wrestling name. Mad respect for these athletes. One of your best videos.

[@cadderley100]

See, that's the difference between an Indie Promotion, where they do it for real, and the WWE, where they put nothing behind their strikes. One thing I pick up on, which not a lot of people mention, is the acoustics. A slap to the chest, being slammed into the mat, all create a lot of acoustics, which makes it SOUND both authentic, and painful.

[@gosecondmile]

Thanks for putting your body and sleep on the line! I've followed Jack for a bit, this collab is just amazing. You're the best, Seth!

[@smol_hornet613]

I'm hearing "Can I Make Pro Wrestling Work in Sparring", and I can't wait to see it. Great idea for a video as always. Man, you're all over the place!

[@IanTranSend]

This would be amazing to see, yes!

[@mishaaskar3323]

. Please make a video on Catch as Catch Can Wrestling. :)

[@CastIronFist]

Bro, no joke Seth would make an Incredible Heel wrestler.

[@solvemproblerstudios5889]

For sure- could totally integrate some of his karate background into his persona and move set to create a really fun character.

[@IncredibleMD]

But look at that baby face. He's such a good boy.

[@CastIronFist]

@@IncredibleMD I know but that makes it work so much better

[@WaffleKrushaTTV]

I see him more as a face than heel

[@AAAKEVOG]

Agreed

[@dominikstarck5340]

This had to be a childhood dream, right? And seriousley; it was entertaining and enlightening as well. Would love to see more videos on the topic. You're the best, keep on rockin'.

[@dhalav]

Seth if you have the opportunity why not trying catch wrestling ? it's the roots of pro-wrestling, folkstyle and freestyle wrestling. Numerous moves in pro-wrestling are based on catch wrestling techniques that were used either to submit or help pining your opponent. I don't know where you live but for schools that you can potentially contact, there is the Catch Wrestling Alliance in California, American Hook Wrestling on the east coast, or the Old School Grappling Catch Wrestling Association. Or you can contact Scientific Wrestling or Snake Pit USA as they both have affiliated schools across north america.

[@HLR4th]

I really admire your willingness to try new things, giving them your all with humor in the midst of humility. A great approach to life in general.

[@prointernetuser]

im grinning ear-to-ear at the pro wrestling shot. I never really got into watching pro wrestling or wwe, but man is it so entertaining to watch.

[@dmyanball]

Love to see the ovw heavyweight champ jack vaugh doin stuff like this

[@HawaiiFoodAndFun]

Great video. Everyone is so talented and everything tied together nicely. Thank you for showing the time and effort it takes to make a show happen. I tried to get into the business years ago. (I have a different look being Chinese, Japanese and Hawaiian) UPW (Cena was the Prototype there) accepted me but the 9-11 tragedy stopped the move in 2001. Had a match with Yuji Nagata and another with Dragon Gate. Did a Chikara event with Generico, Fire Ant, Eddie Kingston and others. Teddy Hart moonsaulted on my head. Almost had a match with AJ Styles. My FCW tryout was with AJ Lee and Adam Rose. I had a smackdown tryout where I helped a run in with Matt Hardy. It was a short run but my regrets are not getting to meet and learn from all the greats out there. Thankfully I didn't get too hurt in those years. And to everyone who is chasing their dream, don't give up. I hope you get farther than me.

[@marquisjackson3054]

As a guy that started professional wrestling training a year ago and has a couple of matches under my belt, I can certainly say that one of my favorite KZbin things is watching athletes train for it/have a match.

[@data9594]

What can I expect? I’m currently playing rugby grinding thru seasons but ima start pro wrestling training in a few years I think

[@TheRealLTJRH512]

Would love to hear how pro wrestling may implement into your other disciplines. I felt like my pro wrestling training actually made my jiu jitsu and wrestling better

[@JackgarPrime]

I would think your ability to breakfall would actually have a significant benefit from pro wrestling training. Not to mention your body's ability to adapt to those sorts of impacts in general. A pro wrestler also has to be an expert at gauging distance and timing. Knowing how to NOT hurt someone with a move that very easily could is a testament to having excellent precision. So while you probably won't be doing a scoop slam in an MMA match, there are so many smaller, more subtle technical and psychological details that carry over.

