Getting people into Wrestling

by Jammy31 Wed Oct 09, 2013 9:58 pm

So, short and sweet, how on earth do I get my friends into wrestling after they've asked me to help them get into it?

Obviously, the whole "It's fake" argument will come up, and I'm not sure how to explain about it being scripted not fake etc. So, does anyone have any ideas to help them get into wrestling and a noobs guide to it all?

Sorry for the random thread, this was the best place to come to to ask!

by **Hero** Wed Oct 09, 2013 10:07 pm

Show them Punk v Cena at MITB.

by Shot 21 LCFC Wed Oct 09, 2013 10:10 pm

Make sure that you do not allow them to watch TNA under any circumstances.

by Brilliant_yep Thu Oct 10, 2013 6:33 am

My friend got into it because I just spoke about it like a little kid non stop and he wanted to see what all the fuss was about...after I explained who everyone was and basic wrestling terms I left him to watch things on his own...he's by no means a fan now but he has completely changed his attitude of 'yeah but it's fake and there's no rock any more' which I deem a success.

by MIG Thu Oct 10, 2013 6:37 am

So what if its fake. It's entertainment not sport. Just like the movies.

by westisbest Thu Oct 10, 2013 8:11 am

The old Tables Ladders & Chairs matches between E&C, The Hardy's and Dudley's would be a good starting point.

Maybe a few cage matches etc.

Just to get the ball rolling.

by Adam D Thu Oct 10, 2013 8:29 am

Shot 21 LCFC wrote:Make sure that you do not allow them to watch TNA under any circumstances.

why?

by Paul Mac 6CW Thu Oct 10, 2013 8:37 am

Get them into efedding then they will see it as research material Smile

by MIG Thu Oct 10, 2013 8:46 am

If you have to get someone into wrestling I would imagine efedding would be the last thing you should show them. It would put them off for life.

by Paul Mac 6CW Thu Oct 10, 2013 9:13 am

Harsh - Care to elaborate?

by Deleted1 Thu Oct 10, 2013 9:43 am

Get them to watch TNA rather than WWE. At least there is proper wrestling in TNA

by MIG Thu Oct 10, 2013 9:58 am

Paul Mac 6CW wrote:Harsh - Care to elaborate?

If someone is already skeptical about even watching and enjoying wrestling then efedding is hardly the way to get someone into it.
Its like convincing someone to watch Star Wars but first, make sure you buy all the figures and go to all the conventions first.

by Mr Video Man Thu Oct 10, 2013 10:13 am

take them to a live show.

by Shot 21 LCFC Thu Oct 10, 2013 10:59 am

Adam D wrote:
Shot 21 LCFC wrote:Make sure that you do not allow them to watch TNA under any circumstances.
why?

Because it seems like a mess at the moment. Even people who like TNA are slating it for not being ran properly etc. I just think all that would have them think all wrestling is like that. I would of course recommend WWE but failing that maybe somehting like ROH.

by Paul Mac 6CW Thu Oct 10, 2013 11:56 am

MIG wrote:
Paul Mac 6CW wrote:Harsh - Care to elaborate?
If someone is already skeptical about even watching and enjoying wrestling then efedding is hardly the way to get someone into it.
Its like convincing someone to watch Star Wars but first, make sure you buy all the figures and go to all the conventions first.

Not really - I would equate it to reading fan fiction which is closely linked to the original topic. It's not like we all sit at our PC's in spandex and luchador masks Smile

Seriously though I agree, I wouldn't honestly use efedding as a way of getting people into wrestling but I would argue with likening it to fandoms of such Sci fi movies. I think the best way to get somebody hooked is to see it live, you cant help but get caught up in the atmosphere and from there your interest will grow - WWE/TNA programming, Indy feds and then who knows its only a hop,skip and a jump over to the dark side of efedding Wink

by **x12x** Thu Oct 10, 2013 12:00 pm

Paul Mac 6CW wrote:
MIG wrote:
Paul Mac 6CW wrote:Harsh - Care to elaborate?
If someone is already skeptical about even watching and enjoying wrestling then efedding is hardly the way to get someone into it.
Its like convincing someone to watch Star Wars but first, make sure you buy all the figures and go to all the conventions first.
Not really - I would equate it to reading fan fiction which is closely linked to the original topic. It's not like we all sit at our PC's in spandex and luchador masks

