How to Get Booked! | Getting Into the BiZ
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- Now that you're ready to work, how do you get that first opportunity? Brian Zane has some tips on how to acquire that first booking ... and how to behave yourself once you start getting work!
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Great advice Zane, all these videos will come in handy for me once I get started.
DO MORE OF THIS SERIES!!!!!!!!!! PLEEEEEEEEASE, Mr Zane, PLEEEEEEEEASE??????
That's good to hear.
"HELP WITH RING CREW"
YES! I can tell you as a former ring crew member that I always appreciated it whenever a wrestler helped out. Also, it's kind of expected that all rookies help with that job.
Yeah man
Absolutely
I help out the crew “All Day” From loading the Ring into the truck to Unloading the Ring at the end of the day.
Can you tell us next episode, how to make Roman look strong?
Next Episode, how to let go of shitty jokes :)
Quavion Deering
I'm dumb as fuck.
dbgrfdg this is how you make Roman look strong beat everyone on the card at the same time how you to turn him heel spear Adam patchiti to get MAXIMUM MELINA HEAT spear Adam blambied
Nice new camera.
next video can you talk about move set and finishers great channel btw thanks! :)
Very very interesting :) I love this series, it really expand my "wrestling knowledge"
How to get booked:
1. Either be The Rock's cousin or be a good-looking bodybuilder.
2. Get booked to be world champ.
Nice video again! Very informative!!
In about 3 hours, I'm doing a match for RevPro, I only started training because of these videos, thank you. Oh yeah, and I'm facing Zack Sabre Jr. then next week it's Pete Dunne.
How did they go?
can you do a getting into the biz about saftey i.e. if you want to be safe some do's and don'ts
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I've been watching your videos now for about 2 months and I love all of them. I wish I can see previous videos that you had that were banned by WWE. I enjoy your prospect on wrestling topics and current events. Keep up the good work man!!!!!!
The blocked vids are coming back starting later this month!
One thing I was told as well, dont know if it was an individual promotion or wrestler thing, but I was told always wipe your feet before you get through with the ropes...
As for shaking hands, I find that an obvious one, it is about respect, even people I dont like, I will always offer my hand.
I'm in training at the moment and listening to this series is interesting, I have not been in a locker room yet, but when I am at events, I always try and talk to the wrestlers when and where possible, I will watch intently if 2 wrestlers are putting there match together, I am always talking to my trainer and find if I dont know something, just ask.
I'm only one week away from starting my training. Thanks for posting this Brian! I'll hold your advice close!
Being a pro wrestler for 7 years now this was a very educated and well thought out video. I hope green workers can take notice and use this video. Too many rookies out there that don't know looker room behavior.
When a veteran comes in and there is no room a respectful rookie gets up for him.
really like this series of videos brian, I'm a semi profesional boxer who is currently injured, and I'm in training to have my first professional wrestling match, your advice is really good
hi, first of all ,i love your videos. mainly these "Getting into the biz" videos, great infomation and advice. I want to ask you what kind of jobs(part time jobs? if not what kind of placesto work in) would be suitable fo someone who wants to train but also needs a job to pay for whatever reasons (bills rent, school, etc)
+Juan Carlos Perez Whatever works with your schedule, honestly! 9-5 Monday-Friday is an ideal shift because you would have evenings and weekends to train. You should just make sure that you have the really important stuff paid for (rent, gas, food) before dedicating it to training!
#BrianZaneforcreativeteam
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#Adamforcreativeteam
Lets get this trending.
As a manager, what do you look for in wrestlers to work with and how do you convince them the gimmick will work?
Lots of times it's not the manager's call who he works with at your typical indy show, that's the booker's decision to make. As a manager I can pitch to manage this guy or that guy and sometimes it'll happen.
How would you become a manager in pro wrestling?
I may have missed it but a big thing that will make an indy promoter extremely happy with you is being willing to do ring tear down and set up. Oftentimes the promoters local boys are the ones that do it and it goes a long way with getting on the good side of the promoter and the local guys doing so.
Hey Zane! Your video`s - Awesome. And do you need to shake hand even when you`re heel?
