9 Hacks for Your FIRST Pro Wrestling Match

[@fynn2350]

After rewatching my very first and so far only match I can say: Yes, the slow down part is not over-exaggerated. At some points during the match I forced myself to go slower, sell longer or leave my opponent more room to sell despite it feeling terribly long. But watching it now, it was the right choice. I had the entire match plan in my head so of course to me it was obvious what was happening, why it was happening, who was dominating etc. But the audience has to understand this from my opponent's and my selling, so they need time to actually see and then understand it before the next move happens.

[@JackgarPrime]

A recent injury pushed my timeline back, but I'm still hoping to have my debut match this year. So you better believe this is EXACTLY the video I need!

[@TilWeMakeIt]

Oh no! What’s sidelined you?

[@JackgarPrime]

@@TilWeMakeIt A couple weeks ago, on my birthday no less, I pinched a cervical nerve. While the pain is annoying, the real killer is the weakness it's caused in my right arm, at least half to even a third of my normal strength depending on the movement. I do have full range of motion, thankfully. I actually just had a consultation and we have a solid strategy to attack the rehab, though! But needless to say, no bumps for a while. But I'm still going to class, even if all I can do is bring a notebook and write up lessons given that way. Right now I'm trying to come up with some milestones for returning to the ring as my strength returns in the gym. Like maybe after a few weeks if gym progress is promising, see if I can at least 70% speed run the ropes, do some up and overs, then see what my next goal should be from there, with the final one probably being bumps causing no issue? If you have advice on these sort of in-ring recovery milestones, I'd love to hear!

[@TilWeMakeIt]

@@JackgarPrime I think you have the exact right strategy for this. Don't skip class! Observe, listen, record your notes. When your doctor or medical team clear you to take baby steps, do light cardio to start, and know the first few days back are going to be rough. But resist the urge to overdo it - that way, you don't set yourself back!

[@JackgarPrime]

@@TilWeMakeIt Absolutely! I'm actually already cleared to do steady state cardio along with my lifting regimen, so while class opening drills are going on, I'm on one of the bikes and pedaling it out. No high intensity interval stuff right now, but we'll be monitoring and seeing how that develops. Definitely nothing with jumping yet, that's for sure. Getting back to ring shape is gonna be an interesting challenge, though. We're already plotting out how to approach it in baby steps once my strength shows signs of recovery. But im feeling very positive about my recovery! Hopefully, by the next time you're up this way, I'll be all healed up and stronger than ever! And until then, I'll be absorbing the mental parts of the game like a sponge.

[@TilWeMakeIt]

@@JackgarPrime Pester Max when you get the chance - we should put another date on the books now that spring has sprung.

[@Seanatonin]

I recall Al Snow’s debut as Avatar. Hooboy

[@Kidvxlava]

Im definitely going sign up

[@ripkackel7402]

I remember my first match, It was a 4 man scramble with 2 vets and 2 students. I was mess till about 3 seconds before braking curtain, the music hit and it was just to late to do anything but go out there and do it. It was a very 'f' it and dive in head first moment. I walked out with a big stupid grin, yelled some excited nonsense (that thanks to my thick Sothern accent and working in eastern Canada I'm sure only every other word landed) and people where there for it. It was probably the novelty of it all. I remember after the matching thinking that the 'stage fright' wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it might be and my cardio was nearly good as I thought it might be.

[@TilWeMakeIt]

This is great, Rip. Where did this take place?

[@ripkackel7402]

@@TilWeMakeIt It was in Dartmouth NS, the sister city to Halifax. At a beautiful venue, Alderney Landing.

[@Kayleeorsmthn]

Kinda makes me feel a lil better. Just gotta go out there and not think about it

[@StarFoxLazer]

Honestly really appreciate your channel and the content you cover! Keep it up bro!

[@TilWeMakeIt]

Thanks for saying so - I appreciate it!

[@ferrykeizer4911]

I began my training about a month ago at age 25. Could be a year or maybe two before I have my debut. Guess it's the excitement of the training making me watch this video, haha.

[@TilWeMakeIt]

Nice! Where are you training, Ferry?

[@ferrykeizer4911]

@@TilWeMakeIt Pro-Wrestling Holland Academy. Great people. About 3 hours from where I live with a train. The training plus the traveling back and forth is an entire day on it's own but manageable and worth it long-term, I'd say. Don't know if I'll be able to make training this sunday though. I'm still recovering from a flu I caught some days ago and I don't want to risk infecting other trainees. If it weren't contagious I'd just show up to take notes.

[@TilWeMakeIt]

@@ferrykeizer4911 Are you training with Tengkwa over there?

[@ferrykeizer4911]

@@TilWeMakeIt I am. Great guy. Very cordial and coherent as a trainer.

[@ralfsstuff]

Awesome video. I'd always wanted some insight into the actual business and performance aspect of Wrestling. I find it so much more interesting than just the action itself.

[@TilWeMakeIt]

Thanks! Performance and structure are the two areas I cover most frequently on the channel, so I think you'll dig it!