Seriously though I agree, I wouldn't honestly use efedding as a way of getting people into wrestling but I would argue with likening it to fandoms of such Sci fi movies. I think the best way to get somebody hooked is to see it live, you cant help but get caught up in the atmosphere and from there your interest will grow - WWE/TNA programming, Indy feds and then who knows its only a hop,skip and a jump over to the dark side of efedding

Speak for yourself! Getting people into Wrestling 3559488474

by Sara Thu Oct 10, 2013 12:14 pm

My friend recently got into wrestling - she watched the June PPV with me and really enjoyed it. She immediate thought Daniel Bryan and CM Punk were fantastic and once she saw the hot-ness of The Shield she was sold Smile

by Adam D Thu Oct 10, 2013 12:18 pm

Sara wrote:My friend recently got into wrestling - she watched the June PPV with me and really enjoyed it. She immediate thought Daniel Bryan and CM Punk were fantastic and once she saw the hot-ness of The Shield she was sold

I am sure that I am not the only one on here now imagining that you had a bra and panty match straight after the PPV.

did you?

by Mr H Thu Oct 10, 2013 1:11 pm

Get them to join this forum

But don't let them engage in conversation with Gav.

by Jammy31 Thu Oct 10, 2013 1:36 pm

Hahaha thanks for such a vast response! I've already convinced them to come to the O2 with me to see the WWE when they're next there (Couldn't get to Novembers!).
I remember reading an article or thread on here about the whole "Fake or scripted" thing, one that actually was a really good argument against anyone who kept calling it fake. Does anyone know who wrote it and where it is?

by Samo Thu Oct 10, 2013 2:56 pm

Royal Rumble's are always a good starting point, thats how I got into it and I've got friends who ONLY watch the Rumble. It gives you a decent idea of 30 guys, a broad spectrum to pick a favourite guy from.

by Sara Thu Oct 10, 2013 3:45 pm

Adam D wrote:
Sara wrote:My friend recently got into wrestling - she watched the June PPV with me and really enjoyed it. She immediate thought Daniel Bryan and CM Punk were fantastic and once she saw the hot-ness of The Shield she was sold
I am sure that I am not the only one on here now imagining that you had a bra and panty match straight after the PPV.

did you?

Well its funny you should mention that...............we didn't, lol Wink

by NickisBHAFC Thu Oct 10, 2013 3:45 pm

Do people actually come out to there friends and family that they watch Wrestling?

Im debating whether to announce to it to everyone this Sunday, whilst gathering them all on the sofa.

by Sara Thu Oct 10, 2013 3:48 pm

Haha, I watch it with my family all the time and my friends I just try and get them into it.....actually someone at work has started watching bits because I was on about it....WWE should pay me. Smile

by Mr H Thu Oct 10, 2013 4:27 pm

NickisBHAFC wrote:Do people actually come out to there friends and family that they watch Wrestling?

Im debating whether to announce to it to everyone this Sunday, whilst gathering them all on the sofa.

They'd probably be more accepting if you told them you were gay.

Prepare to be disowned.

by westisbest Thu Oct 10, 2013 4:28 pm

Sara wrote:
Adam D wrote:
Sara wrote:My friend recently got into wrestling - she watched the June PPV with me and really enjoyed it. She immediate thought Daniel Bryan and CM Punk were fantastic and once she saw the hot-ness of The Shield she was sold
I am sure that I am not the only one on here now imagining that you had a bra and panty match straight after the PPV.

did you?
Well its funny you should mention that...............we didn't, lol

I have not watched a full episode of RAW or Smackdown for about 7 years, but if bra and panties matches are on the way back, i'll book a front row seat.

by Jammy31 Fri Oct 11, 2013 5:24 pm

Sara wrote:Haha, I watch it with my family all the time and my friends I just try and get them into it.....actually someone at work has started watching bits because I was on about it....WWE should pay me.

Have you told them about the WWE App lately?

by Bull Fri Oct 11, 2013 6:12 pm

Wrestling sucks.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Fri Oct 11, 2013 7:46 pm

Bull wrote:Wrestling sucks.