+finas baloras Wrestling is a work! Faces and heels (kayfabe) only apply when the fans are watching.
+Wrestling With Wregret Thank you for answer.
How to be heel or how to be face
How to make a proper entrance
Zane, you should totally add a safety section amd sell this to wrestling companies as their workplace etiquette video...like the video every company makes you watch on your orientation about policy and procedure and safety in the workplace...totally reminds me of that. Great tips tho man!
Hey Brian, do you have any new videos on Dailymotion?
+ricky dona Not lately, but those blocked videos will soon make their return to TH-cam starting next week!
I've always wondered, how do you get into a big promotion after working in the Indies such as ROH, TNA, WWE
Ultimate Gaming Channel Tryouts! I went to a WWE tryout in Birmingham, England. (The one Becky Lynch got signed in) just keep a look out
What if I've not done Pe as a GCSEs option?
I can't find a playlist for these "Getting Into the Biz" vids. Can you make one? or, if you already have on, can you send me the link?
+dstebbin There is indeed a playlist!
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what about being a heel
what if you want to become a tag team specialist
+John Foss That's not something I can really answer in a comment or video ... it's just one of those things you find out for yourself when you start training!
One thing my father taught me: When you shake the hand of a woman, if you're wearing a hat, take it off, THEN shake. You are then treating her like a LADY. One woman where I wrestle once told me, "I'm not a lady, but thanks for treating me like one."
Id add that if you're new done EXPECT those vents to help or give advice - like you said they might tear you down without being spefic or "justifying" it but don't think you earn any bit from them sometimes they just wanna see if your hearts in first it and will stick around
Since the more "cruel" hazing is more frowned upon these days it's only fair
These are nice and all ,but when are you going to cover the fun topics like "How to Bury People you don't like" , "Tips on Politicing yourself to the higher ups" , "The perfect ways to nosell your opponents offense" , you know the Kevin Nash book of wrestling tips.
Do a RAW review this was the first RAW that didn't put me to sleep in months
That was like 3-4 months ago..
lol
The RAW after Wrestlemania 26 was good too.. LOL!
+iBlind I won't be doing Raw reviews any time soon...I don't have cable or three hours of my life to spend to watch each Monday!
+Wrestling With Wregret why don't you have cable
Insightful stuff here. I was actually thinking of getting involved with my local indy fed, but more as a manager. I guess my question is do you have to have in-ring experience to be a good manager? I know a lot of the greats like Heenan or Fuji or even Gorilla Monson had wrestled before, but guys like Jimmy Hart were more talkers.
+James Bowen It always helps to have that experience, but it's not a deal-breaker! I'll talk about managers in a future edition of GItB!
Awesome, I look forward to it.
Here is a question for you how do you get gear?
+Billy Zadokas Check out my video in this series about that very topic!
what kind of finisher to use
+Arbnor Pajaziti That's pretty much up to you. Only thing I would say to do is to make sure it fits the style of wrestling that you do and know how to do it safely!
Hey Brian can you talk about improving mic skills if you have a new episode?
While you were on about being hygienic and clean and stuff. I couldn't help but think of those who had gross gimmicks. Rikishi, he rubbed his arse in people's faces. You get what I mean?
Lol it said MAKE THAT PAPER!!!1! Look at the 1 lol 😸
That was intentional! :)
Brian,
How does calling a match work? I've been curious about this for years. I know guys like Justin Credible have made videos on this topic before but I was hoping you could articulate the idea a bit more clearly.
+TheDarkLordOfBass The short answer is, guys call out a spot or sequence that comes next during an opportune time (headlock/chinlock, about to whip someone off the ropes, double-down, etc.). Some wrestlers are bad at doing it quietly (see: John Cena and Triple H), but if the crowd is loud enough it's virtually undetectable. Some people call it all in the ring, while others call minimal spots and plan out their bigger spots and sequences before their match. If you ever train to wrestle, you'll learn all about it!
Thanks! :)
It may sound stupid but here it goes: can I train/wrestle with stitches in my face?
Thanks :)
+Daniel Carfantan Talk to your doctor!