[@MorrigonThomas]

I had my first match during a barrack house show rumble in front of other trainees family members. I did made some minor mistakes in the form of standing while waiting for my next spot and not looking tall by standing straight but my main one was doing this all while my vision was blurred as I forgot my contact lenses.

[@TilWeMakeIt]

I've never heard of a Barrack House Show Rumble before! Is it essentially a battle royale?

[@Theglamghost55]

Hey dude is lucha fake i just really want to know if it is I'm cutting it out my life just tell me and be onest

[@MorrigonThomas]

​@Til We Make It yeah it is a rumble and it the last match for the show.

[@TilWeMakeIt]

@@MorrigonThomas Nice!

[@CB-pn3fm]

Hey, I had my first match on Saturday and I just see this video 😂it went well though, I’ve been watching your videos since a couple months after I started, I’ve trained for 7 months and I’m 16

[@TilWeMakeIt]

Wow - that's awesome! Where did you have your debut match?

[@RebelHart9]

I have also heard the advice to just grab a headlock or a similar hold if you forget what’s next so it gets you close to your opponent that way you can figure out what’s next without being too obvious

[@NotTheRealByeBye]

Yo. I’m 13 and I’m looking to become a pro wrestler. Your channel helps a lot and I was wondering if you have any advice

[@TilWeMakeIt]

I got tons of advice! Like 500+ videos of it. What are ya looking for?

[@NotTheRealByeBye]

@@TilWeMakeIt idk. Maybe something on how to play a gimmick well.

[@ΣταυρόςΚοπαλιδης]

Am curious have made a videos on how to sell the moves??

[@danieljordan7732]

Another good tip for y’all who are gonna be having your first match is to listen. Nine times out of ten your first match won’t be against another green wrestler, so remember your fundamentals and listen to who’s calling the match. And above all else like the video said, slow down. If you go too fast the fans can’t register what you’re doing. That’s why you’ll see guys get almost no reaction for a fast series of moves, but the fans freak over an old veteran snatching a headlock at the right time.

[@TilWeMakeIt]

Well said, Daniel!

[@Undead616]

Is there any cliches I should ignore when doing my tryout promo

[@cluckcluck5612]

Mine is in story atm. This couldn't have came at a better time!

[@TilWeMakeIt]

Nice! Any clue how far away your debut is?

[@cluckcluck5612]

@@TilWeMakeIt Within a month or two I assume. Booker keeps everything tight lipped.

[@TilWeMakeIt]

@@cluckcluck5612 Sure. Well, best of luck!

[@LordOfTheLore123]

Hey Mike, could you maybe do a video or reply to this question i’ve had for a while. Superstars like Chris Jericho and Kevin Owens have brand logo tattoos on their body, would having tattoos like this affect your experience when trying to be recruited?

[@TilWeMakeIt]

It definitely won't help you, that's for sure. Hopefully it's easy to hide!

[@LordOfTheLore123]

@@TilWeMakeIt well specifically mine are of Edward scissor hands and Lord of the Rings on my arms, i see Chris Jericho had like 7 band logos on him.. shouldn’t be a massive issue?

[@ClinicallyInsaneKing]

My first match is this Saturday and I am nervous as all hell😅

[@TilWeMakeIt]

Nice! Where will your debut match be?

[@ClinicallyInsaneKing]

@@TilWeMakeIt In Hattiesburg it’s going to be a storm shelter

[@YewrinePish]

I watch this series like I'm not 34 and out of shape, ripping joints in my garage

[@JackgarPrime]

Hey, man, I started training last year and I just turned 36, it's not too late!

[@KaiserSoze679]

37 here. Tried a couple training sessions a year or so ago, killed myself and got a concussion. I feel ya. Haha

[@YewrinePish]

@@JackgarPrime big bless DDP wannabe. Let us know when you debut, bro, if you're near me I'll come chant your name

[@YewrinePish]

@@KaiserSoze679 big bless Soze, I never suspected you. I used to play hockey and have mad concussions. You still train?

[@JackgarPrime]

@@YewrinePish Well I'll mostly be wrestling in new England, but who knows where I'll be in the future?

[@Redjackets_esports]

I’m just about to start my training next month and I’m so freaking nervous

[@TilWeMakeIt]

You're taking the plunge - congratulations! Where will you be training?

[@Redjackets_esports]

@@TilWeMakeIt I’ll be training in Calgary with the Alberta wrestling academy

[@layna-heyhey]

I know that everyone is different, but on average how many matches might it take for a wrestler to develop a flow...a duende sort of speak?

[@TilWeMakeIt]

It took me about a hundred. But I'm a slow and stubborn learner!

[@ryantetreault1953]

Like a palooza!!

[@Theglamghost55]

So nobody has cleared is lucha libre scripted or not because If it is i will lose 101% of interest in it but I can handle it i want it from til we make it I'm am a boy with a dream tell will it go up hill by it being real and unscripted or will it shot down by lucha being fake

[@philramone3905]

Respectfully, If you have to ask that question, this isn't the business for you, apart from being behind the barricade.

[@luchads]

Took late 😂