[@benjaminpujols1914]

Yeah I believe I remember hearing that in Abraham Lincoln's day as a professional wrestler they would wrestle on rocks grass gravel sometimes in people's yards or in an alley behind a bar things like that in a bar

[@ProfBrunoClemente]

Damn, this was one of the most entertaining things I've watched on the plataform for like... Ages. That was awesome, fun and interesting, sensei seth at his best!

[@SketchBlakely]

The corner and bicycle kick spot was actually pretty good. The finish was smoothly done as well. Props for getting out there, man.

[@seadawg93]

It’s crazy to see these guys in gyms with the whole audience so close; I always think of it as being huge things on the tv.

[@Thraeryn]

Oh, buddy, you should find an independent show near you! I've been to a local show with a hefty (and necessary) dose of Benadryl in me, and my ex had to pull me out of my chair before Bestia 666 landed in my lap 😅

[@shieldtrigger]

@@Thraeryn Bestia666!? Holyshit that's awesome

[@AtsAreStupid]

Your match with the Vet looked really impressive, especially for a first timer! Good job, Seth!

[@amir2875]

Nah for the first time this was incredible seth.😮😮 is my realest reaction to the video. Great job man👏👏👏👏 Didn't even felt like 20 min that goes too fast

[@MTKTube]

Love that you got to learn and experience something I absolutely love from two really talented guys who care about the craft! I hope you had fun!

[@bluedogguy]

That was outstandingly done. Way better than I expected.

[@IanTranSend]

Seth asking the important questions for us like the secrets behind growing the ideal Warrior 'Stasche. Thank you for your service !🙏🏼

[@johnlloyddy7016]

That one had me laughing my arse off. Was expecting him to ask if the training was gonna hurt or injure him. But yeah, how to grow a mustache, that was, in fact, the most important question to ask.

[@Koda89]

Not gonna lie that was a very solidly worked match you did, man! The body slam attempt that The Veteran slipped out of did look a little precarious at first, but other than that, not bad at all.

[@ZakZ8915]

You looked mighty convincing in that match, great job!

[@chrisdtalley]

Brutally honest. Loved it. Mad respect for the big and smaller league pros. They are professionals all.

[@krakulandia]

Cool! I'd love to see you doing more of this and letting us into the world of show wrestling :)

[@duranduran6456]

Great job Seth! It takes a lot of courage to step into something like this. Your match was fun and cool to watch! Your teachers are also cool, safe and knowledgeable.

[@aeugheh4330]

I have just seen for free an entire match, which I can only thank you and "The Veteran"

[@EggShen905]

I did that for a weekend in the 90s, at the apex of early MMA cheesiness, back when there was only one or two UFC fights in the books. That chest slap killed me. I was the "karate expert" and I wrestled with a guy named the Spanish Angel who looooooved that move. I'm 5'6"'; he's something like 6'3". An awesome couple of days, but I went home with welts for weeks.

[@Shindai]

Mad respect for that, fair play :) Me and friends used to wrestle in high school, around 1998/2000, inspired by the WWE. Damnedest thing, I had a guy swanton bomb off the top of a playground climbing frame a good 15 feet up, and I didn't feel it at all :P But that's 14 year olds being daft, this is major pummeling and you did it well :)

[@Kaz999998]

I gotta say Seth, the fact you are so adventurous and willing to do all this crazy stuff is seriously badass. I mean it man, your content is amazing.

[@MatthewSedgley]

whens the debut Seth?

[@awesomereviews1561]

Try Japanese pro wrestling next. Especially the “hard style”. Or try “catch wrestling” which is no holds bare BJJ

[@peterkennelly333]

Long ago, the four nations lived together in harmony. Then, everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked. Only Sensei Seth, master of all four elements, could stop them, but when the world needed him most, he vanished... Because he HAdn't trained like the Avatar yet. But I still believe, he will return. All joking aside, sick video as always man!