+Wrestling With Wregret LOL all right
One veteran that gives you good advice would be Tracy Smothers, I also hear Jerry Lynn would be another one
can you talk about mic skills?
There's no really way to learn that. Either you have it or you don't
There are ways to improve mic skills. Take an acting class. U should be taught how to be confident in front of a crowd and how to get ur point across while maintaining character. However it's also going to depend on ur charisma which is what's gonna keep people interested.
+Zombie E Practice ... practice... and PRACTICE. I tell my upcoming wrestlers you have to work on your promo skills whenever possible. In the car, the shower, whenever and wherever you can. You have to do it 10,000 times before you can really do it in front of an audience.
Zane I enjoyed the video. I'm looking to get into the business but where I'm at the only training I can get would be one day a week with an indie group. Should I do this or try to get enough money to go to a school? Just been torn about it since I have no money to go to the school and these guys will train me just for agreeing to be with their group but I feel training only 1 day a week would cause me to wait a really long time before I got in the ring. What do you think would be my best option
+Ray Neace Is it, like, a legitimate group that runs shows/draws crowds/makes money? Or is this just some backyard thing? If it's the latter, I recommend staying away!
+Wrestling With Wregret Yeah they're a group that runs and draws money. They usually run like recreational centers and school gyms and things like that. Do you think the one day of training a week would be good enough or should I try to find some other option. If I could I'd go to the OVW School but I'm about three and a half or four hours from Louisville and have no money lol. Thank you for the help. I greatly appreciate it
Ray Neace Once a week isn't bad (it's how the school I went to operated), but you'll find that you get better at it the more time you spend in the ring. See if they'll let you come in and practice on our own time, away from classes, it'll help a lot in the long run!
+Wrestling With Wregret Thanks for the help Zane. I appreciate it. Keep up the good work with the videos. I've enjoyed everyone of them that I've watched
Would it give you any better chance of getting into the biz if someone who works with the promotion invited you to events?
when does a wrestler decides what moves can he or she do or pick?
You just do a couple of moves you know
WWE what happens if someone doesn't know? :P
how to be a promoter
can you do a video about your experience in professional wrestling? I'm very interested about how it was for you
+AMANB57 My career has been nothing spectacular, especially as a wrestler. I'm very proud of what I've experienced and who I've worked with, but I'm not sure it warrants talking about it in a video. Thank you for suggesting it though!
Wrestling With Wregret whos the biggest name you have ever worked with?
AMANB57
I'm not usually one to name-drop, but I briefly managed former NWA World Champion "The Almighty Sheik" in California, and once managed a different wrestler against Gangrel.
+Wrestling With Wregret
you managed the old brood warrior? cool! any vids?
awesome but I want to know if the booker says you turn heel or do you have to say it?
+pats6432 In the indies it can be both of those. Sometimes the booker will want you to turn heel, sometimes wrestlers pitch face/heel turns (though they might not always be executed).
I would like to n=know more About stables so you choose your stable, does the promoter or is it a bit of both.
+Francois Alwyn Venter That's usually the booker's call.
+Wrestling With Wregret Thank you.
At the make the paper part one of the ! Is a 1
Intentional! Kind of a play on webspeak. :)
XD funny dude XD
If you don't have the body of a pro wrestler how should you wrestle meaning fast paced or slow and technical
You can wrestle however you want to, no matter your body type.
Just look at Bull Denpsey. He's a relatively quick and agile big guy
As someone looking to get into the business, do you have any recommendations on where to go for training? Just curious.
Look at my first episode of the Getting Into the BiZ series for the answer to that very question!
+Wrestling With Wregret Thanks, Brian! Who knows? Maybe our paths will cross out there!
People in all walks of life should be respectful and newbies especially should not be cocky and think they know everything. That goes double in something like wrestling where you really have to work with another person to put on a good show and not get either of you hurt.
That said, my impression as a mere fan on the internet, is that pro wrestling is possibly the most ridiculous industry of any kind in terms of "respect" and "paying your dues" and generally giving newbies a hard time for being newbies. Sports and the military (and I would presume police and fire departments) have similar issues, but it seems like wrestling is the worst of this by far.
