Question 1

What is the first move a pro wrestling beginner HAS TO master before moving forward in his training ?

Accepted Answer

Front Roll - Before even training in matches, spots, actual moves and even bumps, being able to roll forward then back is the mandatory first two steps of any aspiring trainee.

Question 2

Where did Pro wrestling start ?

Accepted Answer

Fun fairs - although quality pro wrestlers usually come from amateur wrestling -or at least have a background in it- , the sport originated in fun fairs as an attraction.

Question 3

What is usually the most current pain noted in retired wrestlers as an aftermath of their career ?

Accepted Answer

Knee problems - although all of these apply more often than not in retired wrestlers, almost all have ankle problems due to heavy lifting.

Question 4

In which order shall a trainee master each of these before becoming able to wrestle in public ?

Accepted Answer

rolls bumps basic moves and spots in-ring communication psychology basic matches - rolls and bumps are mandatory and obvious. Basic moves and spots induce these rolls and bumps. Follows in-ring communication and psychology, which can then be inserted into quick matches. Then follows gimmick and outfit.

Question 5

Usually, what's the ideal length for a pro wrestling training session ?

Accepted Answer

4h - The initial training period usually shall last at least one hour. follows spot training, move learning, then matches.

Question 6

Usually, how long does it take for a newcomer to be ring-ready ?

Accepted Answer

2 years - Someone with no sports background whichsoever, will surely require two years. Confident and competent fighters will require the same amount of time to adjust to the scenical aspect of the sport.

Question 7

Which consequence usually follows a live-breaking of kayfabe ?

Accepted Answer

Burial, Firing - the larger the client, the lesser the risk of firing yet higher risk of burial. the smaller the draw, the higher the risk of firing, with no re-hiring on nearby promotions. In any case, this is never to be done.

Question 8

What can "strap-up" usually mean ?

Accepted Answer

Gaining a championship title, rolling strap band up the wrists - It usually means taking a belt from someone else, but it also, semantically of course, means strapping its wrists...

Question 9

What does "Bordeaux" mean ?

Accepted Answer

blood (bleeding) - Although it could mean wine, in 99 cases out of a hundred a promoter/booker saying "I want some Bordeaux" means "I want you two wrestlers to bleed during the match".

Question 10

What's the common name for this basic spot : Shove → Shoulder block → up-and-Over → Hip Toss → Arm Drag ?

Accepted Answer

Universal Spot - Usually, trainees are required to master the spot before having their first match. More often than not, they're expected to perform the spot, if they're the only rookies on the card.

Question 11

Which rope usually is the tightest on a wrestling ring ?

Accepted Answer

The Top rope - a loose top-rope prevents basically every single high-speed or high-flying manoeuver.

Question 12

According to Cagematch.net, how many american Pro Wrestling promotions are currently running in the US ?

Accepted Answer

920 - This insane number includes WWE, TNA, AEW, ROH, and every still-active indy club under the sun.

Question 13

Usually, who pays transportation fees in indie promotions ?

Accepted Answer

Promoter - When hiring pro talent, a promoter's due to pay transportation fees on top of the wrestler's paycheck. He's free, however, to organize the shuttles and transports to his convenience.

Question 14

Who was the very first Pro Wreslting World Champion ?

Accepted Answer

George Hackenschmidt - Although all four were World Champions, Hackenschmidt was the first one.

Question 15

Which of these four jobs often pairs up well with a career in Professional Wrestling ?

Accepted Answer

Stunts - The heavy safety training pro wrestlers take in regards to bumps and rolls is particulary useful for stunt actors, and it can offer nice financial benefits in complements to Pro wrestling paychecks.

Question 16

where do coloring wrestlers usually hide their blades ?

Accepted Answer

in their wrist straps - Not only is it much safer and more comfortable, it's also much easier to blend and conceal using one additional run of strap. It's also closer to the hands.

Question 17

What was the initial reason for promotion-exclusive ring names ?

Accepted Answer

Merch rights exclusivity - Although social media exclusivity now also is part of the equation, these were born in late 2000s and thus weren't the real reason. Merch rights exclusivity, however, makes any person using a trademarked exclusive name guilty of trademark theft as well as counterfeit products.

Question 18

What is, usually, the principal and steadiest source of revenue for an independent wrestling promotion ?

Accepted Answer

Seminars and Training School Fees - Despite Merch, Advertising and Sponsoring becoming huge financial assets when a promotion reaches a certain level, the initial main income lever is the paid fees for wrestling instruction and training. Ticket sales never are.

Question 19

What is, usually, the biggest challenge for a newcomer before hitting the ring ?

Accepted Answer

Getting in shape - All creative work (Psychology, Gimmicks, outfits, catchphrases, etc) is tenuous, but the biggest obstacle separating newcomers from future pros is often getting in shape, or getting back in shape.