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Stupid story...there were 2 nations Wimpboy and RAPCRAP...they were forgotten immediately

[@nokoh]

I need this

[@Project_Rebel]

Thank you for covering this! I've attended pro-wrestling in 2017, and based on my experience, I can definitely say that matches might be choreographed (although there are styles of pro-wrestling that utilize full-contact and actual competition), but you CAN still actually take pro-wrestling as a legit martial art. First, it's based on actual wrestling like catch-as-catch-can and you can use this kind of moves, here are few examples: my friend and a fellow pro-wrestler took down an attacker with headlock takedown, and our coach escaped the front waist lock position with vertical suplex in an actual fight. Second, the training includes a lot of cardio, exercises for strength and flexibility, some actual martial arts practices like tap boxing. Third, Brazilian capoeira also has choreographed fights and karate has katas, but nobody says capoeira or karate are fake and unusable.

[@Eclipce_are_cool336]

Man you did amazing for your first time!! Much respect and love, know if had to be sore after that!!

[@elwourmo993]

you got some really good pros on your side here! both of them really knew what they are talking about. I really dig jacks look and persona for the indies. Just a ligit huge scary mustach man who does old school chops and lariats to put over some of those more flippy young wrestlers, and he has the build and hight to throw people through the ring and the expirence to make sure they land well. you did great for a first session though it was plain to see that you felt more comfortable with the more judo/mma style moves like armdrags and submission holds :P

[@wetwrkinc.5122]

Nice to see the world finally catching up to how hard and real wrestling is. Its not abot the fictional outcomes, its about the storytelling in the ring. And these men/women tell a brutal story. Among the most brutal in all entertainment. Amongst the toughest performers/athletes we have ever seen. Much respect for all wrestlers.

[@SOC944]

big credit to you Seth giving this a go, I know you normally give martial arts a go, but pro wrestling was a great idea

[@nightshade7240]

I think anyone who says wrestling is fake doesn't understand the purpose of wrestling. In martial arts, competitively, it's about taking the opponent out or causing them so much pain they quit. In wrestling it's a high stakes game of protecting your collaborator as much as possible while making it look like you are taking them out. Having been around long enough to watch the Mankind/Undertaker cage match which is, arguably, the best display of professional wrestling in the history of the sport, the amount of damage they take is absurd and yet they still continued to wrestle. The fact that neither of them got killed is a statement of why they are two of the best pro wrestlers.

[@punklover99]

It's still real to me damn it

[@victoryspath4116]

Seriously awesome video Seth. Really well done. Such a FUN video to watch and great production value as well.

[@sxchneiler806]

This video just came up to the top of my feed as I watch a lot of wrestling. As an avid fan, you're really getting the hang of it! Expressions are 100% a must in becoming a pro wrestler as it makes matches better. Keep it up and you might start doing this often! (also you look like James A. Janisse, the host of the Dead Meat show)

[@ranwolf76]

Pro-wrestling is on-the-fly fight choreography.

[@necasperaterent29386]

I'm gonna be honest, for the longest time, I've been in the camp of people who scoffed at wrestling not being "real" (as opposed to actual combat, like in MMA), but what really made me come around was the movie "The Wrestler" with Micky Rourke. They may not beat each other bloody like in MMA, but the amount of physical stress these guys put on their bodies with all kinds of acrobatics and athletics is incredible, all for the sake of what basically boils down to a sports-theater performance.

[@obi-juantacobi8552]

Coming from someone who had a 15 year long full time wrestling career, the best way I found to describe it, we are stuntman atheletes preforming live action violent ballet.

[@MistinIndia]

This video got me hooked from the moment i saw it in my feed until it ended more or less. Really interesting and well put together video! Good first wrestling match also!

[@agiammarco94]

I’ll always be here for wrestling videos as a wrestling videos. Another great video as always Seth !!

[@lbdjthethird1240]

I love how when I was growing up in the 80s, wrestling would get shit on. Now it is on every continent on the globe (sans Antarctica but give it time) and on TV pretty much every night of the week. You want big production? WWE/AEW. Want more intimate? NXT, TNA, etc. Want live and so close you get sweat and blood on you? Spot Monkey, et al. At this point, we all know how it works. The trick is who can make it look the best. That is why we love pro wrestling. How do the performers make it so seamless that even though we all know how it works that we cannot tell how they are making it all work. Great vid, great bumps, from a long time fan...you did fantastic. You have my sub. 🤘

[@Thraeryn]

I've seen folks out on the road who looked greener than you did. Fine work! 😃

[@BearsFanGoomba]

A lot of those bumps and rolls we do in judo and jiujitsu… absorb the impact when falling 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Great video!