Any thoughts on this from Zane or anyone else who has actually wrestling locker room experience?
+jliller Wrestling is a funny, funny profession. Lots of unwritten rules and an honor code a mile long, written in a few different languages. Some organizations follow that code to the letter, no matter how backwards, and others are more laid back and follow only a few of the basic tenants (respect your peers, cleanliness, don't be a dick, etc.). It all goes back to when wrestling was more of a secret society, before the end of kayfabe. You had to be able to trust everyone, and that's been the basis of a lot of those crazy locker room stories you've probably heard about. Even though the mystique is mostly dead, a lot of those traditions remain, for better or for worse.
+Wrestling With Wregret I know I didn't ask the question, but thanks for that info. I've always wondered about these unwritten rules myself and this put it into perspective for me. Do you think over time some of the more backwards traditions will be phased out of wrestling?
How do you find a gimmick that really fits you and is comfortable for you?
+OnionDokie This is a great gimmick, be yourself but turn it up a notch. :)
+OnionDokie Go through gimmicks you've seen/thought of, and then imitate them in front of a mirror and then try them on friends, at least in speech and mannerisms (not the moves).
You'll throw away a LOT in the mirror round, and then a bunch more in the friend round, and with luck you'll have something left, and/or your friends will have given you some useful advice to guide you to a gimmick.
MAKE THAT PAPER!!!1!
BZ, Are you in a wrestling company now
+TNGamingWorld I work for the occasional indy fed in NV and CA, but nothing too consistent at the moment.
Does wrestling school matter. I assume it does asnit does in most jobs but I wad eondering because i live in Idaho. Wr have 1 pro wrestling organization and they are kinda small because of idahos sports laws.
you said to trim your nails swell someone should of told that to Bret Hart
Hi Brian love the series, I just have one question: do you know if fans would prefer a classic finisher like cutter, boston crab or chockeslam. Or something made up. thanks if you reply :)
If someone wants to wrestle in Japan, does he have to be fluent in japanese, or is english good enough?
+wtklpm Really couldn't tell you for sure! If you're part of a tour, I've read that there are usually translators available. But having some knowledge of the language wouldn't hurt!
What would happen if you went to the WWE performance centre to just train? and how long would it take to get noticed by a big promotion like ROH NJPW WWE or TNA and which promotion would you suggest?
+Ryan Burgess (Knight of Loyalty) You don't go there just to train, everybody there is signed talent. They stay with the WWE until their contract is up or they are released. You can't sign up at the performance center like normal wrestling schools. And getting picked up by another promotion once your contract is up would depend on the impact you had in the WWE or NXT, if you have choice though, I would go the NJPW way.
Chandler Van Hoek Yeah, something tells me it is the better option, they focus more on wrestling then the gimmick right?
Ryan Burgess For the most part they do. That's what I like about it.
Chandler Van Hoek where can i watch it?
You don't just sign up at the Performance Center to train, you have to apply to the school and have a look that they want in order to get in. As far as the bigger non-WWE feds go, it is very difficult to get into any of them. You have to be very, very good, AND there have to be spots open. You just have to work at becoming the best you can be!
I don't waste my time with Raw anymore. But apparently the punishment for attacking Triple H is getting a title match. And Super Reigns overcame 4 guys for the second night in a row, and became Wwe champion. They booked Reigns so strong that I expect Cena to beat him clean at Mania, just like every other strongly booked superstar of the past...Ever.
So you're thoughts on Reigns becoming champion. I honestly don't hate it as much as Sheamus, but I don't care either
+Chiko was here The thing is, he hasn't been booked very strong because he really doesn't win all that much. In fact, NOBODY does anymore, except for Cena. How can you get behind anyone who barely wins or wins very inconsistently? As Bryan Alvarez said in his show following TLC, they've finally figured out how to book Reigns correctly, except for the whole WINNING part. I hope they turn that around. I'll get behind Reigns if he can keep being a badass and winning.
+Wrestling With Wregret Reigns is still winning because he wins every match. Also the "badass" Reigns is gonna disappear like Sandow's career.