Question 20

Who owns the rights to a written contracted wrestler while in contract ?

Accepted Answer

The promotion - These rights are acquired and due to remain even after signature, pertaining to whichever material sold  during the period of the wrestler's contract. Higher-end wrestlers can negociate around this, but at the expense of the financial compensation.

Question 21

Traditionnally, which role is the easiest to portray as a rookie ?

Accepted Answer

Heel - In terms of role play and match construction, Heel is much easier. As such, it's often the Face that imprints the pace of the match, while the Heel focuses on crowd play and spot delivery.

Question 22

What item does a ring veteran traditionally "hang" when (s)he retires ?

Accepted Answer

His/her boots

Question 23

How long are new laces on 16in tall boots ?

Accepted Answer

3m20 (126in) - which means around twice the length of the lace run, eyelet through eyelet, + 1/2 length for adjustment

Question 24

What is a "receipt" in kayfabe ?

Accepted Answer

In-ring punishment for foul off-ring behaviour

Question 25

How are pro wrestlers usually paid in indie promotions ?

Accepted Answer

Cash before the show - Quality indie promoters pay the roster and staff before the show according to wage.

Question 26

What usually is a "deck of cards" in pro-wrestling ?

Accepted Answer

a cardio-training routine using a deck of cards - Using a standard deck of cards where each suit means a specific cardio-training exercice (usually burpees, pushups, crunches and squats) and the face number the number of times trainees perform the exercice, trainees draw a card and perform until the whole deck is done.

Question 27

After ticket sales, which is usually the second biggest source of income for promoters during a show ?

Accepted Answer

catering - Merch seems the obvious answer, but usually -and especially true on indies- it is funded by the wrestlers themselves, and therefore is only a small revenue for the promoter. Catering, on the other hand, usually brings several dollars benefit per article sold.

Question 28

What's a "runner" in pro-wrestling ?

Accepted Answer

a person carrying the wrestler's entrance gear back after their entrance

Question 29

What's the best-selling piece of merch a wrestler sells usually ?

Accepted Answer

T-Shirts - T-Shirts are easy to produce in quantities and yield good profit. Pictures are cheaply sold, Towels are rarely sold as merch outside of Japan, and Figures are out of reach for indie wrestlers.

Question 30

Which one of these was a universal norm before the death of kayfabe in the 80's ?

Accepted Answer

Faces and Heels travelling separate - Up to the early 80's, kayfabe was held so sacrosanct that the heels travelled separate. This caused trouble when a heel-loaded plane crashed on Oct. 4th 1975, nearly killed Ric Flair, Johnny Valentine, Mr. Wrestling, David Crockett and Bob Bruggers, but kayfabe remained the utmost priority..

Pro Wrestling INSIDER quiz

2) Where did Pro wrestling start ?

3) What is usually the most current pain noted in retired wrestlers as an aftermath of their career ?

4) In which order shall a trainee master each of these before becoming able to wrestle in public ?

5) Usually, what's the ideal length for a pro wrestling training session ?

6) Usually, how long does it take for a newcomer to be ring-ready ?

7) Which consequence usually follows a live-breaking of kayfabe ?

8) What can "strap-up" usually mean ?

9) What does "Bordeaux" mean ?

10) What's the common name for this basic spot : Shove → Shoulder block → up-and-Over → Hip Toss → Arm Drag ?

11) Which rope usually is the tightest on a wrestling ring ?

12) According to Cagematch.net, how many american Pro Wrestling promotions are currently running in the US ?

13) Usually, who pays transportation fees in indie promotions ?

14) Who was the very first Pro Wreslting World Champion ?

15) Which of these four jobs often pairs up well with a career in Professional Wrestling ?

16) where do coloring wrestlers usually hide their blades ?

17) What was the initial reason for promotion-exclusive ring names ?

18) What is, usually, the principal and steadiest source of revenue for an independent wrestling promotion ?

19) What is, usually, the biggest challenge for a newcomer before hitting the ring ?

20) Who owns the rights to a written contracted wrestler while in contract ?

21) Traditionnally, which role is the easiest to portray as a rookie ?

22) What item does a ring veteran traditionally "hang" when (s)he retires ?

23) How long are new laces on 16in tall boots ?

24) What is a "receipt" in kayfabe ?

25) How are pro wrestlers usually paid in indie promotions ?

26) What usually is a "deck of cards" in pro-wrestling ?

27) After ticket sales, which is usually the second biggest source of income for promoters during a show ?

28) What's a "runner" in pro-wrestling ?

29) What's the best-selling piece of merch a wrestler sells usually ?

30) Which one of these was a universal norm before the death of kayfabe in the 80's ?