NICK, NICK, STOP TROLLING, NICK! Sad

by NickisBHAFC Fri Oct 11, 2013 10:46 pm

Bull wrote:Wrestling sucks.

STOP LOOKING FOR BITES, ITS POINTLESS AND NO ONE DOES IT! IM GOING TO CRY TO ADMIN NOW.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sat Oct 12, 2013 9:58 am

Raptor wrote:Get them to watch TNA rather than WWE. At least there is proper wrestling in TNA

When? Where?

by NickisBHAFC Sat Oct 12, 2013 6:40 pm

Raptor wrote:Get them to watch TNA rather than WWE. At least there is proper wrestling in TNA

Isn't TNA a bunch of old cloggers?

by Guest Sat Oct 12, 2013 7:24 pm

Raptor wrote:Get them to watch TNA rather than WWE. At least there is proper wrestling in TNA

I thought this was a wrestling thread? Pretty sure theres a joke thread closer to the bottom of the page

by westisbest Sat Oct 12, 2013 8:48 pm

TNA
Total Nonstop Action

WWE
Worst Wrestling Ever:whistle:

by **Hero** Sat Oct 12, 2013 9:01 pm

Talent Needn't Apply

by westisbest Sat Oct 12, 2013 10:07 pm

by Adam D Sun Oct 13, 2013 9:23 am

We Will EmployTNAhasbeens

by **Hero** Sun Oct 13, 2013 9:30 am

Thirtyfour Narcissistic Assholes

by Adam D Sun Oct 13, 2013 11:29 am

Weally wubbish entertainment.

by Bull Sun Oct 13, 2013 11:59 am

UGH FANBOYS.

by Adam D Sun Oct 13, 2013 1:51 pm

UGH EMOS.

by Jammy31 Sun Oct 13, 2013 1:53 pm

UGH THREAD RUINERS

by ncfc_Tooze Sun Oct 13, 2013 1:59 pm

Adam D wrote:We Will EmployTNAhasbeens

Can only think of r truth who fits that at the moment.
I know punk was there in the early days but still see him as more of an Indy guy especially since he was only ever employed on an independent contract

by **Hero** Sun Oct 13, 2013 2:06 pm

He's referring to RVD because obviously if anyone was ever asked to think of which organisation RVD is synonymous with they'd immediately think of the hard work and effort he put into his stretch at TNA rather than ECW.

by Bull Sun Oct 13, 2013 3:17 pm

Adam D wrote:UGH EMOS.

1. I don't cut myself.
2. I'm rather quite cheerful and enjoy life.
3/ Go Frak yourself.

by Adam D Sun Oct 13, 2013 3:57 pm

Bull wrote:
Adam D wrote:UGH EMOS.
1. I don't cut myself.
2. I'm rather quite cheerful and enjoy life.
3/ Go Frak yourself.

1. Do Emos cut themselves?
2. No you are not
3. I do, whenever the wife is out. Would you like to watch next time?

by Bull Sun Oct 13, 2013 4:06 pm

You disgust me old man. How would you know if I am quite cheerful, you have never met me. lol

by **VDT** Sun Oct 13, 2013 4:28 pm

Bull wrote:
Adam D wrote:UGH EMOS.
1. I don't cut myself.
2. I'm rather quite cheerful and enjoy life.
3/ Go Frak yourself.

Then your not a Emo Bull - your just a guy who's jeans are too tight and awful taste in rock music! Whistle

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Sun Oct 13, 2013 4:39 pm

Bull wrote:
Adam D wrote:UGH EMOS.
1. I don't cut myself.
2. I'm rather quite cheerful and enjoy life.
3/ Go Frak yourself.

The evidence suggests otherwise. Its rather the opposite. And rather quite cheerful doesnt make any sense.

by Bull Sun Oct 13, 2013 5:25 pm

VDT wrote:
Bull wrote:
Adam D wrote:UGH EMOS.
1. I don't cut myself.
2. I'm rather quite cheerful and enjoy life.
3/ Go Frak yourself.
Then your not a Emo Bull - your just a guy who's jeans are too tight and awful taste in rock music!

How do you know what I listen to? Laugh

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