[@adamvega4736]

By far my favorite video of yours. You did great and I love how you showed us the in ring psychology that's involved in their hard work for the fans!

[@treeoflifeenterprises]

really interesting to see what goes on behind the scenes in the prep, and very entertaining for the run-through as well. you can see why some of the top guys go into acting, because the're already doing it, plus have the physique to put on an impressive show.

[@benjaminpujols1914]

I was worried scared and excited for you at the same time it looked really cool that God was helping you makes you look really tiny he's incredibly large wow but it looks so exciting I'm glad you did it I would love to have experienced that myself as well maybe someday but you definitely rocked it you're the man Sensei Seth

[@MrJct619]

Dude for this to not be your main thing and you just learning about pro wrestling you did good! And thank you for all of your other martial arts based videos I learn a lot every time

[@josephbrowne3533]

As kids we absolutely hurt each other after watching wcw and wwf. But in the very few fights I've been in, because we'd beat each other up so much for fun it added a toughest that was hard to match, and an ability to control others and body movements that allowed me to win the fights, without actually putting anyone in hospital. Just being able to manhandle others is pretty handy, and wrestling teaches the balance needed.

[@luisgomez8635]

😅 sounds good

[@LukeD91]

This is the content I needed! The difference between the commentary and the footage is always the best

[@thedelirioustherapist7283]

U deserve more views and likes on this video man, thank you for doing this

[@josephdonnola9343]

In a way, as an art form, it seems like when bands or musicians go on tour. Rehearsing, developing a set list, when to solo or improvise, etc. All so similar. Not to mention confidently captivating an audience.

[@JacobMercier1218]

As a diehard wrestling fan (and training to be a wrestler) I love it when KZbinrs give it a shot

[@JP-114]

My friend took me to a pro wrestling class. Kudos 4 him doing little indy shows. Man i took few bumps and was like my god this hurts so much 🤣

[@KarateMami]

Its crazy how pro wrestlers work. This was an interesting insight to what pro wrestlers do

[@GoldenRuffian]

Pro-wrestling began with Catch-as-catch-can wrestling aka Catch Wrestling. Catch Wrestling is also the origin of folks type wrestling (American high school wrestling) and had serious influence on other grappling martial arts like Judo, Vale Tudob(via Luta Libre) and BJJ (one of the lesser known Gracies was a Catch wrestler). I look forward to the video where you try to use them and I hope you reach out to one of the many catch wrestlers out there that could, maybe, help you translate the pro-wrestling to catch.

[@TonytheRef]

Jack Vaughn and Jake Omen know a lot about wrestling dynamics… Worked with both of them in the past.. just keep at it… Doing a Great job… Tony The Ref Taylor

[@christhompson7345]

I have flash backs to my days of wrestling training and the rope burns from running the ropes and the aches and pains. Having to do 10 push ups every time you fed your arm to your opponent for instance in a Irish wip or if they were going to give you a suplex etc (I see it now in WWE and it really bugs me) your opponent should claim the hand! Getting used to working the left etc. It's tough! And it's not just doing the moves there's so much more to pro wrestling like showing out, selling, psychology, storytelling. I trained for about 3 years and then went on to referee for 14 years....was pleased to see the back of taking bumps!

[@nzkisawol]

Great job seth! You probably won't see this because how late I am, but one thing is you tend to dead sell a lot. That means you take a bump and lay dead. Its better to active sell on the ground, show the audiance what hurts, but as a beginner, great stuff!

[@RichardM1366]

Pro wrestling is one of the most difficult careers. It isn't for everyone. Sensei Shane you did fantastic! Good work!

[@usernamenotavailablee]

The training match was unironically pretty fuckin good it made me smile :D did a good job Seth

[@elliotacosta9323]

YES, fully support more pro wrestling on this channel

[@bloodangelphil]

Very good show on your first day of training. An actual inspiration. The bit where you were learning the back bump, where you were squatting down, that's kinda how I learned it too. The judo break fall.

[@JulioCesar9482]

I've never seen those guys or this channel, but I'm impressed by how nice all of them are. Nice job!