Hey Mr Zane, do you know if they choose your own gimmick? Or can you choose yourself? I mean there are some gimmick changes in WWE like Dean Ambrose from a security bouncer to a lunatic criminal or Tensai from a fat samurai to a dancing dinosaur. They can really ruin your career dont they? So I'd like to ask if you could stick to the same gimmick for... you know, the rest of your career?
On the independent scene/circuit it's basically up to you how you want your character to be and on NXT you get a lot of control on who you want to be (your gimmick) but it is still is up to how Triple H and William regal want you to be because their your boss and on raw and smackdown you get barley to none ability to have control over your character because of the creative team and Vince being out of touch But let me say this (THE GREATEST GIMMICKS IN WWE) we're when the wrestler was just playing themselves in that role/character e.g Daniel Bryan, cm punk, shawn Michaels, Chris Jericho, the Rock and stone cold all were just amped up versions of themselves
Also you can stick to the same gimmick for your careers entirety if WWE allows it (they usually change gimmicks because they don't feel the character is getting over which means no money for big vinny Mac) but you MUST be able to reinvent yourself if the WWE does decide to stick with that gimmick and the same goes for the indies if YOU decide to keep the character which means you need to keep fresh and stay relevant and I don't mean just changing you shirt colour or another catchphrase (John cena) i mean adding depth and connection to the audience and your character but updating on your appearance and branding your self with mottos and signature symbols (Daniel Bryan's beard and his YES Chant) is still just as important to help set yourself apart
Short answer = No because you will run the risk of being a one dimensional performer, and there is NO room for one dimensional performers in a business that revolves around constant interaction. Especially now when gimmicks are "figured out" easier.
Long answer = If you are willing to be booked in bigger venues, you will have to realize that it won't ever be your choice. In the beginning in really small promotions yes you do have a choice. But lets say my character is a sheltered momma's boy growing up and now I'm really mad at the world and pissed off that things didn't unfold perfectly like my mom said it would so I fight a lot (Raven in WCW pretty much). Can that REALLY last an entire wrestling career? Consider this: My absolute favorite performer in wrestling of all time is Raven. When he started in 1987, he was known as Scotty the body Flamingo. He was pretty much Tyler Breeze about 20 years too soon. Then he became Johnny Polo in WWE in 1994. It wasn't until 8 years after he started, 1995, when he became Raven. And even after that, in the 20 years he has played that gimmick, he has changed the way he cut his promos, his gear, and other stuff. There are exceptions but they are literally 1 in thousands.
+Jake Rivera In the event that a wrestler is signed to WWE, more often than not, the gimmick is the choice of those in charge. You can pretty much do whatever you want in the independents.
Where is Fayfabe Kitchen?????!!!!!!
The next edition of Kayfabe Kitchen goes live during the first week of January!
Wrestling With Wregret
Thanks for telling me!!! BTW I was surprised when you showed up on whatcultre wrestling
How young would you say is too young to start?
+FlipperZ03 Check out my "FAQ" video in this series where I talk about what age is good to start training!
+Wrestling With Wregret Thank you! :)
So quick question ! Iv recently started working with an indy promotion here in Croatia as a manager and have been doing decent job for someone who never did anything like that but watched wrestling since he was 5 how easy/hard it is for a Manager to get booked in other promotions/federations ? I know you are a manager so thats why Im asking :)
I played sports at high level. Never hand shake or touch another mans love ones or side pieces. Just treat them like your grandmother.
What about prepare to do something that you don't like? I think that it's what make the difference between wrestler.
For example, a intergender match. That thing almost every time goes with sexual thing and a women wrestler need to agree with those thing. Or like Candice LeRae getting busted open for the BiZ
Roman Reigns is the new WWE World HeavyWeight Champion!!!!!!!
So don't tweet out #SocialJobbers before entering the ring for the first time?
First
what happenend to your teeth?
Cornette punched them again.
+Mr No Name I have a chipped tooth on the bottom row. I've had it capped twice before but it's broken off each time ... now I just keep it that way. :)
"How To get Booked" don't copy WWE next question?