question for people with pro wrestling experience

[MusclemanD]

I am looking into camps. Is there anything I need to be weary of or prepared for getting into pro wrestling?
Also I am 5'10 big boned and am slowly getting as musclular as I can. I weight 220 right now.
Am I too short to wrestle?

 

[heavyroller]

There are short guys and tall guys in wrestling. I trained with guys 5'8 to 6'9, 180 to 350lbs. Its all about getting a crowd response, good or bad. Be ready for headaches, if your not use to hitting a mat.

 

[MusclemanD]

So it may make me a little dull or slow in the head eventually?

 

[heavyroller]

It can't be good for you. LoL

 

[juniorsamples]

You'll learn to keep your chin tucked, so that will help prevent your head from snapping when you take a back bump.
You can bill yourself as 6'1" and 240lbs. You should prepare mentally for numerous busted noses, lips, and black eyes. Good Luck!

 

[MadMetal]

You're not too short. There were shorter wrestlers that were successful:

Eddie Guerrero: 5'8"
Rey Mysterio: 5'6"
Chris Benoit: 5'10"

 

[cobra4953]

You're not too short. There were shorter wrestlers that were successful:

Eddie Guerrero: 5'8"
Rey Mysterio: 5'6"
Chris Benoit: 5'10"

yup

 

[cobra4953]

dont forget they have miget wrestlers also

 

[beast1130]

dont forget they have miget wrestlers also

lol

 

[beast1130]

miget wrestlers are rare and dont make much money

 

[beast1130]

poor souls

 

[beast1130]

u can make it though.. will just take more work

 

[InGreatShape]

You'll learn to keep your chin tucked, so that will help prevent your head from snapping when you take a back bump.
You can bill yourself as 6'1" and 240lbs. You should prepare mentally for numerous busted noses, lips, and black eyes. Good Luck!

I agree with JS, you should be prepared physically and mentally.
Good luck on your wrestling interest!

 

[Pitt78]

I trained in Fl for a few years first under flex armstrong then under jason wheeler. The only advice I can give is work on your endurance and stamina! It looks easy on tv until you get in there and realize it is non stop steps, you will become winded very quick. A good trainer will teach you how to not get hurt and how not to hurt others, but accidents and assholes happen so be cautious and prepared!

 

[thewrestler]

I've been a wrestling trainer for 17 years. Endurance is key, especially during summer months. Look for a school or trainer that has experience, as well as ask who they trainer, and who trained them.
If you have any questions, feel free to IM me.
J